In July 2010 I took level 1 of Acutonics. It uses tuning forks on the acupuncture meridians, based in traditional chinese medicine theory. It is just like acupuncture but uses planetary vibrations instead of needles.
In May 2010 I completed 250 hours in Advanced Certification in Orthopedic Massage. This structural rebalancing uses focused assessment for gentle and accurate treatment of postural alignment. Great for specific injuries and helping you feel more at ease in your body.
In January 2009 I took the INTRA-ORAL work endorsment, allowing me to be able to work inside the mouth to work on TMJ problems and relieve tension from muscles that move the jaw.
For my massage training I attended Heartwood Institute for the
Holistic Health Practitioner program. I graduated in August 2007 with 1,035 hours over 1 full year giving me a well rounded training.
From Heartwood I received training in the following modalities:
*Swedish massage- lighter, longer flowing movements to increase circulation and relax the whole body
*Deep Tissue Massage- more targeted to specific muscles and layers of deeper muscles to release adhesions and scar tissue associated with chronic pain and tension.
*Shiatsu Acupressure- using stretching and pressure on the meridians of energy that flow through the body
*Polarity Therapy- energetic work balancing the positive and negative poles of the energy body
*Cranial Sacral Therapy- subtle energetic touch working with the nervous system and the cranial bones to release adhesions and bring balance back to the body
In Dec. 2007 I became Nationally Certified through NCTMB, passing the national exam for therapeutic massage and bodywork.
My time at Heartwood changed my life. Living and studying in a secluded and healing environment helped me to really embody what I was learning... how to be present. No matter how many moves or muscles I know, the most important thing I learned at Heartwood was how to be present, both with myself and with my client.
Mornings contained tai chi, qigong, or yoga. Weekends were filled with giving bodywork sessions to people throughout the community. My diet was (and still is) all organic, natural foods that help the body to function at its highest potential. My teachers were wonderful: extremely knowledgeable and taught me about life as well. My classmates (started with 12, graduated with 9) both helped me to learn by giving and receiving bodywork, and also helped me to grow by being present in mind, body, and spirit.
I also have training in Reiki, completed may 2005. Reiki is energy medicine using subtle hand placements to bring about the body's own natural healing process. This training really helped me to connect to the universe and underlies all of the work that I do. Level 2 certified.
In May 2010 I completed 250 hours in Advanced Certification in Orthopedic Massage. This structural rebalancing uses focused assessment for gentle and accurate treatment of postural alignment. Great for specific injuries and helping you feel more at ease in your body.
In January 2009 I took the INTRA-ORAL work endorsment, allowing me to be able to work inside the mouth to work on TMJ problems and relieve tension from muscles that move the jaw.
For my massage training I attended Heartwood Institute for the
Holistic Health Practitioner program. I graduated in August 2007 with 1,035 hours over 1 full year giving me a well rounded training.
From Heartwood I received training in the following modalities:
*Swedish massage- lighter, longer flowing movements to increase circulation and relax the whole body
*Deep Tissue Massage- more targeted to specific muscles and layers of deeper muscles to release adhesions and scar tissue associated with chronic pain and tension.
*Shiatsu Acupressure- using stretching and pressure on the meridians of energy that flow through the body
*Polarity Therapy- energetic work balancing the positive and negative poles of the energy body
*Cranial Sacral Therapy- subtle energetic touch working with the nervous system and the cranial bones to release adhesions and bring balance back to the body
In Dec. 2007 I became Nationally Certified through NCTMB, passing the national exam for therapeutic massage and bodywork.
My time at Heartwood changed my life. Living and studying in a secluded and healing environment helped me to really embody what I was learning... how to be present. No matter how many moves or muscles I know, the most important thing I learned at Heartwood was how to be present, both with myself and with my client.
Mornings contained tai chi, qigong, or yoga. Weekends were filled with giving bodywork sessions to people throughout the community. My diet was (and still is) all organic, natural foods that help the body to function at its highest potential. My teachers were wonderful: extremely knowledgeable and taught me about life as well. My classmates (started with 12, graduated with 9) both helped me to learn by giving and receiving bodywork, and also helped me to grow by being present in mind, body, and spirit.
I also have training in Reiki, completed may 2005. Reiki is energy medicine using subtle hand placements to bring about the body's own natural healing process. This training really helped me to connect to the universe and underlies all of the work that I do. Level 2 certified.
