Bodywork

Deep Tissue

Certificate for attending 12 hours of continuing education of Deep Tissue bodywork, a type of massage aimed at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue. It is also a more focused type of massage, where the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or "knots" (also called adhesions or lactic acid build up).

Pregnancy

Certificate for attending six hours of continued education for prenatal massage therapy, which is very helpful for pregnant women to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, improve circulation and mobility, and just make you feel good.

Myofascial Release

Certificated for attending 12 hours of of continued education on Myofascial Release, a very effective hands-on interactive technique that provides stretching, compression and sustained pressure into restricted areas of fascia (connective tissue) in the body to eliminate pain and restore motion.

Lymphatic Drainage

24 hours of Continuing Education providing an introduction into the technique of Manual Lymph Drainage, s a type of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart. This course prompted me to become certified utilizing Dr. Emil Vodder's technique.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Certified to work on healthy lymphatic systems after taking 80 hours of Dr. Vodder International training courses, Basic (40 hrs) and Lymph I (40 hrs). Will be attending the final concurrent 80 hours to obtain full certification in MLD (Manual Lymph Drainage) and CDT (Comprehensive Decongestive Therapy) in June of 2017. This certification will allow me to work on all facets of Lymph Therapy including all stages of Lymphedema and Cancer patients.

Forearms to the Resue

Certification for a six hour continued education course providing training on how massage therapist can utilize their forearms during sessions. The benefits of this practice includes durability, more leverage, covering a larger surface area of contact and reduced wear and tear on fragile joints of the hands and wrist. Proactive course providing self-care for the therapist.