Bodywork

Marathon at Pikes Peak

I was part of a team who worked on Marathon runners who ran the Pikes Peak marathon and half-marathon. It was such a privilege to see these fine athletes finish their races. Our group gave massages to those who had finished that race, moving the calcium and other chemical reactions of running in their tired muscles. The process would allow their muscles to heal faster post-race.

Chiropractic - provide relief for their patients

Many of the Doctors of Chiropractic who I had the pleasure to work in conjunction, mentioned to me that they preferred their patients receive a massage within 3 days prior to their sessions. The outcomes of the Chiropractic treatments following a deep tissue massage were less painful for the patient and they would make the treatments more effective. It was also easier on the Chiropractor's body to give the manipulations

Cranial Sacral for children's and adults ear problems

I love Cranial Sacral, it's not a traditional massage, but it is powerful since it warms and loosens the fascia. I've used some of the techniques to help prevent ear infections in small children and in adults. I have also used Cranial Sacral techniques to help align hips and to release scar tissue in the abdomen for a woman in her 60's that had dealt with a nagging pain for over 20 years.

Automobile Accidents

More recently I worked in a clinic with a Chiropractor and exercises to help victims of an automobile accident during their recovery. Because of my specific training, I could target the correct muscles as well as provide the patient with exercises and stretches to help them with pain relief and normal muscle functionality.

Nursing Home and ICU

I was a CNA in Colorado during my year of training in Massage Therapy. I would often offer massage therapy to the residents of a local nursing home on my days off. Giving massages to the patients helped them emotionally by providing much-needed touch, it helped their skin integrity and muscle tonicity if they were bedridden. As an intern during my time at CIMT, I worked in an ICU unit to help patients experience less pain, helping their recovery process speed up. It amazes me how a soft touch will override the pain cycles and give so much relief.