Continuing Education. . .

Orthopedic Massage:  To date, I have completed 400 hours of advanced training,
with particular emphasis on orthopedic assessment and treatment.  I have earned
the Orthopedic Massage Specialist
Certification through Whitney Lowe's
program of study.  Lowe is director of Orthopedic Massage Education & Research Institute in Oregon and is a nationally recognized expert and author in this field.
I have also studied orthopedic pain
management with James Waslaski,
national trainer and owner of the
Center for Pain Management in Texas.

Neuromuscular Therapy (American
Version): I recently began advanced
training in  neuromuscular therapy with
the Neuro-muscular Center of Florida
and plan to continue with their
comprehensive program of study over
the coming year(s).
 
Sports and Myofascial Massage: 
My  techniques have been based on the
CORE Institute's sports massage and
myofascial therapy training, where I
received certification in Advanced
Sports Massage and training in "CORE
Myofascial Therapy."  I have also studied myofascial and clinical techniques with
Bob King, national trainer, author, and
founder of the Chicago School of
Massage.

Deep Massage:  I was introduced by David Lauterstein (co-founder of the Lauterstein- Conway School of Massage in Texas) to
"Deep Massage," an approach that works
with structure and energy simultaneously
to promote health of body, mind, and spirit. 
I have also completed the first level of Reiki training.
 

                                                                            

Oncology Massage:  I was fortunate to study   with Tracy Walton, one of the pioneers in the  field of oncology massage, prior to working with people who are being treated for cancer.

Intra-oral techniques:  My studies of      temporomandibular dysfunction began at UNH  and were enhanced by further study with Tom Myers, founder of KMI, a school of structural   integration, and author of Anatomy Trains and with the Neuromuscular Center of Florida.

Kinesiotaping:  I have also been trained in the   therapeutic use of kinesiotape, which can be used to complement/prolong the effects of soft tissue treatment.

Natural Facelift Massage: I am a certified facelift massage professional, a technique developed to help to relax facial muscles and rejuvenate facial skin. 



               


    My current memberships include:

    - American Massage Therapy Association
    - Society for Oncology Massage
    - Maine Sports Team
    - Portland Buy Local