BECAUSE . . .

• decreased feelings of stress
• increased feelings of relaxation
• enhanced circulation and range of motion
• decreased muscle tension and joint pain
• pregnancy
• neck, shoulder and back pain
• leg and foot pain
• arm and hand pain
• hip and pelvic pain

• water, water, water - it's good for the cells, it lubricates the tissues, think of your massage as a workout - you would increase your input of water then, do it after the massage​
• movement - it's good for the body - everything in moderation
• ice - it's not just for inflammation, it stops the pain cycle, try cryotherapy - Reboot Float Spa
  
• epsom salts - a soak feels great! want something different, try a floatation tank - Reboot Float Spa
  

National Holistic Institute (NHI)​

720 hours including Swedish, prenatal, acupressure/shiatsu, sports, deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial release, joint mobilization, rocking and shaking, body mechanics, anatomy, structure and function of the musculo-skeletal system, muscle attachments and actions, range of motion, postural and alignment analysis, kinesiology, injuries, energy, pathology and physiology.

externship

• Chiropractor, Jennifer Lanett, DC at International Chiropractic Centre in San Francisco's Mission district, learning additional methods of working with muscle tissue while providing massage to the clinic patients
  

• American Massage Therapy Association - advanced myo-fascial release techniques​
• NHI - advanced anatomy and myo-fascial release
• Massage cupping
• Remede Spa - Hot Stone Massage
• Katy Bowman, Nutritious Movement - Healthy Feet and Foot Pain Relief, Pelvic Floor Alignment, The Science of Psoas
• Jim Berns, Ortho-Bionomy Registered Advanced Instructor
  
• Susan Koeniig, Somatics For You - Somatic Movement Therapy