Scientific Abdominal Training: Paul Chek, Paul Chek Seminars Soft Tissue Release: Stuart Taws, British Institute of Sports Therapy Russian Clinical and Sports Massage: Zhenya Kurashova, Kurashova Institute for Studies in Physical Medicine Neural Reset Therapy: The Lower Body Ralph Stephens, NRT TrainingsĪdvanced Techniques of Massage Therapy - The Neck: Robert King, RMT The Core of Sportsmassage: John Harris, MT Neuromuscular Therapy 4 - TMJ Dysfunction, Hands, Feet and Eyes: Paul St. Neuromuscular Therapy 3 - Shoulder, Extremity and Joint Decompression: Paul St. Neuromuscular Therapy 2 - Pain Mechanisms of the Low Back: Paul St.John, St. Neuromuscular Therapy 1 - Cervical Injuries, Pelvic Stabilization and Spinal Biomechanics: Paul St. Sportsmassage - Restoration and Retraining: Myk Hungerford, Sports Massage Training Institute Sportsmassage: Sharon Mason-Jordan, Boulder College of Massage Therapy Light, relaxing music plays in the background, either from my own collection or, if you prefer, a favorite CD from yours.īoulder College of Massage Therapy in Boulder, Colorado: 4 semesters / 1250 hours. The room is kept comfortably warm and I will gladly adjust the temperature to your liking (just ask!). A face cradle gently supports your head and I use 100% cotton flannel sheets and face cradle covers. My Colorado Healing Arts table is high quality, extra-wide, has ample padding, and is topped with a fleece pad for extra cushioning. You can find more information on my other website at .Ī note about my work space: I have a separate room comfortably set up for massage and bodywork purposes. It includes prone (face down), supine (face up), and side-lying work, which allows better access to muscles such as the adductors on the inside of the thigh as well as those on the outside: the IT Band and side muscles of the hip, pelvis, and lower trunk. My core work is detailed and comprehensive, thoroughly engaging all the muscles that comprise this key area. The pelvic floor is an important part of the core, as is clear from the information in this website. For more detailed information, see below.Īs my work has evolved over the years, a combination of client needs / requests and my own interests has led me to focus most of my work on the core areas of the body, including the low back, pelvis, hips, thighs, and abdomen. As a volunteer I've offered my massage and bodywork services to patients at California Pacific Medical Center and other health care organizations, and at local sports competitions. I have been in private practice for 25 years, and am honored to work with a variety of wonderful clients. Judo at their training facility as the national team prepared for the Olympics and World Championships. The Sportsmassage trainings enabled me to obtain national certification in that discipline, which qualified me as a Sportsmassage Therapist to work directly with athletes at the Olympics, Goodwill Games, and Boston Marathon. I have since taken a wide variety of post-graduate courses and trainings, including Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, Sportsmassage, and many others. A required 4th-semester internship was fulfilled working with the dancers of the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company in Denver. My massage and bodywork training began with an extensive 1250-hour program at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in Colorado.