Licenses and Insurance
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND BODYWORK
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NCTMB exam passed in 2011
CALIFORNIA MASSAGE COUNCIL CERTIFICATION (CAMTC #45308)
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City licensed and state certified to practice massage therapy in Redwood City, CA
ASSOCIATION OF BODYWORK AND MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS (ABMP #823692)
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Full liability insurance held in California to practice and teach massage therapy and related skills
University Education
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
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B.A. in English with Creative Writing Emphasis (1993)
Training in Massage & Integrative Healthcare
BODY THERAPY CENTER ~ 108 hrs
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Fundamentals of Massage Certification (1987, 108 hrs) Johanna Putnoi, CMT, Lucia Miracchi, CMT
LAUREN BERRY METHOD OF CORRECTIVE MASSAGE ~ 222 hrs
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The Pelvis: Anatomy, Berry Method (2014, again in 2019, 42 hrs total) Lynda Caesara
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The Knee: Anatomy, Berry Method (2013, again in 2019, 30 hrs) Lynda Caesara
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The Ankle : Anatomy, Berry Method (2013, again in 2018, 2019, 45 hrs) Lynda Caesara
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The Elbow: Anatomy, Berry Method (2013, again in 2019, 2020, 45 hrs) Lynda Caesara
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The Wrist: Anatomy, Berry Method (2019, again in 2020, 30 hrs) Lynda Caesara
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The Shoulder: Anatomy, Berry Method (2013, again in 2019, 30 hrs) Lynda Caesara
FELDENKRAIS METHOD TEACHER TRAINING~ 1020 hrs
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Institute for the Study of Somatic Education, Guild accredited (2013-2017, 800 hrs) Paul Rubin, Julie Casson Rubin
Includes F-I (functional integration) hands-on bodywork and ATM (awareness through movement lessons) teaching
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Post-grad training in Feldenkrais Method (2016-2018, 220 hrs) Larry Goldfarb PhD, Karen Zindars, FP, PT
TOUCH SKILLS FOR TRAUMA RECOVERY~ 90 hrs
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1: scars, surgery, injury, regulation of ANS physiology (2019, 30 hrs) Kathy L Kain, SEP
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2: falls, high velocity injury, threat response cycle, fluid-based trauma (2019, 30 hrs) Kathy L. Kain, SEP
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3: complex injury/trauma structures, early trauma, syndromes (2019, 30 hrs) Kathy L. Kain, SEP
BARRAL VISCERAL MANIPULATION TECHNIQUES (Work of Pierre Barral, D.O., manual osteopath)~ 141 hrs
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Listening Technique: An Integrative Approach to Evaluation (2016, 21 hrs) Ron Mariotti, PT
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Visceral Manipulation Level 4: Thorax (2016, 30 hrs) Peter Coppola, PT
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Visceral Manipulation Level 3: Pelvis (2015, 30 hrs) Gail Wetzler, PT
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Visceral Manipulation Level 2: Abdomen (2015, 30 hrs) Peter Coppola, PT (video about VM)
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Visceral Manipulation Level 1: Abdomen (2010, 30 hrs) Peter Coppola, PT
PROFESSIONAL MENTORS:
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(2006-2008) Seth Linn, DO
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(2004-2010) Dr Claude Arnett, PhD was the director of Vaya Mental Health Resources. Vaya was a successful wraparound team outpatient clinic with an educational, family systems, client-centered approach. I worked with people age 15-25 who struggled with emotional issues, addiction recovery and body image issues. This was a gifted and wholehearted team of counselors, mental health coaches, healing arts therapists. Dr Arnett was the director and psychiatrist. Vaya made a lasting impression on me of the positive results possible in engaged team heathcare, and my role in this work.
AYURVEDIC MEDICINE PRACTITIONER ~ 750 hrs
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New World Ayurveda, NAMA accredited (2008-2010, 750 hrs) Dr. Paul Dugliss, LAc, MD
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY ~ 24 hrs
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Upledger Craniosacral Therapy Level 1 certification (2006, 24 hrs) Eric Moya, CST
POLARITY PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION ~ 220 hrs
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Heartwood Institute (1993, 220 hrs) Bruce Berger, CMT
TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE THERAPIST CERTIFICATION ~ 210 hrs
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Fine Art of Thai Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand (2002, 60 hrs)- Mac Therdachai
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Old Medicine Hospital School in Chiang Mai, Thailand (2002, 60 hrs) Ajahn Sintorn
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Private Study in Pai, Thailand (2002, 45 hrs) Anna Mekias, L.Ac, instructor OMH and UHT
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Private Study, Wat Po style (2002, 15 hrs) Pen Si, CMT
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Intro Class, Massage Therapy Institute (2001, 30 hrs) Tim Holt, CMT
MASSAGE THERAPY TEACHER TRAINING, NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE~ 160 hrs
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Swedish Massage Certification (2006, 80 hrs) Ted Celeste, LAc
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Shiatsu Massage Certification (2006, 80 hrs) Ted Celeste, L.Ac
ACUPRESSURE & TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE TECHNIQUES/ASSESSMENT SKILLS~ 80 hrs
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Acupressure / Tui Na (2012, 8 hrs) Steve Chen, LAc
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Five Element Assessment in Acupressure [Massage Therapy Institute] (2008, 12 hrs) Kathleen Davis, ABT
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Basic Acupressure [Acupressure Institute] (2002, 15 hrs) Alice Hiatt, RN, ABT
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Intermediate Acupressure [Acupressure Institute] (2002, 15 hrs) Brian O'Dea, ABT (qi gong video)
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Introduction to Chinese Medicine [San Francisco State University] (1992, 30 hrs) Angela Woo, LAc
(Fertility Wisdom by Angela Woo, LAc )
PIEDMONT SCHOOL OF MASSAGE COURSES in PIEDMONT, VA~ 64 hrs
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Pathology Course (2011, 32 hrs) Jim Weiler, CMT
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CPR Certification (2011, 8 hrs) Jim Weiler, CMT
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Bodywork Level 1 (2011, 12 hrs) Angela McConnell, CMT, ABT
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Bodywork Level 2 (2011, 12 hrs) Angela McConnell, CMT, ABT
MASSAGE THERAPY INSTITUTE CLASSES in DAVIS, CA~ 32 hrs
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Deep Tissue Massage (2001, 20 hrs) Tim Holt, CMT
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Myofascial Advanced Structural Technique for Shoulder (2001, 8 hrs) Ken Bluntyn, CMT
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Myofascial Advanced Structural Technique for Hip/Low Back (2001, 8 hrs) Ken Bluntyn, CMT
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Pregnancy Massage, prenatal/ postnatal (2001, 8 hrs) Bridget Scadeng, CMT
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Chair Massage (2001, 8 hrs) with Megan Lawson, CMT
ADDITIONAL MASSAGE THERAPY:
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Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) Level 1 certification (2015, 15 hrs) David Weinstock, CMT
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Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) Level 2 certification (2015, 15 hrs) David Weinstock, CMT (NKT book)
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Compassionate Touch w/ Bosnian Refugees [Healing Arts Institute] (2006, 10 hrs) Michele Herling, CMT
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Self study: Chi Nei Tsang, Hot Stone, Reflexology, Tui Na, Tom Myers' Anatomy Trains Myo-fascial techniques
HUMAN ANATOMY OUTSIDE OF TRAININGS:
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CURRENT: Integral Anatomy Dissection (May and Sept 2020, 10 hrs) Gil Hedley, PhD
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UPCOMING: Integral Anatomy Dissection, Unfixed Form, 10-Day Lab (Oct 2020, 80 hrs) Gil Hedley, PhD
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Human Anatomy [Sacramento City College] (2001, 30 hrs)
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Human Anatomy [Cabrillo College] (1998, 30 hrs)
MINDFULNESS & MOVEMENT TRAININGS:
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Holistic Health Western Perspectives [San Francisco State University] (1992, 30 hrs)
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Personal Energy Management (2014-2018) Lynda Caesara CMT, Norma Ramos-Ott, CMT
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Blazing Star Study Group Lodge (2017-2018) Heather Dutton, Deer Tribe Metis Medicine Society
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Reaching and Holding Class (2018-2020) Norma Ramos-Ott, CMT, Peter Sandhill
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Meditation: UHTao, SBMG, Vipassana (Goenka), Valley Streams Zendo
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Martial Arts: Aikido (Matt Fluty), Judo (David Matsumoto), Qigong (Annie Kelly, Anna Mekias, Lee Holden), Yoga (Lar Caughlan, Leah Briggs) , Tai Chi (Pat O'Neill, Dan Shen)
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Movement & Dance: Ecstatic Dance Silicon Valley ; Mountain View Open Floor and Refuge w Claire Alexander, Tamalpa expressive arts therapy - w Chelsea Delaney; Feldenkrais with various teachers including Deborah Bowes
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Posture Assessment: Egoscue Institute's Postural Assessment Specialist certification (2020-2021)