Curriculum Vitae

With tremendous gratitude and appreciation for my many teachers, especially
John F. Barnes, PT, Tina Matsuoka, PT, Shelly Yuly, LMP, Gregory Bolton, LMP, David Hartman, MSW, and Diane Zimberoff, MA

Bodywork Education

The BodyMind Academy, Bellevue, WA, Licensed Massage Practitioner, Graduated June, 1999

639-hour certificate program in preparation for the Washington State Massage Practitioner Exam and the NCTMB.  Graduated with honors.

The BodyMind Academy, Shiatsu Practitioner, Graduated October, 1998

267-hour certificate program covering energy assessment, meridian shiatsu, Five-Element Theory, macrobiotics, breathwork, and assessment and treatment of pulses and the Hara.

Continuing Education 

Kinesiology Instructor Training, The BodyMind Academy, Bellevue, WA, April, 2000, 108 contact hours.  Worked as an Instructor 2000 – 2004, teaching “Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology”.

All MFR Courses through Myofascial Release Treatment Centers and Seminars, Inc., John F. Barnes, PT

Myofascial Release I, Vancouver, BC, May, 2000, 20 contact hours

Introduction:

Theory, Anatomy of Fascia and Related Structures, Whole Body Inter-Relationships, Development of Palpation Skills

Myofascial Release Techniques:

Evaluation Procedures, Lower Extremity Problems, Sacral Float, Lumbar-Pelvic Problems, Anterior and Posterior Thoracic Areas, Transverse Fascial Planes (Thoracic Inlet, Diaphragm & Pelvic), Upper Extremity Problems, Cervical Spine, Atlas and Axis, Suboccipital Release, Dural Tube Mobility

Cranial/Sacral Therapy:

Theory, Evaluation Procedures, Cranial/Sacral Techniques, Sinus Problems, Headache Release, Temporomandibular Problems, Cranial Trauma, Birth Injuries.

Myofascial Release II, Atlanta, GA, August, 2000, 20 contact hours

Advanced Myofascial Techniques For:

Lumbo-Sacral, Sacro-Iliac, Psoas Complex, Lower Extremities, Cervical, Hyoid, Thorax, Upper Extremities, Fascial Cranium, Dural System

Myofascial Unwinding, Atlanta, GA, August, 2000, 20 contact hours

Myofascial Unwinding is a Movement Facilitation Technique Utilized To:

Decrease Pain, Increase Range of Motion, Eliminate Subconscious "Holding or Bracing Patterns", Increase Proprioceptive Awareness, Increase Functional Mobility of the Neuro/Myofascial Systems

Fascial-Pelvis, Vancouver, BC, April, 2001, 20 contact hours

Specific Myofascial Release and Muscle Energy Techniques for the:

Erector Spinae, Pelvic Floor, Sacro-Iliac Joints, Quadratus Lumborum , Lumbar Area, Psoas, Lower Extremities, Sacrum

Myofascial Rebounding, Minneapolis, MN, April, 2001

Myofascial Rebounding utilizes the fluid/energy dynamics to enhance Myofascial Release effectiveness in reducing pain, increasing function, and awareness.

Skill Enhancement Seminar, Sedona, AZ, June, 2001, 40 contact hours

Clinical internship at “Therapy on The Rocks”, Myofascial Release treatment center.  Hands-on work with staff therapists, seeing patients from all over the world who have come for treatment for chronic, significant problems.

Cervical-Thoracic, Cincinnati, OH, August, 2001, 20 contact hours

Myofascial Release and Muscle Energy Techniques for the:

Atlas/Axis Complex, Thoracic Spine, Craniomandibular Area, Upper Extremities, Joints of the Hand/Wrist, Thoracic-Lumbar Junction, Sternum, Rib Cage, Anterior/Posterior Cervical Areas

Subtle Energy, Sedona, AZ, October, 2001

Therapeutic Touch, the foundation of the MFR energetic healing approach, taught by Peggy Fuhs, DNSc, RN, CS

Myofascial Release III, Sedona, AZ, October, 2001

Group and individual treatment settings over six days with advanced Myofascial Release therapists

Fascial-Pelvis, Seattle, WA, May, 2002, 20 contact hours

Course repeated for reinforcement of skills

Advanced Unwinding, Sedona, AZ, June, 2002

Advanced Unwinding Techniques

Myofascial Healing Seminar, Sedona, AZ, June, 2002

Through lectures and workshops patients and therapists learn how to help eliminate pain and energize the body.

Quantum-Touch®, Seattle, WA, November, 2002

Quantum-Touch^® is an energy healing modality that applies the principles of resonance and entrainment to facilitate healing

Myofascial Pediatrics, Vancouver, BC, November, 2002, 12 contact hours

Myofascial Release techniques specifically designed for the pediatric population

Myofascial Release I, Portland, OR, December, 2002, 20 contact hours

Course repeated for reinforcement of skills

Myofascial Mobilization, Seattle, WA, April, 2003, 12 contact hours

Additional techniques for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar areas, as well at the upper and lower extremities.  Fulcrums, seated techniques, and self-treatment techniques for patient education.

Advanced Unwinding, Sedona, AZ, June, 2003

Course repeated for reinforcement of skills

Cervical-Thoracic, San Francisco, CA, July, 2004, 20 contact hours

Course repeated for reinforcement of skills

Women’s Health Seminar, Sedona, AZ, August, 2006, 30 contact hours

The Myofascial Release approach to address pelvic floor pain and dysfunction, endometriosis, fibromyalgia, painful scars, menstrual pain, infertility problems and more.

Therapy for the Therapist, Sedona, AZ, August, 2006

Concentrated treatment designed to promote quantum leaps in health, inner calmness, concentration, focus, therapeutic intuition and proprioceptive awareness.

Myofascial Healing Seminar, Sedona, AZ, February, 2007

Through lectures and workshops patients and therapists learn how to help eliminate pain and energize the body.

Subtle Energy II, Sedona, AZ, February, 2007

Level II of Therapeutic Touch, the foundation of the MFR energetic healing approach, taught by Peggy Fuhs, DNSc, RN, CS

Palpation of the suspensory tissues of the major abdominal organs, feeling the layers of the belly from skin to spine.  Differentiation of the kinesthetic and energetic differences between hollow and solid organs.  Taught by Marty Ryan, LMP

Pediatric Myofascial Release, Olympia, WA May, 2007, 16 contact hours

Course repeated for reinforcement of skills

Ethical Dilemmas in Bodywork, Lake Stevens, WA, June, 2007, 6 contact hours

Introduction to Trager, Seattle, WA, July, 2007, 16 contact hours

Trager bodywork is gentle, non-intrusive, uses rhythmic movement, rocking and traction to help clients experience new ways of being in their bodies, recover from injuries, relax, or deal with pain.  This introduction prepares for entering the coursework offered by Trager International, as taught by Jack Blackburn, LMP.

Medical Intuitive Training, Bellingham, WA, October, 2007, 23 contact hours

Caroline Sutherland, a highly gifted and much-sought-after medical intuitive, and Dr. Wayne Topping, world-renowned kinesiologist, teacher, and wellness expert, teamed for this intensive three-day training on honing the inuition, accessing intuitive impressions, muscle testing, methods of self-testing, understanding and redirecting the "subconscious death process" and much more. 

Hypnotherapy Education

The Wellness Institute, Issaquah, WA, 6-Day Intensive Program, May, 2003

60 hours of training in the clinical use of hypnotherapy.  The Wellness Institute is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors.  www.wellness-institute.org

The Wellness Institute, Issaquah, WA, Two-Year Internship Program, 2004-2005

Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy certification training courses:

      Codependency, 32 hours, March 11-15, 2004

      Addictions, 32 hours, June 10-14, 2004

      Sexual Abuse, 32 hours, September 9-13, 2004

      Mind/Body Connection, 32 hours, December 9-13, 2004

      Eating Disorders, 32 hours, March 3-7, 2005

      Sex Addiction, 32 hours, June 2-6, 2005

      Relationships, 32 hours, September 22-26, 2005

      Grief and Loss, 32 hours, December 8-12, 2005