I am a Nationally Certified and Ohio Medical Board licensed Massage Therapist, a certified Reflexologist and CranioSacral Therapist, studied in Germany, was a business-owner for several years and entered the complementary healthcare profession there as a Nutrition and Fitness Advisor.
After my move to the United States over 10 years ago, I completed my Massage Therapy Training in Florida. In 2004 I relocated to Ohio and opened my practice in Uniontown.
In addition to treating clients in my office, I am serving local businesses as an Independent ON-Site Chair Massage Contractor.
As a former Translator and Executive Administrative Assistant for global corporations (B.A. in Business and Foreign Languages) I have a strong understanding of medical conditions that can develop in today's work places due to repetitive movements, working on computers, line-work, etc.
I have extensive training in Therapeutic Massage (Swedish Massage, Reflexology and CranioSacral Therapy for Stress Reduction and Relaxation; Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapy for Pain Management, including Active Isolated and PNF Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) Stretching for Limited Range of Motion, Post Surgical and Injury Trauma; Rehabilitative Exercise for Stretching, Conditioning and Flexibility; Sports Massage; Conditioning; Myofascial Release and Hydrotherapy).
In addition, I am certified in "Advanced Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques", developed by Erik Dalton, Ph.D., an advanced Rolfer, trained by Ida Rolf and the Founder and Executive Director of the Freedom From Pain Institute®. You can go to Dr. Dalton's website in order to find more about these great techniques (www.erikdalton.com).
My memberships include the International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP, www.iahp.com), the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA, www.amtamassage.org), the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA, www.nestacertified.com), the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB, www.ncbtmb.com) and the Uniontown Business Association (UBA, www.uniontownbusinessassociation.org).
In my treatment sessions I am using a combination of treatment modalities to achieve best results.
My practice goals are to enhance the well-being of my clients and to improve medical conditions that have been diagnosed by physicians.