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Kathryn Merrow

U.S.

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Expertise

I can respond to questions about migraines and headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, hand-wrist-arm pain, upper back pain, and other assorted and miscellaneous pain symptoms. I can also respond to general questions about massage and how to select a massage therapist.

Experience in the area

I have been a massage therapist since 1992 specializing primarily in pain relief techniques. I utilize the St. John Method of Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (NMT) and other bodywork modalities. I'm now The Pain Relief Coach online.

Organizations

Professional Member of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCTMB)

Publications

http://www.CarpalTunnelPainRelief.com http://www.SimplePainRelief.com http://www.SimpleStrengthening.com

Education/Credentials

My initial training in massage was at Health Enrichment Center in Lapeer, Michigan. I have had advanced training or workshops with Kurashova Institute for Studies in Physical Medicine, St. John Neuromuscular Institute of Pain Relief, Center for Self-Healing and many others.

Past/Present Clients

I have done over 20,000 therapeutic massage sessions, primarily with clients with various types of pain or painful syndromes.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Barrie	10/22/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for the quick, and good response .....
Holly	08/24/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks...I will definately try that :)
Cameron	08/21/09	10	10	10	10
karinna	07/12/09	10	10	10	10
Beth	06/17/09	10	10	10	10	Excellent timely response to a follow up .....

Recent Answers from Kathryn Merrow

2009-09-30 left arm numb due to truck accident:

Hi Kim, I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's accident but he is lucky he has you. I'm glad he doesn't have anything showing in his tests because that's good news. That means it's most likely muscle

2009-08-31 hot stone and migraines:

Hi Jessica, Thank you for writing and being sensitive to your client. If you know how to do other types of massage also I am sure you would have a better chance of helping her. Using the hot stones

2009-08-29 Knots in muscles:

Hey Ashley, Here are my thoughts: There are a lot of muscles on your chest and when they get tight, or knots, just pressing into them will help release the knots. The knots are little muscle spasms

2009-08-24 elbow injury:

Hi Holly, The x-rays showed nothing was broken but perhaps you have a dislocation. This is my best guess. Here is what I would suggest: Start massaging your whole arm. You can do a lot yourself

2009-08-20 Reply to your reply [To Kevin]:

**HI KEVIN--GOOD NEWS! THEY CHANGED IT TO PRIVATE ALREADY. :-) ** Hello Kevin, I ADDED MORE CONTENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS MESSAGE. - Kathryn You got my professional title correct: Kathryn works

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