Massage/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions related to stretching, deep tissue, reflexology, cancer massage and orthobionomy as well as post-surgery massage and insurance filing for massage therapists and how to get a massage therapy license and working with fibromyalgia clients. I cannot answer questions especially related to energy work, accupressure, rules of massage outside the United States.
Experience in the area
I have been practicing massage therapy for 6 years and am nationally certified. I am certified in Integrative reflexology. I was trained in insurance filing. I routinely work with doctors on their clients following surgery. I have taken 3 classes in orthobionomy and have had training in cancer massage and read books on cancer massage and massage for the medically frail. My primary area of massage is working with individuals in pain from fibromyagia to auto accidents to chronic pain. Depending on the case depends upon the modality used, but I perform a lot of deep tissue massage.
Organizations
ABMP NFIB NCBTMB SOB
Publications
Wellx.com
Education/Credentials
BA in Molecular Biology 500 hours Massage Certification Certification in Integrated Reflexology
Awards and Honors
Biology Honors, BA
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally | 05/24/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Shari | 04/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | All my questions were answered :) |
| Laura | 02/06/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Yolanda | 02/04/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kara | 10/10/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your reply ..... |
Recent Answers from Jessica
2012-05-24 cancer:
Sally- I am a licensed massage therapist who has been trained in cancer massage. When I was in school we were told not to massage cancer patients for the reasons you said - possible spread..but that
2011-10-06 Client experiencing pain after massage:
Kara, First of all I want to say two things: no need to apologize for the length of your question. I write a lot and it also gave me a feel for what was going on. Second, I can see how caring you
2011-08-27 Massage for Lower back pain:
Dear Terry, I am so sorry to hear about what you are going through. I will give you the best advice I know. I had something similar happen to me and I am approximately your age where there was pain
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