Massage/Expert Profile
Glenn Kukkee, HBSc (Psychology), RMT
Expertise
My unexpected specialty has been correction of disorders caused by working conditions. Who knew that office work could hurt so much and be so damaging? Your back and neck pain is correctable, let's talk about it. I also specialize in post-operative rehabilitation and if I don't know the answer I can at least point you in the right direction. I've been working on pre-medical studies on my way to becoming a doctor and would be happy to take questions about anatomy, physiology and all of that fun stuff too.
Experience in the area
Full-time practice since 1993 across Canada
Post-operative rehabilitation and
postural correction/persistant chronic overuse rehabilitation specialties
Publications
Wikipedia Frequent columnist in various newspapers Alternative and Integrative Medical Society columnist
Education/Credentials
Massage Therapy education: 2 years (CCMH, Newmarket ON), 1 year (WCCMT, New Westminster BC) Honours Bachelor of Science, Psychology major (Lakehead University, Thunder Bay ON)
What do you like about this subject?
You're here to improve yourself;
I'm here to help you.
I love working with determined folks in whatever realm, and there's no motivation like pain or the inability to measure up to your highest potentials!
"Education for life, therapy for living. "
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Massage Therapy is one step along the line; I hope to be in medical school in a few years to take that training to a completely new level.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Some people agree, some disagree, about 'Energy Work' - but various modalities such as Reiki, emotional release, Cranio-Sacral therapies, and others are an excellent additional way to treat most soft-tissue injuries. If you're interested - ask. If not, I won't get into the Woo-Hoo of treatments that requrire some user belief systems.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Eddie | 10/07/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for this well ..... |
| Peggy | 07/18/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Cameron | 08/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Laura | 05/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for taking the time to respond ..... |
| Lorne | 04/11/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the advice - it was ..... |
Recent Answers from Glenn Kukkee, HBSc (Psychology), RMT
2012-04-05 Cervical herniation and left side neck and shoulder pain:
Hi Paula, Sure, I'll add my two cents. I've made a more complete post on my blog complete with pictures, at http://glennrmt.wordpress.com/2012/04/06/disc-herniations/, please join me there. Herniations
2011-03-16 Flexor Tendonitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
Pritesh, Your case is a perfect example of Flexor Tendonitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; your diagnosis is right on. Physiotherapy is absolutely right on for you. They will be able to describe
2010-10-03 Arm problems due to computer use:
Hi Eddie, Computer users get a LOT of problems due to repetitive use of the mouse, keyboard, and other (usually ergonomically incorrect) devices. These problems have been widely misunderstood, even
2010-07-16 Lymphadema:
Hi Peggy, People get lymphedema from a blocked or insufficient flow of intercellular fluid from the location back to the heart. Since it's the first condition that needs to be regarded before muscular
2010-01-17 Post massage problems, hypothyroidism:
Hi Vicki, I would have to agree with your puzzlement; nothing comes to mind about the periorbital edema. I would look to other peripheral causes - the massage sounds like it may have just been co-incident
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