Massage/Expert Profile
Glenn Kukkee, HBSc (Psychology), RMT
returns 12/15/2009
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
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Cameron | 08/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Laura | 05/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for taking the time to respond ..... |
| Lorne | 04/11/08 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Thanks for the advice - it was ..... |
| Jay | 01/06/08 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | That's great info and gives me a ..... |
| Sherri | 11/21/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your speedy response, Glenn! It ..... |
Recent Answers from Glenn Kukkee, HBSc (Psychology), RMT
2009-09-15 Pilates & Brain Haemorrahage:
Hi, Great question. Thanks for following it up. Many instructors would not go that far for their students. The doctor is being cautious about increased blood vessel pressure. Things are still
2009-08-12 BICEPS AND QUADRICEPS:
Hi Leslie, The techniques depend on a few conditions - -Biceps brachii are unusual to spasm in anyone other than athletes. Confirm this for me? What are the causative factors? -Is this
2009-05-05 Post-MVA headaches: What to do?:
Hi Donella, Wow, this is tough without being able to do an assessment with you in person. The neck muscles are quite complex - there are over 100 specific exercises that I could give you, and while
2009-05-03 Post-MVA headaches: What to do?:
Hi Donella, Wow, sorry to hear about your accident. As I'm sure you appreciate, this kind of stuff is tough to do over text. If you're in the Vancouver area come by the clinic. We could also do
2009-04-24 Neck length and pain: Postural correction:
Hi Laura, great question! And it's a fun one to answer. Perceived neck length is a funny thing. Your spinal length will be the same as someone the same height, but your necks can seem to be different
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