Massage/Expert Profile
Expertise
Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology. NCBTMB testing and study guides. Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Massage therapy (General) Reiki, Shamballa and Energy based modalities
Experience in the area
I am a Certified Kriya Massage Therapist of 15 years and and an A & P Instructor/Massage Instructor for 7 years for two massage therapy schools in South Carolina, Georgia and New Hampshire. Currently living in Ashland Oregon. Specialties in Holistic Healing
Organizations
WORD YOGA - www.WORDYOGA.com
Education/Credentials
AS Computer Science / Music Composition, Certificates in Kriya Massage, Research and Development how words influence our physical and emotional bodies.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Yolanda | 02/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| caressil goddard | 12/21/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Girlie Thoh | 09/21/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear John Thank you very much for ..... |
| Cameron | 06/02/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| luci | 05/18/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. This information is useful. |
Recent Answers from John Nickolas Barakitis
2010-11-08 Contra-indications:
Hi Ellie, As far as I am aware of there are no contra-indications with massaging areas with a loss of sensation in areas with warts or moles. With warts I would take precautions in sanitizing your
2010-09-03 kriya massage schools:
Hi Kim, Kriya was being taught at DoveStar.edu, however the school recently closed. Kamala the founder was in a fatal car accident a year and a half ago. I currently still teach for Kamala's daughter
2010-07-06 benifits of cranio-sacral:
Hi Jason, In my experiences I have not treated an individual diagnosed with Diabetes I or II with CST. Depending on several factors I would not perform CranioSacral therapy. 1.) If the client
2010-05-18 swollen eyes and bruised around the eyes:
Hi Luci This sounds to be related to how well your body drains fluids, specifically your lymphatic system. When we receive massage our bodies lymphatic system is drained into larger ducts located in
2010-03-18 I am too old to become a massage therapit?:
Hi Elly, Yes I am doing great, thank you for asking. 34 is actually an ideal age especially for massage therapy. When I was studying 13 years ago the average age of female students was 41! What
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