Licenses & Certifications

There are a variety of certifications and continuing education levels that massage therapists can earn. Following are the ones that I have achieved:

• LMT – State licensed and registered. Licensed massage therapists practice under a strict code of ethics.

• NCTMB – Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. Accreditation is given upon passing written tests.

• ABMP – I am a member of the Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals. This professional organization provides education and liability coverage for massage therapists.  Leadership training and staffing of emotional process-work programs.

• NER I-III – I have completed the full series of classes in Neuroenergetic Release®.

• St. John Method of NMT I-V – The St. John method of neuromuscular therapy is widely recognized. Training includes:

  • Level I ~ cervical injuries, postural analysis, pelvic stabilization;

  • Level II ~ pain mechanisms of the low back;

  • Level III ~ shoulder, upper torso, spinal column, extremities. Level IV ~ TMJ dysfunction, hands, feet, eyes;

  • Level V ~ neuromuscular components of cranial decompression and scoliosis;

  • John Barnes method of Myofascial Release I – Includes 20 hours of theory, practice and clinical application of myofascial release techniques;

  • Sports Massage I & II;

  • Reiki I;

  • Lymphatic Massage I;

  • Shiatsu Massage.

• Other Training --  Relaxation Massage