My Credentials
- » Speciality Diploma of Clinical Massage Therapist (CMT)
- » Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
- » NCBTMB Continuing Education Provider/Instructor
Speciality Diploma of Clinical Massage Therapist (CMT)
The Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy, Chicago, IL- 2004, President's Honors List, Magna Cum Laude.
This specialty designation is focused on key facets of rehabilitation science.
- anatomy
- physiology
- pathology
- kinesiology
- orthopedic testing
- clinical reasoning
- treatment planning
I returned to Soma in 2007 as lead instructor in both the classroom and the externship programs at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Swedish Covenant Hospital, Soma's student teaching clinic and The Chicago Marathon Medical Tent.
Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork is the highest credential a massage therapist can obtain within the profession.
- Minimum of 750 hours of education
- Are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education by-annually
- Passed a criminal background check
- Agree to uphold NCBTMB's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
NCBTMB Continuing Education Provider/Instructor
I create and teach advanced seminars for licensed massage therapists. My continuing education classes range from 2- 8 hours and are Nationally Certified by the NCBTMB in all 50 states for licensure renewal.