More About Me
My Expertise in Wellness and Conditoning
I specialize in Fitness training and Movement Therapy and have over 15 years of experience. My work successfully helps clients reach peak athletic performance and relieve untreated pain.
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My career has spanned all areas of health and wellness and I’m excited to bring my expertise to a University setting. I have certifications and extensive experience in Active Isolated and Strengthening, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Personal Training, Sports Performance Conditioning, Myofascial Therapy, Vinyasa Yoga Instructor. I have spent the majority of my professional life training and studying movement therapy in order to build a practice that helps clients improve their mobility, heal from chronic pain, and improve their quality of life. Now I am able to bring my expertise to Universities and provide long-lasting results for my clients.
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Most pain and mobility issues stem from one of two things: an injury, or long-term misuse of the body. People spend their entire life in pain, living a less-than-ideal lifestyle, unaware that there are solutions to their problems. Traditional advice may suggest over-the-counter pain relief or rest, but these will only temporarily mask pain. Proper movement therapy can relieve built-up tension in the muscles and ligaments, re-train movement patterns to be more functional, and bring your body back to its optimal structure and alignment. I have found through my considerable experience, that the most effective and long-term results come from very specific movements aligned with the design and structure of the human body.
Each modality of movement that I use in my practice has its own unique benefit. The treatments I use each fall into the category of either “passive” or “active” therapy. Active therapy requires body movement, while passive therapy does not require any movement from the client. A well-put-together fitness program has a healthy mix of both. My primary approach consists of a combination of:
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Orthopedic Massage
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Manual Ligament Therapy
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Applied Movement Neurology
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Active Isolated Stretching and Strengthening
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Primal Movement Patterns
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Bodywork is crucial and fundamental therapy. It provides long-lasting and sustainable results, especially when paired with other treatments like acupuncture and chiropractic care. Optimal physical health is linked to improved quality of life.
Proper training and movement are crucial to the fundamentals of health and performance. They provide long-lasting and sustainable results, especially when paired with nutrition and stress-relieving practices. Optimal physical health is linked to improved quality of life, and I teach my clients how to access their full potential.
I work one on one with my clients to personalize a plan that will meet the needs of their wellness and movement goals. I take all aspects of their health and wellness into consideration, and I have helped clients from all walks of life achieve freedom in their bodies. From fitness enthusiasts and marathoners to surgical patients with complicated injuries, bodywork is a proven tool for everyone.
Certifications
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Active and Isolated Stretching
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Personal Training
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Sports Performance Conditioning
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Myofascial Therapy
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Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Certification
Qualifications
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Degree in Kinesiology
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Applied Movement Therapist
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Orthopedic Massage Therapist
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AIS Stretch Therapist
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Certified Personal Trainer