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I have been a LMT for 21 years and a Licensed Massage Therapy Instructor in the state of Texas for 16 years, with an extensive background in Natural Holistic Health, Wellness & Clinical Massage. I am a graduate and alumnus of the Texas Healing Arts Institute School of Massage in Austin, TX, the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage in Makawao, HI and ‘Awaken The Core’ - Asian Bodywork School, which I co-developed at the Tao Health Clinic, in Austin, TX. My training and experience within Therapeutic Massage, Manual Bodywork and Traditional Chinese Medicine so far include:- Western Clinical / Rehabilitation Massage & Bodywork (Neuromuscular, Myo-fascial, Trigger Point, Deep Tissue & Movement
Therapy) - Hawaiian “Temple Style” Lomi Lomi & Therapeutic Hot Stones - Traditional Chinese Medicine / Asian Bodywork Therapy -Five Element Shiatsu & Tiger Dragon Qigong Meditation (including Cupping & Moxibustion Therapy)- Traditional Chinese Martial Arts and Meditation (Shaolin-Do of San Antonio, Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy) I specialize in curative holistic treatments for cultivating vitality, increased athletic performance, chronic/acute musculoskeletal pain & structural conditions, rehabilitation from traumatic and repetitive use injuries, stress/anxiety reduction, emotional well-being, deep relaxation and preventative care, as well as, client self-care, for achieving optimum physical functioning with overall enhanced health & wellness. From 2004 to present, I have been an Adjunct Professor, Curriculum Developer and Lead Instructor for Austin Community College’s Health Professions Institute - Academy of Massage Therapy. I have instructed Massage Fundamentals I & II, Hydrotherapy, Thermo/Cryo Therapies, Holistic Modalities, Pathology/Clinical Assessment for Massage, Asian Bodywork Therapy and Supervised the Student Internship Clinic. Also, I have been helping to establish Massage Therapy as a College Degree. Being an educator has been profoundly fulfilling and I have always remained a passionate life student & advocate in Therapeutic Bodywork & Natural Holistic Healthcare, continually inspired to learn and grow as a Therapist and individual.
