Wisdom
The Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences, New York City 2021-2023
Massage Therapy Associate Degree
Summa Cum Laude
Comprehensive training in Anatomy, Myology, Kinesiology, Palpation, Shiatsu, Swedish Massage, Range of Motion, Sports Massage, PNF Stretching, Pathology, Assessment of musculoskeletal injury and radiculopathies, trigger point release, myofascial techniques, Thai massage, and reflexology.
Advanced Shiatsu and Eastern Studies (60CE) 2023
Introduction to: fire cupping, guasha, moxibustion, Chinese nutrition, chakra balancing, polarity, tongue and pulse evaluations, Mu Point massage
MaMassage® Prenatal Massage Therapy (24 CE) 2024
Learned how to provide safe and effective massage therapy to clients during pregnancy. Practice integrated Eastern & Western massage techniques to treat common discomforts associated with pregnancy. Examined potential complications, cautions and contraindications, as well as benefits, and helpful techniques for pregnant clients
MaMassage Prenatal Massage Training Intro & Webinar (3CE) 2023
Learned safe and effective massage therapy techniques, bolstering options, and common musculoskeletal issues and contra-indications associated with pregnancy.
MaMassage® for Labor & Postpartum Clients (8 CE) 2023
Learned in-depth knowledge needed to offer safe and effective massage treatments to laboring and postpartum clients. Reinforced knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the body during the stages of labor and postpartum recovery. Reinforced complications and contraindications, as well as the benefits, indications, and cautions of labor and postpartum massage. Utilized massage techniques, Eastern and Western, to treat common discomforts during the stages of labor and postpartum recovery.
DoTerra Essential Oil Specialist Training 2020
Study of essential oils: history, methods of extraction and distillation, chemistry of essential oils; terpenes, phenol, aldehyde, ketone, alkane, alkene, ester, ether, oxide, and phenylpropene families. Exploration of essential oil purity, contamination and adulteration, and safety methods with using oils. Introduction of how essential oils enter the body, aromatic and topical use, dilution guidelines for both external and internal use. Practical use of oils as part of a wellness lifestyle, blends and products.
Laughing Lotus 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training 2019
Introduction to: mantra, asana, Lotus Flow TM sequencing and class preparation, anatomy and physiology, Sanskrit, ayurveda, prenatal yoga, restorative yoga, mythology, deities and mudras Study of pranayama, subtle body, chakras and elements. Dissection and discussion of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, yamas and Niyamas, and creation of dharma.
50 Hour Ayurveda Training-Ali Cramer 2019
Introduction to the physical and emotional characteristics of the doshas; vata, pitta, kapha, both in balance and out of balance. Studied asana and vinyasa sequences, essential oils, and foods to nourish the doshas. Explored the tastes through cooking class to make kitchari and study of herbs and spices to pacify the doshas. Explored the vayus, gunas, rasas and kundalini yoga. Practiced ayurvedic cleansing, dinacharya, and ritucharya. Studied the connection of ayurveda and the planets including mantra, colors, gem stones, emotions, energetic direction and organ systems.
Cocoon Massage and Wellness @ Nest Wellness
13 West 28th Street,Suite 5R
New York, New York 10001
Cocoon Massage and Wellness @ Active Care Physical Therapy
29 West 38th Street #601,
New York, New York 10018
