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[ Ruth Grimes ] [ Joyce Nelson ] [ Celina Davis ] [ Miranda Kearney-Phipps ] [ Diane Carson ] [ Danielle Lawton ] [ Chela Dunnings ] [ Tracey Browning ] [ Felicia Gatewood ]
Nationally Certified in
Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
Virginia
State Certified
Massage Therapist
ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and AIFE Older Adult Trainer
Certified NeuroMuscular Therapist
EDUCATION:
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August 2004: NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) for Upper Extremity,
Potomac Massage Training Institute,
successful completion of NMT written and practical exam attaining status as a
Certified NeuroMuscular Therapist (CNMT), Washington, DC – 20 Hours
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June 2004: NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) for Cervical and Cranium,
Potomac Massage Training Institute, Washington, DC –
20 Hours
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March 2004: NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) for Torso and Pelvis,
Potomac Massage Training Institute, Washington, DC –
20 Hours
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December 2003: NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) for Posture, Acture and Gaiting,
Potomac Massage Training Institute, Washington, DC – 12 Hours
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October 2003: NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) for Lower Extremities,
Potomac
Massage Training Institute, Washington, DC – 20 Hours
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September
2002:
Advanced Fuller School
of Massage Therapy, Virginia Beach, VA –
520 Hours
EXPERIENCE:
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January
2004 – Present: Center
4 Massage Therapy – Massage
Therapist
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September 2002 – December 2003: Advanced Fuller School of Massage Therapy,
Virginia Beach, VA – Graduated Student Massage Therapist
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February 1999 – June 2000, and December 2004 – Present: YMCA, Personal Trainer
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July 1999 – Present: BusyBodies, Newport News, VA, Personal Trainer
MODALITIES:
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Basic Reflexology – massage
based around a system of points in the hands and feet thought to correspond, or
"reflex," to all areas of the body.
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Clinical/Therapeutic Massage – involves the
manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate
pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress; and, to promote health and wellness.
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Chair Massage – is
administered while the client is clothed and seated in a specially designed
chair. These chairs most often slope forward allowing access to the large
muscles of the back. On-site massage usually lasts between
15 and
30 minutes and
is intended to relax and improve circulation.
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Deep Tissue Massage – directed specifically to individual muscle fibers. Its purpose is to un-stick
the fibers of a muscle while releasing deeply-held patterns of tension, removing
toxins, relaxing, soothing and thereby re-educating, as well as encouraging the
muscle to operate at full capacity. It is both corrective and therapeutic.
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NeuroMuscular Therapy – is a
thorough program of recovery from acute and chronic pain syndromes which
utilizes specific massage therapy, flexibility stretching, and home care to
eliminate the causes of most neuromuscular pain patterns. This specific and
scientific approach to muscular pain relief will help to bring about balance
between the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. NMT enhances the
function of joints, muscles and biomechanics (movement) and it releases
endorphins, the body's own natural pain killers. It can be part of a
comprehensive program, complementing all other health care modalities.
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Pregnancy Massage – Acquire special skills
in working from preconception massage through pregnancy and labor to post partum
massage. Contraindications, proper positioning, and specific routine are
covered.
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Swedish Relaxation Massage – a system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more
superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movements of
the joints.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP:
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ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals)
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NCTMB (Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork)
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NeuroMuscular Therapy Center
[ Ruth Grimes ] [ Joyce Nelson ] [ Celina Davis ] [ Miranda Kearney-Phipps ] [ Diane Carson ] [ Danielle Lawton ] [ Chela Dunnings ] [ Tracey Browning ] [ Felicia Gatewood ]
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Established: 1 November 1995; by Ruth Grimes, CMT
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