Professional Experience
Myofascial Therapist and Owner, MapleGroveMassage.com, Integrated Soft Tissue Therapies Inc., Maple Grove, MN. (current)
Adjunct Faculty, National American University. Roseville, MN.
Yoga Instructor, Escalate Dance in Maple Grove, MN
Myofascial Therapist, Broman Chiropractic in Maple Grove, MN.
Myofascial Therapist, ChiroCenters in Robbinsdale, MN.
Myofascial Therapist, Northstar Neurological Pain Care in Brooklyn Park, MN.
Education
The Revolutionary Practice of Mind Body Medicine
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
October 2011
Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification (RYT 200)
Yoga Center. Minneapolis, MN
January 2011
Kinesiology Applied to Functional Medicine
Robert Rakowski, DC, CCN, DABCN, DIBAK Bloomington MN
January 2010
Bio – Kinetics Health Restoration
Dr. Lawrence Newsum, Los Angeles, CA
October 2009
Yoga For Healing. Upper Back and Low Back
Gary Kraftsow, Pasadena, CA
April 2007
Yoga for Optimum Health
Gary Kraftsow, Pasadena, CA
April 2007
Yin Yoga
Paul Grilley, Yoga Center.
Minneapolis, MN August 2006
Nutritional Management Of The Underlying Causes Of Chronic Disease
Jeffrey Bland, PhD.
Minneapolis, MN. March 2000.
Health Realization, Training for Trainers,
Instructors : Joseph Bailey, MA and Mavis Karn, MA. LSW
Minneapolis, MN Sept. 1999 – May 2000
The Rehabilitation Revolution
Speakers / Workshops : M.M. Panjabi PhD, C. Liebenson DC., S.Chapman DC., C. Skaggs DC. , R. Lardner PT, C. Defranca DC.
Duluth. Oct.21-24, 1999
Topics in Myofascial Pain Diagnosis and Treatment
Speakers/ Workshops : R. Gerwin MD., B. Anderson PT. , E. Larkam MA. and S.Yue MD.
Minneapolis, MN May 1999.
Stott Matt Intensive Certification, Pilates Based Method
Minneapolis, MN April 1999
Health Realization Foundations I and II
Presented by Authors Joseph Bailey, MA. and Mavis Karn, MA. LSW
Bemidji Interagency Training Exchange Bemidji, MN. March and August 1999
Complete Decongestive Physiotherapy Certification, Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique),
Bandaging, Therapeutic Activities and Procedures
Lerner Lymphedema Services Academy of Lymphatic Studies, Joichim Zuther PT.
San Francisco, CA May 1998.
Myofascial/ Osseous Integration : Lumbar/Pelvic Region
Myofascial Release Treatment Centers and Seminars
Minneapolis, MN May 1997
Neuromuscular Therapy for Pain Mechanisms of the Low Back
St. John Neuromuscular Pain Relief Institute
Minneapolis, MN November 1996
Myofascial Release I
Myofascial Release Treatment Centers and Seminars , John Barnes PT.
Minneapolis, MN April 1996
Myofascial Mobilization
Myofascial Release Treatment Centers and Seminars ,. Brian Barnes MT.
Minneapolis, MN September 1995
Massage Practitioner
Minneapolis School of Massage and Bodywork, Minneapolis, MN
September 1995
Bachelor of Arts with Major in Biology and Minors in Chemistry and Mathematics
Bethel College St. Paul, MN
May 1983
Speaking
Myofascial Release and Chiropractic, Nov. 29, 2000
Northwestern Health Sciences University, Sports Council Presentation
Introduction to Myofascial Release, Jan. 22, 2001
Northwestern Health Sciences University, Sports Council Presentation
Upper Back Pain Techniques, Feb. 5, 2001
Northwestern Health Sciences University, Sports Council Presentation
Treatment for Headaches, Feb. 12, 2001
Northwestern Health Sciences University, Sports Council Presentation
Low Back Pain Techniques, Feb. 26, 2001
Northwestern Health Sciences University, Sports Council Presentation
The Integrated Office, Mar. 5, 2001
Northwestern Health Sciences University, Sports Council Presentation
Myofascial Release Techniques, Jan. 28 and Feb 4 2002
Northwestern Health Sciences University, Sports Council Presentation
