Associates Therapeutic Massage

Rebecca Scott

Rebecca Scott attended the basic 1,000 hour massage school in 1993/1994. She received her Advanced Practitioner Degree of an additional 1,500 hours of training in 1995, 2,500 total hours of training at Health Enrichment. Health Enrichment Center School of Therapeutic Massage. 204 E. Nepessing Street, Lapeer, Michigan 48446 (810) 667-9453. Health Enrichment

The Upledger Institute. Upledger Institue. Email: upledger@upledger.com. 11211 Prosperity Farms Rd. Suite D-325, Palm Beach Gardens. FL 33410. (800) 233-5880. Total of 22 classes. Cranial Sacral two classes, Myofascial One classes, Visceral Two classes, Neuro Muscular Therapy Paul St. John method 5 classes, Lymphatic One level, Brain Two Levels, core Zero Balancing 5 Classes, Process Acupressure Two classes. Strain Counters Strain one class, Muscle Energy One class

Dialogues in Contemporary Rehabilitation (DCR), Institue of IMT, 1 Northwestern DR, First floor, Bloomfield, CT 06002 1-888-327-2178 Taken 43 course including and not lirnited to 4 levels of Cranial Sacral, 3 Levels of Lymphatic, 2 Levels of Myofascial, 6 levels of Visceral Training and compression syndromes, Diagnostic Mapping and referred listening 3 levels, muscle energy 3 levels, cardiovascular rehab 3 levels, nerve compression syndromes 4 levels.

Lowen Systems: Dynamic Manual Interface. Lowen Systems. Email: lowensystems@gmail.com 2026 S. Lincoln st. Spokane, WA 99203. Frank Lowen (505) 975-3023 or (509) 838-0431 (mailbox 1). Class information: 9509 0838-7939 (mailbox 2). Have attended over 26 classes including 3 intensives weeks of training with Frank Lowen.

Alice Hawkins

Alice graduated from Irene’s Myomassalogy Institute in September of 2009. She has been working with us since September of 2011. She came to us after working with a chiropractor and gaining knowledge and experience in a Therapeutic setting. During massage school she was able to study a variety of techniques including Trigger Point, Swedish, Deep Tissue and Prenatal Massage. Before deciding to become a Masssage Therapist Alice studied the benefits of Reiki and chose to become a Reiki Master herself.

Alice sees every client on her table as a unique person who has individual needs and will adjust her massage to meet those needs.

Dawn Smith

Dawn graduated from Health Enrichment Center School of Therapeutic Massage and has been working as a massage therapist since 2012.

She specializes in therapeutic change utilizing several modalities, which may include: Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage, aromatherapy, hot stone, stretching, Raindrop Therapy, or sports massage. Her approach to massage is that each BODY is different and will adapt her massage methods to fit the needs of every client.

Richelle Baka

Richelle earned her Massage/Myomassology Certification from Healing Hands Holistic Health Center in 2016.

During her time there, she also earned her Usui Reiki Master Certification.

In 2017, Richelle advanced her knowledge and skills by taking CST1 (Craniosacral) training through Upledger Institute.

Richelle customizes her approach based on her individual clients’ health needs and goals. She incorporates a variety of modalities including Reiki, Craniosacral, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, and Prenatal to help all her clients achieve maximum healing benefits.

Richelle loves working with her clients. Her mission is to help them feel at ease and understand the importance of caring for themselves holistically. Her hope is that all her clients are open-minded and recognize how the mind, body, and spirit connection contributes to their overall health and well-being.

Outside of work, Richelle has rescued three dogs and two cats, all with varying special needs. This is a cause she feels passionately about. Richelle is also currently working on earning her Traditional Naturopath Certification to broaden her scope of healing abilities.

Shannon

LMT

Shannon graduated from Trinity School of Massage Therapy and has been a working Massage Therapist since February 2007. In 2014, she obtained her Michigan state license.

She is proficient in therapeutic massage, deep tissue, prenatal, hot stone, Swedish, Detox (similar to Raindrop technique), and a separate certification in table Thai she obtained through Irene's. Her specialty is head, neck, and shoulder areas, with focus on passive stretching and relaxation.

She is knowledgeable in Homeopathy and prefers natural solutions to health. Massage therapy is something she takes seriously, and has a passion for healing and aiding in her clients' overall wellbeing.

Leslie Ververa - Reflexology

Reflexology is a complimentary therapy to massage. The benefits are many, including improved circulation, deep relaxation, stress reduction, restful sleep, and stimulation of the nervous system, to name a few.

Reflexology is applied pressure of the reflex points that brings about the stimulation of the central nervous system. The result, the bodies systems and organs are brought into balance and the body can function far better There are numerous benefits for all including toddlers, elderly and mother's-to-be.

Tara Arcusa

Massaging since 2002

"...Serenity is a creation from the palm of one's hand." Massage is my passion. It isn't a hobby or something to do "on the side". It is what I do. I have had the pleasure of helping others through therapeutic massage over the years, and am grateful for the many experiences which have come to pass as a result of my journey.

What is my speciality? Therapeutic... for whatever it means to those on my table. There is not a single style or method during a session, yet a blend of knowledge and techniques best suited for each and every "body". Therefore, in reality, my speciality is to use all of my skills providing the best care possible, even is that means having to refer to another professional. Some of the greatest wisdom we have to offer is the understanding that we do not know "everything".

Spencer Perri

Spencer Perri is a massage therapist and experienced in all standard modalities including Swedish, deep tissue, hot rocks, reflexology, carpal tunnel therapy and oncology massage. He received his training at the acclaimed Irene’s Myomassology Institute, graduating in February 2007. Previous to his career as a therapist, Spencer spent 12 years in administrative and customer service positions in the banking and property management industries. His strong communication skills, experience in identifying clients’ needs and passion for well-being and healthy life styles led him to explore a career in massage therapy. That same passion led him to additional training at Beaumont Hospital School of Applied Health in oncology and hospital massage. Spencer has worked many well-being events for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, the Detroit Public Library and St. John Hospital. In his spare time, Spencer is an avid reader and music enthusiast/collector.

Carla Bowes

Carla is a graduate of Irene's Myomassology. She wants to help people dealing with TMJ headaches with intraoral myofascial release. She also helps people dealing with piriformis syndrome, a disorder in which the piriformis muscle irratates the sciatic nerve. She also is a reiki therapst, pilates, meditation and yoga teacher. She is trained in meditation by Dr. Joe Dispenza, one of the doctors featured in the documentary "What the Bleep Do We Know!?" He studes spontaneous healing. Carla loves being a massage therapist.

Kimberly Lovell

Kimberly Lovell specializes in CranioSacral Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage Therapy. She graduated from massage school in 2001. The following are a list of classes that she has completed:

• ADV. CranioSacral Therapy (CST)-Pediatric/Adult – See Upledger.com for information on CST
• CranioSacral Therapy – Touching the Brain: Self Stimulating Self Correction – Glial Interface (helps to cleanse the brain of toxins)
• ADV. Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) – See Chiklyinstitute.com for more information on LDT
• Orthopedic Lymph Drainage Therapy – Fluid Articulation Release for Joints
• Visceral Manipulation (VM) (working with soft tissue surrounding the organs) classes: 1A, 1B, 2
• ADV. Brain Curriculum (working with specific brain structures/fluids)
• EcoSomatics-CST Equine and small animals
• Heart Centered Therapy (HCT) Completion of all levels 1-3 (works with deep core feelings/emotions that are connected to pain patterns, without being retraumatized)
• ADV. SomatoEMotional Release
• Reiki Master/Teacher
• LifeForce Coach- through Deborah King, author of “Be your Own Shaman” & “Truth Heals”
• Newborn/ Baby Massage Instructor

Kimberly currently works for the Upledger/Chikly Health Institute, teach assisting CranioSacral Therapy/SomatoEmotional Release/Lymph Drainage/ADV. Brain Curriculum. She also works for Integrative Intentions as a Primary/Support Therapist for their 5 Day CranioSacral Therapy/SomatoEmotional Release Comprehensive Therapy Programs (CTP), through the Upledger Institute.

• Home visits for newborns and young children

*Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing for all sessions with Kim.

Jacque Agar

Jacque (Jacqueline) is a Professional Bodyworker and Massage Therapist specializing in Deep Tissue, relaxing and therapeutic massage who has spent over 14 years in the healing arts and graduated at the top of her class from the Flint School of Therapeutic Massage. She began her career as a social worker working with homeless and runaway youth, but found herself exhausted and unhappy and began to receive massage and energy work as a way to heal herself. She fell in love with what massage could do and began energy work after brief lessons from the leader in Energy Healing, Donna Eden. She went on to receive a Reiki Healer Certificate at FSTM and furthered her Reiki practice with Aoghain Lakes of Eternal Balance Holistic Life Center and Renaissance Unity. Jacque has worked with several area massage therapists, chiropractors, medical doctors, physical therapists and sports trainers becoming a favorite with clients.

Jacque creates a relaxing and therapeutic massage tailored to each individual. She focuses on finding physical, spiritual and emotional areas to be manipulated in order to facilitate healing. Most adults do not receive enough loving touch throughout the day. Touch helps us to feel connected to others, reduces anxiety, provides bonding, lowers blood pressure, improves one’s outlook, and gives us the sensory input we crave. Jacque provides professional healing touch in a safe environment, while respecting one’s privacy and body issues.

Jacque’s massage training is in Relaxing, Therapeutic or Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Prenatal Massage, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Stretching, Myofascial Release, Reiki Healing, and Aromatherapy. Clients are often assigned ‘homework’ after a massage, suggesting various forms of self care to encourage clients to take charge of their own healing.

When not working, Jacque is busy raising and educating two precocious, creative, rambunctious and adorable children, and strives to make time to laugh with her friends. She and her husband live in a boating community of Lake St. Clair. She also volunteers her time for the International MOMS Club and various local charitable organizations.