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About Me, My Massage Therapy Licensure, My mission
I obtained my Massage Therapy licensure after Graduating from Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Newington CT. in 2002.
I became a bodyworker after a long healing process from a bad cycling accident in 1995. During that time, I discovered Hatha yoga.
Eventually,I took a Shiatsu Massage class at Kripalu Yoga center in Lenox,Mass. A seed was planted, but it took a while to sprout. I knew that my fast paced corporate job in telecommunications really wasn't right for me, the money was good, but the stress was taking its toll. So, after five years with that company I "cut the cord" and have never looked back. I decided to pursue my Massage Therapy Licensure while working full time in telecom. It was quite a challenge, but I enjoyed being in school again. My mother finished her college degree at age 42. She once said: " you're going to love going back to school, don't worry, you'll find you're a much different person than you were in your twenties". I have a BA in Sociology from SUNY Cortland NY, and I grew up in lower Westchester county NY. I am 44 years old. I am an avid outdoorsman with lots of hobbies;cycling, cross country skiing, hiking, kayaking, fly-fishing, traditional longbow archery, (I am also a certified Archery instructor)Other hobbies: golf, blues/folk guitar, blues harp, volunteer work, taking old broken things and making them work again. My new custom built 49CC two-stroke motorized mountain bike! (This latest project is more fun than I can stand!) I practice yoga and pilates daily, centering on gentle, "restorative" work. I do this work because it turns things completely around for me, it makes a difference not only to the client, but in my heart as well. I believe in a down-to-earth approach to bodywork, keeping things simple, not getting too into the ethereal spirituality of it all. Personally, I find "intensity" to be too controlling and invasive. To me, listening to the clients feedback is important, as well as being fully prepared for each session. Respecting all personal boundaries, (on the table, and off the table) are of paramount importance to me. I try to keep a humble, light heart, and a sense of humor as well. I also take CE classes to enhance my practice. This is required in Massage Therapy Licensure as well. Massage Therapy licensure involves a continued commitment. The state of CT requres 680 hours of schooling, and the courses are definitely college level. (Anatomy/Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Ethics, and more) Also, a lot of "log hours" and clinic/externship work, and, as mentioned,continued study after you graduate. I also do chair massage at various charity events, and travel to some locations by appointment. I've also done chair massage at Wild Oats Market on Bishop's Corner every monday night for the past three years. I love working there, it is just too much fun! I have met so many wonderful clients from there, and I am so grateful. I am also doing some volunteer work for Iraq war veterans. My clients come in all shapes and sizes, from all walks of life. Some are athletes with injuries or special needs, many themselves are in the "helping professions", (nurses, social workers, law enforcement, teachers, etc.) But some may be hard working professionals with neck and shouler strain from office work , etc. Others are retired, and looking for a way to slow down and nurture themselves a bit more. Generally speaking, they have one thing in common: all have made a solid commitment to heal themselves! I feel so honored to be part of this process. Sometimes, the process takes a long time, but the reward is a better connection with your own body. You will also find a nice bonus: better connection to your center in times of great stress. You will find yourself floating past objects in the rapids that previously pulled you under. Sometimes I slip and fall in the river, but this does not bother me anymore. I take home the good golf shots I made that day now, not the bad ones, and love to watch other golfers who are more skilled than me just enjoy their play as well.
I understand that my clients' time and money are precious, so I try to do my homework so that I can do a good job. Let's talk a bit. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much better you will feel when you can get a massage on a regular or as-needed basis. Word of advice: if you book with any practitioner, (and all of us LMT's have had clients cancel or eventually "move on" perhaps to other modalities), just remember to make sure they've completed the full Massage Therapy Licensure program from an accredited school. Please plan ahead for your sessions, as I am rarely able to take same-day appointments. Thanks for logging in! Peace, Rob
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