Hi there. Here is a condensed story of the beginning of Clearly Unique and my path of development over the years. To truly condense this story even more, only read the highlighted portions. Enjoy~
About myself, I'd like to start by going back to 1987 where I was working as a customer service supervisor in a corporation and had come across Massage Therapy through a friend and began my studies. In 1988 I received my Certificate and began a new career as a Massage Therapist. I was interested in and took several certification courses shortly after my graduation. They were Reflexology, Myofascial Release, Applied Kinesiology and Sports Massage. I had great success with my new found work with a diversified Salon and was perused by many when I chose to move onto a new position with a chiropractor to further my education and experience. There I studied Acupuncture theories, Chiropractic Assistant Modalities and received my license in X-Ray Technician.
With the demand for my services outside of the chiropractic office, I started a home based business. I developed and began to teach my Massage Therapy Program in 1991, which still runs successfully today.
*Clearly Unique was born.
In 1999, I had developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from deep tissue work and sports massage and felt that I may have to give up my career as a Therapist. I then came across Soft Tissue Release through a Massage Magazine article on Carpal Tunnel Relief written by Stuart Taws of British Sports Therapy in California, based on Swedish Osteopathy and Aaron Mattes, developer of Active Isolated Stretching. After making some calls and within two weeks Ireceived treatment from and Studied along side Aaron Mattes for a week at his office location in Sarasota Florida. In June of 2000 I attended a workshop with Stuart Taws and received my Certificate in Soft Tissue Release and was given his blessings to teach Carpal Tunnel and other Relief therapies. The time was right to introduce my Stretch Therapy Workshop in 2002.
In 2000, I also began my path with The Circle of Miracles (Interfaith) Ministry School where I studied: Metaphysics, Many Religions, Spiritual Counseling, Hypnotherapy, Various Ministerial Services and many other preparatory classes. I received my Diploma with the first graduating class in April of 2001.
In Energy Modalities I have pursued intensive studies in and practice therapies such as I.E.T. (Integrative Energy Therapy), Reconnective Energy, and am a Reiki Master/Teacher.
Also in 2000 I was asked to re-do the Girls Basket Ball teams Stretch Program by the head coach at Neshaminy High School here in Pa. The season was a great success without any muscular/skeletal injuries that year. After this experience I felt that it would be best to get my Personal Training skills so that I could go into situations such as these with more of a Training background. In 2001 I received my Certifications in Personal Training and Group Fitness Instructor through A.C.E. (American Council on Exercise) Later that year I was asked to teach a Fitness Basics class, which I developed, at a local YMCA for their Fitness Instructors from various locations throughout Pennsylvania.
I decided to take a position with Bally’s Total Fitness in the spring of 2002 and did intense research on Functional Training, found Paul Chek of the Chek Institute in California and began studying with him. I have since completed various Certification courses with his institute such as: Swiss Ball Training, Core Development, Equal but Not The Same, (specific knowledge for training woman), Advanced Core Training, Advanced Swiss Ball Training for Rehab & A Neurodevelopmental Approach to Conditioning.
I also helped to start a 720 Hour Massage Therapy Program and taught their Swedish Massage module along with their Basic Anatomy and Physiology classes at a local Institution in Philadelphia. 2003
I develop workshops, programs, and consult with individuals, groups and companies where needed for health and wellness.
I have been studying the effects of food and health since 1983. I believe in a whole foods natural way of eating and healing and in 2002 I received my Certification in Nutritional Counseling.
A course in Hot Stones therapy, January 2004, has taken my many years of massage work and experience to a new level. I use the stones to warm the muscles and create a deep warmth and relaxation throughout the massage that lasts for hours. The stones offer many advantages to each therapy session and I enjoy their unique experience as a therapist and receiver.
In July of 2005 I finished a 3 month study in Neuromuscular Therapy through the Paul St. John program in Florida.
I started a new series with Paul St. John of Neurosomatics therapy and was Certified in his Posturology level 101 in October 2005.
Also in October of 2005 I received my certification in Medicinal Aromatherapy through Wisdom of the Earth. (AZ)
I received my Certification as an Exercise Coach with the Chek Institute in November 2005.
I completed my Nutritional & Lifestyle Coach Level 2 Certification in December 2005, and Level 3 in February 2006 also through the Chek Institute in California.
I developed a workshop in 2005 for building Anatomy in Clay for therapists to advance their studies.
In early January I embarked on a journey with Brain Gym, (Education Kinesiology), to balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain to help with dyslexia, memory disorders and other imbalances. I received my level 1 certification.
In late January of 2006 I became a Check Practitioner (Exercise Kinesiology), Level 1 - specializing in low back disc issues and sacral iliac disfunctions.
In April of 2006 I attended an Medicinal Aromatherapy retreat and received my Level 2 certification.
In June 2006 I received my certification as an Advanced Metabolic Typing Advisor. (Biochemical Individuality and Food Choices)
2007 -Neuronsomatics with Paul St. John.
I have just embarked on my 2 year study in Advanced Neurosomatic Therapy with Paul St. John himself to bring in the latest studies and routines to support to my bodywork even more.
2008 - BioSet Advanced Practitioner Certification http://www.bioset.net
I recieved my certification for BioSet (with Ellen Cutler, DC founder of BioSet and author of titles such as: The Food Alergy Cure, Micro Miracles and Live Free from Asthma and Allergies, Dr. Kerry Heitkutter as well as Physicist Dr. Curtin developer of the IQS System- Trainingheld in Dallas Texas and Maryland.
With health as my priority, I have myself undergone a 10 week series of Rolfing therapy, have received Ohashiatsu from Ohashi in New York City, receive massage and energy treatments frequently, work with various healers and developers of new energy therapies and techniques and continue to further educate myself and others in this wonderful, boundless, and ever-growing field.
Working with Clearly Unique is a partnership. It takes one to want to heal and the other to fully support the healing process. I always provide a supportive space for Healing, Balance and Health.
