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CMT, NCTMB
As the internet became more accepted into our homes the need for a travel agent became less and less. Around the same time my youngest child was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism. I spent the next few years in a tailspin trying to find ways to help her. I watched in amazement as a more holistic, all natural approach did what no western medicine techniques could accomplish for her. Some of those approaches included various techniques to stimulate the sense of touch.
I started by studying Reiki Therapy. Reiki a Japanese word meaning universal life energy. The first part Rei, refers to our spiritual dimension or soul. The second part Ki, means vital life or energy. This ancient natural method of healing touches the body without physically touching the body. (How else do you connect with a child who feels pain when you touch them?)
The benefits this approach provided opened my eyes to try other techniques. While I worked toward a Master/Teacher level in Reiki I sampled Yoga, learned Feng Sui, and began receiving regular massages & CranioSacral treatments, Chiropractic adjustments and Acupuncture.
I became so fascinated with the benefits provided by Massage Therapy and CranioSacral Therapy
I decided to become certified. I am currently State and Nationally certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and my daughter now has functioning recovery of her autism maintained by daily touch stimulation.
A Therapeutic Touch by Tami LLC would like to welcome Dawn Richardson, WLMT,NCTMB, an independent contractor from Destination Relaxation. Dawn specializes in therapeutic and relaxation massage. She is available on Friday's in the Plainfield office for chair and or table massage work.
My Skills
Trained in Massage Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy (CST) I and II, Somatic Emotional Release (SER) I and II,CST Pediatrics, The Kolden Technique & Body Therapy, Reiki Master/Teacher, Certified Infant Massage Instructor
Lecturer and Advocate for Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Processing Disorders,(SPD.)Mentored for 2 years with an Occupational Therapist who specialized in SPD.
Articles & Books Written
Senior Review, July 2007 "What is CranioSacral therapy? Is It Right For You?
Professional Associations / Memberships
AMTA - American Massage Therapist Association
IAHP - International Association of Healthcare Professionals
ASA - Autism Society of America
NAA - National Association of Autism
SPDPC - Sensory Processing Disorders Parent Connections support group
IAHE Affiliations
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 A Therapeutic Touch by Tami LLC.
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