Anne Marie Letko
CMT; BA (Rutgers University)
I have been practicing a wide range of specialized massage and bodywork therapies since receiving my diploma from the Somerset School of Massage (Somerset, NJ) in 1998. I am a firm believer in expanding one's awareness and refining skills from the vast resources available through continuing education. My current passion involves taking part in the advanced level Upledger "Healing from the Core" trainings as I strive to create the optimal therapeutic presence for my clientele. I also continue to pursue courses in craniosacral therapy and somato emotional release. My clientele range from those seeking relaxation and stress reduction, to athletes wishing to bridge the gap to optimal performance, to clients suffering from chronic injuries or medical conditions who find that massage and bodywork treatments can effectively aid in the alleviation of pain and dysfunction. My core intent is to fuse appropriate & effective therapeutic techniques together to provide the optimal healing space for body, mind, and soul.
My skills
I am trained and experienced in the following massage & bodywork techniques:
~Myofascial & Deep Tissue Massage ~Therapeutic Swedish Massage ~ Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) ~ Clinical Sports Massage ~
Prenatal, Labor, and Postnatal Massage ~ Massage for Cancer & Life-Altering Illnesses ~ CranioSacral Therapy (CST Level II) ~ Somato Emotional Release (SERI) ~ Advanced Healing from the Core grounding exercises and related techniques (including breath, movement, and guided imagery) ~ Certified in forty hours of domestic violence training through "Safe In Hunterdon" (a local women's crisis center) ~ Also employed at Safe In Hunterdon as a substitute safe house advocate ~ Healthcare Provider level certification in CPR, AED, and basic life support ~ BA from Rutgers University (English Literature) ~ Planning on future graduate studies for pursuit of MSW degree (Masters in Social Work)...with emphasis in psychotherapy/trauma recovery.
Articles & Books Written
I am also a former world class professional distance runner and two-time Olympian in the sport of Athletics (Track & Field). I competed in the 1996 (marathon) & 2000 (5000m) Olympic Games (under my formerly married name, Anne Marie Lauck). From 1990-2002 I competed throughout the US and world & was consistently top ranked in both US and world running rankings (ranked #1 in the world in 1994 for road racing). I was an athletic consultant for such companies as Nike, Inc., CNS (Breathe Right Nasal Strips), Bausch & Lomb (Ray Ban), Powerbar Powerfoods, among others. I am experienced in motivational speaking (elementary & high school experience, running clubs, organizations, and corporations). I have been written about in many books, magazines, and other running and sports-related periodicals. I have been featured on television broadcasts such as ABC's Wide World of Sports, NBC's "up close" profile featured live during the 1996 Olympic Broadcast coverage, ESPN, etc. Throughout my entire athletic career I had received literally hundreds of massage and bodywork therapy sessions from various highly skilled therapists throughout the world. It is through these many unique first-hand experiences as a world class athlete and spokesperson that enhances my ability for helping others to believe in themselves and their dreams.
Professional Associations / Memberships
AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) active professional member ~ ACSTC (Active Member American Craniosacral Therapy Association) ~ IAHP Gold Medallion Member (International Association of Healthcare Practitioners) ~ Hunterdon Healthcare System (massage therapist for medical center and affiliated health & wellness center) ~ U.S. Olympic Alumni Association (Athletics 1996 & 2000) ~ Actively involved in local and regional (NJ,NY,PA,MD) Upledger "Healing from the Core" & CST study groups ~ Recommended & endorsed by numerous local medical doctors, chiropractors, and physical therapists ~
Upledger Affiliations
