MA, MSW, CMT, CST
Gretchen “Rose” Brown is an experienced practitioner, dedicated to promoting the physical, emotional and spiritual health and well-being of those she is privileged to treat in her holistic bodywork practice. “I am honored to assist people of all ages in healing the source of their pain, stress and trauma, and to help them live their lives with more awareness, balance, and enthusiasm.”
 
Rose graduated from Blue Sky School of Professional Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork in Madison, WI where she studied CranioSacral Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Swedish Massage, Mother’s Massage, Lymphatic Massage, Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Healing. Rose has completed advanced training in CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release through the Upledger Institute, Inc., based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. She is an approved study group facilitator and a teaching assistant for the Institute.
 
Rose comes to her bodywork practice with a Masters of Arts in Humanistic Psychology from Beacon College, Boston, MA, and a Masters of Social Work from Boston University, Boston, MA. She brings extensive training in therapeutic techniques that integrate body, mind, and spirit including: Gestalt Therapy, Bioenergetics, Psychosynthesis, Eriksonian Hypnosis, Accelerated Learning and N.L.P. Additionally, she brings to her practice over 20 years previous experience working with adults, families, adolescents, and groups as a psychotherapist and clinical social worker. Rose has specialized training in treating persons with trauma histories including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
 
While specializing in CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release, Rose draws from her broad experience and knowledge of therapeutic techniques to treat many pain and stress related conditions such as migraines and other headaches, neck and back pain, TMJ, PMS, and digestive problems. She also provides pregnancy support and assists in postpartum healing. She continues to work with people experiencing emotional difficulties such as grief, anxiety and depression, and to work with a wide range of physical and emotional trauma in her therapeutic bodywork practice.


My Skills
WI State Certified Massage Therapist, (#2990-046); Nationally Certified, Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, (# 403198-00); Masters of Arts in Humanistic Psychology; Masters of Social Work; Licensed Clinical Social Worker, WI (2705-123). CranioSacral Techniques Certified (CST). Approved study group facilitator and teaching assistant.


Professional Associations / Memberships
Member, American Massage Therapy Association; Member, American Massage Therapy Association, Wisconsin Chapter; Medallion Member, International Association of Healthcare Practitioners; Member, American CranioSacral therapy Association; Member, National Association of Social Workers; Member, National Association of Social Workers, Wisconsin Chapter.


Upledger Affiliations


CranioSacral Therapy and Massage

2044 Atwood Ave Suite 210
Madison, Wisconsin 53704
USA

tel. 608 206-2432 (day)

rosebrowncst@sbcglobal.net

Hours of operation / Fees
By appointment.

Driving directions
From the North and East: Take East Washington Street (Hwy 151) towards the Wisconsin State Capitol Building. Go past East High School on your right at 6th street. Turn left (at light) onto First Street. Turn left at the first light, onto Winnebago Street. Turn right at the first light onto Atwood Avenue. From the South and West: Take the John Nolen Drive exit off the Beltline/Hwy 12/18. Continue past the Monona Terrace Convention Center. Turn right at the next light at Williamson Street. Continue on Williamson Street to the stoplight at First Street. Take a left onto First Street and turn right immediately at the first light onto Winnebago. Turn right at the next light onto Atwood Avenue.