About
I have been practicing for over 30 years and in private practice since 1998 using an integrative approach called Fascial Integrative Therapy utilizing CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and Myofascial Release techniques to relieve pain, restore and improve function in any area of the body. I treat all ages from birth to geriatrics. I treat all types of pain in any area of the body, fibromyalgia, male and female infertility, chronic fatigue, sports injuries, myofascial pain syndrome, TMJ Dysfunction, Tinnitus, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Headaches, Pre and Post Surgical Pain (including Plastic Surgery), Pregnancy, Lymphedema, Plantar Fasciitis, Neurological Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder, Bedwetting, Arthritis, among many others. There are few conditions that cannot be improved by our integrative approach. I give seminars and presentations for many different groups of people from support groups, PTA's, and corporations to physicians and other healthcare specialists.
I have studied at:Collaborating Centre of Traditional Medicine
World Health Organization
Xi Yuan Hospital of China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Beijing, China, June 1999, in QiGong;
NeuroDevelopmental Treatment Association, Inc.
Texas Women's University, Dallas, TX, January, 1998,
NeuroDevelopmental Treatment Approach - Karl Bobath,MD; 300 Hours of Anatomy & Physiology, Hydrotherapy (as taught in Germany), Swedish Massage & Clinical Practices, Joint Mobilizations, Health & Hygiene, Business Practices & Professional Ethics 50 Hour Internship
Institute of Natural Healing Sciences, Colleyville, TX, August 1997;
Texas Women's University at Denton, Denton, TX, Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy, May 1984
My Skills
National Board Certified Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist (Texas);CranioSacral Therapist (Upledger);
Licensed Massage Therapist and Instructor;
Board Certified Integrative Medicine
Mastery Level Therapist, Myofascial Release (Barnes Technique);
Manual Lymph Therapist;
Certified Medical Massage Practitioner (Professional Level);
Certified in Advanced Lifesaving;
Certified CPR and Basic First Aid Instructor;
Clinician Rater Certification by Formations Clinical Outcomes System;
Certified Weight Trainer by International Weightlifting Association;
Certificate of Proficiency in Challenge Course Standards from Adventure Experiences, Inc.;
Certification in QiGong;
National Certified Muscle Tester for Wheelchair Athletics;
Certified Assistant in Therapeutic Equestrian Athletics;
Instructor in Safety Awareness and Basic Self Defense;
Certified Scuba Diver;
Articles & Books Written
Professional illustrations for "The Treatment and Splinting Techniques for Burns" and a medical text on the hand;September 30, 2002
Lighter Touch
Advance for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants Magazine
Volume 13, Number 20, p. 43;
September, 2002
Light Touch
Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation Magazine
Volume 11, Number 9, p. 67;
June, 2002
In Good Hands
Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation Magazine
Volume 11, Number 6, p. 57
Professional Associations / Memberships
Life Fellow and Life Diplomate, American Association of Integrative Medicine since 2003;Member, American Occupational Therapy Association;
Member International Association of Healthcare Practitioners since 2000;
Member, International Alliance of Healthcare Educators (IAHE)
Member, International Myopain Society;
Member, American Academy of Pain Management;
Member, Texas Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. since 1994;
Member Academy of Bio-Energetic and Integrative Medicine since 2003;
Member, International Massage Association;
Member, National Vulvodynia Association;
Member, Vulvar Pain Association;
Member, Vulvar Pain Foundation;
Member, Ozark Research Institute;
Member, National Headache Foundation;
Member Good Health Preview Directory;
Member Texas Healers ByRegion.net;
Wheelchair Athletics coach for the Southwest Wheelchair Athletics Association;
Best of Websites Award, ByRegion.net Healers;
Winner Golden Web Award 2002-2003 and 2003-2004;
Outstanding Achievement Award, United States Tae Kwon Do Association and the World Tae Kwon Do Federation;
Member, American Paint Horse Association and the Dallas Dressage Club
License Number
OT #1891, MT# 018389
2725 Central Drive
Ste. A
Bedford, Texas 76021
USA
tel. 8175718135 (day)
fax. 817-571-9075