Irina Bondarev
MT
About Me
I finished Foothills College of Massage in Calgary in 2005 and took initial courses in Shiatsu, Myofascial Release, Visceral manipulation and CranioSacral Therapy which opened a whole new world of possibilities for healing.
After I continued to study Myofascial Release and Visceral manipulation. I am intrigued by fascia, which serves as the body memory both physically and emotionally.
Wishing to introduce more movement and mobilization into the treatments, I took my first course in Thai Massage - which became a foundation for all my treatments. The wisdom of whole body treatment using simple but ingenious ancient techniques allow to achieve another dimension of healing, bringing the body and psyche to a self-healing mode.
Still being intrigued by the belly – the emotional brain of our body – I studied Chi Nei Tsang, which added new power to visceral manipulation techniques. When doing guided Chi Gong breathing, the client is himself in control of releasing his or her own tension, energetic blockages and emotional memories.
After I took my first Craniosacral course with Upledger Institute I was hooked! It allows to treat a body as a whole, respecting the numerous deep interrelationships on all levels, with a spirit of loving-kindness and compassion, helping to engage the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Since then I keep studying CranioSacral Therapy, which now became a foundation and guide for all my treatments.
Professional Associations / Memberships
NHPC member, RMT.
