Shelly Sparks
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Massage Therapist Expert
Shelly Sparks Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- swedish and deep tissue massage
- Career Focus
- Educating people on preventative Health
- Affiliation
- Shelly Sparks Massage Therapy, ABMP
I received my Massage Therapy license in 1998 from the Ohio State Medical board after graduating from Massage Away, Inc., now known as American Institute of Alte ative Medicine. I became certified in Neuromuscular Therapy in 2000 from Timberlake Massage Therapies. I started studying Reiki in 2000 and have received Levels I, II and Master attunements from differents teachers. I incorporate energy work into my body work treatments. I am also studying Craniosacral Therapy.
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Massage for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be more intense than just the normal ”winter blues” that many experience. It has been legitimized by the National Institute of Health and American Psychological Association as a documented mood disorder.
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The Importance of Swedish Massage
I often hear people (including therapists) say that Swedish Massage is ”Fluff Massage”. That is a very sad misnomer. Swedish Massage has very important therapeutic value. I cringe when I hear new therapists being encouraged to use extremely deep pressure when performing massage. It almost seems like a matter of pride. Sadly, some clinic and spa owners take advantage of this naivete. Unfortunately for both clients and therapists an emphasis seems to be placed on techniques that use deep pressure on the muscle tissue.
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Contacting Shelly Sparks
I can be reached at 614-210-0422. Or by e-mail at shoshanasparks@hotmail.com or you can view my facebook profile or follow me on twitter. Website is http://www.sparksmassage.com