Amanda

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Amanda

Massage Therapist

Amanda’s journey to massage therapy began in 1999 when she was first introduced to the power of healing touch through Reiki. She was then guided to attend Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy in 2002 where she earned her diploma in Swedish Relaxation, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Sports Massage. In 2005 Amanda became a Reiki Master and continues to use this gentle approach to healing in her work. Amanda traveled to Thailand in 2013 to study Traditional Thai Massage. She spent a little over a month immersed in the Thai culture while attending TCM, ITM, and Wat Po for a well-rounded education of the practice. Learning is a passion for Amanda. She has studied Prenatal Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, Lomi Lomi, Shiatsu, Acupressure, and many other techniques for healing. Amanda is alsopassionate about education. She has taught in the massage therapy programs since 2007. She has taught for Career Training Academy, DCI Career Institute and is currently the Massage Therapy Program Coordinator at Douglas Education Center. Amanda co-owned and operated Lotus Inspired, LLC for 10 years, an approved provider of continuing education through the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork from 2009 to 2019. Amanda earned her doctorate, PhD., from the Institute of Metaphysical and Humanistic Studies with a major in Holistic Healing. Amanda believes that the mind, body, and spirit are all interconnected. Amanda hopes to provide soothing touch that will eliminate chronic pain, bring clarity, and ease to the mind, and bring balance to your spirit.