 Michelle received her training at the Wellspring School for
Asian Bodywork & Chinese Medicine in 2001 - 2004. While there,
she studied Amma Bodywork Therapy and Holistic Healthcare,
which included Eastern and Western assessment, diet and
holistic nutrition, T'ai Chi, Qi Gong, and a variety of related
subjects. She is a certified practitioner through the American
Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA), and is
nationally certified through the National Certification
Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Amma Bodywork Therapy is a specialized form of skilled touch
therapy that combines deep tissue manipulation with the
application of pressure, friction & touch to specific
acupressure points, energy channels, muscles, ligaments and
joints. Amma is rooted in the same fundamental medical
principles as acupuncture and Chinese medicine, focusing on the
balance and movement of Qi (energy) within the body. The
techniques of Amma aim to remove blockages and free the flow of
Qi in the body - restoring, promoting, and maintaining optimum
health. While the acupuncturist inserts needles into
acupressure points along the energy pathways of the body to
stimulate and move Qi, the Amma therapist relies primarily on
the sensitivity and strength of the hands to manipulate the Qi.
Amma bodywork therapy also utilizes various techniques of the
major forms of therapeutic massage.
The resulting effects include deep relaxation, free flow of
blood and Qi in the body, organ tonification, and re balancing
of the structural and energetic systems. An Amma treatment may
include alternative techniques such as moxibustion, fire
(suction) cupping, guasha, and/or dietary reccomendations to
best suit your needs.
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