KAREN MENSHIK Relevant Experience · Owned and operated own business since 1993. · 18 years of experience in therapeutic massage and complementary therapies. · Continual work in conjunction with fitness trainers, doctors, chiropractors. · Experience with many corporate clients: . Air Canada Project / Fitness Network . Aon Reed Stenhouse . Norwood Seniors Home . Down Hill Riders . Lake Louise Inn . Foot Solutions . Wayne Taylor Financial . YMCA . Nait . Associated Engineering . Druids Rugby Team . Associated Engineering Karen’s professional experience in the areas of health and wellness is diverse and encompasses many disciplines including: Clinical work experience with clients: Academic performance Psychosomatic conditions Confidence / self-esteem Emotional stress release Smoking cessation Motor vehicle accidents Addictions / habit disorders Spinal brain injuries Goal orientation Musculosketetal concerns Sports performance Postural / related concerns Learning enhancement / comprehension Joint / connective tissue Injuries traumas Respiratory pathologies Stress management Circulatory concerns Post traumatic stress disorder Systematic concerns Pain management Central nervous system Insomnia / sleep disorders Peripheral nervous system Professional capabilities: Wellness Instructor, Workshop facilitator, Reflexologist, Massage Therapist, (TFH) Kinesiologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, EFT , and Meditation Instructor Master Certification Kinesiology and Complementary Therapies comprised of: Massage Therapy Reiki Clinical Hypnotherapist and Master Hypnotist Reflexology Kinesiology ( TFH ) Massage Therapy: Education: 1990- Advanced Massage Therapy - Grant MacEwan Community College 1994- Massage Therapy Advance Techniques, Body Movement, PNF stretches, Hydrotherapy - Grant MacEwan Community College Course Descriptions: Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning Sports Massage Swedish Massage Techniques Hydrotherapy Deep Massage Techniques Remedial Exercise Trigger Point Therapy Pregnancy Massage Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Kinesiology (Level 4 TFH) Mediation: Education: 1997 Alberta Arbitration and Mediation SocietyGrant MacEwan Community College Course Description: Alternatives in Dispute Resolution, Critical Skills for Communication, Resolving Interpersonal Conflict (Level 1) Hypnotherapy: Education: 1997 Master Hypnotist and Clinical Hypnotist1999 Masters In Hypnosis, Kinesiology and Complementary therapies Course Description: Self Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy Principal and Practice, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Professional Hypnotism, Critical Incident Stress Syndrome (advanced trainingfor professional therapists) Clinical work experience with clients: Academic performance Psychosomatic conditions Confidence / self-esteem Emotional stress release Smoking cessation Stress management Addictions / habit disorders Post traumatic stress disorder Goal orientation Pain management Sports performance Insomnia / sleep disorders Learning enhancement / comprehension Reflexology: Education: 1998 Reflexology (Level 1)Touch Point Institute Vancouver. BC Course Description: Balancing the reflexes on the hands, feet, ears, face and body Meditation: Education: 2000 Certified Meditation InstructorWillpower Institute Bangkok Thailand and Canada Course Description: Meditation for Self-Mastery, Increasing Mind Power Emotional Freedom Technique Education: Level 1&2 Course Description:Psychological Reversal, ‘The Tearless Trauma Technique’, ‘Chasing the Pain’, and ‘Sneaking up on the Problem’ Professional Associations AMTWP Member since-1991 – Alberta Massage Therapist and Wholistic Practitioners Work Experience: Present: Owner and Manager of Health for Success, Established 1993 Metro Community College Personal Wellness and Healthy Body Image Workshops Westview Chiropractic Clinic, Massage Therapist 2005 Womens Exscape Weekend - YMCA 2003 Conducted independent Meditation Classes plus contracted to YMCA 2002 Developed and Conducted independent Seniors Wellness Classes 2001 Developed and Conducted independent Couples Prenatal Classes 2000 Associate Member / Massage Therapist - Fitness Network 1998 - 2000 Developed/Conducted Relaxation Workshops for Kerstin Flanagan Midwife 1991 – 1995 Massage Therapist / Workshop Facilitator - Jamie Platz YMCA 1994 Dr. Brian Galas - Chiropractic Clinic - Worked on referral and on-call basis 1994 Developed and Conducted Baby Massage Course - YMCA 1993 - 1994 Developed and Conducted Couples Massage Course - YMCA 1992 - 1994 Massage Therapist - Dr. Dan Martin Chiropractic Clinic Media Coverage: 1997 A-Channel: interview on massage therapy for trauma 1997 A-Channel: Guest speaker on hypnotherapy 2005 Access Channel : Interview on hypnotherapy Community Service: 2003 MS Bike Tour – volunteer massage therapist 2003 Pamco – educational presentation and demonstration on massage and wellness 2002 Western and Nationals Waterski Championship – massage for skiers 2001 Assist Community Services – education and presentation on meditation 1998 Western Water-ski Championship – massage for skiers 1998 Youville Nursing Home – massage instruction and educational presentation 1997 Capital Health Services – educational presentation regarding benefits of massage; demonstration of chair massage and guided meditation 1996 Epilepsy Foundation – educational presentation to staff and members 1994 Corporate Challenge – community event for corporations – volunteer therapist 1993 Liver Foundation – organized massage therapists for a fund raiser 1991 McConnell Place West – massage for staff 1991 - 93 MS Bike Tour – volunteer massage therapist |
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