"When I first started Evolutions as a stress management and wellness center, I used hypnosis for stress management," says Evolutions' owner, Areatha Love, who is also a registered nurse, registered hypnotist, and
certified massage therapist. "But clients started requesting hypnosis for weight loss, and I have physicians that want me to do hypnosis with their patients that are in labor.
Now we are leaving, temporarily relocating to Salt Lake City, so that I can go back to school to become a
certified massage therapist.
Ann Hoeffel, a
certified massage therapist at the center, added the technique to her extensive variety of treatments.
- Attended Carlson College of Massage in Stone City, IA, becoming a
Certified Massage Therapist. She has completed more than 800 hours of continuing education since graduating.
Kilpatrick, NCTMB, is a nationally
certified massage therapist and Reiki Master Teacher in private practice at Buckhead Wellness Group in Atlanta, Georgia.
Lynn Rochefort, licensed and
certified massage therapist, has been accepted for a 50-hour oncology massage internship at Boston Medical Center.
Carol Komitor founded the Healing Touch for Animals program in 1996 when she combined her experience as a certified Healing Touch Practitioner/Instructor,
certified massage therapist, and certified hospital-based massage therapist with her 13 years experience as a veterinary technician.
"Yes, to be a licensed and
certified massage therapist and structural integrator one must complete an accredited program.
A 2006 graduate of Miller-Motte Technical College in Cary, N.C., as a
certified massage therapist, Byrd earned a bachelor's degree in athletic training with a concentration in exercise sports science from North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham.