Christina M. Mitchell, LMT, PFT, MLD/CDP, OCC

Christina M. Mitchell, LMT MA49769

Nationally Certified Massage Therapist (NCBTMB #281801-00), with 27 years experience.  A graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage Therapy. Training at the Bonita Springs School of Massage and Cosmetology and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Monarch Continuing Education.

She is Certified in Manual Lymph Drainage, Complex Decongestive Therapy/Compression, Medical Massage for the Cancer Patient, Oncology Care, CLT-Rightway XP2 by the Foundation for the Advancement of Energy Medicine Technologies, Myofascial Release, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Body Work, Orthopedic Assessment, Personal Fitness Training, Integrative Reflexology and Medical Massage.  She has training in a variety of healing techniques including:

• Oncology Massage
• Post Surgical Recovery Fibrosis
• Therapeutic Touch
• Reflexology
• Sports Massage
• Chair Massage
• Trager Body Work
• Pregnancy and Infant Massage
• Active and Isolated Stretching
• Oriental Body Work
• Somato Emotional Release
• Zen Thai
• Russian Sports Massage
• Neuromuscuar
• Fijian Massage
• Aromatherapy
• Couples Massage and Tandum Massage
• Lymph Drainage Therapy
• Cranio Sacral Therapy
• Intra-Oral Cranio Sacral Therapy
• Advanced Lymphedema Techniques
• Rehab Fitness Specialist
• Kinesiology Taping, Manual Therapy & Neuro-Muscular Re-Activation
• Neuromuscular Therapy for the Shoulder and Thoracic Areas
• Myofascial Release 1 - John F. Barnes
• Beyond Trigger Points:  Pain Relief for the Weekend Athlete’s Tennis & Golf Injuries
• Beyond Trigger Points:  Balancing the Pelvis to Free the Spine
• Sports Nutrition Consultant

Professional Accomplishments:

Member, American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
Former Member, Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA)
Former Member, American Society of Hypertension (ASH)
Member, International Association of Healthcare Practitioners  (IAHP)
Upledger Institute for Lymph Drainage Therapy
Certified, First Aid
Certified, CPR for the Healthcare Provider
Certified, Standardization of Blood Pressure Measurement by
The American Heart Association
Award, Health Seminars on High Blood Pressure by Janet S. Owens, County Executive
Medical Massage Practitioner Certification
Certified Lymphedema Therapist - Oncology Care Certified
Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy/Compression

Member, National Lymphedema Network (NLN)

Certified Oncology Care

AMTA Industry Fact Sheet

In the past year:

-25% of females vs 20% of males get a massage

-consumers with children are more likely to get a massage 30%

-the main reasons for massage in the past year are soreness/stiffness/spasm 35%

-acute pain relief/management 11%

-injury recovery/rehablitation 10%

-keep fit/healthy/wellness 19%

-control headaches/migraines 9%

-pregnancy/Prenatal 12%

-relaxation/stress reduction 40%

-post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 1%

Links

www.lymphnet.org

www.amtamassage.org

Naples Home Training

Corrective Exercise Specialist

Performance Enhancement Specialist

(239)-398-6196