Experience
I was a carpenter, woodworker, and a boat builder for almost twenty years. I wasn't very smart about taking care of myself. When I hurt, I thought I had to work through the pain. Every few years ( when my back, shoulder, elbow, or wrist, was hurting ) I would think about finding a new way to earn a living. But, it always seemed safer and easier to just keep plugging away at what I knew how to do. I finally reached a point where I had to make a change.
I saw an ad promoting a Massage Practitioner Training Program. I had used massage therapy to relieve the tension that made my back ache. Massage didn't fix or cure me, but it sure was amazing for providing relief. I decided to sign up. That was a life changing decision for me.
Attending Twin Lakes College of the Healing Arts, my course-work included Anatomy and Physiology, Professional Studies, Postural Analysis and Body Reading, Biomechanics, and several modalities of massage and bodywork. I studied Integrative Swedish Massage, Clinical Massage, Table Shiatsu, Intrinsic Touch, Trigger Point Therapy, Polarity Therapy, and Acupressure.
Upon completing a Clinical Internship at Twin Lakes College and participating in a Community Outreach Program providing massage for senior citizens, I worked for one year at Zaca Lake Retreat in the Los Padres Forest. After Zaca Lake, I provided the massage at Dr. Funk Chiropractic in Santa Cruz for two years.
I started my business, Body In Balance, in September 2000. Body In Balance offers two forms of massage and bodywork that integrate everything I've learned. Integrative Swedish Massage and Table Shiatsu are both very adaptable and allow you, the client, to choose the massage that suits you best.
Call me. Let Body In Balance massage and bodywork help you. Balance your hard work and other physical activities with self-care. Balance the effects of stress by reducing anxiety and restoring a sense of well-being through the tremendous relief massage can offer. Relax and feel good.
Don Bell, CMT
Body In Balance
Santa Cruz, California
831-427-3258