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Greta Patterson
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  • Durham, NC
  • United States
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What is your website?
http://twitter.com/snakelady
Which modalities do you practice?
Chair Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Acupressure, Aromatherapy
I worked as a pharmaceutical chemist for 15 years before being laid off back in 2008. I am also trained in mixology.

I've had lots of unnofficial training from my days attending East Carolina University in the 80s/90s due to my close association to Sports med students, OT and PT students. Some taught me basics, other simply gave me massages.

During my time as a chemist, I also attended several Massage therapy workshops.

In addition, on my own, I've studied aromatherapy, reflexology, and herbal therapies (even though I worked in pharmaceutics). I joke that i have this secret wish to become an apothecary. :) It is almost not a joke. I am into holistic healthcare, in general.

I also have more than 10 years experience in t'ai chi, so I am familiar with the concept of energy channels.

And now that I have been laid off for more than 2 years, I am considering a career change (or at least, addition). I am researching massage therapy schools at the moment.

Feel free to recommend your favorite school(s)! All input is welcome!

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At 9:24am on May 10, 2010, Laura Korman said…
HI Greta, I have heard great things about BTI as well. I was on a similar path as you, and I went back to school 3 years ago for MT and have not regretted it. I went to Medical Arts in Raleigh, about a 40 min commute from my home in Durham. They have classes starting every 6 weeks, and they gave me the necessary tools to get started and to pass the licensing exam.
At 8:05pm on April 21, 2010, Catherine "Cat" Edwards said…
Hi!

I have heard great things about BTI-body therapy institute in Siler City.
At 9:11am on April 19, 2010, Travis Alligood said…
Welcome Greta
At 8:46am on April 19, 2010, Darcy Neibaur said…
Welcome Greta
 
 
 

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