Valerie Crowley, LMT, RN
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Alternative Health
I have been a licensed massage therapist since 2001. My clients consist of athletes, people with injuries and others looking for stress management and relaxation. I use hypoallergenic, natural oils, lotions and aromatherapy for my treatment sessions.The setting for my sessions is private and quiet with the sound of relaxing music and ocean waves in the background. I can provide either a well lit room or a very dark room depending on client preference.
Swedish Massage - a full body of relaxation massage combined with a system of active and passive exercises for the muscles and joints. It typically incorporates the 5 strokes of effleurage, petrissage, fricton vibration and tapotement.
Structural Integration Technique - involves a series of soft tissue manipulations designed to organized soft tissue relationships to realign the body structurally to harmonized its fundamental movement patterns.
Myofascial Release - more gentle form of Rolfing directly on fascia to release chronic tension, muscle pain and dysfunction.
Deep Tissue - focuses on deeper layers of muscle tissue. Aims to release chronic patterns of tension in body through slow strokes on contracted areas going across the fibers of muscles, tendons and fascia.
Sports Massage - Used before, during and after athletic events. Prepares athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to prevent flexibility and prevent injuries.
Accupressure- Involves applying pressure to certain points throughout the body to balance out the flow of Qi (energy) in the body, thereby promoting good health.
Trager - Gentle rocking and rolling of client to encourage release, loosing and softening. It unblocks neuromuscular patterns that inhibit the body's natural free-flowing motion.
Education/Training
I went to massage school at the Galen Institue of Massage Therapy and Bodywork in Whethersfield Connecticut. I attained a licensing of clinical massage therapist. My further studies are a licensure for structural integration and advance myofascial release technique from direction at the Core Institue with George Kouslasas. I have learned deep tissue and accupressure through various continuing education and workshops in Westport Connecticut, school of Massage Therapy. I am always learning new techniques and keeping current through reading massage therapy journals, maintaing my licensure and attending massage therapy meetings and conventions.
Bio
My name is Valerie Crowley. I am a licensed massage therapist and registered nurse. I have been in the health and fitness industry for twenty-three years. I have personal trained and taught group fitness classes, including spin, body-sculpting, kickboxing, bootcamp and aerobics. I am passionate about health, fitness and especially bodywork. My favorite sports include running, biking, swimming (Yes, I am an ex-triathlete), skiing (Water and snow), diving, windsurfing, rollerblading and sailing. I am a firm believer in working hard both at work and play and balancing myself by receiving regular bodywork to decompress, destress, realign the body to prevent injury and disease.
Memberships
AMTA American Massage Therapy Association, professional member since 2001
Other Languages
English
Payments Accepted
cash, check
Hours:7 days a week 0900 to 1900
Cost/Session
80.00 for 1 hour and 1 dollar a minute after
License:298474-00 California
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Massage Therapy
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Medical Massage
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Aromatherapy
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Myofascial Release
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Deep Tissue Massage
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Oncology Massage
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Infant Massage
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Pregnancy Massage
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
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National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
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