Dianne Shockley, LMP

	I think of every massage as a partnership in wellness and awareness.   Our bodies and minds are masterful in coping with stress, pain and tension.

I use an integrated approach that addresses the primary cause of pain, but also the coping patterns that can interfere with healing.  My goal is that you continue to experience the benefits and awareness long after the massage has ended.

Growing up as a competitive gymnast, I pushed my body to extreme physical limits.  Later, when I studied martial arts, I experienced the direct impact the mind has on the physical body.  Stress literally slows us down.  Through therapeutic massage and the power of touch, I have discovered a whole new fascination with body awareness and holistic approaches to healing. 

I graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in English. Before enrolling in massage school, my employment background was in social services and non-profits, which included a three year adventure in Prague.

I live in West Seattle with my amazing daughter and wonderdog.

Training

Licensing Education

Cortiva Institute Seattle, WA  - 2008-2009
(Formerly Brian Utting/Brenneke School of Massage Therapy),

750 hour COMTA accredited professional massage license program with emphasis on concentric learning. Cortiva Institute exceeds the requirements for licensure for Washington State. The curriculum included the following:

* Pathology
* Anatomy and Physiology
* Kinesiology
* Hydrotherapy and Application
* First Aid and CPR
* HIV/Aids Training
* Neuromuscular Technique
* Deep Tissue Massage
* Swedish Massage
* Treatment and Clinical Massage
* Sports Massage
* Pregnancy Massage
* Myofascial Release