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Michelle Woodruff, LMT, retired PTA
Michelle retired from SSM/Select Medical in 2018 after serving 30 years as a physical therapist assistant. She has been a Licensed Massage therapist since 1999 and has been using John F Barnes Myofascial Release since 1995. She is an author, podcaster and educator. She was able to fuse traditional approachs with complementtary approahes to yield the greatest results for her patients. Some of the approaches used include myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, acupressure and EFT/Tapping. She has worked the full life spectrum from her position as a birthing doula and treating colic to hospice care. She has an extensive background working with neuological and orthopedic clients, as well as women's health and pediatrics. Her special interests include working with trauma clients.
Michelle began her career in physical therapy following a minor injury she sustained while dancing. She holds a degree in both Dance and Psychology. Once she obtained her license as a PTA, she quickly accelerated her skills in manual therapies as her movement background provided her with a comprehensive approach to integrating body, mind, spirit and emotion.
Complementary approaches were instrumental in her recovery from a spinal cord injury when in her 30's, a spinal cord injury that left her with lower extremity, bowel and bladder paralysis. During that recovery, she utilized complementary and traditional medical approaches.
She often works with difficult to treat clients who have exhausted other means of treatment. Learn more about Michelle at her website: https://myofascialmichelle.com.
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