Veronica Hildebrand, LMT ~ MA60152461.
My goal as a massage therapist is to help my clients find a sense of wellness and comfort in their own bodies as they heal. I specialize in injury treatment and stress management. Neck pain and strain are especially complex and one of my specialities. In addition I have successfully treated low back pain, carpel tunnel issues, thoracic outlet syndrome, and sciatic pain. ~Veronica Hildebrand, LMT, NCBTMB/Oncology
Preferred Provider with Society for Oncology Massage
NCBTMB / Oncology Speciality Certificate
Specialties: swedish, deep tissue, massage cupping, sports massage, injury treatment, oncology massage & pregnancy massage.
Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy | Seattle, WA 2009-2010
1000 hour COMTA accredited Professional Massage License program. Cortiva Institute exceeds the requirements for licensure for Washington State.
The curriculum included the following:
| Anatomy and Physiology Pathology 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 Thai Yoga Massage Introductory Craniosacrial Therapy Lymphatic Drainage techniques Foot Reflexology Lomi Lomi technique Massage for Special Populations Structural Integration In Depth Case Study |
Continuing Education:
- Human Cadaver Lab – Cortiva/Bastyr 2010
- Brian Utting’s Continuing Education Courses 2010 – 2012
~Deep Tissue of the Paraspinals
~Deep Tissue Posterior & Lateral Neck
~Deep Tissue Techniques for the Illiopsoas, Diaphragm, & QL
~Deep Tissue Anterior Leg / Medial & Lateral Leg
~Deep Tissue for the Chest, Diaphragm, & Supine Shoulders - Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Injuries with Brian Utting, LMT 2018
- Structural Relief Therapy for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with Taya Countryman, LMT 2012
- Massage Cupping with Jason Abbey, LMT 2013
- Massage and Chemotherapy with Tracy Walton 2014
- Massage for People Living with Cancer with Meg Robsahm, LMT 2015
Oncology Massage Bio:
I began my massage training in 2009 when I enrolled in the Cortiva Institute Seattle – COMTA accredited 1000 hour massage therapy program. During my introductory training I was introduced to Oncology Massage in my Special Populations class.
Upon graduating in 2010, and establishing my private practice in 2012 cancer patients came into my care who were in active treatment and I recognized my need for further training. In 2015 I enrolled in the 24 hour training course “Massage for People Living with Cancer” led by Meg Robsahm, M.Ed., LMP, BCTMB., confirming what I knew and adding to areas I was uninformed. From 2013 to 2015 I taught the Special Populations class at Cortiva Institute, Federal Way.
My life training in oncology care began in 2003 when my three year old daughter was diagnosed with A.L.L. Leukemia. This involved managing her daily chemotherapy treatments spanning two and half years, in-patient and out-patient. Today she is a long term survivor of leukemia which comes with additional health challenges and follow up care. This life experience offers me a unique perspective helping me to understand what is involved in finding a “normal” in the realm of cancer, for the patient and the care givers.
Additionally, I now offer Oncology Massage education courses to entry level massage students to open the door to massage considerations for those living with cancer and seeking massage therapy at the Discovery Point School of Massage in Seattle, and the CE Course: Massage for the Medically Complex.
