Joe has been a practicing massage therapist since 2001 and currently holds several certifications in a variety of different modalities, from Reiki to Deep Tissue. He has well over 1200 hours of training, is nationally certified and serves as adjunct faculty at College of Lake County in the Health and Wellness Promotion Department.
For four years prior to teaching, Joe owned and operated the only massage therapy practice in Pacific Palisades, California. There he worked with doctors, chiropractors, nutritionists, Pilates & yoga instructors, and personal trainers to help people reclaim their health.
Joe is also a trained Life & Business Coach (since 2006) as well as a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer (since 2009) and thoroughly enjoys helping people lead fulfilled and balanced lives.
Additionally, Joe is a health and wellness consultant for businesses seeking to establish or enhance their employee wellness programs.
Health & Wellness Certifications:
May, 2001 Graduated Heartwood Institute, Certified in: Whole Foods Nutrition, and Zen Shiatsu Acupressure
February, 2002 Certified in Medical Massage for Cancer Patients - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NY
May, 2002 Certified in Swedish Esalen Massage - Heartwood Institute
August, 2002 Certified in Craniosacral Therapy - Heartwood Institute
September, 2002 Certified in Advanced Craniosacral Therapy - Heartwood Institute
October, 2002 Certified in Craniosacral Therapy - Upledger Institute
December, 2002 Certified in Medical Qi Gong - Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
February, 2003 Certified in Advanced Craniosacral Therapy - Upledger Institute
July, 2003 Certified in Somato-Emotional Release - Upledger Institute
October, 2003 Certified in Clinical Deep Tissue Massage - Heartwood Institute
July, 2004 Teaching Assistant, Anatomy - Certified in Sciatica Treatment - Harbin School of Shiatsu & Massage
July, 2004 Teaching Assistant, Craniosacral Therapy - Upledger Institute
November, 2004 Certified in Advanced Medical Massage for Cancer Patients - Memorial Sloan - Kettering Cancer Center, NY
January, 2005 Certified in Visionary Cranialsacral Therapy - Milne Institute
February, 2005 Certified in Manual Lymph Drainage - Upledger Institute
March, 2005 Certified in Reiki - Level I
June, 2008 Certified in Visceral Manipulation - Barral Instutute
February, 2009 Certified in Personal Fitness Training - National Academy of Sports Medicine
October, 2009 Certified in Reflexology - Arizona School of Integrative Studies
Professional Certifications:
June, 2010 Certified in Organizational Development - DePaul University / Linkage, Inc.
March, 2011 Certified in Educating Adults - DePaul University, School for New Learning
Professional Degrees:
(pending) December, 2011 Master of Arts, Applied Professional Studies - DePaul University, School for New Learning. Focus Area - Creating, implementing and promoting organizational health and wellness initiatives.