Kate brings nearly 20 years as a modern dancer and 10 years as a personal trainer and instructor of the Gyrotonic Expansion System® to her therapeutic work. Her training includes the Acupuncture Physical Medicine approach of Dr. Mark Seem, a unique, hands-on approach ideal for working with the "holding patterns" of the body - the places where we become bound, resistant, and protected. She also incorporates a solid foundation of both classical Chinese Medicine and Japanese acupuncture through Kiiko Matsumoto, and has completed a two-year mentorship with Five Element master practitioner Lorie Dechar. She became a certified practitioner of contemporary cupping methods with the International Cupping Therapy Association in January, 2009. This diverse background and education makes Kate a flexible and grounded practitioner who enjoys discovering the unique and personal path of each patient she works with. She is currently licensed in Oregon State, and is a diplomate in Acupuncture with the NCCAOM.
Kate is very lucky to be a part of a wonderful team of wellness practitioners in SW Portland, including the practices of Anne Prescott, D.C, Chiropractor and LMT (www.anneprescottdc.com), Melissa Framiglio, certified instructor of Gyrotonic® (www.mafstudio.com), and Brenda Jacobs Jones, Licensed Massage Therapist (www.briobodywork.com).
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