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My Story

My passion for massage therapy began at a young age. As I learned how to cope with stresses and pressures, I developed a deep knowing that relaxation was essential for finding balance. 

As my career path advanced, I realized the toll chronic pain takes on the nervous system and in the body which motivated me to study Orthopedic Massage and Precision Neuromuscular Therapy. Trainings in meditation and yoga enriched my resources for helping myself and others coping with unpleasant situations.

 

The cornerstone of taking care of our suffering is to deepen our compassion toward ourselves and others. It is an honor to offer my compassion and skillset to lighten the burdens you may be experiencing.

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My Qualifications

  • Graduated with honors and over 1,100 hours of massage therapy training from Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 2001

  • Attended over 75 massage therapy workshops including: Polarity, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Myoskeletal Alignment with Erik Dalton, Anatomy Trains with Tom Myers, Active Isolated Stretching, Craniosacral Therapy, Positional Release Therapy, and Lomi-Lomi Hawaiian Temple Bodywork

  • Teaching Assistant to Internationally Renowned Orthopedic Massage teacher James Waslaski since 2019

  • Certified in Orthopedic Massage Therapy

  • Trained in Precision Neuromuscular Therapy & Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques

  • Member of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) for 15 years including 3 years serving as a delegate

  • Current member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)

  • Nationally Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

  • Wisconsin Licensed Massage Therapist & Bodyworker

  • Massage Therapy Instructor at PHD Massage School in Eau Claire in 2018

  • Alignment Yoga 200 & 300 hour Teacher Training with Scott Anderson

  • Sampoorna Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training with Yogi Hari

  • Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT)

  • Certified Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT)

  • Trained and practiced under both Zen and Theravadin meditation teachers

  • Active member of Eau Claire Buddhist Sangha Meditation Group from 2005-2020

  • Volunteered with meditation at Stanley Correctional Institution for 5 years

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It took years for me to realize that the very twists and turns and shadows I labeled "problems" were really sacred ground; grace disguised as obstacles; the whole path a pilgrimage, mysteries baring themselves before me all along the way.

- DONNA FAULDS

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