MICHAEL HALE
ABOUT ME
I’ve been a practicing Massage Therapist since 2020 and Exercise Therapy since 2021 after undergoing a career change following my own health issues. As part of my practice and philosophy, I strive to both educate and facilitate healing in all my clients, empowering them to live better and healthier lives.
My approach is a combination of both eastern and western methods. If you need a positive, energetic, and caring Massage Therapist, please don’t hesitate to reach out to find out how I can help you restore and revitalize yourself.
MISSION
I want my patients to take control of their own healing. I want them to understand how powerful their minds and bodies really are, and how each organ and symptom is part of a larger system. Healing chronic and intractable ailments takes a certain level of sensitivity, which I’ve honed in order to treat stubborn conditions with gentle methods. Get in touch to find out more.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Professional Background
I’ve been learning about and practicing holistic medicine since 2023. I’ve studied a range of modalities and am always adding to my professional knowledge. Read more about my experience as a healer below.
I specialize in pain management of acute and chronic injuries and ailments.
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Graduate w/ honors and Letter of Excellence of the 1250 hr Core and Neuromuscular Therapy Program at National Holistic Institute (NHI).
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Master Personal Trainer of the International Sports Science Association (ISSA), specializing in Excercise Therapy, Transformation Therapy, and Strength Training.
My education consisted of recognition of injuries and conditions, signs and symptoms, associated pathologies, assessment, management, and numerous manual therapies like; MFT, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, and Manual Resistive Therapy.
What do I do
If you’ve ever had an illness or injury that impacted your ability to move or carry out daily tasks, your doctor may have referred you to a physiotherapist to get you back on your feet. A physiotherapist, or physical therapist, works with patients to help them manage pain, balance, mobility, and motor function.
Most people at some point in their lifetime will work with a physiotherapist. You may have been referred to one after a car accident, after surgery, or to address low back pain. They work with patients with all types of conditions or limitations.
PRACTITIONER, EAST/WEST CLINIC
August 2010 - June 2013
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PRACTITIONER, POSITIVE ENERGY GROUP
April 2016 - January 2023
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I provide a clinical type of massage and functional fitness training in order to manage pain from overuse syndrome, injuries, and/or dysfunctions. Whether in athletics, careers, or just projects around the house we tend to push our minds and bodies to the highest levels in order to accomplish our goals. This brings on higher and higher stress loads and these increased demands must be balanced with rest, and sometimes manual therapy like massage therapy or functional fitness in order to prevent or manage injuries. Although when a true injury is avoided, occasional muscle fatigue, cramps, and tight areas of the body remain an everyday part of our lives that leads to a loss of power, poor biomechanics, and painful or limited range of motion. Pre-habilitation through functional fitness is imperative in reducing the chance of injuries caused by the symptoms mentioned above.