THERAPIST QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

                                                                  Sarah Bound Grosse, BA, LMT BCTMB

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy 2: Moving Beyond the Dura for Assessing Acute & Chronic Conditions.

October 2020, with Fred Stahlman, Upledger Institute International, 28 CEUs

Craniosacral Therapy 1: Assessment of Central Nervous System & Fascia for Full Body Treatment Protocol

September 2019, with Natalie Bledstein, Upledger Institute International, 28 CEUs

CST – Intro to Energy and Craniosacral Therapy, February 2019 with Dr. Bryan Hawley, 3 CEUs

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Focus Study Work

Dermoneuromodulation, April 2019 with Jason Erickson, NCBTMB Provider # 308

Massage Kidz Baby & Toddler Massage Therapist & Instructor, February 2019, NCBTMB # 48, 25 CEUs

Cervical and Cranial Releationships

June 2018, with Jan Sultan, Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, NCBTMB Provider #450-915-09, 24 CEUs

Two Integrated Approaches to Shoulder Pain; Anatomy Trains & Orthopedic Massage

June 2014, with Thomas Myers and Dr. Ben Benjamin, NCBTMB Provider #053663-00, 21 CEUs

Dimensional Massage for Tension Headaches

March 2010, with Nancy Dail, AMTA Conference, NCBTMB Provider # 45-600-07, 3 CEUs

Myofacial Release

Myofacial Bodywork for Easing Spinal Bends

January 2012, with Thomas Myers & Lou Benson, Anatomy Trains, Kinesis Inc., NCBTMB #053663-00, 14 CEUs

The Knowing Hand, Tom Myers Mentorship Program

August 2015, with Thomas Myers, Anatomy Trains, Kinesis Inc., NCBTMB Provider #053663-00, 21 CEUs

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Visceral Manipulation & Dissection

Facial Dissection, Lab of Enlightenment, Tempe, AZ (Fresh Cadavers)

February 2017, with Thomas Myers, Anatomy Trains, Kinesis Inc., NCBTMB Provider #053663-00, 40 CEUs

Structural Visceral Approaches for the Midback, Thorax and Diaphragm

August 2015, with Bruce Schonfeld & Kinesis, NCBTMB Provider #053663-00, 21 CEUs

Structural Visceral Approaches for the Low Back, Pelvis and Abdomen

August 2014, with Bruce Schonfeld & Kinesis, NCBTMB Provider #053663-00, 21 CEUs

Orthopedic Manual Therapy

The Center for Pain Management & Orthopedic Massage, with James Waslaski, NCBTMB # 049978-00:

Advanced Orthopedic Massage Therapy, Upper Body Conditions, Orthomassage, January 2011, 9 CEUs

Advanced Orthopedic Massage Upper Body Conditions, Orthomassage, August 2010, 20 CEUs

Advanced Orthopedic Massage for Upper & Lower Body Conditions, August 2010, 20 CEUs

Advanced Orthopedic Massage Therapy, August 2010, 40 CEUS

Pelvic Stabilization & Complicated Knee Conditions, March 2010, AMTA, 6 CEUs

Complicated Cervical Conditions, March 2010, AMTA, 6 CEUs

Sports Massage & Bodywork

Rolling Along the Anatomy Trains; A comprehensive Tour of Self-Myofascial Mapping, Mobilization and Embodiment, August 2019 with Tom Myers and Jill Miller, Tune Up Fitness World, Inc. (21 hours, no CEUs)

Visual Body Assesment & Body Reading, July 2013 with Thomas Myers, Anatomy Trains, Kinesis Inc., NCBTMB Provider #053663-00, 21 CEUs

Active Isolated Stretching I & II, March 2011, with Whitney Lowe, AMTA, NCBTMB # 045671-00, 12 CEUs

Adult & Pediatric CPR, First Aid and AED, American Red Cross, Certified 2013-2018

Ethics & Empathy Training

Deepen Your Intuitive Healing Powers with Judith Orloff, MD., November 2020-March 2021

Ethics for Massage Therapists, January 2020, AMTA, NCBTMB Provider #286516-00, 3 CEUs

Energy Medicine, A Personal Journey to Health & Vitality, with Donna Eden (8 Part Course over 8 wks)

Creating Healthy Boundaries, January 2016, AMTA, NCBTMB Provider #024237-00, 3 CEUs

Reasoning with Unreasonable People: Focus on Disorders of Emotional Regulation

May 2015 with Mark Schneider P.h.D, 8 Hour class, no CEUs available for LMTs

Ethical Considerations in a Healthcare Environment, May 2013, AMTA, with Tina Allen NCBTMB Provider #450707-08, 3 CEUs

Ethics for a Deeper Connection, The More Profound the Effect, March 2010, AMTA, with K.P. Singh Khalsa, NCBTMB Provider #331538-00, 3 CEUs

Research & Case Reporting

Research & Massage Therapy, January 2016, AMTA, NCBTMB Provider # 024237-00

Reporting Research Case Studies & Massage Therapy

January 2011, with Ruth Werner, Massage Therapy Foundation, 3 CEUs 

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Education

Dr. Ben Benjamin’s Muscular Therapy Institute (Formerly), Now Cortiva Institute, Newton, MA

September 2007 – June 2009, Licensed Massage Therapy 900 Hour Advanced Muscular Therapy Program

University of New Hampshire, BA English, May 1996

with concentrated studies in Marketing & Psychology, GPA 3.5

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ISO 9000 Lead Auditor Certification, March 2000, Certified Lead Auditor for Quality Assurance Systems

ISO 9000 Implementation Certification, February 1998, Certified Business Systems’ Trainer & Implementor

(ISO = International Standards of Organization world wide, 9000 = Manufacturing)

Work History

North River Massage Therapy of Maine, LLC. Owner & Solo Massage Therapist, January 2006 – Present

North River Massage Therapy, LLC. (MA) Owner & Solo Massage Therapist, July 2009 – November 2015

LMT License # MT5634, Maine

Nationally Board Certified with NCBTMB, BCTMB # 580459-09 July 2009 – Present

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Standard Electric, Operations Manager, National Accounts Lighting Division

Wilimington, MA, February 2007 – July 2009

Yale Electric, Director of Operations, Boston, MA, June 2003- July 2006

The Reflex Lighting Group, Marketing Admistrator, Boston MA (October 2000 – June 2003)

Ramfan Corporation, Inc. ISO 9000 Quality Assurance Manager, Trainer and Implementor

Marketing & Customer Service Manager, Spring Valley, CA (October 1996 – September 2000)

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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.