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
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
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
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
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
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)
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.