Licensed & Experienced Massage Therapy

Specializing in Rehabilitative Medically Based Massage Therapy

Certification differs from a license in that it’s nearly always offered by a private, non-governmental agency such as a Massage School. These are usually professional associations, massage schools, which create certifying agencies to identify and acknowledge those who have met a standard. It grants permission to the individual to engage in providing massage therapy if it finds that the applicant has attained the degree of competency required to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare will be reasonably protected. Licensing is always based on the action of a legislative body, either State, Federal, or local. The health care professions are typically licensed at the state and/or local level, but not usually at the federal level.

Licensing

  • Ann Sturdevant LMT, CT
  • State License WI #1728-46

Experience

  • Co-proprietor of Midwest Neuromuscular Pain Clinic & Wellness Center in Wauwatosa, WI. A Wellness Center offering integrative massage practices and open alternative health classes.
  • Additional experience with nutraceutical products through Market America, Milwaukee, WI from August 2003 – December 2004. Consulted with clients regarding nutritional supplement needs and guided clients to appropriate products.

Education

  • Relaxation Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork (735 hours) – Graduated November 1999
  • Psychology and Human Relations – 1988 – MATC:
    • Integrative Neuromuscular Therapy for the Head and Neck (19 hours)
    • Integrative Neuromuscular Therapy for the Trunk (22 hours)
    • Integrative Neuromuscular Therapy for the Upper Extremity (22 hours)
    • Integrative Neuromuscular Therapy for the Lower Extremity (22 hours)
    • Aromatherapy and Essential Oils for Bodyworkers (16 hours)
    • Lymphatic Massage (7.5 hours)
    • Treating Pain in the Temporomandibular Joint (14 hours)
    • Homeopathy (17 hours)
    • Energy Medicine: Polarity Therapy and Myofascial Integration (20 hours)
    • Sports Massage 1 (18 hours)
    • Reiki 1
    • Seated Therapeutic Massage (16 hours)

Continuing Education Focus

  • 16 hours – Foundations in Myofascial Release 1 with Walt Fritz
  • 100 hours – Training at the International School for Colon Hydrotherapy
  • 1st Responder Training – Advanced Certification Accident Scene Management
  • Member of Rescue Riders – Volunteer support of professional emergency response organizations as needed
  • CPR Instructor Training
  • 12 CE hours – Headaches – Types, Triggers, and Treatment
  • 40 CE hours – Dissection of the Human Body
    University of South Florida, College of Medicine
  • 6 CE hours – Complementary Medicines: What Really Works
  • 3 CE hours – Sacrology Using the Sacro Wedgy
  • 3 CE hours – Ethics – Power of Communication & Presence with Kathy Ginn
  • 3 CE hours – Ethics As A Right Use of Power with Kathy Ginn
  • OSHA/Bloodbourne Pathogens Training:
    • 4 CE hours – Integrated Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Massage for Low Back Pain, Hip Pain, and Sciatica
    • 4 CE hours – Integrated Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Shoulder Conditions & Multiple Crush Phenomenon
    • 4 CE hours – Integrated Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Cervical Conditions
    • 4 CE hours – Integrated Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand Conditions with James Waslaski