Antonina Colbert, LCMT
The foundation of Antonina's approach is an understanding that the fascial, muscular and skeletal structures of the body are connected, and that a misalignment, or pull, from one area will impact another. The short-term goal is always to alleviate pain, and the long-term goal to increase the awareness you have of your body and how it moves.
Antonina has experience working with injuries arising from repetitive stress, motor vehicle accidents, musical and athletic performance, musculo-skeletal imbalance, various syndromes (carpal tunnel, thoracic outlet, sciatica), and common computer-based postural habits which cause pain.
She integrates a combination of techniques from various modalities, draws on her love and knowledge of anatomy, and holds great respect for the complexity of the human body. Modalities she incorporates are Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Assisted Stretching, Trigger Point, Swedish, Acupressure, and Reiki.
She attended the Massage Institute of New England with a focus on Deep Tissue work. She spent time at both Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Fenway Community Health Center, working with people recovering from surgery or injury, and others managing chronic pain. She has also worked with dancers and musicians, and has knowledge of the common injuries that can occur from long hours of practice and rehearsal.
She is nationally certified by the National Certification Board for Massage and Theraputic Bodywork (NCBMTB), is licensed by the state of Massachusetts, and is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). She is a certified practioner of pregnancy massage, and holds a Reiki I certification.
Antonina is an avid half-marathon trail runner, long-distance and city cyclist, and is currently obsessed with learning to surf and sail. She loves the power of storytelling and incorporates it into creating stories via film and photography.
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