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About Kathryn Merrow
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
I can respond to questions about migraines and headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, hand-wrist-arm pain, upper back pain, and other assorted and miscellaneous pain symptoms. I can also respond to general questions about massage and how to select a massage therapist.

Experience
I have been a massage therapist since 1992 specializing primarily in pain relief techniques. I utilize the St. John Method of Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (NMT) and other bodywork modalities. I'm now The Pain Relief Coach online.

Organizations
Professional Member of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCTMB)

Publications
http://www.CarpalTunnelPainRelief.com http://www.SimplePainRelief.com http://www.SimpleStrengthening.com

Education/Credentials
My initial training in massage was at Health Enrichment Center in Lapeer, Michigan. I have had advanced training or workshops with Kurashova Institute for Studies in Physical Medicine, St. John Neuromuscular Institute of Pain Relief, Center for Self-Healing and many others.

Past/Present Clients
I have done over 20,000 therapeutic massage sessions, primarily with clients with various types of pain or painful syndromes.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Kathryn Merrow 
In Category  Massage

SubjectDate Asked

left arm numb due to truck accident9/30/2009
  Q: my dad had a bad wreck 3 weeks ago.he has had 3 different xrays an mri and a cat scan.they tell him ...
  A: I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's accident but he is lucky he has you. I'm glad he doesn't have ...
hot stone and migraines8/31/2009
  Q: Is hot stone beneficial for people with migraines. I have a client who was in a severe car accident ...
  A: If you know how to do other types of massage also I am sure you would have a better chance of ...
Knots in muscles8/29/2009
  Q: Hey there, I'm Ashley and I'm 16. Before I broke up with my boyfriend, he would practice his ...
  A: Hey Ashley, Here are my thoughts: There are a lot of muscles on your chest and when they get ...
elbow injury8/24/2009
  Q: So I injured my elbow playing basketball for my school. Heres what happened: I took a hit to the ...
  A: The x-rays showed nothing was broken but perhaps you have a dislocation. This is my best guess. ...
massage8/20/2009
  Q: heya!! im doin a thesis at the min on hot stone massage for college..........have you any ...
  A: I do not do hot stone massage but I have experienced it. This is the input I believe would be most ...
Severe Pain in Left Thumb and Left Arm Numbness after car accident8/13/2009
  Q: I am [already a 100% Disabled Veteran with Chronic daily Migraine Pain X 13 years] then on December ...
  A: First, I want to invite you to know that you aren't 100% disabled. You can walk and type and see ...
Massage of foot8/12/2009
  Q: I have a condition called Epidural fibrosos..failed back syndrome. As a result I have referred ...
  A: Your massage therapist is likely correct--that it shouldn't do any harm. Massage therapy is ...
head bone pain7/10/2009
  Q: i have been having migrans for years, ive seen a nero spec for it but meds dont seem to help when it ...
  A: You have lots more going on here than I can answer completely in this response but here's my input. ...
pinky numbness up to elbows6/22/2009
  Q: I have noticed for the past week that both pinky fingers have been numb. The numbness extends up to ...
  A: As I check the Trigger Point Manual by Doctors Travell & Simons, and based on your symptoms, here ...
soreness after deep tissue massage5/1/2009
  Q: i had an 80 minute deep tissue massage on Tuesday afternoon. the next day, and still now, my body is ...
  A: This is a new one on me, and I've done over 20,000 massages! Here's what I'd guess. 80 minutes ...
carpel tunnel massage - instructional4/21/2009
  Q: i was wondering if you could suggest a trust worthy instructional dvd or site on the web to pick up ...
  A: You will find a short(about 12-15 minutes) advanced video about how and where to do massage for ...
chronic neck and shoulder pain4/17/2009
  Q: My neck started hurting a little about 3 months ago and gradually the pain got worse over time. At ...
  A: You ask very good questions. Here's my input. There is a reason why your neck started to hurt 3 ...
Achey Body all over post-massage3/28/2009
  Q: I recently got a deep tissue massage, which turned out to be extremely painful. I let the women ...
  A: I am so sorry that you had such an experience. It is true that sometimes areas of the body may be ...

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