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About John Nickolas Barakitis
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology. NCBTMB testing and study guides. Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Massage therapy (General) Reiki, Shamballa and Energy based modalities

Experience
I am a L.M.T. of 11 years and and an A & P Instructor/Massage Instructor for 5 years for two massage therapy schools here in South Carolina and Georgia. Specialties in Holistic Healing

Publications
Island Packet http://www.islandpacket.com/lowcountrylife/story/131130.html

Education/Credentials
AS, Certificates in Kriya Massage, Educator in Reiki and Shamballa healing modalities

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  John Nickolas Barakitis 
In Category  Massage

SubjectDate Asked

Anatomy and Physiology10/9/2008
  Q: I have just started an anatomy and physiology course and I am trying to find out what the answer is ...
  A: Congratulations on the decision to become a massage therapist. At first it may seem overwhelming, ...
contra indications10/4/2008
  Q:
  A: Congrats on being part of an amazing career! OK The simplest is through observation of three ...
heart conditions that restrict body massage10/3/2008
  Q: hope you can help me.im doing a presentation at college on Tuesday on contra indications.My specific ...
  A: The heart condition that comes to mind is Congenital Heart conditions. Congenital Heart basically is ...
massage contraidications10/1/2008
  Q: are there any contraindications for massaging someone that has arthritis?
  A: The contraindication is avoid deep tissue manipulation and very light joint movements. I live in a ...
morphine & massage10/1/2008
  Q: I recently had a client come in who wrote on her intake that she was taking several medications. Of ...
  A: What you did was in accordance to ethical standards. I too would have refused the massage unless I ...
back and neck9/24/2008
  Q: i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. it all started when i was studying for long periods, looking ...
  A: Greetings Husain My wife also had a condition similar to yours, when during her college days not ...
knotted muscles everywhere9/22/2008
  Q: In Feb. I had a total hip replacement. In my recovery therapy they found that all my muscles are ...
  A: I apologize for the assumption, here's a more appropriate response to your question. Infra red heat ...
Massage Illness?8/23/2008
  Q: I am a 34 year old woman who recently began experiencing tension migraines. In addition to working ...
  A: I am sorry to hear of your experience with your first massage. I can however share with you my ...
Kriya Massage & Contraindications8/5/2008
  Q: I am a Massage Therapy student and am doing a project on Kriya Massage. I have not been able to find ...
  A: I began my training in Kriya massage in 1994 and later began teaching Kriya in 2003 at DoveStar than ...
Hepatitis C and massage5/28/2008
  Q: Is receiving a massage with this virus, does it overload the liver; and is this healthy?
  A: As far as my experiences with those with Hepatitis C there are no contraindications in receiving ...
What are the best schools to study massage?5/24/2008
  Q: Could you give me a short list of what the very best massage schools in the country are? I want to ...
  A: Sounds like you have one foot out the door already! My advice to you is follow your heart and ...
Hot stone massage4/28/2008
  Q: I have to answer a question about the stones used in stone therapy, Basalt and marine/marble stones, ...
  A: Your resource findings for the stones will be more in the geological arena. There you will discover ...
Massage Degree4/24/2008
  Q: I have already completed Massage School and have been practicing for 4 years. My question is, Is ...
  A: Massage schools currently fall under post secondary education. The institutions I've worked for have ...
Iginual ligament4/20/2008
  Q: I am a 41 year old male. I have completed the CN Tower stair climb 3 times in the last years. I am 6 ...
  A: What an amazing story, thank you for sharing. To answer your question on stretching your inguinal ...
Titanium spinal prothesis4/11/2008
  Q: I am soon going to have a client who has a titanium spinal prothesis, due to a surf accident a year ...
  A: Greetings Malika I haven't had the opportunity to work with a client with titanium spinal ...
anatomy blood system4/6/2008
  Q: 1. explain blood pressure and the relevance to body massage and contraindications? 2. explain how ...
  A: This sounds like a couple test questions I've seen. Are you testing me? ;) Here goes... Blood ...
DIALYSIS & MASSAGE4/4/2008
  Q: I have a client that will be in dialysis for his kidney. He usually gets a massage every week. I was ...
  A: When we recall that the kidney's main function is to filter the blood of toxins it would make sense ...
Cushing's Disease3/29/2008
  Q: I am currently studying massage therapy and in my pathology class I am doing a report of cushing's ...
  A: Great question! In class when we have discussions about SOAP notes it becomes a challenge assessing ...
Muscles-Authors-Terminology3/28/2008
  Q: Could you help me and explain why is the Sartorius muscle called the woman's muscles? Also why is ...
  A: The extrinsic muscles can be divided into those that are located on the dorsal aspect of the ...
Muscles-Authors-Terminology3/28/2008
  Q: Could you help me and explain why is the Sartorius muscle called the woman's muscles? Also why is ...
  A: You brought a smile to my face! It never ceases to amaze me on how authors and medical professionals ...
massage side effects3/26/2008
  Q: I would like to ask for your opinion regarding the sensations I experience after the massage ...
  A: About 8 years ago I was in a car accident, rear ended and totaled my Camry. What happened was I saw ...
Pathology for massage / dermatology3/25/2008
  Q: I am a student in Holistic Massage and I am looking for a good book on pathology - skin disorders / ...
  A: I'm so glad to hear you are in a holistic oriented school, way to go! OK Mosby's Pathology for ...

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