Massage/Questions Answered by Expert John Nickolas Barakitis
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Contra-indications | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: i'm at college doing my NVQ2 in beauty therapy and i have to find out if scar tissue with lost of ... A: As far as I am aware of there are no contra-indications with massaging areas with a loss of ... | |
| kriya massage schools | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: What schools are there currently running that teach Kriya massage and energy healing? A: Kriya was being taught at DoveStar.edu, however the school recently closed. Kamala the founder was ... | |
| benifits of cranio-sacral | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: How does cranio-sacral benefit people with diabetes A: In my experiences I have not treated an individual diagnosed with Diabetes I or II with CST. ... | |
| swollen eyes and bruised around the eyes | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I used to go to massage therapists to work on my back and legs. The sessions usually lasted 45 ... A: This sounds to be related to how well your body drains fluids, specifically your lymphatic system. ... | |
| I am too old to become a massage therapit? | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I hope you are well! I currently work in a complete different field but I am very interested in ... A: Yes I am doing great, thank you for asking. 34 is actually an ideal age especially for massage ... | |
| Placenta Previa massage | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I am 32 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with complete placenta previa. I was told a csection is ... A: Congratulations on your pregnancy and soon becoming a mom! Complete placenta previa is a condition ... | |
| Neuralgia | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: tachicardia and palpitations,can you possibbly tell me if these are total contra indications to ... A: :) Neuralgia is a tough one to give a direct answer for. My cousin suffered from peripheral ... | |
| beginning lmt | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: i would like to ask what is the best way to get started as an lmt if you want to study and ... A: These are great questions. I have taught at both types of massage schools the overly academic and ... | |
| massage therapy licence | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I graduated massage school 2 years ago, but never apply to get the license yet. Somebody told me ... A: I just spoke with the director of admissions here in NH who also files for Florida. She never heard ... | |
| cranio-sacral therapy | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a CMT and currently operating my own in home practice for therapeutic massage. I am looking to ... A: The massage industry as a whole is going through the processes of growing into an amazing field to ... | |
| energy | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I finished Indian Head massage course last autumn but every time when I do it or someone does it for ... A: From your explanation and from my personal experiences your Mind/Body/Spirit is energetically ... | |
| making it as a massage therapist | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: im considering obtaining a certificate, not a degree to become a massage therapist. i choose a ... A: What I can share with you regarding you questions about finding work is if massage is your passion ... | |
| craniosacral for recovering from hernia surgery | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: A friend of mine recently had surgery for inguinal hernia. I have been certified in the first level ... A: With any surgery especially recent we are to consider what type of fascia trauma has occurred. First ... | |
| contraindications | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: i've just finished my anatomy and swedish massage, I have 2 clients looking for a massage one has ME ... A: There are two schools of thought that come to mind when accommodating clients with ME or MS. First ... | |
| External oblique strain | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I just read a post on your website and can identify with the pain that this person is feeling. Here ... A: Hey Erik Sorry for the late response, hopefully you are feeling better. From what you have ... | |
| Massage Mediums - Advantages/ Disadvantages | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I am seeking information on the use of oils, talc and lotions, creams etc in massage - the different ... A: With the hundreds of products on the market today it can be a daunting task on what product is ... | |
| Taking a clients word about a medical condition | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I had a client who came in from out of town for a massage.She was complaining of sore muscles in her ... A: Great question! In fact this is a classic example of a how therapist defines his or her standards of ... | |
| pros and cons of Kinesiology | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: i have to do a report on kinesiology and i was just wondering what the pros and cons are for ... A: Pros: The development of this technique is an example of "body intelligence". The Brain may be the ... | |
| Contraindications for Hands and Wrists | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I am currently attending massage therapy school, and I have a project due Wednesday about the "Hands ... A: Being an educator myself, my passion is to offer students the path to the answer rather than just ... | |
| back-pain & spasm | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: Male 73 years old January: Persistent coughing due to cold virus. February: From about second ... A: I apologize for the late response. What you describe to me sounds like what the Osteopath diagnosed ... | |
| anatomy and phsyiology | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: how are anatomical spaces associated with joints and muscles? A: From my understanding anatomical spaces are the cavities in the body that contain organs and ... | |
| Si joint | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: The pain that I get radiating from my right lower back into my glute may be caused by my SI joint. ... A: I realize this must be very frustrating to be in pain without knowing its source. And the fact you ... | |
| consultation forms | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: i am currently doing a level 3 holistics course and no matter where i look i cant seem to find a ... A: It's no surprise that L3 consultation forms are hard to find. They are a relatively new format that ... | |
| sciatica | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I have had sciatica for several years now and it has been determined that it is caused by a tight ... A: Without palpating the muscle groups personally I can only give an academic point of view. I agree ... | |
| Herniated Discs | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: First and foremost, thank you for your time in reading this question. I am a massage therapist and ... A: You are most welcome. I would highly recommend your client take an omega 3 oil supplement. This oil ... | |
| Massage Therapy and Toxins | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: Recently I fell ill with a cold, and recovered quickly and everything was fine. Two weeks later I ... A: You are accurate about the massage releasing the cold back into your system . Often when we do get ... | |
| Bulging disk massage | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I do an aromatherapy massage. Got a friend who got a bulging disk and was driving 6 hours with one ... A: Beautiful name! Yes massage with gentle pressure will always be beneficial. My wife and I swear by ... | |
| Question on Pain in the Neck | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a bit of a rough time with a condition I have never experienced before. I was sitting ... A: From what you have described what comes to my mind is a mild nerve compression in your neck. The ... | |
| psoas muscle | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if you have any information on the psoas muscle. I had a herniated disc ... A: Yes there are many ways to strengthen your psoas muscles. From massage and bodywork magazine: copy ... | |
| muscle/ligiment pain after THR | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I had THR of both hips in Sept and Nov 2007. Saw my surgeon today for 1 year checkup and everything ... A: The simplest answer is Yes, massage and stretching would offer relief. Now if you have time you can ... | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 10/9/2008 |
| 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 indications | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: A: Congrats on being part of an amazing career! OK The simplest is through observation of three ... | |
| heart conditions that restrict body massage | 10/3/2008 |
| 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 contraidications | 10/1/2008 |
| 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 & massage | 10/1/2008 |
| 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 neck | 9/24/2008 |
| 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 everywhere | 9/22/2008 |
| 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 & Contraindications | 8/5/2008 |
| 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 massage | 5/28/2008 |
| 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 massage | 4/28/2008 |
| 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 Degree | 4/24/2008 |
| 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 ligament | 4/20/2008 |
| 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 prothesis | 4/11/2008 |
| 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 system | 4/6/2008 |
| 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 & MASSAGE | 4/4/2008 |
| 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 Disease | 3/29/2008 |
| 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-Terminology | 3/28/2008 |
| 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-Terminology | 3/28/2008 |
| 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 effects | 3/26/2008 |
| 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 / dermatology | 3/25/2008 |
| 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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John Nickolas Barakitis
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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 Certified Kriya Massage Therapist of 15 years and and an A & P Instructor/Massage Instructor for 7 years for two massage therapy schools in South Carolina, Georgia and New Hampshire. Currently living in Ashland Oregon. Specialties in Holistic Healing
Organizations
WORD YOGA - www.WORDYOGA.com
Education/Credentials
AS Computer Science / Music Composition, Certificates in Kriya Massage,
Research and Development how words influence our physical and emotional bodies.
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