Bio

For as long as I can remember, I've been drawn to helping people. From an early age, people always told me I was a 'good listener.' As a body worker, the most important thing you can do is to 'listen' on a deep level.

In 2003, I graduated from The Swedish Institute, received my massage therapy license from New York State and have never looked back!

The last sixteen plus years has been a gratifying journey. It’s really an honor to facilitate healing and relaxation and to witness transformation in my clients. Over the years, I have worked in a medical massage practice, chiropractor's office, sports rehab center, a prenatal massage therapy clinic and now solely in my private practice.

I moved across the country in 2008 and found my true home in California. I love exploring our beautiful Bay Area with my husband and sons, while focusing on my private practice on the quiet, West End of Alameda.

I have additional certifications in perinatal and geriatric massage and a special love for these two modalities. (During prenatal massage, I use the Body Cushions system, which allows you to lay comfortably and safely on your belly, even during late pregnancy.)

I look forward to continuing to do this healing work, serving my community and am always open to the next steps of growth, collaboration and connection.

Thank you for trusting me with your special self!

Resume

Amy J. Gerard

Education

The Swedish Institute College of Massage Therapy and Allied Health Sciences - New York, NY 2003

- Associate’s Degree in Occupational Studies

Relevant Coursework

Anatomy
Physiology
Myology
Kinesiology
Pathology
Neurology
Swedish massage
Advanced Western Techniques
Sports massage
Shiatsu
Craniosacral
Reflexology
Tuina
Health Professional Ethics
Geriatric massage

Ohio State University - Columbus, OH 1992

- School of Music

Licensure

New York State License No: 017052 March 2003

California State Certification No:7851

Employment as a Licensed Massage Therapist

Harbor Bay Club- Alameda, CA 11/11-7/13
Oakwood Athletic Club- Lafayette, CA 6/09-1/11
Well-Being Massage Therapy- East Bay, CA 6/04-present

Private client house calls and home office therapy

The Medical Massage Group - New York, NY 8/07-5/08

Specializing in pre and postnatal massage

Maternal Massage and More - New York, NY 1/07-5/08

Specializing in prenatal massage

Dr. Andrew Bernsohn, D.C. P.C.- New York, NY 9/04-5/08
Medical massage for chiropractic patients

Additional Certifications and Training

Geriatric Massage Therapy - Daybreak Geriatric Massage Institute 1/09
Reiki Level II– Janet Cristenfeld 2006
Trigger Point Therapy I (5 CEUs) - The Swedish Institute 2006
Shiatsu for the Massage Table (5 CEUs) - The Swedish Institute 2005
Releasing the Psoas - Yoga Center of Brooklyn 2005
Bodywork for the Childbearing Cycle(20 CEUs) - Niara Healing Arts 2004

-Certification in perinatal massage

Reiki Level I - Elaine Abrams
Reiki Level II - Janet Christensen 2000

Internships and Volunteer Experiences

Cobble Hill Health Center – Brooklyn, NY 2001

Massagetherapy for Alzheimer’s patients

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center – New York, NY 2002

Chair massage for families and children in treatment

New York City Marathon 2002

Post-eventmassage for runners

*Professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association

Amy Gerard, CMT

Well-Being Massage Therapy - Therapeutic and heart-centered massage