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Massage Therapy Training
Integrative Massage founder, Christopher Smidt, has been in massage therapy for 8 years now in Richmond, VA. Chris received his massage training at Virginia School of Massage in Charlottesville, VA, His training encompassed 500 hours of intensive massage training, after finishing school he continued to assist teachers in many classes at VSM for 2 more years. He has received and additional 200 hours of Jin Shin Do training at the Edger Casey School of Masso-Therapy in Virginia Beach, VA and through the Jin Shin Do organization.
Dance
Christopher Smidt brings to the massage table 20 years as a Professional Ballet Dancer, Studying at School of American Ballet in NYC, Seattle, WA & Toronto, Canada. He also commits 8-10 hours a week to teach ballet at JMSD in Chesterfield. Through the many years as a dancer he has gone through many injuries and surgeries. The physical therapy process led him to massage therapy. Chris says, "As a dancer massage therapy helped me prevent and recognize injuries and other problems I faced as a ballet dancer. It seemed a natural fit to become a massage therapist to help others recognize and prevent physical problems."
Jin Shin Do
Christopher has been studying a form of acupressure called Jin Shin Do. For the last 5 1/2 years his studies have taken him to VA Beach, VA, Vancouver BC, Portland, OR, Denver, CO, Ottawa, ONT. Amsterdam, NL and Italy. Jin Shin Do is recognized internationally in the acupressure and acupuncture community. With in the year I shall be certified and registered as a Jin Shin Do practitioner.
Spare time
Integrative Racing
Christopher relaxes with his hobby of autocrossing in his Mini Cooper (S) at local events held through local racing organizations.
Travel
Christopher enjoys traveling international with his wife Karen. To be able to serve his clients I like to explore the globe for new and alternative ways of massage therapy is used in different countries and societies.
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