Jessica Cooney places an emphasis on compassionate and state of the art care to her clients supported by:
- Extensive Clinical Massage Therapy (CMT) Expertise
- NCBTMB Certification
- Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT) Certification
- Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist (CPMT)
Graduating from The Soma Institute, National School of Clinical Massage Therapy in Chicago, Illinois, has given Jessica the Knowledge, skills and clinical experience to work with a variety of medical conditions. Her clinical experience ranges from:
- Vencor Hospital, IL
- The Chicago Marathon
- University of Illinois at Chicago,
Athletic Training Room - Columbia College Dance Center, Chicago, IL
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
"To become nationally certified, a practitioner must demonstrate mastery of core skills and knowledge, pass an NCBTMB standardized exam, uphold the organization's standard of practice and code of ethics, and take part in continued education."
The Soma Institute
“Clinical Massage Therapy is a highly specialized health care modality that focuses on both the evaluation and the treatment of soft tissue dysfunction through manual manipulation.”
www.thesomainstitute.com
Liddle Kidz Foundation
CIMT: Certified Infant Massage Teacher
“A Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT) is not only an instructor, but also a parent educator who teaches the healing art of infant massage to parents or caregivers in the presence of their babies.”
“Infant Massage Teachers do not directly massage babies, but rather use baby dolls to demonstrate infant massage strokes.”
“Our goal is to help empower families in the use of infant massage to nurture their loving relationship.”
CPMT: Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist
“A Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist is a massage therapist or other heath care professional who has received specific advanced training to enhance their skills in providing pediatric massage therapy.”
“Through their advance training, a CPMT has learned about providing massage therapy for children with special health care needs, children who are hospitalized or have been diagnosed with a terminal illness in hospice care.”