I graduated with honors from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 2006. Over the years, I have learned that the root of the problem is rarely the one spot where we feel pain. It’s never just one spot. In my experience, standard deep tissue massage is at times not enough to create sufficient relief. I take a whole body approach integrating a variety of hands-on styles of bodywork for lasting relief. My deep curiosity for the body has led me to many continuing education courses from Myofascial Release, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, to Scar Tissue Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and human dissection labs. These courses have given me a strong sense of anatomy and physiology, guiding my work sessions for lasting relief.
I love sharing information and helping clients gain more body, posture and breathing awareness in a supportive and educational atmosphere. My hope is to encourage each of my clients to have a more active role in their own wellness program.
MICHELLE LICHA-OROS
Modalities:
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Medical Massage
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Myofascial Release (MFR)
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Scar Tissue Release
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Visceral Manipulation
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Education
UC Berkeley, Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology
Boulder College of Massage Therapy, Boulder, Colorado
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1000 Hour Massage Therapy Certificate with electives in orthopedic massage, prenatal and postpartum massage
Boulder College of Massage Therapy, Continuing Education
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Neurovascular Compression Syndromes of the Upper and Lower Extremities:
carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, forms of sciatica and "pseudo-sciatica" and piriformis syndrome. -
Sports Injuries and Dysfunctions of the Cervical Spine and Upper Extremity:
Frozen Shoulder, Headache and TMJ Dysfunction. -
Sports Injuries and Dysfunction of the Lower Extremity and Lumbar Spine
Klose Training and Consulting
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Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage- Vodder Technique
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Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
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Axillary Web Syndrome
Oncology Massage Education Associates- Gayle McDonald
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Massage for People Living with Cancer
Jamie Elswick and Lauren Cates- Healwell Institute
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Scar Tissue Mobilization for the Post-Mastectomy/Post-Radiation/Reconstruction Client
The Spurgeon Method- Therapeutic Breast Massage
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Therapeutic Breast Massage Basic and Advanced. Breast massage for health and post-surgical issues following upper chest trauma including augmentation, mastectomy, reconstruction and open heart surgery
North American Seminars
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Massage Therapy Protocols for Breast Cancer Management
Kathleen Lisson
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Plastic Surgery Recovery and Fibrosis Massage
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Massage After Tummy Tuck
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Massage After Breast Reconstructive Surgery
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Massage After Facelift
Sharon Wheeler Rolfer
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ScarWork
Restore Scar Therapy- Emma Holly
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Understanding Scars: Online Scar Training
Nancy Keeney Smith and Cathy Ryan
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Traumatic Scar Tissue Management: Principles, Practice and Protocol
Handle With Care- Burn Scar Massage Therapy
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Jen Hartley UC Burn Center
The Barral Institute
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Visceral Manipulation 1: Abdomen 1
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Visceral Manipulation 2: Abdomen 2
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Visceral Manipulation 3: Pelvis
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Visceral Manipulation 4: The Thorax
John Barnes
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Myofascial Release I
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Myofascial Mobilization
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Cervical Thoracic Myofascial Release
Advanced Trainings Til Luchao
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Pelvis, Hip and Sacrum
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Sciatica and Disc Issues
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Headaches
Anatomy Trains
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Anatomy Trains for Manual Therapists
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Structural Visceral for the Low Back, Pelvis and Abdomen
Dr Ben Benjamin Workshops
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Frustrating Neck Injuries, Orthopedic Assessment and Treatment
KinesioTape
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Scar and edema
ACE Massage Cupping Therapy: Home Study Full Course
ACE Lymphatic Balancing and ACE Massage Cupping Intensive
Meridian Care Center Lisa Dowling
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Cupping for Scars
David Weinstock
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Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) 1
Egoscue Institute
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Posture Alignment Specialist (PAS) 1
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Posture Alignment Specialist (PAS) 2