Karen Menshik:

Relevant Experience: Owned and operated own business since 1990. 36 years of experience in therapeutic massage and complementary therapies. Continual work in conjunction with corporations, fitness trainers, doctors, chiropractors as well as other professionals Experience with many corporate clients - Listed below, past to present: Air Canada Project / Fitness Network Aon Reed Stenhouse Norwood Seniors Home Down Hill Riders Lake Louise Inn Foot Solutions Wayne Taylor Financial YMCA Nait Associated Engineering Focus on You Riverbend Athletic Club Lehigh Cement Avana Spa Servus Credit Union

Clinical work experience with clients: Injury Prevention RSI MSD Musculosketetal Injuries traumas Post traumatic stress disorder Pain management Emotional stress release Smoking cessation Motor Vehicle Accidents Addictions / habit disorders Goal orientation Learning enhancement / comprehension Confidence / self-esteem

Professional capabilities: Program Developer / Facilitator, Massage Therapist, Corporate Wellness Coordinator

Master Certification Kinesiology and Complementary Therapies which is comprised of: Advanced Massage Therapy Massage Therapist Mediation Clinical Hypnotherapist and Master Hypnotist Reflexologist Kinesiology (TFH)

Massage Therapy: Education: 1990 - Advanced Massage Therapy - Grant MacEwan Community College - Edmonton, AB 1994 - Massage Therapy Advance Techniques, Body Movement, PNF stretches, Hydrotherapy - Grant MacEwan Community College - Edmonton, AB

Course Descriptions: Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage Techniques, Hydrotherapy, Deep Massage Techniques, Remedial Exercise, Trigger Point Therapy, Pregnancy Massage, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Kinesiology (Level 4 TFH)

Mediation: Education: 1997 Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society Grant MacEwan Community College - Edmonton, AB

Course Description: Alternatives in Dispute Resolution, Critical Skills for Communication, Resolving Interpersonal Conflict (Level 1)

Hypnotherapy: Education: 1997 Master Hypnotist and Clinical Hypnotist 1999 Masters In Hypnosis, Kinesiology and Complementary therapies - Edmonton, AB

Course Description: Self Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy Principal and Practice, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Professional Hypnotism, Critical Incident Stress Syndrome (advanced training for professional therapists)

Organizational Behavior Education: 1998 Metro Continuing Education - Edmonton, AB

Course Description: Focus on personal, interpersonal and group dynamics in business. You will gain an understanding of motivational practices, employee involvement and organizational culture.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): 2007 - 3 Levels of EFT - Calgary, AB

Course Description: Level 1 Introduction to EFT - targets unresolved emotional issues and the potential blocks to Vibrant Health and Well Being.

Level 2 Expand your effectiveness with EFT - advanced processes and ingenious word patterns for leveraging techniques: Palace of Possibilities, Working by Telephone, Psychological Reversal, ‘The Tearless Trauma Technique’, ‘Chasing the Pain’, and ‘Sneaking up on the Problem’

Level 3 Art of Delivery - covers reframing, sophisticated ways of using your intuition, advanced language patterns, important areas of refinement, the chance to discuss difficult cases, and how to use humor and lightness.

Reflexology: Education: 1998 Reflexology (Level 1)Touch Point Institute - Vancouver, BC

Course Description: Balancing the reflexes on the hands, feet, ears, face and body

Meditation: Education: 2000 Certified Meditation Instructor Willpower Institute - Bangkok, Thailand and Edmonton, AB, CA

Course Description: Meditation for Self-Mastery, Increasing Mind Power

Exercise Theory: Education: 2011 AFLCA - Edmonton, AB

Course topics include: anatomy, physiology, movement mechanics, training and conditioning, nutrition, leadership and health and fitness.

Resistance Training: Education: 2011 AFLCA - Edmonton, AB

Course topics include: techniques and precautions, exercise analysis, design, anatomy program design, specialty background, safety considerations, training methods, nutrition and drugs and resistance training with women, older adults and youth.

Stretch Training: Education: 2011 Active Isolated Stretching (A.I.S.): The Mattes Method - Chigaco, USA

Course Description: Obstacles to Optimal Flexibility, Benefits of Stretching, A.I.S. Principles, Fascia Embryology, Fascia and Well-being, Fascia and Autonomic Nervous System, Physical Properties of Connected Tissue, Centre of Gravity, Fascia Muscle and Balance, Emotional Memory, Muscle Memory, Physiologic Warm-up and Cool Down Periods, Athletic Performance, Benefits of an Optimal Flexibility Program

Advanced Stretch Training: Education: 2012 Active Isolated Stretching (A.I.S.): The Mattes Method - Sarasota, Florida, USA

Course Description: Detailed approaches to each muscle surrounding a joint, various indications and contraindications related to diseases, injuries, joint replacements, osteoporosis and aging factors. Carpal tunnel, thoracic outlet, tendonitis, arthritis, fibromyalgia, back problems, neuropathy and various sports medicine considerations were discussed and demonstrated.

Kinesio Taping: Education: 2013 KT1 (Fundamentals) and KT2 (Advanced) - Edmonton, AB

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CEE Practical Exam Preperation: Education: 2013 CEE Practical Exam Preparation Workshop - Edmonton, AB

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Essential Assessment and Treatment Concepts: Education: 2013 Essential Assessment and Treatment Concepts Workshop - Edmonton, AB

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Comtempary Cupping Methods: Education: 2015 International Cupping Therapy Certification - Edmonton, AB

Course Description: Biomagnetic Cupping, Facial Cupping, Static and Dynamic Cupping, Fire Cupping

CE Course: Education: 2015 Fat Metabolism and Gender Differences - Online

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CE Course: Education: 2016 Alternative and Integrative Nutrition - Online

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CE Course: Education: 2016 Equine Massage Therapist Certification

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CE Course: Education: 2016 Vertebral Realignment

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CE Course: Education: 2017 Yoga Teacher Training 200

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CE Course: Education: 2019 Visceral Manipulation Abdominal 1

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CE Course: Education: 2019 Visceral Manipulation Abdominal 2

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CE Course: Education: 2020 Visceral Manipulation Thorax 4

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Professional Associations Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) - Member since 1991

Work Experience: Present: Owner and Manager of Health for Success, Established 1990 Home based Massage Therapy, On-Site Massage, Teaching Personal Wellness Classes Developing and Implementing Wellness Corporate Programs

2011-2015 Focus On You - part time contract aside from Massage Practice 2013-2014 YMCA - part time independent contracter 2004-2011 Westview Chiropratic Clinic - Massage Therapist 2003-2007 Metro Community College - Teacher (Personal Wellness) 2003 Conducted independent Meditation Classes plus contracted to YMCA 2002 Developed and Conducted independent Seniors Wellness Classes 2001 Developed and Conducted independent Couples Prenatal Classes 2000 Associate Member / Massage Therapist - Fitness Network 1998-2000 Developed/Conducted Relaxation Workshops for Kerstin Flanagan Midwife 1991-1995 Massage Therapist / Workshop Facilitator - Jamie Platz YMCA 1994 Dr. Galsa- Chiropractic Clinic - Worked on referral and on-call basis 1994 Developed and Conducted Baby Massage Course - YMCA 1993-1994 Developed and Conducted Couples Massage Course - YMCA 1992-1994 Massage Therapist - Dr. Dan Martin Chiropractic Clinic

Media Coverage: 1997 A-Channel: interview on massage therapy for trauma 1997 A-Channel: Guest speaker on hypnotherapy

Community Service: 2013-2015 Canine Massage Therapy for Dog Rescue 2009-2013 Concept Homes Fundraiser for Good Neighbour Fund 2005 Masters Game Edmonton 2003 MS Bike Tour – volunteer massage therapist 2003 Pamco – educational presentation and demonstration on massage and wellness 2002 Western and Nationals Water ski Championship – massage for skiers 2001 Assist Community Services – education and presentation on meditation 1998 Western Water-ski Championship – massage for skiers 1998 Youville Nursing Home – massage instruction and educational presentation 1997 Capital Health Services – educational presentation regarding benefits of massage; demo of chair massage and guided meditation 1996 Epilepsy Foundation – educational presentation to staff and members 1994 Corporate Challenge – community event for corporations – volunteer therapist 1993 Liver Foundation – organized massage therapists for fund raiser 1991 McConnell Place West – massage for staff 1999-1993 MS Bike Tour – volunteer massage therapist

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