Injury Care Clinical Expertise & Training - Seattle Allergy Natural Solutions

1979-2014: Maintained an ongoing clinical practice ( full time for the last 10 years / part time for 25 years while she taught at her massage school) utilizing various styles of acupuncture, oriental bodywork & medical massage. Over the last 6 years, Kris’s favored clinical work has shifted from working with the dense tissues of injury care into the energetic allergy desensitizing acupuncture, nutrition & tendomuscular acupuncture with its support from Chinese herbal formulas.

1990- 2014: Specialty focus is on teaching continuing education to massage therapists about the inflammation process, pain cycles, arthritis, fibromyalgia, degenerative back & whiplash challenges, carpal tunnel, tendonitis and a large assortment of neuromuscular injuries. Created several PowerPoint presentations for the public on sleep challenges, dealing with anxiety & depression, food allergies & adjusting to a gluten free diet.

2009-2010: Attended 125 hours of weekend seminars in Portland & Seattle with Master Tung’s Magic Points basic & advanced classes. Master Tung’s clinical wisdom & legacy spanned decades, influencing the work of thousands of Asian acupuncturists in many countries. This master acupuncturist discovered many unique non- traditional treatments for many persistent injuries, pain conditions, & chronic illness. Master Tung’s clinical treatments have influenced Kris’s treatment strategies, needling techniques & many powerful treatments not used by most American trained acupuncturists.

2011-2012: Susan Scott, a specialist in ear acupuncture has influenced Kris’s work with tendomuscular conditions, chronic digestive & endocrine imbalances. 2003-2005, Kris volunteered a 100 hours of clinical time working in a methadone clinic utilizing ear & extremities acupuncture, supporting hundreds of addicts seeking relief for many health challenges

2001 -2003: tutored with Russian medical doctor, Dr. Ross Turchaninov on the pathological theory & application of soft tissue injuries. Dr. Ross is one of the leading pioneers in medical massage in the United States, with specialized care for resilient chronic pain patterns. Dr. Ross did some breakthrough clinical work for many years with the Russian Olympic teams. I worked alongside Dr. Ross with many of my clients who had complex whiplash, carpal tunnel, & sciatica conditions.

1999-2000: Apprenticed with two seasoned physical therapists in their clinics utilizing the cutting edge electrical microcurrent technology called the Acuscope for calming down chronic nerve irritations & regenerating fibrotic muscular tissue & connective tissue.

1998-2003: For 4 years, Kris facilitated a women’s study group with seasoned massage therapists to teach & exchange advanced physical therapy methods in myofascial & craniosacral bodywork. We explored & applied the teachings of physical therapist John Barnes life work in myofascia release.

1993-2003: Researched and wrote medical massage manuals, curriculum pathology & clinical treatments for a number of New Jersey massage schools programs. Was hired as a senior teacher for students and graduates to build upon their treatment application of tendomuscular injuries.