Jami Craver-Jenkins, NC LMBT #8604, CD(DONA)
I generally use a combination of techniques to alleviate tension and pain, customizing each session to met the needs of each individual client.
I choose from my "tool-belt" of experience in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, and Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy.
Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is a modality in which I have two bars placed on the ceiling over my massage table, which look like upside-down parallel bars. I hold these bars for balance, stand on the massage table, and use my feet to deliver deep, broad, and thoroughly relaxing pressure to the back, glutes, and back of the legs. It's known as "the world's deepest, most luxurious massage" - so if you like heavy, relaxing pressure, then this is a modality you must try!
I use Swedish massage to relax and flush out the body's tired muscles, and deep tissue to work specific areas that need extra or very focused and concentrated work. Hot Stone therapy can be used solely for relaxation purposes, or can be used intermittently to soften muscles and prepare them for deeper, more focused work.
I also hold a certification in Lymphatic Drainage Technique. I have used this modality, with great results, at the request of clients with lyphodema, clients undergoing cancer treatments, and even clients in the final weeks of pregnancy - to reduce discomfort and swelling in the limbs.
In addition, I have also been a certified Birth Doula, assisting pregnant women and their partners since 2006. I offer informational, emotional, mental, and physical support prior to labor and throughout the labor and birth process.
In conjunction I also specialize in prenatal massage - working out those kinks in the back and easing those aches in the hips - pregnancy massage can be more relaxing that you'd ever imagine!
I hope to continue to expand my knowledge in the massage therapy and am currently seeking additional training in acupressure and many Eastern modalities and well as more specific training in Neuromuscular Massage.
Education/Training
Certified in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy - using my feet to deliver deep, broad, and thoroughly relaxing pressure.
Certified in Lymphatic Drainage Technique - Bruno Chikly Method
Certified Birth Doula through DONA International
Certified Reiki Master Teacher and Practitioner
I originally studied massage at Natural Touch School of Massage in Greensboro.
Bio
I have worked in the massage therapy field since 2006, first helping to manage the day to day operations of a busy, reputable, local massage therapy practice and then going to school in 2007 to study massage therapy. I have been licensed and a practicing massage therapy, full-time since late 2008 and I have loved every moment of it.
I have thousands of hours of hands-on massage therapy experience thus far, and will continue to work with my clients to help them achieve their health and massage goals.
I also have a career and educational background in film-making, cinematography, and worked for 2 years in television news. I am an artist at heart, and dabble in many different mediums in my spare time - from film, to painting, sculpting, sewing and knitting - I love to use my hands to create results.
Memberships
Insured Member of AMTA - American Massage Therapy Association
License:NC #8604
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Massage Therapy
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Neuromuscular Massage
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Aromatherapy
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Bodywork
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Orthopedic Massage
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Corporate Chair Massage
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Pregnancy Massage
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COVID-19-Related Issues
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Reflexology
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Deep Tissue Massage
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Reiki
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Geriatric Massage
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Seniors and Elder Care
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Hot Stone Massage
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Sports Massage
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Manual Lymph Drainage
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Swedish Massage
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Myofascial Release
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
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Certified Reiki Master
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National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
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