Ginna was born in Raleigh, NC and has practiced therapeutic massage in town for over 14 years. She graduated from the Carolina School of Massage Therapy in 1992 and continued to study osteopathic, sensory-motor, and neuromuscular bodywork. She left her job as an instructor at the Medical Arts Massage School in 2000 to pursue her education in Traditional Chinese Medicine in New Mexico.
After three years of post-graduate study at the International Institute of Chinese Medicine and the Southwest Acupuncture College in Albuquerque, Ginna returned to Raleigh to set up her practice, Remedy.
Ginna feels it is her mission as a professional and a person to educate interested individuals about their bodies and total health, and to assist them to feel their absolute best naturally. Remedy offers a nurturing environment where Ginna can help you on your path to optimal health.
Why Traditional Chinese Medicine?
After many years of practicing massage, Ginna began to relate musculo-skeletal dysfunction with patterns that follow pathways known as meridians in Chinese medicine. Her desire to understand what she observed drove her to pursue a Master's of Oriental Medicine.
Ginna's coursework has given her the tools, understanding, and information she needs to treat you effectively. Her clinical experiences include a Japanese style specialty acupuncture clinic, an obstetrical and gynecological rotation, and an internship at La Familia, one of Albuquerque's foster care facilities.
The diversity of her education has prepared Ginna to accurately evaluate and assess each individual's needs. When she is not working to establish her new business, Ginna enjoys practicing yoga, travel, dancing, animals and reading.
"The best part of my job is helping people. Every person I meet has something to teach me. I love to massage people. I put my eyes in my hands and feel for the clues that will solve the mystery of what is going on with a person and their health. It is like solving a puzzle."
Ginna's list of credentials, certifications, licenses, memberships and continuing education courses appears below. Credentials Certifications Licenses Continuing Education Memberships Instructor
Doctor of Oriental Medicine (NM) #905, 2005
Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine, International Institute of Chinese Medicine, 2004
Certified Massage Therapist, Carolina School of Massage Therapy, 1992
Nationally Certified in Massage and Bodywork, NCBTMB, 1992
Acu-yoga teacher, The Acupuressure Institute, 1999
Category A Approved Continuing Education Provider, NCBTMB, 2000
Clean Needle Technique, Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, 2003
Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM #023677
Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, North Carolina (License #1314)
Licensed Acupuncturist, NC (License #312)
Doctor of Oriental Medicine, NM (License #905)
Visceral Manipulation, Upledger Institute, FL
Therapeutic Touch, American Holistic Nurses Association, NC
Cardiovascular health, Hyperlipidemia and Obesity, Yi Ling Medical Center, NM
Coronary Artery Disease, Yi Ling Medical Center, NM
Neck and Shoulder Pain Management, Hemme Approach
The Gamma Sensory-Motor System, Deane Juhan
Molecules of Emotion, Dr. Candice Pert
Integrating Massage and Touch for Health, Arlene Green
Movement and Somatic Integration, Richard Strozzi-Heckler
Assessment and Treatment of Scoliosis, James Clay
Homeopathy and Homotoxicology, Dr. Bruce Shelton
Pain Management in Primary Care, Dr. Juan Carlos Mendez
Myofascial release, Wolfgang Luckmnan, LAc
Scleral changes, Dr. Holmes Keikobad
Fallen arches pathology, Dr. Holmes Keikobad
Functional Endocrinology, Dr. Datis Kharazian
Blood Nutrition, Dr. Datis Kharazian
Treating Infertility with Chinese Medicine, Bob Flaws
NC Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Educational Officer
American Acupuncture Council
American Massage Council
Wake Technical Community College