Lori L. Spencer, BA, BCTMB, LMT.

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Park Ridge, Illinois

adyd7h@r.postjobfree.com

Telephone: (312) 636~0440 (cell)

www.be-ingwell.com

Education

Required Training Solutions Sexual Harassment Certification, June 2023

Function and Pathology of the Blood, Lymphatic and Immune System, August 2022, Home CEU Connection, 2 Continuing Education Units

Cultural Influences on Pain Management, August 2022, Home CEU Connection, 1 Continuing Education Unit

Massage Intervention for Headaches; Reducing Frequency and Intensity, August 2022, Home CEU Connection, 2 Continuing Education Units

Ethics and Consequences, August 2022, Home CEU Connection, 3 Continuing Education Units

Foundation, Form and Function: Foundation Concepts of Core Stability, August 2022, Home CEU Connection, 3 Continuing Education Units

Covid-19 in the Geriatric Patient, August 2022, Home CEU Connection, 1 Continuing Education Unit

An Introduction to Hospice and Palliative Care, August 2022, Home CEU Connection, 4 Continuing Education Units

Function and Pathology of Muscular System, August 2022, Home CEU Connection, 3 Continuing Education Units

Integrative Methods to Manage Pain, August 2022, Home CEU Connection, 2 Continuing Education Units

Fascial Manipulation as a Pain Management Tool, August 2022, Home CEU Connection, 2 Continuing Education Units

Altered Breathing Patterns and Disorders: Their Impact on Health, Posture, Pain, and Stress, August 2022, Home CEU Connection, 1 Continuing Education Unit

The Opioid Crisis and Its Implications for Pain Management, August 2020, Home CEU Connection, 2 Continuing Education Units

The Principles of Successful and Purposeful Aging Via Masterpiece Living, August 2020, Home CEU Connection, 3 Continuing Education Units

The Endocrine System: Structure and Pathology, August 2020, Home CEU Connection, 2 Continuing Education Units

Sensory Brain Development: Critical Information and Science Based Approaches, August 2020, Home CEU Connection, 6 Continuing Education Units

Ethics In Therapeutic Presence, August 2020, Home CEU Connection, 4 Continuing Education Units

Pathology: Aspects of the Disease Process, August 2020, Home CEU Connection, 4 Continuing Education Units

Managing Pain with Massage (Includes Research), August 2018, Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, 12 Continuing Education Units

Therapeutic Stretching, August 2018, Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education Home Study, 9 Continuing Education Units

Ethics Refresher, August 2018, Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education Home Study, 3 Continuing Education Units

META Health/ Transformational Healing, April 2016, No Continuing Education Units Available, Based on the New Germanic Healing Model, Four Day Workshop Facilitated by Master Meta Health Trainor Jon Robson from the UK conducted in Carbondale, CO.

Fascia Research Congress, Washington, DC, September 2015, 21 Continuing Education Units on Fascia

Performing Arts Medicine Association Symposium, Westin Hotel, Snowmass, Colorado, June 2014, 19 Continuing Education Units

Fascia Cadaver Dissection Lab, Wound Healing and Fascia, Toro Osteopathic College, Harlem, New York, August, 2013, 9.5 Continuing Education Units

Highlighting Massage Therapy in CIM Research Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, April 2013, 19 Continuing Education Units

Fascia Research Congress, Vancouver, BC, March 2012, 21 Continuing Education Units on Fascia

Fascia Cadaver Dissection Lab, Harlem, New York, April 2011, (Select Invitational through Fascia Research Congress)

Fascia the Forgotten Tissue, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, Canada, January 2011, 19 Continuing Education Units

Highlighting Massage Therapy in CIM Research Conference, Seattle, Washington, May 2010, 19 Continuing Education Units

Fascia Research Congress, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam October 2009, 17 Continuing Education Units on Fascia

University of Illinois at Chicago, May 2009, Human Cadaver Workshop for Massage Therapists, 6 Continuing Education Units

Fascia Research Congress, Harvard Medical School, October 2007, 17 Continuing Education Units on Fascia

Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma, The Soma Institute National School of Clinical Massage Therapy, Chicago, Illinois, June 2002

Bachelor of Liberal Arts, School for New Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois 1995

Summary of Qualifications

Pain specialist and developer of Manual Inflammation Release Technique

Fluent in visceral manipulation and breaking down fascial adhesions

Expertise of neuromuscular Trigger Point Release Techniques, as well as advanced massage therapy protocol

Demonstrated knowledge of basic Swedish Massage Techniques

Comprehensive understanding of human anatomy and fascia

Expertise in massage treatment planning and evaluation

Expertise in clinical analysis, massage indications and contraindications

Proficiency in S.O.A.P. charting and documentation

Ability to work in a variety of settings with a diverse client population

Current Red Cross certification in CPR and First Aid Safety

Current Member of American Massage Therapy Association

Current Member of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Board Certified Massage Therapist #501412

Illinois Licensed Massage Therapist #227003030

Colorado Licensed Massage Therapist #MT.0017021

Clinical Experience

Chicago Marathon, volunteer, table massage sessions in VIP tent – October 2006, 2005

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, contract employee, work on home Hospice patients - July 2004 to July 2005

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 20-minute chair massage treatments to Palliative and Hospice Unit staff in various retreats

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 30-minute on-site chair massage treatments to surgical staff

LaSalle Bank Open, 30 minute and hour table sessions to elite athletes

Tour de Cure Bike-a-Thon, post-event evaluation and treatment of athletic participants

Half Bike-a-Thon, post-event evaluation and treatment of athletic participants

University of Illinois at Chicago, Athletic Training Room, massage treatments and extensive S.O.A.P. charting for Division I athletes.

Columbia College Dance Center, evaluation and treatment planning for clients with dance related injuries.

NCBTMB, San Antonio Texas, September 11 & 12, 2006, Chair massage at the ICMA Show to educate city managers in states without licensing the importance and difference of increasing massage practice standards.

Professional Experience

Home Health Hospice of The Valley

Glenwood Springs, Colorado, July 2022 to April 2023

I assisted end stage life patients to provide relief. I designed my schedule according to patient load not to exceed ten visits a week.

Fahrenheit Body Spas

Basalt, Colorado, January 2021 to April 2023

I provided massage services, as well as my Manual Inflammation Release when requested. I performed all necessary tasks to assist the team in creating and sustaining a professional team environment.

True Nature Healing Arts

Carbondale, Colorado, April 2018 to January 2021

I began my tenure as an on-call therapist that was added to the schedule after a few months. I performed my Manual Inflammation Release Technique® when requested. I also performed all necessary tasks to assist the team in creating and sustaining a successful spa environment.

Private Client

Redstone, Colorado, January 2020 to July 2022

I was hired privately to assist this client through four surgeries and decrease severe chronic migraines. Individual is a retired Miami Dade Police Officer. I was contracted through his insurance company.

Private Client

Sommerset, Colorado, June 2019 to July 2022

Non-Disclosure Agreement in Place: I worked with this client in his “town” where I stayed throughout scattered times in the summer, June through August over several years.

Natural Therapeutics and Wellness

Colorado Springs, Colorado, August 2017 to February 2018

I performed on-site massage, and offered my Inflammation Release Technique® work when requested, as well as all necessary elements to work within a team environment.

The Inn at Eagle Mountain

Fountain Hills, Arizona, March 2017 to August 2017

I performed on-site massage and offered my Inflammation Release Technique® work when requested, as well as all necessary elements to work within a team environment.

Clear Source Radio

Founder ~ Host of Vital Wellness, January 2016 to March 2017

I owned the space of Vital Wellness; to have my voice heard across the airwaves to promote and educate on what it takes to be Vitally Well through a lifetime of experience. I created the program content, navigated the space through gathering new information that intertwines with existing knowledge to create content for a weekly, hour long program.

Be Valeo

Consultant, writer ~ Reno, NV. April 2016 to March 2017

Wrote content and consulted for a new massage therapy membership based community.

Aspen Club

Aspen, CO. December 2014 to April 2016

I performed on-site massage primarily deep tissue and sports massage to address activity related symptoms.

Urban Oasis

Chicago, IL. September 2014 to December 2014

All functions necessary to work in a spa, team environment. I performed primarily deep tissue, with some swedish massage to address the client's needs.

Home Health Hospice of Illinois ~ Chicago, IL. November 2011 to November 2012

I performed on-site clinical massage therapy to patients at end stage of life, primarily working with the adhesions in the tissue to remove pain.

Trump International Spa ~ WTS, Chicago, IL. April 2010 to September 2011

I performed primarily Inflammation Release® and Swedish massage. I also engaged in all other necessary tasks associated within a corporate environment to ensure a successful client experience and assist my team.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Physician’s Group ~ Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, Chicago, IL. February 2008 to May 2009

I worked primarily within a patient population of pain sufferers and administered Inflammation Release Technique® to trial its efficacy on various Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and a myriad of other conditions that create pain systemically.

Lori L. Spencer, Chicago, IL. October 2005 to December 2014

Maintained private practice in Chicago. My demographic consisted of individuals with chronic pain. I administer Neuromuscular, Deep Tissue Therapy, Myofascial technique, Hydrotherapy, as it relates to pathology specific conditions. I educate my client base on how to overcome postural deviances, as well as the importance of hydration, or any pertinent information within my scope of practice to promote healing. After a year of practicing, I began developing a technique titled Inflammation Release Technique®, which was accepted by the top scientists in the world to present a clinical poster at the second international Fascia Research Congress conducted in Amsterdam

US Bodyworks/3D Billboards, Chicago, IL. August 2005 to August 2008

On-site massage company located in Pacifica, California for tradeshows: Fancy Foods 2007, Chicago Auto Show 2007, Field Museum Special Event for Lane Pharmaceutical November 2006, Chicago Marathon 2005, 2006, Radiologist Conference November 2005, 2006, 2007, Ophthalmology Conference 2005, 2006, National Restaurant and Hotel Show 2006, 2007. Provide chair massage to attendees throughout each show generally working an average of 60 to 100 people.

Exhale Spa, Chicago, IL. January 2007 to August 2007

I performed primarily deep tissue work to clients, and sometimes Swedish. I was an on-call therapist.

North Hills Family Medicine, San Antonio, TX. December 2005 to June 2006

Osteopathic clinic - performed deep tissue massage, hydrotherapy, extensive S.O.A.P. documentation primarily for Fibromyalgia patients and various other chronic pain sufferers (on an as needed basis).

Guru to You, Chicago, IL. July 2004 to May 2005

On-site corporate wellness business - lectured an audience of 100, on the affect lactic acid has on the muscle tissue as it relates to pain and various other symptoms to educate potential client. Provided table and chair massage to corporate clients.

President/Owner, Triquetra Massage, Chicago, IL. July 2002 to October 2005

On-site chair massage business and individual client practice. I hired and managed all on-site therapists. Created all marketing material and pitched services to generate corporate client base: Grant Jacoby Advertising, RAB Central Advertising, Chicago Special Events Management, Diversified Audio Group, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, ADP, Guaranteed Rate Mortgage Company; Special Events including Northwestern Memorial Hospital Retreats, LaSalle Bank Open PGA Golf Tournament, Fraternal Order of Police benefit for Donny Marquez, Campfire Girls Association Trade Show, and Harley Davidson Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. Also performed pre and post performance Neuromuscular Therapy for national acts such as the Gin Blossoms, Alice Peacock, Janah, Jonasay, and the Nicholas Tremulis Orchestra.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital In-Home Hospice, Chicago, IL. 2003 to 2004

Provided massage to relieve pain to end stage life patients.

Publications

Atlas Elite Publishing

2023 ~ Book: Leaving Pain Behind With M.I.R. Touch Technique©

PAMA (Performing Arts Medicine Association) ~ June 2014 ~ Poster Presentation: A Model of Treatment for Repetitive Stress Injury in Singers to Restore Vocal Register

Fascia Research Congress

October 2009 ~ Poster Presentation: Inflammation Release Technique® Light Pressure, Deep Tissue Protocol for Fascial Restriction and Pain Relief

Mature Spiritually

June 2010 ~ Magazine Article: 7 Best Kept Secrets to Painless aging

Author House

December 2007 ~ Book: 7 Best Kept Secrets to Painless Aging

Massage Magazine

May 2007 Guest Editorial: Our Time to Shine

Massage and Bodywork Professionals Different Strokes Newsletter, Vol. 19 Number 6 December/January Issue 2003 An Open Heart

Speaking

Urban Oasis, Chicago, IL. A new method of treatment for addressing pain to transition clients to healing. I presented my theories to Urban Oasis’s top twenty therapists.

ALIVE! Expo, Atlanta, GA. One hour lecture to consumers on demistfying pain and simple remedies to offset a pain response.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL. Explorers group (elite high school students who maintain a 4.8 or higher GPA pursuing medical careers) How to set yourself apart in a chosen field; finding your calling and developing your passion. The advantages and disadvantages to employment in the healing arts profession.

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Chicago, IL. The importance of water for tissue and overall good health, the role lactic acid plays in muscle dysfunction and pain, benefits of clinical massage therapy.

ADP, Elk Grove Village, IL. How to find your required daily amount of water, proper breathing technique, and the role lactic acid plays in creating muscle dysfunction and pain, seated posture ergonomics, and stretching techniques.

Teaching

Northwestern College, Chicago, IL. March 2007 to April 2008

Adjunct Instructor

Contemporary Health Issues – A course which surveys various health issues in contemporary society with topics such as stress management, wellness, nutrition, substance abuse, disease prevention, access to health care and other health concerns.

Preparation for College Writing – General Education course that teaches grammatical sentence structure to prepare students for the Compass examination.

Boards Served

Northwestern College, Chicago, IL. May 2010 to December 2014

Honorary Advisory Member ~ Health Sciences

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