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Ellen Maroun is a highly experienced and accomplished Georgia-licensed massage therapist with over 25 years of expertise in the field. She is renowned for her extensive training in medical massage modalities, specializing in areas such as orthopedics, cancer care, neurological conditions, and pre- and post-operative therapies. Ellen's dedication to her craft is evident through her numerous certifications, including being the first Neural Reset Therapy™ Certified Master Therapist in Georgia.

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Her advanced education includes certification in lymphatic drainage and combined decongestive therapy from the prestigious Vodder School, recognized globally as the gold standard in lymphatic care. Ellen has also received advanced training in the French osteopathic method of lymphatic drainage under Dr. Bruno Chikly, further showcasing her commitment to providing top-tier therapeutic care.  Additionally, she teach assists for both his lymphatic and brain therapy curricula.

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Ellen's journey in massage therapy began in 1997 when received training with a focus in the Kuroshova method of Russian sports/medical massage. Since then, she has worked with a diverse clientele, ranging from spa service clients to professional athletes. She also worked in a chronic pain clinic which specialized in severe cases and Veterans with chronic pain and PTSD. Her passion for continuous learning has led her to study under nationally and internationally recognized authorities, including private study with Muhammad Ali's massage therapist.

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In addition to her clinical practice, Ellen is a certified instructor for massage and healthcare practitioners who has been inspiring students since 2002. She played a pivotal role in developing and leading the massage therapy training program at West Georgia Technical College until 2014.

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Ellen's holistic approach focuses on relieving pain, reducing stress, and restoring function quickly. Her commitment to her clients' well-being is matched by her innovative use of advanced therapeutic techniques and state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring the highest level of care and comfort.

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Ellen Maroun continues to set the standard in therapy, earning the trust and respect of her clients and peers alike.

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MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOL HOURS TRAINING: 500

CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING HOURS: 2,099

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Massage Therapy Education:

Daniels Institute of Holistic Health, Roanoke, Virginia

     Certificate of Completion in Massage Therapy  (500 hour program)

 

State Licenses and Certifications:

Licensed by Virginia State Board of Nursing in Massage Therapy

     License # 0019002558

Licensed by Georgia State Board of Massage Therapy

     License # MT002685

 

Other Certifications:

Certified in Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy - Vodder School  (160 hour program with additional classes 280 hours total training)

Certified in Reflexology - Institute for Integrated Therapies  (130 hour program)

Certified in Equine Sports Massage - Equissage  (50 hour program)

Certified in Medi-Cupping - ACE  (22 hour program with additional class 44 hours total training) 

Certified in Pregnancy Massage - Nurturing the Mother  (24 hour program)

Certified in Medical Massage - Body Therapy Institute with Ralph Stephens (100 hour program) with additional class (107 hours total)

Certified Instructor for Massage Therapy and Healthcare Practitioners - Body Therapy Institute  (100 hour program)

Certified Neural Reset Master - Body therapy Institute with NRT Trainings (109 hour program)

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Advanced Osteopathic Manual Therapy and Lymphatic Training: 1,509 hours training

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• CranioSacral Therapy I (Upledger Institute)  (24 hours training)

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• Anatomy Trains (Tom Myers)  (18 hours training)

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• Myofascial Release Curriculum (John Barnes, PT) with repeats on classes  (231 hours training)

       -Myofascial Release I & II

       -Myofascial Rebounding

       -Myofascial Unwinding

       -Fascial Pelvis

       -Cervical Thoracic

       -Quantum Leap

       -Women's Health

       -Pediatric Manual Therapy (John Barnes method)

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• Visceral and Neural Manipulation Curricula (Dr. Jean Pierre Barral, DO) with repeats on classes  (216 hours training)

        -Listening Techniques I: Osteopathic Evaluation Techniques

        -Listening Techniques II: Advanced Evaluation Approach to Total Body Systems

        -Neural Manipulation I: Integrated Approach Trauma & Whiplash

        -Visceral Manipulation I: Abdomen

        -Visceral Manipulation II: Abdomen

        -Visceral Manipulation III: Pelvis

        -Visceral Manipulation IV: Thorax and Throat

        -Visceral Manipulation V:  Manual Thermal Evaluation

        -Vagus Nerve and Autonomic Nervous System

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• Manual Lymphatic Drainage Curriculum (Dr. Vodder School)  (280 hours training)

        -MLD Basic

        -MLD I

        -MLD II

        -MLD III

        -Certified in Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined De-Congestive Therapy

        -Re-certification classes every two years

        -Juzo training in measuring, selection and application of lymphedema garments

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• Manual Lymphatic Drainage Curriculum (Dr. Bruno Chikly, MD, DO) with repeats on classes  (281 hours training).  Approved teaching assistant.

        -LDT I

        -LDT II

        -LDT III

        -LDT Advanced I

        -LDT Applications to Viscera: Thorax & Abdomen

        -LDT Applications to Viscera: Abdomen & Pelvis

        -LDT Therapy for Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, and Other Chronic Neuroinflammatory Disorders

        - Clinical Symposium with Dr. Bruno Chikly

        -Lymph, Fascia, and Primo-Vascular System

        -Fluid Articular Release-Lower Body

        -Fluid Articular Release-Upper Body

        -Voice Dysfunctions, Larynx/Pharynx, Post Intubation or Post Surgical Problems, Tongue-Tie/Ankyloglossia

        -Interstitial Fluid, Notochord, Reciprocal Axes and Lines

        -Embryological Planes of Fusion

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• Manual Therapy for the Brain and Nervous System Curriculum (Dr. Bruno Chikly, MD, DO)  (264 hours training).  Approved teaching assistant.

        -Brain I:  Brain, Tissue, Nuclei, Fluid and Autonomic Nervous System

        -Brain II: Brain Tissue, Nuclei, Fluid & RAS - Fluid Dynamics and Fascia Release of the CNS

        -Brain III: Brain Tissue, Nuclei, Fluid & Peripheral Nervous System

        -Brain IV: Brain Tissue, Cranial Nerves, Nuclei & Autonomic Nervous System

        -Brain, Eyes, Meninges, and CSF

        -Brain Therapy for Neonatal Reflexes & General Reflexes in Adults and Children

        -Brain Advanced Cranial Meninges

        -Brain, Marrow, Toxicity, and Allergies

        -Brain, Cranial Rhythm, & Bone Marrow

        -Neuro-Embryological Release of Ligaments and Tendons

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• Neural Reset Therapy with repeats on classes  (with Lawrence Woods, developer)  (131 hours training)

       -Upper Body

        -Lower Body

        -Certified NRT Master Therapist

        -Advanced NRT

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•  Quantum Alignment  Technique  (with Lawrence Woods)  (21 hours training)

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• Kinesio Tape Training by Kinesio University  (24 hours training)

      -Kinesio Taping I

      -Kinesio Taping II

      -Kinesio Taping III

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Other Medical Massage Training  (206 hours training)

Medical Massage Certification Program with additional advanced courses  (100 hours training)

Massage for People Living with Cancer  (24 hours training)

Burn Scar Therapy  (12 hours training)

Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Wrist, Forearm, and Hand Issues  (3 hours training)

Pain Management in Sports Massage  (3 hours training)

Medi-Cupping  (44 hours training)

Massage Cupping (3 hours training)

Post Surgical Therapy for Mastectomy and Breast Implants  (3 hours training)

Shoulder dysfunction (7 hours training)

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Additional Training:  (403 hours training)

Heart Centered Therapy I:  Touching from the Heart-Assume Only Love (18 hours training)

Sports massage (20 hours training)

Reflexology (130 hours training)

Equine sports massage (50 hours training)

Instructor for massage and healthcare providers (100 hours training) 

Ethics (6 hours training)

Alexander Technique (7 hours training)

Erik Dalton's Dirty Dozen Techniques (2 hours)

Nurturing the Mother Pregnancy Massage (24 hours)

Association of Natural Healthcare Providers Conference (40 hours)

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Private studies with master therapists (2001-current: many, many hours training)

 

Business Coaching:

Said Maroun, MBA, LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt: private coaching

Irene Diamond: Precise Private Practice® business model coaching

Kerwin Rae: NISI

University of West Georgia: Entrepreneur Success Program

Equinox Advanced Trainings: marketing and sales training

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Memberships:

Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals (ABMP)

2002-Present

Tanner Medical Center Oncology Advisory Council

2015-2017

Association of Natural Healthcare Providers 2017-2018

 

Awards and Press:

2018 February Business of the Month by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce

2009 Featured on front page of Sunday edition of the Times-Georgian, Carrollton, Georgia for medical massage

2005 Featured in The Roanoke Times, Roanoke, Virginia for sports massage

2003 Voted Best Massage by the reader’s poll in Star City Magazine, Roanoke, Virginia