Therapy: Dr. Hartman is a graduate of Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutic’s Inc. receiving almost 700 hrs, all that was offered, at the time of gradation. She’s been practicing since 1992. After years of taking everything the massage therapy field offered in continuing education, becoming a physical therapist aide, and rehab tech; she applied to Ohio College of Massotherapy a Bachelorette medical college. She was taught by medical physicians, chiropractors, and those with Ph.D’s. She was taught the highest levels of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, human diseases and conditions, psychology 1-2 & 3-4 etc. Due to this being the highest level degree offered for therapy at the time, she was no longer considered a “traditional massage therapist.” At the time of her graduation, Indiana did not have a massage therapy board in place so her Bachelor’s degree was not fully recognized. Instead, one massage school in Indiana offered an AASDMT in massage, since she was the first in Indiana to acquire such an advanced degree in the field, with no massage board in place to honor it; the physical therapy and medical board in Indiana granted her an AASDMT. After-which, she worked with the state and AMTA to get a massage therapy board going. Indiana FINALLY became a licensed state 7/13/22. Dr. Hartman is a licensed massage therapist (#MT20900063), and a longtime member in good standing of the American Massage Therapy Association, since 1993, and has been in practice for over 30 years. In addition, a Certified and Advanced Deep Muscular, Manual and Rehabilitation Therapist, Pregnancy /Postpartum and Doula Therapist, and Certified & Advanced Myoskeletal Alignment Therapist, Rehab and Oncology Therapist, Physical Therapist Aide, among a multitude of others’. She is required 24 CEU’s from Indiana every 4 yrs, and 50 CEU’s every 3 yrs for the field of massotherapy. * (NOTE: please disregard the last part about Indiana only being a certified state on the video, Indiana is now a licensed state. Dr. Hartman has not had time to update the video.)
Massotherapist Education: An advanced deep muscular, manual and rehabilitation therapist who is thoroughly trained and educated way beyond the basic/fundamental scope of traditional massage therapy. Therapists have an extensive medical background in human anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, endocrinology, immunology, microbiology, cellular biology, pathologies, medical conditions, professional ethics, pharmacology, medical terminology, contraindications, rehabilitative therapies, assessment and treatment protocols, injuries, traumas, problematic areas, advanced lymphatic drainage and complex lymphedema therapy etc. This comprehensive in-depth education and training teaches therapists to identify and recognize imbalances/ malfunctions within the human body. Most are required basic massage and/or physical/occupational therapy training and advanced medical training equaling 1000+ hours of education /training, intern and extern requirements; including clinical skills and filling /documentation, medical laws, regulations, etc. Therapists work with physicians, are taught how to medically communicate, and correspond with doctors and patients, become part of patients’ medical team; and know when to send patients to their medical doctors if working outside the network. Therapist have to sit for 3 boards: Science State Review Boards, Medical Boards, and Therapy Boards; and must past all exams from each in order to practice in the state of Ohio. Student are called and looked at as medical students due to the advanced higher education taught. All professors are medical physicians and/or those with Ph.D.’s. Unlike traditional massage therapists who have a basic education and understanding of the human body and only go to level 2 in A & P; advanced deep muscular, manual and rehabilitation therapists go to the highest levels of A & P (Level 4), just as all medical students do. Therapists are more accepted and recognized by the medical community and insurance companies too.*Dr. Hartman’s degree was not fully recognized in the state of Indiana. At the time of her graduation, the medical college called Indiana’s Medical and Physical Therapy boards to see what Indiana would recognize. Since Indiana is so far behind, and Ohio being considered one of the most medical states; she was only issued an AASDMMT. However, those who have experienced this type of therapy notice a HUGE difference right away, they know how knowledgable Dr. Hartman is, their therapy is much different than traditional massage, lasts much longer, problematic areas and/or medical conditions are relieved, and is much more detailed and thorough than traditional massage therapy that doesn’t do a 1/16 of what Massotherapy does for clients…**Dr. Hartman is the 1st in Howard co. /Kokomo and in the state of Indiana to achieve this!**
Why Massotherapy: is a breakthrough method of advanced deep muscular, manual and rehabilitation therapies that are performed for the intent of improving conditions, problematic areas and/or pathologies sometimes diagnosed by a doctor/ physician. Therapist take the highest levels of anatomy and physiology (level 4 -same as doctors/medical students), which provides therapists a deeper understanding and the knowledge of how muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments connect, work together, what their actions are, where they are located, how they interact with each other etc. Their structure and function: supporting tissues, muscles and nerves etc.; allowing therapist to know how to work with, position and/or move them back into their proper place, e.g. the anatomical locations. Therapy is customized by using a wide variety of deep muscular therapies, modalities of healing, soft tissue manipulation, lymphatic drainage and complex lymphedema therapy, MAT, myofascial release, neuromuscular, myoskeletal alignment, muscular, nerves and movement rehabilitation techniques, AIS techniques, working with gait, static stance, postural analysis, extrinsic muscles, articulations, intrinsic ligaments, etc. Including using physical therapies e.g., ROM, stretching and exercises; and numerous other procedures utilized to focus the treatment based on the individual and/or diagnosed condition. A problem-solution, “fixing,” rehabilitative approach, while working deeply to release muscle knots, chronic issues, unhealed injuries, adhesions, toxins, swelling, lymph flow or constriction, etc. As well as, relaxing patients and reducing their stress, tension, anxiety, and pain. The main goal of a therapist is to work out all problematic areas and to “Set Muscles,” allowing them to stay where they need to be and retain proper memory; because muscles have memory. Working out problematic areas and getting muscles to set helps to keep the body in alignment, moving and functioning properly; as well as the need for less therapy in the long run. Medical Massotherapy teaches therapists how to design and incorporate the right combination of techniques for individual medical conditions, problematic areas, daily aches, chronic situations, edema, discomforts, and pain by using a mass of different techniques, therapies and skills. Including, giving them the innate intuition of knowing where and what needs to be done to help remedy the situation, restore mobility, function etc. Rather than a “robotic” and/ or “repetitious” massage and spa massage approach, which is for the intent of relaxation – not for helping with relieving problematic areas; most clients are then “relaxed” but not relieved from their main complaints, and may feel good for only a few hours. A very common misconception is that a person has to have a problem, injury, post-up surgeries, or medical condition in order to receive therapy. Medical Massotherapy is exceptionally beneficial and healing for everyone, whether you have medical conditions, a problematic area, chronic issues, or normal aches and pains and can be preformed on anyone, no matter what the age. It is considered highly preventive healthcare and prevention is one of the best medicines we have. Techniques used offer more overall wellness, benefit patients’ health, increases mobility and flexibility, builds strength, and tones and firms muscles. Keeping muscles worked, in balance, relaxed and moving lymph, releasing of toxins out of the body/muscles are a great for whole body health and wellness. Therapy is always individually based and pressure is always adjusted to patients comfort zone. Therapy can be done by working with patient’s medical doctor(s) or working individually by their selves. Medical Massotherapy is not limited to any particular specific technique, therapy or massages, like most spa massages (Swedish, deep tissue, lymphatic drainage etc.) are; and therapist look for a “good” hurt while performing therapy and address root causes. Medical Massotherapy truly gives patients greater relief with any aches, pains, chronic issues, and muscular soreness; including, problematic areas, medical conditions, injuries, surgical damage to nerves, tissues, muscles, lymph, etc. Clients feel better overall, know they’ve had real relief in problematic areas that lasts, know they were worked on regardless of what pressure tolerance is used during therapy, and still have the sensation of feeling relaxed. Unlike traditional massage therapy, Medical Massotherapy helps to keep clients out of the office for weeks and/or months, once problematic areas are relieved. As well as, takes place of some physical and occupational therapies, exercises, and helps correct the stereotyping / misconception of “massage” being only for pampering, luxury, and/or to relax.
Dr. Hartman has been a therapist for over 26 years; she works with several “Care Patients,” rehabilitative conditions, surgical tissue, muscle and nerve damage, numerous medical conditions, chronic edema/swelling, pains and problematic areas; among several others’. She evaluates all patients, discusses all patients’ health issues, reads x-rays, speaks to patients’ physicians, etc. and customizes therapy to individual needs. She believes all patients are sent to her for inner healing, pain management, and the alleviation of some chronic situations, and to find, address, and treat root causes. Dr. Hartman works with patients in and outside of her office, makes hospital visits, and does follow-ups with all her patients. She does her absolute best to help all who come for therapy and if she’s not familiar with your current medical situation/condition; she will take it upon herself to research it or take a course or go to a workshop/seminar; in order to help more. She only wants to provide the best possible care to all her patients and will work with all health care professionals for the betterment of mutual patients. Dr. Hartman educates patients on all aspects of health both medically and naturally, however, she will not sway or push a patient into or from any aliments, nor will she go against another therapists or doctors’ area(s) of expertise. Dr. Hartman thinks it is extremely important for all patients to make their own conscious decisions without the impression /swaying of others’ because in the end, it is the patients body and their individual choice!!
“If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are.” Unknown
NOTE: There are sensitives and allergies to smells: lotions, fragrances, perfumes, colognes etc. PLEASE do not come to the office wearing any strong smells or anything that has a scent to it or you may be asked to reschedule your appointment. Actually, we’d prefer you come as natural as possible! Thank you greatly for your understanding and respect! Many Blessings
