Background

My Background

Robert is an I-ACT (International Association Of Colon Hydrotherapy) certified colon hydrotherapist. He trained at the Maui School of Colon Hydrotherapy in Hawaii with Dr. Russell and Mrs. Cherie Kolbo. Russell is a chiropractor and a naturopath; Cherie is an educator with a Masters of Arts degree in Education. Both are colon hydrotherapists.

robswan3 Robert is also a nationally certified massage therapist (NCTMB) and is certified and/or licensed to practice massage therapy in the State of Maryland, Washington, District of Columbia and the State of Virginia. He specializes in lymphatic drainage therapy and sports rehabilitation therapy. He is a graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage with a concentration in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, and Myofascial Release. He also holds certifications in Myokenesthetic Therapy, STR (Soft Tissue Release) Therapy, the Doctor Vodder System of Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy (MLD/CDT), the Light Beam Generator (LBG) therapy for tissue decongestion, the Aaron Mattes System of Active and/or Assisted Isolated Stretching (AIS) and Chakra Balancing. Finally, Robert is certified through the Indian Institute of Yoga, Patna, Bihar State, India in Therapeutic Yoga.

Robert has a Masters of Arts degree in Education and along with sharing his knowledge and expertise with his clients/patients gives lectures on the lymphatic system and colon health. He holds workshops/classes in the tri-state area on Active Isolated Stretching, Yoga, Raw Food Vegetarian Diet preparation and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Juicing Therapy.

Of note, Robert is a member of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities And Colleges and is a member of Kappa Delta P, an International Honor Society in Education. In conclusion, Robert is on the staff of NHWC (Natural Horizons Wellness Center) in Fairfax, Virginia and maintains an office in Rockville, Maryland focusing on Therapeutic Massage and Colon Hydrotherapy.

robert_rocks Robert's training includes:

International Association Of Colon Hydrotherapy certification, 2002.
Certification in the Dr. Vodder Method of Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy, 2001.
Active Isolated Stretching, Certificate in the Aaron Mattes Method, Pennsylvania Institute of Massage, 2001.
Lymphatic Therapy Detoxification, Certificate, 2001.
Soft Tissue Release Techniques, Certificate in the Stuart Taws System, British Sports Therapy, 2000.
Medical Massage Therapy, Continuing Education Course,
Baltimore School of Massage, 1999.
Professional Massage Training Program,
Baltimore School of Massage, 1997.
Certificate in Foot Reflexology, Institute for Integrated Therapies, 1996.
Yoga Therapy, Diploma, Indian Institute of Yoga, 1988.
Personal yoga practice since 1972.

Affiliations:

International Association Of Colon Hydrotherapy, Member
International Massage Association, Member
North American Vodder Association of Lymphatic Therapy, Active Member
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Ananda Marga Yoga Society, Member

Robert is a student of Martial Arts at the Yong Sung Lee Hapmudo Studios in Rockville, MD, ( www.hapmudo.net ) has reached Junior Black Belt and is currently working towards Provisional Black Belt certification. Hapmudo includes disciplines from Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Aikido, Jujitsu, Judo and Kung Fu.

Presently Robert is pursuing a doctoral degree through Clayton College of Natural Health, in a program entitled “Naturopathy for Healthcare Professionals”.

6810 Tilden Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20852-4501
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