Maria Narf Spuller
Professional Qualifications
- Diplomate in Asian Bodywork Therapy- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- North Carolina Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist #4
- Member of the initial North Carolina State Licensing Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy
- AOBTA® Certified Practitioner since 1993. (Membership #851)
- AOBTA® Registered Instructor since 2005. (Membership #851)
- Former member and past president of the Board of Directors for the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA®)
Services Offered
- Bodywork for the relief of acute and chronic pain.
- Musician/Artisan performance concerns.
- Tendon injury recovery.
- Post surgical rehabilitation.
- Life coaching, because we all need someone on the sidelines.
- Laughter therapy through stand-up routines, bait and switch and other snake oil.
- Space clearing: Feng Shui for the history of your work or home (charged by square foot) in conjunction with Lucinda Brogden (trained Peruvian Shaman) references on request.
Teaching Experiences
- Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Chinese Medical Theory
- Introduction to Asian Bodywork Therapy
- Personal and Professional Development / Ethics
- Qi Gong & Taijiquan
- Moxibustion, Fire Cupping and Gua Sha Therapies
Preparing for addition in 2012:
- Personal energy hygiene with Lucinda Brogden (trained Peruvian Shaman)
Education
Ongoing conferences and workshops:
- Concentrating on classes with Jeffery Yuen 2004-present
- Two year Clinical Integration Program with Lonny Jarrett 2002-2004
- University of TCM international exchange program, Chengdu, China 2001
- Neurostructural Integration Technique (Bowen) 2000
- Diploma of Proficiency, Bowen Academy of Australia, 1998
- Holistic Health Practitioner, IPSB, San Diego, CA, 1993
- MFA-Music Performance, USIU, 1990
- BM-Bassoon/Contrabassoon, NCSA, 1987
Employment
1998-Present
Owner/Operator: Asian Healing Arts Assoc. LLC
AHAA has become a natural expansion of my own private practice, a center of continuing education and a place for individuals to obtain the tools to help them follow their personal path to optimum health. Working alongside Lucinda Brogden, trained Peruvian Shaman and teacher; and Diane Show, Reiki Master.
My private practice with clinical specialties in the following techniques:
- Tui Na
- Qi Gong/Jin Shin/Reiki combined into what I call Qi Refinement
- Bowen Therapy
1993-1999
Owner/Operator: Therapeutic Bodyworks
Interests & Activities
- Newfoundland dog rescue
- Orchids
- Apiculture