Type Of Business:
1) Health care center 2) Health care center
Marketing Area:
1) National 2) National
Expertise:
Advocacy for fibromyalgia patients
Major Product/SVS:
1) Swedish, deep tissue, seated chair, elder care and face lift massages; Hot stone, craniosacral, advanced myofascial release, and massage cupping therapies; Couple's massages; Dermasonic skin care; Oxygen treatments; Facial peels; Sports training, and pre- and post-event services; Reiki; Hormonal rebalancing; Thyroid and adrenal fatigue care; Manual lymphatic drainage; Prenatal, postpartum and infant massage; Scar tissue, mastectomy and breast tissue repair 2) Pain management program for those with chronic pain conditions; Education for individuals and the public; Training for personal trainers, therapists and other health care providers
Hobbies/Sports:
Family history; Genealogy; Outdoor activities; Hiking; Biking; Kayaking
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Master's Degree in Sports Psychology, California University of Pennsylvania; Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Wellness, California University of Pennsylvania; Diploma, Alternative Conjunction School of Massage (2001)
Affiliations Awards:
ABMP; National Association of Sports Medicine; United States Medical Massage Association; Former President, Pennsylvania Chapter, United States Medical Massage Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success her dedication to educating health care professionals on treating fibromyalgia and chronic pain patients.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because when her husband was studying to become a chiropractor, she decided to become certified and run the office for him. She also sought certification as an X-ray technician. She began to see the benefits that patients were receiving from chiropractic therapies, and she wanted to explore more alternative medicine therapies. She has had fibromyalgia for more than 12 years, and she wanted to dedicate her professional practice to helping others with chronic pain. She was bedridden for four years while having to raise six children. However, she now enjoys all types of outdoor activities. She wants others to know that they can do the same.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Roberts has been a practice administrator for two years and has managed her own business for 10 years. Myostretching Associates is dedicated to instructing other health and wellness professionals in ways to work with fibromyalgia and chronic pain patients. Ms. Roberts owned and operated York Myotherapy for six years before merging with Restored Balance in January 2008. She is the author of “Myostretching for Fibromyalgia,” a specialized pain management program for people with chronic pain conditions.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
1) Processing patients; Managing front-office administration; Implementing insurance credentials; Educating patients; Promoting the practice at trade shows 2) Educating people and the public on fibromyalgia; Training personal trainers, therapists and other health care providers; Working with fibromyalgia patients
Education Certifications:
Licensed Massage Therapist, State of Pennsylvania; Certified Chiropractic Practitioner; Certification in Personal Training; Certification in Performance Enhancement Training; Certification in Zero Balancing
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Roberts plans to continue offering educational classes and seminars. She would like to do more traveling in order to further the reach of her seminars, and increase her exposure.