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After
graduating from Skidmore College in 1984 with a
Bachelor of Arts degree, David Casner began playing
keyboards in local bands - while concurrently working
both as a clay sculptor and holding positions in both
human services and counseling.
During the
mid 80’s, David began working with his licensed massage mentor
Jesse Barton. Fifteen years later, he attended
the Center for Natural Wellness School of
Massage Therapy studying Massage Therapy -
completing his certification in the summer of 2002. He
followed with his New York State License in the autumn
of 2002.
David has had
additional training in “Nuad Bo Rarn” Thailand Medical
Massage, Hawiian Lomi Lomi, Cranio Sacral, Polarity,
Shiatsu (known as Japanese acupressure), Advanced Thai
Chair Massage, Side-lying Thai Table Massage, “Trager”
Bodywork, Sports Massage, along with both Active and
Passive Stretching.
During
1990-92, David studied Usui Reiki with Reiki Master, and
teacher, Randall Hayward. As a teacher and practicer of
martial arts, himself, David holds rank in International
Black Belt from the World Tae Kwon Do Federation,
the Korean Royal Court martial art of Kuk Sool Won, and
Tenkara Karate. A practicer of Tai Chi Chuan – he taught
Tae Kwon Do over 6 years, and opened the Saratoga Tae
Kwon Do and Fitness Center Inc. in the 1990’s.
Learning the
beneficial aspects of deep breathing, focus, body
mechanics, and relaxing one’s energy flow, David now
applies these calming aspects of martial arts principles
to his massage therapy experience. |