About Kicki Hjortmarker
THE APPROACH MATTERS
Kicki's interest in a natural approach to healing the body started at a very young age, while being a gymnast on the Swedish National Team in Rhythmic Sports Gymnastics. The intense training led to various injuries with chronic pain as a result. She has ever since studied and practiced natural healing methods that would avoid surgery.
LIFELONG DEDICATION
After Kicki had finished her studies to become a massage therapist in California, she worked on a team with physical therapists in Santa Monica. Later, she continued to explore and learn about the body/ mind/spirit through Feldenkreis, Alexander Technique, and voice work while in acting school in NYC.
Kicki's interest in a natural approach to healing the body started at a very young age, while being a gymnast on the Swedish National Team in Rhythmic Sports Gymnastics. The intense training led to various injuries with chronic pain as a result. She has ever since studied and practiced natural healing methods that would avoid surgery.
In her free time she loves to dance, hike, and work out; especially in the Pilates or Bikram yoga studio. Learning about our existence as spiritual beings, neuroscience, and medical science, is an addiction. Taking a jog in the sun or the occasional rain is one of her favorite things to do. Helping homeless animals finding a home and keeping plants alive, keep her spirits high.
CERTIFIED LICENSED
MASSAGE THERAPIST
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS, CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION
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Hypnotherapy, Certified Hypnotherapist, Paul McKenna, Mindvalley University, Jan 2024
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Lymphatic Balancing Total Body, D'Ambrogio Institute, IAHE, March, 2022
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Human Neuroanatomy, University of Michigan online, May 22, 2021
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Den Reiki Level 3, master level, with Nia Ostrand, Los Angeles, October 3/2020
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Den Reiki Level 2, with Nia Ostrand, Los Angeles, September 19/2020
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Somato Emotional Release 2, Upledger Institute, San Diego 02/2020
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Clinical Application of Craniosacral Therapy, Upledger Institute, Ranchita 06/2018
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Visceral Manipulation, Barral Institute, Orange County 12/2016
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CST for Cranial Nerves, Upledger Institute, Los Angeles 11/2016
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Pilates for Scoliosis, Jillian Hessel, Los Angeles, 03/2015
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The Joseph Pilates Technique, Jill Cassidy, Los Angeles 01/2015
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Total Body Balancing, Upledger Institute, Los Angeles 07/2012
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Somato Emotional Release, Upledger Institute, Sweden 08/2011
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Craniosacral Therapy II, Upledger Institute, San Fransisco 12/2010
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Craniosacral Therapy I, Upledger Institute, Big Sur, 05/2010
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Sports & Rehabilitation, Southbay Massage College, 06/2010
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Neuromuscular Therapy and Posture Realignment with Michael Greenspan, 04/2007
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Massage Therapy certification program, Los Angeles Vocational Institute, 05/2005
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Reiki 1, LAVI, 7/2004
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Feldenkreis and Alexander technique, NYC, 2000-2004
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BA in Education, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, 1992