About Sarah Braat
Originally from the east coast, Sarah has lived in Colorado since 2001.
Sarah is passionate about offering healing work. She also enjoys the many activities of the Yampa Valley, including rafting, hiking with her dogs, camping, mountain biking, snowboarding and soaking in our beautiful hot springs. She also loves traveling and growing, cooking & eating local food.
Sarah looks forward to helping you on your healing journey!
Sarah is passionate about offering healing work. She also enjoys the many activities of the Yampa Valley, including rafting, hiking with her dogs, camping, mountain biking, snowboarding and soaking in our beautiful hot springs. She also loves traveling and growing, cooking & eating local food.
Sarah looks forward to helping you on your healing journey!
Training
I have been practicing massage therapy and energy healing professionally and full time since 2002.
I studied massage at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT), in Boulder Colorado. Here, I earned a massage therapy certificate and an Associates of Occupational Studies Degree in Massage Therapy.
I have studied nutrition with Esther Cohen at the Seven Bowls School of Nutrition, Nourishment and Healing.
I studied Watsu, aquatic bodywork, at the School of Shiatsu and Massage, in Middletown, California.
I studied Qigong Healing (Chinese energy healing) at the Center Place with Damaris Jarboux, in Boulder Colorado; with Richard Leirer, of Taos New Mexico; and with Debra Lin Allen, at Chi Wellness, in Denver, Colorado. I continue to study with all of the above teachers. I have also studied Qigong with James MacRitchie, Michael Lomax, Daisy Lee, Francesco Garripoli, Paul Rischard, Vicky Dello Joio, Solola Towler, Master Gu Shining, and Master Jiang Fei.
I studied Raindrop Technique and Emotional Release Technique with Ruby Gibson, in Evergreen CO.
I have a BA in Anthropology from Colorado State University.
I study Myofascial Release with John F. Barnes: MFR 1, MFR 2, Unwinding, Fascial Pelvis, Cervical Thoracic, Rebounding, Fascial Cranium, Skill Enhancement Seminar, Therapy for the Therapist, Quantum Leap, Women's Health, Advanced Unwinding.
I studied massage at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT), in Boulder Colorado. Here, I earned a massage therapy certificate and an Associates of Occupational Studies Degree in Massage Therapy.
I have studied nutrition with Esther Cohen at the Seven Bowls School of Nutrition, Nourishment and Healing.
I studied Watsu, aquatic bodywork, at the School of Shiatsu and Massage, in Middletown, California.
I studied Qigong Healing (Chinese energy healing) at the Center Place with Damaris Jarboux, in Boulder Colorado; with Richard Leirer, of Taos New Mexico; and with Debra Lin Allen, at Chi Wellness, in Denver, Colorado. I continue to study with all of the above teachers. I have also studied Qigong with James MacRitchie, Michael Lomax, Daisy Lee, Francesco Garripoli, Paul Rischard, Vicky Dello Joio, Solola Towler, Master Gu Shining, and Master Jiang Fei.
I studied Raindrop Technique and Emotional Release Technique with Ruby Gibson, in Evergreen CO.
I have a BA in Anthropology from Colorado State University.
I study Myofascial Release with John F. Barnes: MFR 1, MFR 2, Unwinding, Fascial Pelvis, Cervical Thoracic, Rebounding, Fascial Cranium, Skill Enhancement Seminar, Therapy for the Therapist, Quantum Leap, Women's Health, Advanced Unwinding.
Professional Licenses, Certifications and Degrees
Colorado Massage License: #1977, since 2009
Hawaii Massage License: #10879, since 2008
Massage Therapy Certificate: from BCMT, 2002
Energy Healing Therapist Certification: from BCMT, 2004
National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: #328409-00, 2002-2013
Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: since 2013
Associates of Occupational Studies in Massage Therapy: from BCMT, 2003
National Certification as a Qigong Instructor: from NQA, 2011
National Certification as a Qigong Clinical Practitioner: from NQA, 2011
Watsu Practitioner Certification: 2005
Raindrop Therapy Certificate: 2005
BA in Anthropology: from Colorado State University, 2008
Hawaii Massage License: #10879, since 2008
Massage Therapy Certificate: from BCMT, 2002
Energy Healing Therapist Certification: from BCMT, 2004
National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: #328409-00, 2002-2013
Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: since 2013
Associates of Occupational Studies in Massage Therapy: from BCMT, 2003
National Certification as a Qigong Instructor: from NQA, 2011
National Certification as a Qigong Clinical Practitioner: from NQA, 2011
Watsu Practitioner Certification: 2005
Raindrop Therapy Certificate: 2005
BA in Anthropology: from Colorado State University, 2008
Work Experience
Over the years, I have worked in many locations around Colorado in addition to my private practice:
- In Boulder: Massagespecialists.com, Time Center and Circle of Hands Massage Coop- chair massage.
- In Summit/Eagle Counties: Arapahoe Basin- chair massage, the Vail Valley Massage Coop and Active Lifestyle Massage.
- In Steamboat Springs: The Grand Spa, Strawberry Park Hot Springs, UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center, 3 Forks Ranch, Marabou Ranch, Moving Mountains, Pioneer Ridge and Christy Club.
Professional Organizations and Affiliations
- American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) since 2002
- National Qigong Association (NQA) since 2009
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB)- now BCTMB
- BCMT alumni association
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