Welcome, Boulder community,
to the new blog for Balanced Boulder Massage & Cupping!
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| Nina Dropcho, B.S., CMT, CPT |
I'm Nina Dropcho, and my massage practice has landed in Boulder, Colorado! Please allow to share my background, the massage and cupping I use to treat a variety of health conditions, and the healthy lifestyle tips you will find in this blog.
Nina's education, training, and mentors
"College and fitness, Take 1, and ...Action!"
I received my 1st college degree, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina, in 1992. Gardner-Webb was a place of tremendous personal and spiritual growth for me, and it allowed me to bloom. I "out-grew" some of my unhealthy ways and became certified as a fitness instructor.
I received my 1st college degree, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina, in 1992. Gardner-Webb was a place of tremendous personal and spiritual growth for me, and it allowed me to bloom. I "out-grew" some of my unhealthy ways and became certified as a fitness instructor.
Over 20 years ago I started my journey of helping others achieve amazing health naturally!
When I moved out west, I continued to be both a counselor for abused kids and a fitness instructor. And then, shortly after moving to Colorado, while waiting for the right jobs to open up...I took a massage class..."just for fun".
Hooked on Massage!
I knew immediately that I needed to pursue massage as a profession. I took a Sports Massage class and Myofascial Release (MFR) trainings (because I COULD NOT WAIT to start massage school).
In 2002, I completed my Massage Therapy program at Full Circle School for Alternative Therapies, in Edwards, CO, with a 4.0 GPA. Just a few months later, I passed the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (with high scores across all categories).
I continued teaching fitness classes and I started 1-on-1 personal training. I taught fitness classes for Colorado Mountain College for 10 years. I loved every class and every student along the way and made some friends for life!
I continued teaching fitness classes and I started 1-on-1 personal training. I taught fitness classes for Colorado Mountain College for 10 years. I loved every class and every student along the way and made some friends for life!
Intro to Yoga and then... Time for Thai Massage!
I started to incorporate yoga into my life and into my classes, finding it helpful in relieving hip and knee pain I had started getting. Then I met Mukti (Micheal Buck) of the Vedic Conservatory.
Through his incredible mentorship, I learned Thai-Yoga Massage.
I have specialized in Thai Massage for almost 10 years. Unlike traditional Thai Massage that is done on a mat, I practice Table Thai. It's a blend of Thai stretches and compressions, Deep Tissue, and Swedish massage styles.
I am grateful to Mukti for his exceptional teaching over the years. The Vedic Conservatory style of Thai Massage is a healing offering that is artistic, graceful, and truly holistic in its approach to health.
Education in Aspen, and meeting Dr. Bob-
I was able to attend sports medicine classes hosted by the Aspen Sports Medicine Foundation. I attended conferences and labs, participating in their knee and rotator cuff dissection labs 8 times.
I was fortunate to attend workshops by world-renown sports medicine expert, Dr. Bob Donatelli. Bob offers physical therapy at his clinic in Las Vegas, where he treats athletes from around the world. Of course, I had to go to Vegas and learn directly from Bob! With a visit to his clinic, witnessing Bob's work helping top athletes in their rehab and recovery, I was blown away. I brought back Bob's "best" exercises to my fitness classes, and (accidentally) I got huge relief for my own hip and knee problems!
Never stopping learning...
I had to continue my academic education. As I approached the age of 40, I decided to return to school and pursue a health sciences degree. However, my biology classes held a huge surprise for me...
I discovered that there are plenty of non-human species roaming this planet, and they deserve our attention, too!
In 2012, I finished my 2nd B.S., in Biology, from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
(Almost caught up to today...Getting there, I promise)
Studying the non-humans.
After several internships in genetics labs, including one on the CU medical campus, I now study the DNA of several vertebrate species and how genetic changes influence evolution. I currently work for the Zoology Department at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, part-time.
Finishing all those books and exams...
After 3+ loooong years back in school, I was pretty antsy to take another hands-on massage workshop. Learning cupping had been on my wish-list for about 7 years. Through the incredible teachings of Jason Miller and Mark Perido of the International Cupping Therapy Association, I became trained as a Cupping Therapist in spring 2013.
So thrilled by the results of cupping, I have set out to master the healing art of cupping. Upon completion of my first cupping workshop, I began my new cupping treatments. One month later, I completed the training again, as a Teaching Assistant.
Finally, we have arrived!
It's spring 2013. I now offer massage and cupping therapies in the Boulder area.
In the next few days (i.e., blog posts), I will share more with you about massage and cupping. I'll describe their amazing benefits and how they heal the body.
This blog is a reflection of my healing arts practice; all of my knowledge, techniques, and intuition will unfold to reveal a path toward greater health.
Jump on board and follow me along the journey!
Blessings of Amazing Health to you,
Nina Dropcho, B.S., CMT, CPT
I discovered that there are plenty of non-human species roaming this planet, and they deserve our attention, too!
In 2012, I finished my 2nd B.S., in Biology, from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
(Almost caught up to today...Getting there, I promise)
Studying the non-humans.
After several internships in genetics labs, including one on the CU medical campus, I now study the DNA of several vertebrate species and how genetic changes influence evolution. I currently work for the Zoology Department at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, part-time.
Finishing all those books and exams...
After 3+ loooong years back in school, I was pretty antsy to take another hands-on massage workshop. Learning cupping had been on my wish-list for about 7 years. Through the incredible teachings of Jason Miller and Mark Perido of the International Cupping Therapy Association, I became trained as a Cupping Therapist in spring 2013.
So thrilled by the results of cupping, I have set out to master the healing art of cupping. Upon completion of my first cupping workshop, I began my new cupping treatments. One month later, I completed the training again, as a Teaching Assistant.
Finally, we have arrived!
It's spring 2013. I now offer massage and cupping therapies in the Boulder area.
In the next few days (i.e., blog posts), I will share more with you about massage and cupping. I'll describe their amazing benefits and how they heal the body.
This blog is a reflection of my healing arts practice; all of my knowledge, techniques, and intuition will unfold to reveal a path toward greater health.
Jump on board and follow me along the journey!
Blessings of Amazing Health to you,
Nina Dropcho, B.S., CMT, CPT
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