Dr.Thomas Findley, MD, PhD
Structural Integration* Practitioner.
*Based on the teaching methods of Dr. Ida P. Rolf.
Ed Hemberger
POSITIONS
Hemberger Structural Integration (Formerly Total Massage Therapy), 1998-present
· Work with connective tissue and muscles to resolve conflict, correcting balance and posture
· Apply various modalities (ART, MRT, Paul St. Johns Neuromuscular) as needed
· Clients range from 10-80 years old, with conditions/difficulties from mild to severe
· Specialized therapy with professional and amatuer athletes in all disciplines
Practitioner of Structural Integration, Office of Dr. Thomas Findley, MD, Ph.D., 2005-present
· Assistant Practictioner to one of the world’s renowned Rolfing practitioners
· Directly responsible for patients with ,angulospundilits, laminectomy, periphereal neuropathy, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciatus, other severe back/neck difficulties
· Assist in research projects
Sports Massage Therapist (Professionals)
· Navigators, Division II Cycling, 2000-2002; Tour de Georgia (Ofoto-Lombardi), 2004
· Rutgers Football, 2004; New Jersey Jackals, 2006; New Jersey Ballet, 2007-2008
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Practitioner of Structural Integration (Based on the Rolf Method
· Training: School of Integrated Therapy, Holmdel, NJ, 2004-2005
· Additional Training: Rolf Institute (Boston), 2007; Guild for Structural Integration (Boulder, CO) 2007
Certified Massage Therapist
· Training: Healing Hands Institute, Westwood, NJ, 1997-1998
Certified Holistic Practitioner
· The Velazquez System, New York City, 2000-2005
PRESENTATIONS
Fascia Research Congress, Harvard Medical School, October 2007
Abstract: Fascia Manipulation to Heighten Proprioception: A Basis for Improved Standing Balance. Details on request.
SPECIAL HONORS
Sports Massage Therapist, 2002 Winter Paralympics Games, Salt Lake City
One of 25 selected to volunteer from over 5000 applicants. Assigned to U.S. Paralympic Ski Team and other select individuals.
Dr Thomas Findley, MD PhD
Director for Research
Northern NJ Pain & Rehabilitation
My approach to patients combines my training and interest in many areas of medicine and health care. I have a longstanding interest in combining both traditional and alternative approaches, and received training in both acupuncture and homeopathy while still in medical school. I was also one of the co-principle investigators on a center for alternative medicine for persons with neurological and muscular conditions, sponsored by the NIH at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. I am now involved in a center for treatment of veterans with medically unexplained conditions http://www.wri.med.va.gov/ and in planning the First International Congress on Fascia Research.
Qualifications:
1973-7 MD Georgetown University
1983 PhD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , University of Minnesota
1983 Board Certified, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
1985 Board Certified, American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
1987-90 Research Director, Rolf Institute
1993 Started Structural Integration program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, NJ
1993 Basic Training, Guild for Structural Integration
1998 Advanced Training, Rolf Institute
2005 Research Director, Rolf Institute
2006 Started Rolfing program at East Orange VA Medical Center, NJ