Angela “Angie” is a graduate of Chicago School of Massage Therapy and has practiced professionally since 1994 and continues to maintain a private practice.  Angie began her teaching career in 2001 and continued to teach at the Chicago School of Massage Therapy, one of the very first Cortiva Institutes, and later in Scottsdale, AZ at the Cortiva Institute-Scottsdale. Before relocating to Arizona, Angie owned a day spa and then private practice studio offering clinical massage therapy to those suffering from chronic discomfort or pain. Angie is highly proficient in practicing and teaching myofascial release, fascial manipulation, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, sports massage, and pregnancy massage along with a variety of Continuing Education curricula. Angie is board certified with the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Angie has also been appointed to chair the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy by the Governor, which helps regulate the massage therapy industry in Arizona and help provide safe practice guidelines for the public who may be receiving massage therapy services.