ABOUT ME

With 36 years of experience in various modalities of manual therapy, I have learned and developed numerous techniques to eliminate and prevent pain, honoring the design of the human body.

During the years that I was triathlon training (I have completed 5 Ironman races, including Ironman Hawaii), I focused more on Sports Massage and attracted many athletes as clients.

But because anyone can benefit from the highly effective manual therapy they receive in my hands, my practice has expanded to encompass a wide variety of populations and ages, each with unique issues. I see people who have suffered brain injuries; beginner, elite, and professional athletes; professional musicians; teenagers; adults; businesspeople; teachers; dentists; pilots; fitness professionals; and more.

I specialize in trigger point, neuromuscular, and myofascial therapies. Whether seeking general full-body maintenance, or treatment for specific issues or injuries, anyone can benefit from my years of experience, education, and approach.

Nathalie Banfield
BA, LMT, MTPT, NCSF-CPT, CES

Credentials and Education

26-year member in good standing of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

Precision Neuromuscular Therapy Seminars: Certification in progress 2012– 2020

The Biomechanics Method for Corrective Exercise Certificate of Specialization: 80 hours, 2017

MYO Seminar Series on Advanced Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy Techniques Certificate of Completion: 165-hr training program, Myofascial and Trigger Point Therapy, 2006–2007

The Benjamin Institute of Advanced Studies Certificate of Completion: 250-hour training program, Soft Tissue Injury and Therapeutic Techniques, 1999–2000 Wellness & Massage Training Institute

Wellness & Massage Training Institute: Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, 1996–1998

Iowa Wholistic Institute: Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, 1987–1988

University of Iowa, Bachelor of Arts, French Literature, 1983–1987