Supporting Your Health & Well-Being

Kerry is the founder and owner of CLEAR Holistic Therapies in Minneapolis, MN, and Peace House Bodywork Clinic on Ambergris Caye in Belize, C.A.. She has been a practicing Shiatsu Therapist and professional member of the AOBTA (American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia) since 2003 and holds the highest level of certification available for Asian Bodywork Therapy in the U.S., which is through the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine (NCCAOM). Her work is effective, client specific, relaxing and revitalizing. Kerry has training in multiple forms of shiatsu including ampuku (visceral/abdominal massage). Kerry lives and works between Minneapolis and Belize where she has been studying herbs, Maya spiritual healing and Maya abdominal therapy with Dr. Rosita Arvigo, and is a professional member of the Abdominal Therapy Collective. Kerry is additionally trained to provide the adjunct services of cupping, moxibustion, & ear candling, and incorporates essential oils and local herbs when applicable and appropriate.

 

Shiatsu Therapy is a form of bodywork which incorporates traditional Chinese Medicine, traditional Japanese manual therapy, western anatomy and physiology. Treatments may include pressure with thumbs, hands, elbows, knees or feet applied to effective points and meridians, as well as rotation and stretching of limbs and joints (as applicable) to assure smooth flow of energy throughout the body. It engages specific effects on the skeletal and nervous system (spinal nerve and autonomic nerve), to promote, restore and maintain optimum health.

 

Contemporary Shiatsu has a strong scientific background in its mechanism and physical effect, based on modern anatomy and science. It is a holistic therapy that treats the mental/emotional, physical and visceral (internal organ) functions of the body simultaneously. The therapist assesses the condition of the patient's body as treatment progresses. Pulse reading, tongue assessment and abdominal evaluation are incorporated.

 

Training Experience

• Graduate of CenterPoint Massage and Shiatsu Therapy School and Clinic 2003
• Nationally certified shiatsu therapist, Dipl. A.B.T, NCCAOM (2009-present)
• Member Abdominal Therapy Collective (2020-present)
• Maya Spiritual Healing Practitioner (2020-present)
• Maya Abdominal Therapy Practitioner (2021-present)
• Member AOBTA (American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia) 2002-present
• Founder & Owner, Peace House Bodywork Clinic, Ambergris Caye, Belize, C.A. (2019-present)
• Founder & Owner, CLEAR Holistic Therapies (2010-present, originally CLEAR Body & Home)
• Assistant Shiatsu Instructor at CenterPoint, School Sept 2009 - April 2010
• Student Clinic Supervisor for CenterPoint, School
  • Abbot Northwestern Hospital, Allina Hospitals and Clinics March 2009 - Dec 2011
  • Twin Cities Marathon 2010, 2011, & 2012
• Co-founder Purple Bamboo, Asian Bodywork Clinic 2003 - 2010
• Graduate of CenterPoint Massage and Shiatsu Therapy School and Clinic 2004
• BFA in sculpture from MCAD (Minneapolis College of Art & Design)

Corporate Onsite Provider and Provider Management Experience:

• UCare MN
• PreferredOne
• Carmichael Lynch
• IntrinXec Management
• Direct Benefits
• Home Care Solutions

Services & Rates

• Shiatsu Therapy - 60min - $100 / 75min - $125 / 90min - $150
• Abdominal Therapy (Chinese, Japanese, Maya) - 60min - $100 / 75min - $125 / 90min - $150
• Maya Spiritual Healing - 60min - $80
• Ear candling - 60min - $80

 

*PLEASE NOTE all rates are subject to sales tax. Providing a referral from a Chiropractor, Physician or Acupuncturist may eliminate the charge of sales tax on therapeutic bodywork. HSA cards welcome.