Michelle A. Kingston, MA

Massage Therapist

Ms. Michelle A. Kingston is a Massage Therapist in St. Louis, MO with special training and skill in treating clients by manually manipulating muscles and other soft tissues to relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and promote general wellness. As a Massage Therapist, Michelle A. Kingston, MA performs a wide variety of therapeutic body massages. Massage Therapy is the manual manipulation of muscles and soft tissues to relieve pain, promote injury healing, improve circulation, and relieve stress. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Massage Therapists include chronic pain, repetitive strain injuries, migraines and headaches, hypertension, arthritis, sports injury, bypass surgery and cancer recovery, stress, anxiety and depression. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Massage Therapists include medical massage, sports massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, shiatsu massage, Qi Kung massage, Thai massage, hydrotherapy, hot stone massage, aromatherapy massage, trigger point massage, reflexology, foot massage, chair massage, and couple's massage.

An individual trained in the manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, stroking, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for remedial or hygienic purposes.

Massage Therapists in St. Louis, MO

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Counselor

Ms. Michelle A. Kingston is a Counselor in St. Louis, MO with special training and skill in identifying solutions to personal, social, and psychological problems. As a Counselor, Michelle A. Kingston, MA performs therapies that offer support and guidance to individuals or groups in order to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. Counseling is a series of confidential, one-on-one or group meetings designed to help patients solve issues affecting their mental health and well-being. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Counselors include addiction, trauma, grief, depression, eating disorders, anger management, career choice, abuse, phobias, chronic pain, and relationship problems. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Counselors include child, individual, group, couples, mental health, rehabilitation, school, and marriage and family counseling.

A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.

Counselors in St. Louis, MO

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  Professional Counseling - Master of Arts (MA)

  Lindenwood University (Jan ’21)

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  Psychology - Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  Ashford University (Jan ’21)

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  Medical Assisting - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

  Ivy Tech State College (Jan ’04)

Degrees

• M.A. in Professional Counseling, Lindenwood, University, 2021
• B.A. in Psychology, Ashford University, 2007
• A.A.S. in Medical Assisting, Ivy Tech State College of Indiana, 2004

Licensing, Certifications, and Memberships

• Illinois Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) #178018189, 2022
• Missouri Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) #2021039571, 2021
• Advanced Certification in Ashiatsu DeepFeet Bar Therapy®, 2012
• Certified Neuromuscular Therapist, The Body Therapy Center School of Massage/SWIC, 2011
• Illinois Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) #227006516, 2005
• American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), 2002

Continuing Education

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy & Mindfulness Training, Charles Jacob, PhD, & Debra Alvis, PhD (in progress 2023)
• Anxiety Disorders and Massage Therapy, Mark Hyman Rapaport, MD/AMTA, 2023
• Sports Massage: Ethics and Building Trust, AMTA, 2022
• Self-Evaluation for an Ethical Practice, AMTA, 2021
• Deepfeet Sarga Silks, Nancy DeLong, 2019
• Ashi-Thai, Pilar Hook, Deepfeet Bar Therapy, 2018
• Usui Reiki Level 2, Samantha Grodecki, Reiki Master, 2018
• Usui Reiki Level 1, Samantha Grodecki, Reiki Master, 2018
• Plantar Fascitis, The Body Therapy Center/Holly Pinto, LMT, NCTMB, 2018
• Pharmacy in Your Kitchen, Angelo Pezzote, PharmD, MA, 2018
• Massage Therapy for Depressed Clients, AMTA, 2018
• Hot Towel Facial Massage, Castine Consulting, LLC, 2018
• Ethics and Smart Business Policies, Castine Consulting, 2018
• Trigger Point Massage Therapy, Castine Consulting, LLC, 2016
• Avoiding Burnout for Massage Therapists, AMTA, 2016
• Receptor Techniques for Painful Necks, AMTA, 2016
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, A Proactive, Non-Surgical Approach, AMTA, 2016
• Advanced Massage Techniques (carpal tunnel, whiplash, et.al), Instructor: Tammy Alumbaugh, LMT, NCTMB, 2015
• Massage and Medications—When is Therapy Dangerous?, AMTA, 2013
• Deep Feet Two--Advanced Ashiatsu, Ashiatsu Deepfeet Bar Therapy, 2012
• Anterior & Side-Lying Ashiatsu, Ashiatsu Deepfeet Bar Therapy, 2012
• Barefoot Basics, Ashiatsu Deepfeet Bar Therapy, 2012
• The Ingham Method of Reflexology—Phase 2, International Institute of Reflexology, 2012
• Clinical Aromatherapy—Level 1, Aroma Apothecary Healing Arts Academy, 2012
• The Ingham Method of Reflexology—Phase 1, International Institute of Reflexology, 2011
• NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) for the Upper Extremity, The Body Therapy Center and School of Massage, 2011
• NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) for the Lower Extremity, The Body Therapy Center and School of Massage, 2011
• NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) for the Cervical Spine and Cranium, The Body Therapy Center and School of Massage, 2011
• NeuroMuscular Therapy (NMT) for the Torso and Pelvis, The Body Therapy Center and School of Massage, 2011
• Salt Scrubs and Mud Wraps Blue Moon Body Treatments, Castine Consulting, LLC, 2011
• Neuromuscular Therapy for the Introduction to NMT, The Body Therapy Center and School of Massage, 2010
• A Holistic Model for Ethical Practice, AMTA, 2010
• Creating Healthy Boundaries, AMTA, 2010
• Cancer and Massage Therapy Parts 1 & 2, AMTA, 2010
• Human Anatomy & Physiology II, Southwestern Illinois College, 2009 (refreshment)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology I, Southwestern Illinois College, 2009 (refreshment)
• Fundamentals of Nutrition, Southwestern Illinois College, 2009
• Introductory Chemistry, Southwestern Illinois College, 2009
• Sports Massage I, The Healing Arts Center, 2008
• Greenstone Massage, The Healing Arts Center, 2008
• CPR & Universal Precautions, The Healing Arts Center, 2008
• From the Client’s Perspective: Marketing, Policies, and Ethics of Your Practice, AMTA, 2008
• An Evidenced-Based Guide to Treatment of Fibromyalgia for Massage Therapists, AMTA, 2007

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  Member of the American Counseling Association

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  Member of the American Massage Therapy Association