Kimberly C. Clark BS LMT
3Feathers@MassageTherapy.com
Please text or call: (269) 720-6833
Professional Summary:
A state licensed professional massage and cranial sacral therapist who is currently located at the fabulous Zen Den Wellness Center located at 7272 Stadium Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Zen Dens is a healing day spa, where you can book sessions for isolation or sensory deprivation tanks (Floats); Himalayan Salt room therapy and Red Light Therapy to name a few. Combining Massage with these therapies is an ultimate package for relaxation.
Kim also has a peaceful private home retreat in Texas Corners, MI. Both locations are unique and designed to maximize your health needs. The Texas Corners studio is located overlooking stunning views on a beautiful private lake. A one of a kind experience!
Kim is classified as a Medical Massage Specialist due to her medical expertise and advanced work with serious injury clients, such as extensive auto accident and Workman's Compensation cases.
Prior to becoming a massage therapist, Kim was a Clinical Research Professional with Upjohn, Pharmacia and Pfizer with over 25 years of extensive medical research experience in the Pharmaceutical industry. Project manager for large phase IV studies for 9 years in Global Research and Development working on drug and device studies. KIm was a certified Clinical Research Associate (CRA) and was a serious adverse event (SAE) safety manager for 3 years. She monitored and co-monitored with Clinical Research Organization (CRO) field staff. A National and international presenter/trainer. She was also a Medical and Drug Information Specialist for 2 years. She branched into Clinical software sales and marketing consultantion for a European Company and also was a Quality Operations Technical Report Writer locally. Early research years were in Pathology and Toxicology pre-clinical research as an associate including surgical expertise and radiation.
EDUCATION:
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo,Michigan ~ Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Organizational Communication/Psychology
Upledger Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois and West Palm Beach, FL
Cranial Sacral Therapist (CST) Level 2; [Evaluation to remove restrictions & improve Central Nervous System function via spinal fluid protecting the brain, spine and sacrum]
Everest Institute, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) a 790 hour National Multi-Disciplinary Diploma Program
Honors with 4.0 GPA
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan (Under Graduate Studies)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holistic and Massage Bodywork techniques include: Myofascial Release. Cranial Sacral Therapy Level 2, Ace Massage Cupping, Therapeutic Touch (Energy work), Neuromuscular therapy, Swedish & Deep Tissue Massage, Shiatsu, Polarity therapy, Reiki Master, Trigger-Point, Reflexology, Eastern Theory, Range-Of-Motion (ROM), Pre-Natal, Sports, Hot/Cold Stone and Spa Services.
- Worked as medical massage therapist for 11 years with Physicians Center for Physical Medicine. A Physiatrist office setting to enhance physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) of clients P.C. Dr. Bryan Visser, M.D, Dr. Augustus Guerrero, M.D. and Dr. David Muzlakovich, M.D.)
- Previously massage settings with Dr. Brian Lane, Dr. Dan Miller, Dr. Blake Upston, and Dr. Andrew Heib, Chiropractic care offices.
- Spa studios in Kalamazoo(Allure Salon Professionals) & in Texas Corners, MI (Perfect Images Salon & Spa); and Avie Salon Professionals, Willow Day Spa in Portage, MI and Castle In The Country Bed and Breakfast located in Allegan, MI
- Federal Government background clearance.
- Nine years of Clinical Research Associate (CRA) experience and over 27 years of pharmaceutical industry experience including 3 years Senior Serious Adverse Event (SAE) Specialist for largest pediatric endocrine study worldwide, including ICD-9 coding and concomitant drug reporting.
- Twelve years of international electronic data capture (EDC) testing and computer validation experience
THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
- Endocrinology: Multiple Etiologies related to Growth Hormone Deficiencies (GHD), Idiopathic/Congenital/Acquired. Pediatric and Adult Metabolism including Diabetes, Chronic Renal Insufficiency (CRI), Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chromosomal aberrations (e.g. Turner’s, Noonan’s & Prader-Willi Syndrome, Small for Gestational Age [SGA], Failure to Thrive. Central malformations (e.g. Septo-Optic Dysplasia, Empty Sella Syndrome), Perinatal trauma, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE), Acromegaly, IGF-1 testing.
- Pediatric Auxology: Body Mass Index (BMI)/Height/Weight Velocity
- Cranial tumors/Craniopharyngiomas/Headache/Seizures/ Neoplasm’s
- Acquired Immune Deficiency (AIDS)
- Device (Injection) Genotropin Genotropin® Pen Device (Somatatropin [rDNA] origin)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
THREE FEATHERS MASSAGE & BODYWORK Portage, Michigan ~ (Business Owner) 2010 to Present
- Medical Massage and Cranial Sacral Therapist providing therapeutic bodywork for clients. Special expertise working with serious injury, head trauma & workman’s compensation clients. She also is a Reiki Master and trained in Cupping and Sound therapy.
PINE ISLAND CONSULTING & STARFLOWER PHOTOGRAPHY Mattawan, Michigan ~ (Business Owner) Feb. 2006 to Present
- PC PAL Inc, Clinical Trial Software Company, Paris /Stockholm Feb. 2006 to Jan. 2008. Medical and Marketing Consultant for US/Canada
- Sales & software support for GrowthXP software (Pediatric electronic growth charts) in the US/Canada.
- Swedish Trade Council Delegate to Canadian; Berkshire/Hathaway, Prudential & Remax Real Estate Photographer.
- Medical writing and Freelance Photographer: MD News/Oncology.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSE:
- Michigan Massage Licensed through 2028 and Certified Massage Therapist since 2010
- Happy for No Reason Certified Trainer (Pending) 2023
- Re-Certified HIPPA, OSHA and CPR-Everest Institute 2010
- Certified Clinical Drug Studies Monitor (CRA) -Barnett International Clinical Research Associate Training Series 1996
- Certified Instructional Design and Developer-Darryl Sink and Associates 2004
- American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (ALAT Certification) 1982
MEMBERSHIPS:
- Business Networking International (BNI), Exceeding Expectations Chapter
- American Craniosacral Therapy Association (ACSTA)
- International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP)
- American Body Workers and Massage Practioners (ABMP)
- Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA)
- Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
- Drug Information Association (DIA)
AWARDS:
- City of Portage Business Recognition: 2015 & 2016 Best Massage Therapist
- BNI: Multiple Notable Networker Award(s)
- Lost Patient Campaign Winner-US (twice) from Stockholm, Sweden, KIGS Outcomes Research & GBM Peptide Hormones
- Outstanding Achievement Award from Endocrine Care in Peptide Hormones
- Special Recognition Award for Contribution to Drug Development from The Upjohn Company
- Special Recognition Award from Upjohn Laboratories
- Anti-Bureaucracy Award from Drug Safety Research-The Upjohn Company
INTERESTS:
- Business Owner and Freelance Photographer: StarFlower Photography
- Happiness and Transformational trainer (pending certification via Marci Shimoff and Assoc.)
- Antiques and Thrift
- Wetland Habitat Preservation
- Mentor for developmentally challenged adult (25 + years)