Allison G. Hawthorne, BFA, CMT
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Ms.Hawthorne received her Bachelors of Fine Art from Kutztown University, and her Certification in Therapeutic Massage from Baltimore School of Massage. Ms. Hawthorne also received her certification in Mindful Touch Therapy from Aviana Bodywork. Read Ms. Hawthorne's article about Mindful Touch Therapy at Aviana Bodywork.
Ms. Hawthorne has been studying Complimentary and Alternative Medicine for 18 years. Currently, Ms. Hawthorne is working toward her Certification in Zero Balancing®.
Ms. Hawthorne has been receiving and delivering massage work for 18 years; and has been a Certified Massage Therapist since 2003. Ms. Hawthorne is a member of AMTA, American Massage Therapy Association.
Ms. Hawthorne studied under Elat Hankin, Ms. Hankin was well known for her work in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point therapy in York, in 2002 - 2003. Ms. Hawthorne also worked as a Massage Therapist with WWTMC , the sponsor of an outdoor retreat in the Lower Pensinula of Michigan, as part of the Holistic Health Care team; working with musicians, ASL interpreters and crew leaders.
Ms. Hawthorne is also associated with Community Services Group. Ms. Hawthorne is also a board member at Homefields, Inc., a project that provides living and work opportunities for adults with mental retardation and other disabilities. Ms. Hawthorne maintains an active household full of dogs, friends and lots of great organic meals!
Ms. Hawthorne worked in the Hopkins Medical area, in the Sports Massage tent, at the Baltimore Running Festival for three years. Mrs. Hawthorne provided Post-Event Sports Massage to marathon runners.
"I have been receiving professional massage therapy, along with other types of alternative services, such as Zero Balancing, for over 18 years. The more I receive and the more I share with clients, the clearer it becomes that body, mind and spirit are interconnected. Sharing this work and having the opportunity to watch clients realize their potential and their goals is my passion."
