Sharon Vandenbrook, CMT
- Certified Massage Therapist
Sharon is Certified by the California Massage Therapy Council and is a graduate of American Institute of Massage Therapy. Sharon holds certificates in Pregnancy & Massage and Cancer & Massage from the American Massage Therapy Association where she is an active member. She is also trained, neuromuscular therapy, physiology, kinesiology and advanced anatomy. Sharon has an Associate Degree in Health Sciences from Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI.
Sharon has provided patient-centered clinical therapy for over 20 years and began her career as a
Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant. She retains her California Radiation and Infection Control Certifications from the CDC. She also holds Cardiovascular Life Support certifications.
She stives to provide you personalized sessions by meeting your needs whether your desire is a
peaceful relaxation session to calm stress areas of your body through muscle tension release or a therapeutic treatment tailored for your goals and limitations by utilizing various muscle techniques
such as trigger point, Isometric, stretching or other therapies. If you are a Pelvic Health client, she teams with your therapist for any interrelated pelvic, lumbar, hip or similar condition.
Sharon understands the many specialty needs of prenatal and post-partum clients including if you are able to lay on your stomach, if allowed, or side lying comfortably to receive a massage to reduce fatigue and assist your parasympathetic system, prenatal and post-partum. Sharon is trained on Hoag’s special treatment table, cushions, bolsters and pillows offering comfortable abdominal and breast support.
Oncology massage assists your immune function with a structured caring touch for lymph channels, lesions and soft stroke methods. She is familiar with scars and incisions where anxiety can be a concern during this time impacting one’s sense of self. Sharon’s goal are aligned to that of Hoag’s, providing exceptional care and you will not feel alone during this time. She is rewarded by reducing your stress, pain and having a mindful and peaceful treatment.
When Sharon has free time, she enjoys nature walks, hiking, cross stitch designs, reading health and spiritual books as well has spending time with family and friends.