Catherine Whelan is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. After finishing her undergrad she became a Certified Health and Fitness Specialist through American College of Sports Medicine. With the desire to achieve a more complete understanding of the body, Catherine attended Boulder College of Massage Therapy and became a Certified Massage Therapist. It was attending the school that allowed her to call Boulder home. Catherine has been working as a wellness professional for over six years. The combination of Massage Therapy and Kinesiology give Catherine a unique therapeutic approach when dealing with injury and disease. She uses both passive soft tissue manipulations and active therapies during her sessions; and focuses on educating clients about their conditions and encourages personalized home exercises to help speed recovery. Catherine believes the journey of good health starts with awakening the client’s body awareness. When awareness is achieved we can reeducate breathing, correct posture, and form healthy movement patterns.
Once the fundamentals are established the possibilities are endless. What makes this whole body approach successful is by keeping things simple. Small changes that are attainable allow clients to take control of their own health and wellness. Catherine has worked with clients in all different walks of life from newborn to 80 years old.
Kevin Schoeninger, M.A.
