Meet Monica!
Monica is a Registered Nurse, Certified Neuroscience Nurse, Certified Massage Therapist, member of the USATrack and Field Association and 2:49 Marathoner. As an advocate for a healthy community, Monica was inspired to share her enthusiasm for fitness and excellence with those who have individual health and fitness goals. Since 1997, Monica has practiced as a certified massage therapist, obtaining her certification throuh the Healing Arts Institute and included an extensive internship at the Meridian Chiropractic Center. This training qualified her in a variety of therapy modalities such as swedish, sports massage, deep tissue, neuromuscular & trigger point, myfascial release, accupressure, prenatal massage, foot reflexology, reiki, and lomi-lomi. Monica received her bachelors degree in science for nursing from Boise State University which also included an in-depth course in holistic nursing, fitness, nutrition, and health promotion. This among an extensive science core, nursing assessment, and clinical internships. She has incorporated her knowledge of anatomy and physiology, postural analysis, and kinesiology into the "science" of massage and fitness. Monica has worked in conjunction with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center as a registered nurse. She received a certification in neuroscience nursing through the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. Monica specializes in sports massage pre and post event massage, deep tissue therapy, myofascial release, prenatal massage, and management of headaches and back pain. Whether a goal-oriented sports massage or relaxing swedish massage is requested, she offers treatments with the needs of the individual in mind to reach peak performance in health, recreation, and competition. Monica provides treatments at community events, out-call, or at the APEX clinic. She also specializes in endurance/cardio conditioning, core strengthening, and flexibility improvement for the beginner to the competetive at APEX. Monica's passion and energy "runs" deep for TEAM APEX walkers and runners, those at any level from "just-off-the-couch to nationally competitive" who have personal goals. She searches to "unleash" each individuals potential through personalized training plans.