Cecelia Borden
I am a licensed massage therapist in Wisconsin and owner of Better With Massage. I have been lucky enough to have had two amazing careers. I received a Master’s Degree in computer science and worked for many years in software development and software project management. As I have been personally helped greatly with massage and craniosacral therapy, I decided to change my life’s work to bodywork. There are actually similarities between the two careers, including the need to clearly understand what is going on, what is needed, how to troubleshoot, how to continually learn and apply that knowledge, and how to provide solutions. In the software world, I always approached my work with a focus on the person using the software. They need it to be reliable, work well, and be straightforward. The same applies to bodywork. I look forward to working with you.
Below is a list of some of my continuing education classes, trainings, and seminars.
Upledger Institute – Craniosacral Therapy:
- CTTB1: CranioSacral Therapy Touching The Brain 1; Stimulating Self-Correction Through The Glial Interface
- CASR: Clinical Application of CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release: Allows therapists to refine their skills through professional observation and firsthand interaction with a Diplomate-certified CranioSacral Therapy practitioner.
- CSIR: CranioSacral Therapy and the Immune Response: Shows creative ways to communicate with different types of cells to help them improve their performance and enhance immune response.
- CAIR: Clinical Application of CST & Immune Response. Allows therapists to refine their skills through professional observation and firsthand interaction with a Diplomate-certified CranioSacral Therapy practitioner.
- BTD23: Upledger’s Beyond the Dura Exploration & Research Conference 2023
- CSIR: CST & Immune Response – Palpating and Treating the Extremities
- CSIR: CST & Immune Response – Palpating and Treating the Pelvis
- CSWCD: CranioSacral Therapy and Working with Chronic Depletion
- DDCSP: Developing and Deepening CranioSacral Presenc
- SER1: SomatoEmotional Release 1: Full Range of CranioSacral Therapy Tools for Gentle Trauma Resolution Explores the body/mind relationship and the psychophysiological mechanisms of disease. Teaches techniques to dissipate the residual effects of trauma and negative emotional experiences.
- CS2: CranioSacral Therapy 2: Moving Beyond the Dura for Assessing Acute and Chronic Conditions Examines the craniosacral system in relation to other physiological body systems. Also enhances ability to conduct whole-body evaluations.
- CS1: CranioSacral Therapy 1: Assessment of Central Nervous System and Fascia for Full Body Treatment Protocol Provides the foundation to understand the crucial craniosacral system and its relationship to illness, pain and dysfunction. Also helps therapists develop light-touch palpation skills to access and release subtle restrictions in the body.
Barrel Institute – Visceral Manipulation
- VM1: Visceral Manipulation of the Abdomen One: Assessment of structural relationships between viscera, and their fascial and ligamentous attachments to the musculoskeletal system.
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy (PNMT):
- PNMT Form and Function: Clinical decision making, helping therapists increase effectiveness by treating the right muscle for the right reason.
- PNMT Lower Extremities: The culmination of the most specific and effective methods and applications of muscular rehabilitation available for the lower body.
- PNMT Upper Extremities: The culmination of the most specific and effective methods and applications of muscular rehabilitation available for the upper body.
- PNMT Low Back and Thoracic Spine: Techniques for working with the low-back and mid-back with a focus on reasoning and problem solving
- PNMT Neck and Head: Techniques for working with the head and neck with a focus on reasoning and problem solving.
