Owner

Judy Dean, RN DSc. NCTMB, CHt
Nationally Certified Massage Therapist & Professional Consulting Hypnotist

Educational Preparation: - Diploma in Nursing, St. Francis Hospital, School of Nursing, Peoria,IL - BS, Nursing, Mary crest College, Davenport, Iowa - MA, Education, Mary crest College, Davenport, Iowa - Doctor of Science, Holistic Health & Wellness. Rockville University , WA -Certificate in Nursing Administration, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI -Diploma in Massage Therapy, Milwaukee School of Massage -Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Milwaukee, WI -Certified Lymph edema Therapist, Fort Lauderdale, FL -Reiki Master / Teacher, Milwaukee, WI -Certified in Pregnancy Massage, La Jolla CA -Certificate in Hypnotism, I.M.A.G.I.N.E., Chicago, IL -Certification, Fibromyalgia Massage, Sterling Heights, MI

Professional Activities:
Former Board Chairman, National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
Former, Captain, USAF, Nurse Corps (1973-1979)
Current Speaker Presentations - Complementary Health
Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
State Massage Therapy Certification - Indiana

Member:
American Massage Therapy Association
National Guild of Hypnotists
the National League of Medical Hypnotherapists
Academy of Lymphatic Studies Network
Induction 1984, Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honor Society
Listed in the 2007 Global Directory of Who's Who
American Nurses Credentialing Center, Board Certified (Retired)

The Spirit Within Massage & Hypnosis established in 1997, exists for the sole purpose of offering an Integrative Healthcare approach to wellness for those individuals who choose to either utilize appropriate Complementary methods to enhance their current Medical Care provided by the primary health care practitioner or to those individuals who are on their personal journey toward improved health and wellness through the use of Therapeutic Bodywork, Reiki Energy Healing and Hypnosis.

The variety of services offered- Therapeutic Massage, Reiki Energy Healing and Hypnosis - is based on the combination of Ms Dean's extensive background in various aspect of the Nursing Profession and formal educational and certification programs in Complementary Medicine.

Graduation from the Milwaukee School of Massage has provided the framework for advanced certifications and formal educational programs which have culminated in being a Reiki Master and a professional Certified Consulting Hypnotist. Ms. Dean holds National and State of Indiana Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Body Work and Licensure as a RN with the State of Indiana.

Clients using the Services provided by The Spirit Within experience the best of both worlds of medicine - a unique blend of Complementary and Allopathic / Western approaches as a method of support on their journey to improved health and wellness

The Spirit Within Massage & Hypnosis Center
3366 N.Vineyard Drive
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-1380
Conveniently located between Michigan City
and
La Porte, IN off 400 N / Schultz Road
Hours are by appointment only Monday thru Friday
10 am to 6:30 pm
Requests for off hours or Saturdays are negotiable
Off-sites / House / Out calls are not offered

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