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About Broadleaf Healing

Broadleaf Healing: a company started by Spencer Leek to help clients to promote and maintain health through a form of massage therapy called Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) as developed by John F. Barnes.

Spencer Leek
Massage Therapist specializing in Myofascial Release Therapy
spencer@broadleafhealing.com
503.501.7581

Office Address:
Portland Natural Health
1221 SE Madison St.
Portland, OR 97214

Licensed Massage Therapist: Oregon #16735

Spencer has taken over 400 hours of MFR course work and assisted with classes including:

Myofascial Release Therapy 1 (twice + assist)- 20 hrs; Introduction to MFR theory and basic techniques
Myofascial Release Therapy 2 (twice) - 20 hrs each; Cranio-sacral therapy; psoas, intra-oral, and TMJ techniques.
Myofascial Unwinding (twice) - 20 hrs each; Using MFR's unique 'unwinding' technique to help clients
Cervical-Thoracic Myofascial Release - 20 hrs; MFR techniques for the neck, back, and chest
Fascial Pelvis - 20 hrs; Aligning the Pelvis and S-I joint, psoas, QL, releases plus postural corrections
Pediatric Therapy - 12 hrs; Portland, OR; Techniques for using MFR principles to help children.
Skill Enhancement Seminar (twice) - 40 hrs; Hands-on clinic work and training with John Barnes in Sedona, AZ.
Myofascial Mobilizations (taken and assisted) - 12 hours; Direct MFR techniques including powerful sitting techniques for the neck.
Myofascial Rebounding - 20 hours; Class in the art of therapeutic rebounding - from subtle to intense
Advanced Myofascial Unwinding - 20 hours; Deepening understanding of unwinding including dialoguing
Myofascial Healing Seminar - non-credit class for patients, therapists, and patients families; highly recommended for any patient wanting to feel better using MFR Therapy
Women's Health Seminar - 25 hours; Focus on female health including pregnancy, postpartum healing, breast health, and lower pelvic health including bladder and digestive function.
Myofascial Release 3 (twice) - 30 hours; An intensive in advanced theory, practice with advanced therapists, and clinical application of Myofascial Release Techniques.
Quantum Leap (re-taking again in the Fall of 2017) - 20 hours; Myofascial Pandiculation, Compression Unwinding, & Enhanced Proprioceptive Awareness Training.

Education
     John Barnes Myofascial Release Therapy  2009-2017
            Myofascial Release 1 & 2, Unwinding, Pediatric, Cervical-Thoracic Therapy,
                Fascial Pelvis, Skill Enhancement Seminar, Myofascial Healing Seminar,
                Myofascial Rebounding, Myofascial Mobilizations,
                Women's Health Seminar, & MFR 3 (an advanced course)

Natural Health Institute 2007 - 2009
Massage Therapy School in Nashville, TN

Belmont University 2008
Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2 Nashville, TN

    Wake Forest University 1991-1995
               Bachelor of Science in Biology
               Summer Business Management Program
               Baur Scholarship (May 1994) for leadership, dedication, and citizenship

Select Experience
       Massage Therapist
       Broadleaf Healing - (formerly Broadleaf Bodywork)
       • Founded a massage therapy business.
       • Pursued continuing Myofascial Release Therapy education to become
       • Recognized as an "Expert Myofascial Release Therapist"
       • Uses Myofascial Release Therapy to help a varitey of patients.
       • Invited to assist in select John Barnes MFR classes
       • Leads study groups for therapists in the area

       Personal Trainer
       STEPS Inc.
       • Transitioned clients from physical therapy to safe exercise
              after injuries and surgeries.
       • Motivated clients to change unhealthy behavior patterns.
       • Encouraged clients in the gym by being acutely
           aware of clients' motivations.
       • Created diverse, enjoyable workouts to keep clients
            motivated and enthusiastic about exercise.
       • Apprenticed under Nashville’s most respected PhD
           exercise physiologist.

       Hospital Rehabilitation Center Volunteer
       Vanderbilt Dayani Center                          Nashville, TN
       • Supervised & assisted exercising cardiac and
           pulmonary rehabilitation patients.
       • Encouraged clients to persevere in their routines.

       Volunteer EMT-b and Ambulance Driver (20 hrs/ month)
       Jackson Hole Fire/ EMS                                   Jackson, WY
       • Rescued, stabilized, and transported trauma
            and medical patients.
       • Taught continuing education classes to peer EMT’s.

       eMarketing and Computer Consultant
       Spencer Leek Consulting                                    Jackson, WY
         • Created and executed internet marketing strategies.
         • Implemented technology-related services for clients
                  such as on-mountain camera installation.

      eMarketing Manager
      Jackson Hole Mountain Resort,
             Marketing Department                        Teton Village, WY
      • Managed the entire internet presence for the mountain resort
      •. Maintained the resort’s customer database.

    Interests
        Adventure, spirituality, rock climbing, exploring the Pacific Northwest,
       hiking, skiing, travel, continuing education, & world events.

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