Cranio-Sacral

is a technique for finding and correcting cerebral and spinal imbalances or blockages that may cause sensory, motor, or intelectual dysfunction.

Visceral Manipilation (VM)

- this delicate Manual therapy focuses on the internal organs, their environment, and their potential influence on many structural and physiological dysfunctions. VM is based on the specific placement of soft manual forces to enhance the normal mobility of the viscera (internal organs). The goal is to encourage the body's normal forces remove abnormal effects, whatever their sorces. The technique is as subtle as pervasive. The modern concept of VM is based on the pioneering work of the French osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral.

Postisometric Relaxation (PIR)

is a positional technique, using muscular facilitation and inhibition. As it obviously acts on muscles with increased tension, it is advantageous for muscle relaxation, if there is muscle spasm an particularly if there are Trigger points. The good results can be significantly enhanced by combining PIR with methods that affect the postural musculature as whole, such as eye movements, inhalation and exhalation

Muscle Energy Technique

is positional technique that facilitates correction of biomechanical dysfunction by normalizing neuromusculoskeletal balance

Myofascial Release

utilizes passive movement of the myofascial layers from superficial to deep. The purpose is to release muscle spasm, stretch abnormal fibrous tissue, decongest the tissue, increase blood flow, and increase proprioception

Shiatsu and Acupressure

are Oriental-based systems of finger pressure massage which treat special points along acupuncture 'meridians', the invisible channels of energy flow in the body

BREEMA

The ART of BEING PRESENT is a system that teaches us the practical steps anyone can take to unify the energies of mind, body and feelings and become present. It uses the body to connect us to the harmony of life as it actually is in the moment

The movement and postures of BREEMA partner bodywork and Self-BREEMA exercises are profoundly comfortable and natural. Practiced with BREEMA's Nine Principles of Harmony, they lead us to a totally new experience of ourselves

AROMATHERAPY (AT)

is a science and art that uses natural fragrant essential oils, herbs and plant extracts to influence the emotions and relax or stimulate the body reactions to them

TENS

is generic name for a method of afferent stimulation designed to control the pain. This approach of nerve activation, often called neuromodulation, is now well recognized for management of pain syndromes found throughout the body. Due to technological advantages, there is now a variety of TENS units designed for specific modes

Take Home Exercise Program

part of your session will be dedicated to design a unique physical activities program including cardiovascular conditioning, strength training and stretching. You will perform the exercises during the session and learn how to incorporate them at home. It will be personalized to suit your specific problem, lifestyle and fitness level. Great for couples or friends as you can keep each other motivated after you get home

Elena Georgieva Petkova-Stoeva

3288 Kinderhill Cir., Germantown, TN 38138

Office: 901-351-8417 * Home: 901-748-2531 * estoeva@comcast.net

 

BIRTHDAY AND PLACE

December 20, 1959,  City of Novi Pazar, Bulgaria

Qualifications

MD diploma, 1983

Board Certified in Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Resort Science, 1989

Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork,1996

EDUCATION

1977 - completed "Khan Isperih" High School, Novi Pazar, Bulgaria

1983 - graduated from Higher Medical University, Varna, Bulgaria

1983-1987 - residency in Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and resort Science, Military Sanatorium , Pomorie, Bulgaria

1989 - 1990 - Fellowship in Acupuncture - , Bulgarian Medical Academy, Dept. of Dermatology - Sofia, Bulgaria

1990 - 1991 - Fellowship in Manual Medicine, Bulgarian Medical Academy, Dept. of Physical Medicine .Rehabilitation and Resort Science, Sofia, Bulgaria

1995-2000 - CranioSacral Therapy and Somato - emotional Release - Upledger Institute, Palm Beach, Florida

1999 - Manual Therapy with Brian Mulligan, Northwestern Seminars

1999-currently - Visceral Manipulation, Upledger Institute, Palm Beach, Florida

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

1984 - 1987 - resident physician. Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, VA Rehabilitation Hospital, Pomorie, Bulgaria

1987 - 1992 - attending physician. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Fifth City Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria

1992-1994 - Therapy Coordinator, UCP, Little Rock,AR

1996-2000 - Faculty staff, Massage Institute, Memphis, TN

1997-1999 - Therapy coordinator at PACE Rehabilitation Cervices, Memphis, TN and Senatobia, MS

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

1998 - 2000 Series of 5 seminars -
"Comprehensive Management of Trigger Points "; Massage Institute of Memphis, TN

1999 -2000 - Course in Hydrotherapy, Massage Institute of Memphis, TN

2004 - currently - Manual Medicine - examples from Europe - part of the Course in Integrative Medicine , University of Tennessee Medical School, Memphis, TN

 

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