Thor Torgenrud                                                                   


 

·        Certified Massage Practitioner

 

Third generation therapist and teacher.  Taught in Huna and Reiki Bio-energetics, as well as forms of Anma and Ashiatsu massage, since the age of seven.  California State Certified by The Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing and The Kinesiology Institute. 

 

 

·        Yoga Therapy

 

Grounded in Hatha and Kriya yoga.  Intensive training at the Kali Rae school of Tri Yoga in Santa Cruz, CA.  Two plus years’ apprenticeship, with Surya Adams, at The Living Arts Institute, Paraiso Hot Springs, CA and The Honolulu Stretch and Swim Club, Honolulu, HI. in yoga practice and instruction. 

 

 

·        Alternative Therapies

 

Aromatherapy-Two plus years’ experience creating therapeutic blends.  Herbology- Eighteen plus years’ studying and using Western and Eastern herbs and their patents.  Specialty in Therapeutic, medicinal fungi both in culture and use.  Emotional Release Work- Two plus years experience as an apprentice and facilitator in various modalities.  Eastern Energetics-  Six months intensive studies of Acupressure and Acupuncture Energetics. 

 

·        Business Experience

 

Corporate multi-departmental management.  Co-creator and founder of a stress reduction retreat, The Living Arts Institute, at Paraiso Hot Springs, CA.  Private massage practice.  Private yoga instruction.  Independent Marketing Consultant for Imago Classics.  Private wholesaler of medicinal fungi.  Private Essential Oil resale.

 

·        References

 

Jon Surya Adams: Tri Yoga Instructor and Corporate Marketing Executive

Zora Nuehold-Huber: Stanford University’s Women’s Swim Team Yoga Instructor

Judith Johnson: Founder and Teacher of The Energetic Clearing Process and Emotional Release work

Steven Zucker:  California State Certified Psychotherapist and Businessman