About Casandra
Casandra's gifts lie in helping others self-actualize their fullest expression of individuality and personhood, shamelessly, joyously and spiritually on earth.
Casandra K. MacAlan
I am committed to your long term health and well-being. I have spent almost 20 years dedicating my health practice to finding relief for chronic pain sufferers, and helping clients explore their mind-body connection. It's my passion and my life's work, and I'm so grateful to love what I do!
Specialties:
- Acupressure
- Usui and Karuna Reiki
- Holistic Counseling and Workshops
- Holistic Therapy Trainer
- Myofascial Release
- Reflexology
- Bagua/Shiatsu Massage
- Targeted Treatment Massage
Education:
- 2012-2014 University of California, Davis, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, Psychology
- Summa Cum Laude - G.P.A. 4.00
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- 2010-2012 Sierra College, Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, Counseling Psychology
- Graduated with honors as the top psychology student at Sierra College, G.P.A 4.00
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1999, Naturopathic Institute of Therapeutic Massage, Certified Medical Massage Therapist
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Top Graduate (asked to return to teach)
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Interests and Professional Development:
As a graduate of the University of California, Davis with a degree in Psychology, I am an avid researcher and writer in the field of health psychology, spiritual psychology and the mind-body connection. I'm a Certified Massage Therapist, Jin Shin Do Acupressurist, Myofascial Release Fascial/Pelvis Specialist, Usui and Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, and Chi Gong Therapist. I am also trained in Shiatsu, Polarity Therapy, Crystal Therapy, Reflexology, Deep Tissue Massage, Craniosacral, Bowen, and STR techniques.
1999 through 2009
On going Holistic Therapy studies (see above) including an in-depth study of the Mind-Body-Connection. Understanding your bodies physical response to emotional and mental trauma and stress.
2009-April-May
Certified Bagua Chi Gong Therapist
Master Su Jian Wan, Beijing, China
2007-Present
Teacher at the Fair Oaks Massage Institute
Acupressure Instructor, for Eastern Bodywork and Acupressure Certification
2005-2008
Alchemical Magick and Shamanism
Michael Thuleen, Fair Oaks, CA.
2005
Energy Medicine, "Dancing With the Devil, While You Channel the Light"
Edinburough, Scotland
2005
Registered Karuna Master Teacher
William Rand Foundation
2003-2009
Shamanism, Wiccan, Crystal Therapy, Energy Medicine, more..
Genevieve Richardson, Clairvoyant, Healer, Teacher, Mentor
2003
Certified Master Teacher Usui Shiki Ryoho
Marion Hakata
2002
Certified Jin Shin Do Acupressurist
Jin Shin Do Foundation
2001
Certified Myofascial Release Fascial/Pelvis Specialist,
John Barnes Foundation
2000
Founded: Casandra K. MacAlan ~ Hands For Light
FKA., Cassell Therapeutic Bodywork
1999
Certified Medical Massage Therapist
Naturopathic Institute of Therapeutic Massage, top graduate