About Casandra K. MacAlan
Casandra's gifts lie in helping others self-actualize their fullest expression of individuality and personhood, shamelessly, joyously and spiritually on earth. ~Emily
I am committed to your long term health and well-being. I have been studying healing, anxiety and trauma since 1998, 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:
- Thought Pain Therapy
- Auto Immune Recover
- Mind-Body Health Consulting
- Usui and Karuna Reiki
- Freedom from Pain Programs
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Myofascial Release
- Acupressure
- Spiritual Counseling
Education:
- 2014-Present:
Ongoing studies, certifications and continuing education in Body-Mind Medicine, see below.
- 2012-2014:
University of California, Davis, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, Psychology of Health- Summa Cum Laude - G.P.A. 4.00
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- 2010-2012:
Sierra College, Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, Psychology- Awarded the Top Psychology Student at Sierra College in the past 5 years
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- G.P.A 4.00
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2000-2010:
Ongoing studies and certifications (see below)
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1999-2000:
Naturopathic Institute of Therapeutic Massage, Certified Medical Massage Therapist-
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 am also trained in Shiatsu, Polarity Therapy, Crystal Therapy, Shamanism, Emotional Freedom Technique, Medical Massage, Craniosacral, Bowen, and STR techniques, amongst others.
2021 through Present
Founded Thought Pain Therapy: Empowering You to Heal
Ongoing 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
2007-2010
Teacher at the Fair Oaks Massage Institute
Acupressure Instructor, for Eastern Bodywork and Acupressure Certification
2005-Present
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
2003-2015
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