YOUR THERAPIST

YOUR THERAPIST

About Your Therapist...

Before Joel Safran became a Massage Therapist, he had been employed in the printing industry as a general manager. He holds a university degree as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration... with a major in management. He has been trained and experienced in the evaluation and definition of problem situations... and then in the development of approaches for handling these situations.

25 years ago, he somehow developed back problems. Treatments from several Medical Doctors and Chiropractors provided very little relief or progress. Then he began working with a highly recommended Massage Therapist who moved the healing process forward considerably. He finally began working with another Massage Therapist who was able to totally resolve his back problems.

That Therapist felt that Joel would make an excellent Therapist... and persistently encouraged him to begin the study of Massage Therapy. He began the study of this work with the goal of specializing in the use of 'Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques'... and in the treatment of Chronic Conditions.

In addition to his considerable investment in Continuing Education (over 1700 hours)... he has worked as a teaching assistant with some of these education providers... and has also taught other therapists. During treatment sessions with patients, he is in a sense also teaching clients to better understand and care for their own health. This increase in patient awareness and involvement assists in the healing process.

He began his career in "soft tissue therapy" in Florida as a Licensed Massage Therapist. When he moved to Canada, he earned Registration from the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. The standards of Ontario are based on a 2200 hour educational program plus extensive written and practical examinations. After 15 years in Ontario, he is now Licensed by North Carolina. However, in addition to his dedication to people and problem solving... it really is the caliber of continuing education subjects he has focused upon over the years that has caused patients to consider him "different and unique" as a healer and therapist. He also does extensive research on difficult and complex cases so as to provide patients with the best opportunity to experience the results they want and need.

His Toronto patients were very upset to learn of Joel's plans to settle in Charlotte, North Carolina. He and his abilities were generally considered to be quite special, effective and unique. The patients who have worked with Joel Safran will without a hesitation tell anyone that they have not found anyone ( doctor or therapist ) who has come close to what Joel has been able to do for them. It is sincerely hoped that people in Charlotte will gradually discover him and experience the same level of 'soft tissue therapy' that patients in Toronto, Ontario have grown to very much appreciate and expect.

Licensed by the State of North Carolina

Registered by the Province of Ontario

Licensed by the State of Florida

Nationally (USA) Certified

25 years of experience

(704) 246-7888