| February 27th, 1982, I was involved in an auto accident that put an
end to my athletic lifestyle. Running, biking, swimming, weight
training, and backpacking were out of the question with the pain I
was experiencing. After two years in traditional medical treatment,
I was told that I had Fibromyalgia, a generalized pain syndrome that
primarily affected my upper body. After much urging by my mother, I
agreed to see a chiropractor who provided some relief but I was then
referred to a massage therapist. The result was my first pain free
night’s sleep since the accident. I knew that I needed to learn
massage, not just for my own relief, but also for the thousands of
others I had learned about who also have Fibromyalgia. I completed
the basic course in 1985, and immediately enrolled in the advanced
class taught by Earle Timberlake, who was responsible for teaching
the material to the therapist who helped me initially. His work is
based on the teachings of Drs. Travelle and Simons whose research
and resulting two volume set on Myofascial Pain and Trigger Point
techniques have become the basis for all such work in the clinical
arena.
Healthy Outlook opened in 1991 as the premier massage
therapy clinic Westerville and central Ohio. As such, we have provided relief for
many people suffering from a broad range of soft tissue related
conditions using a wide variety of advanced clinical and swedish
therapeutic techniques. For relief from stress, we have also added
spa treatments. Our mission is to continue these offerings in a
client-centric business model that also serves our staff and our
community-at-large.
Yours In Wellness,
Barry L. Bartelt
Licensed Massage Therapist, Healthy Outlook Inc.
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