Alley Garcia
Awilda Alley Garcia , Founder and CEO Licensed Medical Massage Therapist of DGM21 Therapeutic Massage says of her role: “ loves making a difference in the lives of her patients, their caregivers and familles
"I love my job.”
Alley began her schooling in massage therapy at the Solidago School of Massage & Holistic Health, Amesbury, where she earned a diploma in massage therapy in 2007. Her training included extensive didactic and clinical experience in massage therapy totaling over 670 hours in subjects including Shiatsu, Sports, pre and post natal, Geriatric, and Yoga.
After attending a program in nursing at community Action, Massachusetts, where she graduated with a Certificate in C.N.A, Garcia enrolled at Northern Essex community College, Massachusetts in general studies
She also held multiple internships where she focused on treating patients with chronic back and neck pain, fatigue, and migraine headaches
Alley is President and CEO of DGM21 Therapeutic Massage. Alley holds a License in Massage Therapy (LMT) and is a member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)
In 1997, Alley joined DR Samuel J. Amari in his Chiropractic Practice, as sole Chiropractic Assistant in Haverhill, Massachusetts. In 2000 Alley Joined DR. Cho in his chiropractic Practice as sole Chiropractic Assistant in Haverhill, Massachusetts, In addition to assisting chiropractic therapy her responsibilities included mentoring, and community outreach. By 2007, Alley had added Massage therapy to her skill set .In the fall of 2007, Alley Worked out of Caring Hands Center for Healing in Haverhill, MA. In September 2011 Alley launched DGM21 Therapeutic Massage, out of Dr. Messinger Chiropractic office in Haverhill, MA,
In August of 2014 Alley Launched her Developing Therapies at Haverhill Family Chiropractic Office in Haverhill, MA
Alley explains that working at a very young age and being a young single mother with asthmatic children challenged her intuitive healing and knowledge for more because she was looking for more than a job: “I found co-workers that were willing to teach, instructors that wanted me to excel, support from her children and family, and a community so diverse to trust in her passion for her work. she loves coming to work everyday, and loves the challenge of winning the fight against pain.”
Alley loves working out of Haverhill Family Chiropractic because: “model of care, everyone in the practice come together to make a difference in the lives of the patients. We support the whole body by supporting the mind, body and spirit.”
Alley has now incorporated Massage Therapy to help treat cancer before through and after treatments and help be a part of the winning fight against Cancer. Massage therapy can help patients manage side effects of cancer treatment. When she is not working, Alley enjoys spending time with her family going to church and good friends. Her interests include meditation, fashion, music, cooking, baking, sports, traveling and some technology.
Certifications and specializes in:
Neuro Muscular Therapy
Fibromyalgia Therapy
Oncology Treatment & Massage Therapy pre- during and post
Infant Massage Therapy
Pediatric Massage Therapy
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