A life of healing…
Rick began his career in the medical profession as an Air Force Medical Service Specialist in 1967. After 2 1/2 years at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas, and 15 months in DaNang, Vietnam, he worked as a nurse assistant at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH). Becoming a Florida paramedic in 1980, Rick worked in TMH ambulances for nearly 11 years. During that time he was also one of the original Aeromedical Specialists flying with Life Flight (helicopter and fixed-wing) until August, 1990.
Rick studied massage at Al Drake’s (FL. License MA50) North Florida School of Massage Therapy in 1987. He has worked with 4 rehab clinics, 3 “high-end” resorts, 3 chiropractors, and 2 physical therapists. He has been an instructor at 2 massage schools, and was an examiner for the practical portion of the State of Florida’s massage exam.
Rick’s resort experience include the Grove Park Inn Resort in Asheville, North Carolina; 3 seasons at Francis Ford Coppola’s Blancaneaux Lodge in Belize, Central America; and 1 year as a member of the “opening team” at the Ritz-Carlton Spa in Naples, Florida.
In November, 2002 Rick attended a Basic Quantum-Touch (QT) Workshop in Tampa, Florida. Although not fully understanding the potential of QT, Rick continued taking the advanced QT courses while offering neuromuscular massage therapy until June, 2005. By that time, Rick was saying to the Universe, “There MUST be a kinder, gentler way to help others heal without hurting them and hurting myself at the same time.”
An inner voice told him to open the FedEx box containing the QT Interactive Video Workshop, unopened for 7 months. He states, “Watching those DVDs not only rekindled my interest in Quantum-Touch, I realized that all of the various modalities, jobs, and experiences I’ve had since 1967 have been like taking little steps towards my goal of becoming a healer. Quantum-Touch has proven to be a quantum LEAP towards awakening the healer within me, and the answer to my prayers.”
Six years later, also in November, Rick successfully completed the Level 1 Domancic Method of Bioenergy Therapy seminar in Fort Myers, Florida. He states, “With more than 21 years of offering massage therapy, I’m beginning to truly appreciate the benefits of using the natural energy provided by our Creator to help others heal. It not only saves the wear and tear on my fingers, hands, wrists, and forearms, doing therapy with energy takes the ‘educated guess’ out of what ‘might’ be the source of pain or disease because the bioenergy is ‘informed’. It simply knows where to go, it heals on a much deeper level, it is noticeably more comfortable (“subtle”) for the client, and surprisingly effective. It will truly be my pleasure to work with you, your children, your pets, and your friends.”
Rick is now a Certified Quantum-Touch Practitioner and Instructor, and a practitioner of the Domancic Method of Bioenergy Therapy. Give him a call if you’d like to experience an excellent massage, a 4-day Domancic session, a 1-hour QT session, or if you’re interested in learning Quantum-Touch. In his office or in your home, Rick will bring his compassion, his expertise, and his sense of humor to you.