Walter Selens LMT, CST, CIMI,

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Muscular Therapy Expert

Walter Selens Quick Facts

Main Areas: Muscular and structural pathologies from illness or acute injuries.
Affiliation: AMTA

Walter began working in Therapeutic Bodywork in 1988 in energy work with a focus on Reiki, Aura cleansing and Chakra balancing. While competing nationally as a Martial Artist, Walter changed his focus to Shiatsu and then Sports Massage.

Walter graduated from the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Worcester, MA in May of 1993, then got certified in Infant Massage Instruction by the International Infant Massage Instructor Association and then certified as a Peri-Natal Specialist in Boston, MA in June of 1993. After moving to Maine with his family in 1997, Walter joined the Maine Sports Massage team, became certified in Somatic Therapy in July, 1998, and then certified in Seated Massage by Ray Blaylock in 1999 and then as a CORE Sports Therapist in 2003 with Bryan Buckley. Walter became a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2005 at Southern Maine Community College.

Walter has been on the board of the Maine Chapter of the AMTA since 2005 and currently serves as 1st Vice President and Public Relations Chair.

Walter has taught Anatomy & Physiology, Ethics, Safety Awareness for the Health Practitioner, and Advanced Seated Massage Techniques. He is currently awaiting NCTMB approval for "Clinical Approach To Seated Massage" available for Licensed Massage Therapists looking to expand their chair knowledge.

Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Walter Selens

"Don't walk for the sake of arriving, walk for the sake of walking". Thich Naht Hahn

"Only once do we accept healing, and that is when we are touched." Rev. Telkal

Getting Started With Walter Selens

I have been performing body work for twenty years now, and I am glad to see the advances of doctors prescribing massage therapy. I accept insurance and work with a number of doctors and rehab centers with getting people back to their lives and healthy routines. I see alot of workmen's comp cases, motor vehicle accidents, and sports injuries, along with a number of athletes looking to prevent injury.