Genna Baroni
Primary Somatic Bodywork Education:
Pacific College of Health and Science: 2000 hour Associates in Massage Therapy: 2019- 2021
Course of Study: Shiatsu. Tui Na. Thai. Swedish. Advanced Orthopedic Sports. Reflexology. Pre & Postnatal. Acupressure/Trigger Point. Reflexology. Myo-fascial. Dermo Neuro Modulation.
Clinic Experience 250+ public clinic hours working with patients experiencing a wide variety of musculoskeletal, lymphatic, & nervous system conditions. Interdisciplinary co-caring with Pacific College Acupuncturists & Herbalists.
The Prague School of Rehabilitation: Certified Level A Developmental Kinesiology: 2019
Course of Study: Neuro-developmental motor control assessments. Restoring function to the locomotor system. Associated developmental syndromes.
The Lab: 600 hour Machine & Mat Contemporary Pilates Certified. 2009-2011
Course of Study: Musculoskeletal Anatomy. Modifications for unique populations. Full Mat & Machine Repertoire.
The University of The Arts: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet Performance. 2005-2009
Course of Study: Pedagogies of performance in dance. History of dance in the Americas & Western Europe. Repertory & Partnering Skills. Ballet Technique.
Ancillary Somatic Studies:
ID Collaborative: Dr. Kathy Dooley & Dr. Anna Folkomer
Course of Study: 156 weekly lectures on pathology & functional rehabilitation
Immaculate Dissection: Core - Upper Extremity - Lower Extremity & Pelvic Floor:
Dr Kathy Dooley, Dr. Anna Folkomer, & Danny Quirk
Course of Study: Assessment tools. Clinically relevant-functional anatomy, corrective strategies
NeuroKinetic Therapy: Certified Levels I & II
Course of Study: Manual muscle testing. Skills for detecting and assessing compensatory movement patterns. Intrinsic & extrinsic core stability.
Irene Dowd: Kinesthetic Anatomy & Biomechanics of Motion
Course of Study: Motor learning. Ideokinesis. Injury Prevention.
Nutritious Movement 4-year Apprenticeship: Leslie McNabb, certified Restorative Exercise Specialist
Course of Study: Exercise & Movement Science. Biomechanics of load. Physiology of torque.
6-month Rolfing Apprenticeship: Chuck Carpenter, advanced Rolfer™
Course of Study: Practitioner technique & case studies
Madeline Black Pilates: ‘Centered’ Workshop
Course of Study: Osteopathic & science-based approaches to movement reeducation & healing
PoleStar Pilates: ‘LumboSacral Pain’ workshop
Course of Study: Stabilization tactics. Healthy Spine Mechanics. Positive movement experiences for chronic pain patients.
Lesley Powell’s Movement Afoot: ‘The Knee: A Reflection of the Hip & Ankle’ workshop
Course of Study: Bone rhythms. Leg alignments. Applications to Pilates
Dr. Perry Nickelston: ‘The Body Aquarium Lympathic Mojo’ workshop
Course of Study: Manual approaches to lymphatic drainages & Lymph physiology.
Professional Experience:
Port Townsend Ballet: Private & Group Dance Education
Coastal Core Movement: Port Townsend-based private practice offering integrative treatments with hands-on soft tissue manipulation, alignment assessments, and evidence-based movement instruction
Genna Baroni Movement & Manual Therapy: Portland Maine private practice offering Massage Therapy, Pilates, & Restorative Exercise
Genna Baroni Somatics: West Village private practice in Manhattan offering private Pilates & Restorative Exercise
David Barton, Pivot Pilates, Bluming Studios, & Clay Spa & Health Club: Private, group, & small class Pilates mat & machine instruction. Manhattan 2011-2017
The Fitness Guru: Teacher trainer & mentor. Brooklyn 2014-2016
References:
Tania Velasquez // tania@pinpointeducation.com
Sharon Milanese // sharonmilanese@gmail.com