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Cate A. Clark, LMT

Cate A, Clark, MT 4607, New Mexico Licensed, ABMP and Nationally Board Certified female massage therapist, with over three decades in private practice. Located in the Village of Placitas, Cate offers an integrated blend of deep and gently restorative massage in a warm, quiet, client-centered environment.

New clients are welcomed! This practice is gender-inclusive, fragrance-free and generally safe for people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Currently, my full time practice consists primarily of regular repeat clients. Most have standing bi-weekly or monthly appointments, so please plan ahead and schedule in advance.

Testimonials:

"Every place I travel, Turkey, Nepal, Northern Europe, the States, I make sure I get massage. Seems ironic that throughout all my International travels, the very best massage is right here within minutes of my home. No one else gets into all the right places and does what you do." —J.S., Placitas, NM

 “Authentic and outside of the box!”
— E. P., Helena, Montana

“My time with you not only gave me physical relief, I felt restored.” S.V., Placitas, NM

“I am surprised at how deep you work without hurting me. ”— D.S., Placitas, NM

 “We have had lots of massage over the years and both feel that yours is one of the very best.” — JN and LB, Placitas, NM

“…experiencing back pain for several years…Cate worked very deep…4 weeks later, still no back pain!” — C.S., Rio Rancho

“…a focus on each person’s unique needs…open to feedback and sincerely wants the best for her clients. Cate is a professional, well trained, skilled and talented massage therapist. You wont’ find anyone better in Albuquerque.” —B.W., Placitas, NM

“…among the best…more than reasonable fees.” —L.K., Santa Fe, NM

“A stone massage with Cate is one of the most relaxing experiencing ever…genuinely therapeutic.” — J.C., Santa Fe, NM

“I've been to dozens of massage therapists and Cate is one of the very best! Her deep tissue work is very effective especially for neck and shoulder issues. She is caring, kind, professional, and very skilled. I highly recommend her massage therapy services.” —J.S., Placitas, NM

“Cate has been a blessing in my life with her amazing massage therapy. The combination of knowledge, experience, skill, awareness and compassion result in relaxation and healing for me every time I see her. She really is the best practitioner around and I highly recommend.” — E.K., Rio Rancho, NM

About Cate Clark

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With a history in pharmacy, optical, and dentistry, people sometimes ask why I went on to choose a career in Massage Therapy. Lol! I felt my way through it! Not only did massage feel great, it made sense to me!  Receiving my first professional massage in 1990, I knew instantly that I recognized the tactile and nuanced language of Massage and Bodywork.

I have attended several schools and taken several basic courses in Manual Lymph Drainage Therapy. In 2010, I received Certification (CMLDT) through Klose Training and Consulting.

Currently, my full time practice consists primarily of regular repeat clients. Some have standing weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly appointments. I also welcome new clients. My practice is gender-inclusive and I accommodate people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.

Holy Fire Reiki
Basic Reiki was a unit within my original 750 hour Massage Therapy training in 1990. Applied as self-care, or shared within a small group experience, Reiki can be a clear and palpable channel of Love and well being. I received my Ignitions to Holy Fire Reiki, the work of William Rand, in 2022.

Craniosacral
Upledger courses CST1 and CST2 were followed up with regular participation in Upledger-based peer study group with Eric Moya at Ripple Effect in Albuquerque, NM 2005 - 2010. Zen Cranio courses with Etienne Piersman through the former NMAHA in Santa Fe, NM 2010-2011, offered another, bio-dynamic perspective. Etienne's ZenCranio broadened my understanding of craniosacral and its applications.

Manual Lymph Drainage Therapy
In 2010, I completed the certification course CMLDT through Klose Training and Consulting, LLC.

 
 

Massage Therapy since 1991

I consider Continuing Education a very important part of being a good massage therapist. Throughout each two-year license renewal period, I accumulate over 70 hours of CEU, well beyond the 16 hours required by State of New Mexico.

Training has included Ten Thousand Waves mentorship program, New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts, and Scherer Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico; Higher Knead Apprenticeship, Crystal Mountain, and New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Big Sky Somatic Institute in Helena, and Stone Spirits in Kalispell, Montana; as well as classes and courses through  Cross Country Seminars; Qi Revolution, Upledger Institute, and Klose Training & Consulting.

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Since graduating from basic massage therapy training in January 1992, I have worked in a variety of public and private settings. The more I learn about bodywork and massage, the more my interest grows. With each new level, deeper inquiries bring heightened awareness for every nuance and increased appreciation for the depth of massage and bodywork. My own fascination for scope and potential of this work keeps me inspired to continue to cultivate and refine my knowledge and skills, and offer a signature massage style that is exceptionally gentle and deep.


BCTMB
Nationally Certified

ABMP
Certified Member
Associated Bodywork and
Massage Professionals

New Mexico State Licensed
Massage Therapist #4607

Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist (Vodder)

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