Kate Bilyj

I graduated in November of 2003 from the Indiana College of Bodywork Modalities. My father, John Ahrens, a certified reflexologist, and I formed Hygeia Healing Hands in August of 2003. I have been a full-time massage therapist since January, 2004 and I am Nationally Certified for Massage and Bodywork. I am also certified through the State of Indiana as of June 2009 and I am a Professional Member of the American Massage Therapy Association

Prior to becoming a massage therapist, I spent over 10 years in the legal field. A career change in 2000 introduced me to the world of wellness as a chiropractic assistant where I worked up to and during my time in massage therapy school. After graduation from ICBM, I continued as a massage therapist in the chiropractic setting until December of 2005.

I specialize in sports and orthopedic massage, working with clients with chronic pain as well as injury rehabilitation and pain management. I have several years experience working in several assisted and independent senior living facilities, as well as working with injury rehabilitation in the industrial production field. I have had the opportunity to work with both amateur and professional athletes. In October of 2004 I was a member of the massage therapy team for the 7th FINA World Swim Championships in Indianapolis. I also worked for 2 years as a member of the massage therapy team for the USA Track and Field National Championships in Indianapolis. I am certified in Orthopedic Massage through the Center of Pain Management with James Waslaski. I have also studied Myoskeletal Alignment with Erik Dalton. In June of 2008 I had the privilege of being a member of the massage therapy team for the USA Diving Olympic Trials.

I am also a Certified Fitness Trainer and a Specialist i n Fitness Nutrition. I offer customized personal training sessions that include complete fitness assessments and nutritional coaching.

Connect me on my Facebook page, or on Twitter @KateBilyjNCMTB. Visit my blog at katesbodyworkandfitness.com and my website www.massageandwellnessbykate.com