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Tracey Obeda completed her training in Massage Therapy at the Carolina School of Massage in 1997 and has been in private practice in the Raleigh area for 11 years. Her education also includes a B.S. in Biology from the University of Scranton and a M.S. in Biology from the University of Delaware. Prior to attending Carolina School of Massage, Tracey taught Anatomy and Physiology and other Biology courses at several universities. After completing her massage training, Tracey became a faculty member at the Carolina School of Massage and currently teaches at the Medical Arts Massage School in Raleigh, and Miller Motte College in Cary
After becoming nationally certified, Tracey began several years of study in advanced techniques focused the fascial system of the body. She has completed training in CORE Myofascial Therapy, the work of George Kouselous of the Core Institute in Florida and Kinesis Myofascial Integration, the work of Thomas Myers, author of Anatomy Trains. She has also been studying Fascial Conduction for the past four years under 30 year therapist and teacher Elizabeth Outlaw of Chapel Hill, NC.
In 2008, Tracey completed her second level of Craniosacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute and is in the process of completing her certification in Craniosacral Therapy.
Tracey is also in the process of completing her certification as a Prenatal Massage Therapist and Massage Doula.
Tracey's belief in and passion for massage and bodywork come from her own personal journey. At the age of 22, Tracey developed issues in her back and hip that left her in chronic pain and unable to be physically active. Using bodywork, Tracey has been able to understand and work with her body's patterns, increase awareness of habits and behaviors that help or hinder her, and use this knowledge to keep her body functioning well and overcome 10 years of chronic pain.
In her free time, Tracey enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including kayaking, hiking, backpacking, rock climbing and mountain climbing. She also enjoys figure skating, weight training, exploring her spirituality, and spending time with friends and family.
