Biography
Victoria "Vickie" Bodner is a licensed Massage therapist and has been training in Craniosacral Therapy since 1997. She attended the National Institute of Massotherapy in Copley, Ohio. Vickie has worked with Cleveland Clinic's Wellness and Integrative Medicine Department since 2011. She has been a Reiki master since 2017 and her modalities include Therapeutic and Relaxation massage, Craniosacral and Reiki therapy.
Vickie is passionate about supporting patients in learning to listen to their mind/body connection for better health. She was recognized with an international award for helping to establish Craniosacral therapy as a valid massage modality in the CCF Wellness department. Vickie has contributed many articles for Cleveland Clinic's Health Essentials online publication including the following:
Vickie assists teaching and facilitates Craniosacral therapy classes and study groups regularly since 2004. In her time away from work, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, vacationing at the beach and spending time in nature.
Areas of focus
Vickie's primary focuses are but not limited to:
- Adults and children
- Anxiety
- Back pain
- Chronic pain
- Headaches, migraines and head trauma
- Mouth/TMJ issues
- Neck pain
- Oncology
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sciatica
- Relaxation for stress
- Pre/post surgery relaxation
- PTSD
- Scars or adhesions
- Pregnancy massage
- Reflexology
- Somatic emotional release
- Trigger Point Therapy
Education and training
- State of Ohio Medical Board (1997)
- The National Institute of Massotherapy Copley, Ohio (1997)
- Upledger Institute - Craniosacral Therapy (1997 to present)
- BodyTalk Therapy Copley, Ohio (1996)
- Art Institute of Pittsburgh (1979) - Associate Degree in Visual Communications
Post Graduate European Study Program (Art History and Traditions) in England, Italy, Switzerland and France - Tri-C Cleveland, Ohio (1991)
