{"id":6,"date":"2011-08-14T15:18:11","date_gmt":"2011-08-14T15:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/heartlinemassage.wordpress.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-10-22T13:28:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T19:28:06","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/heartlinemassage.com\/?page_id=6","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"

Celebrating over 27 years in practice!<\/strong>\"\"<\/p>\n

Amy C. Zampella is the owner of Heartline Massage Therapy, with over 27 years experience as a massage therapist.\u00a0 Originally trained in environmental science at Rutgers University<\/a>, she spent 8 years in the environmental consulting business in New Jersey, specializing in hazardous waste investigations and remediation.\u00a0 She realized the dream of a career in health when she moved to New Mexico in 1997 to attend Crystal Mountain Institute.<\/p>\n

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Amy was awarded #3 massage therapist in the 2016 Albuquerque Journal Reader’s Choice Awards<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Amy\u2019s practice focuses on swedish, neuromuscular therapy, orthopedic, deep tissue, and pregnancy massage.\u00a0 A typical session integrates several styles of bodywork, using the appropriate assessment and technique for the individual at that moment. \u00a0Custom blended aromatherapy massage is available at no extra charge using 100% pure essential oils from local company Aromaland<\/a> in Santa Fe, NM. Organic and natural massage oil and cream are used in the treatments. Amy has many years experience in treating personal injury (car accident) cases, and has worked closely with chiropractors in the community. She brings a tremendous amount of\u00a0 love and compassion to her work and is honored to be in this profession.<\/p>\n

Amy holds the highest credential in massage therapy – board certification from the N<\/a>\"Print\"<\/a>ational Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork<\/a> (BCTMB 153164-00), and is licensed by the State of New Mexico Massage Therapy Board<\/a>\u00a0 (#2970). She is a professional member in good standing with the American Massage Therapy Association<\/a> (AMTA), and is listed in their Find a Massage Therapist\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0 locator service.\u00a0 Amy was\u00a0 a member of of the Northern New Mexico Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)<\/a> for 9 years, and served on the Board from 2003-2005.<\/p>\n

Am\"amta-logo\"<\/a>y is Past President of the American Massage Therapy Association New Mexico Chapter.<\/a> Amy is the owner of Heartline Wellness Center<\/a>, where she shares the space with a physical therapist, two massage therapists and an acupuncturist.<\/p>\n

She has taken advanced courses in neuromuscular therapy, orthopedic massage, neural manipulation, and deep tissue massage. Amy is a certified pregnancy\/post-partum massage therapist.\u00a0 Amy believes that education is the key to continued growth to help her clients.\u00a0 In addition to the following courses, ethics and CPR\/first aid are taken for every license renewal.\u00a0 Self-care, business & marketing and other related topics are also the subject of her education.<\/p>\n

Amy’s other passions include natural health and nutrition, cycling, and strength training at the JCC’s gym<\/a><\/span>. She’s a connoisseur of food and loves to cook and travel.<\/p>\n

Continuing education:<\/strong><\/p>\n

2001<\/span><\/p>\n

Repetitive Use Injury Therapy\u00ae<\/a><\/span>, Michael Young<\/p>\n

2002<\/span><\/p>\n

Neuromuscular Therapy 1, Peter Lane<\/a><\/span>
\nNeuromuscular Therapy for Cervical Strain\/Sprain, Musculoskeletal Rehab Inc.<\/p>\n

2003<\/span><\/p>\n

Bodywork for the Childbearing Year\u00ae<\/a><\/span>, Certified Pregnancy Massage Therapist with Kate Jordan,<\/p>\n

2005<\/span><\/p>\n

Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques\u00ae,<\/a><\/span> Erik Dalton.
\nOrthopedic massage & assessment, knee, forearm\/wrist\/elbow, neck,\u00a0 Ben Benjamin<\/a>,
\nNeurostructural Integration Technique, Ralph Stephens<\/a><\/p>\n

2007<\/span><\/p>\n

Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)<\/a>, the Aaron Mattes Method, Ben Benjamin<\/p>\n

2008<\/span><\/p>\n

Assessment and Treatment of Common Knee Injuries, Ben Benjamin<\/a>
\nCommon injuries of the shoulder & elbow, Ben Benjamin<\/a>
\nNeurostructural Integration Techniques, Phelan
\nDeep Tissue Massage w\/Meridian Awareness<\/p>\n

2010<\/span><\/p>\n

Aston Kinetics, Judith Aston<\/a>.
\nSoft tissue release for the cranial base with Paul St. John<\/a>
\nIntro to Lympathic Drainage, Virginia Anthony-Barrow<\/a><\/p>\n

2011<\/span><\/p>\n

Orthopedic massage: Active Engagement Techniques, Whitney Lowe<\/a>
\nOrthopedic massage for hip stabilization, James Waslaski<\/a>.
\nCarpal Tunnel & Tennis Elbow, Gene Hummel<\/p>\n

2012<\/span><\/p>\n

Myofascial release, <\/a>UNM School of Medicine
\nNeuromuscular therapy for the hand\/arm & foot, Judith Delaney<\/a>
\nTreatments & Triggers for Headaches, David Kent<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2013<\/span><\/p>\n

Orthopedic Massage: Resolving Challenging Conditions, Whitney Lowe<\/a>
\nAdvanced Sports Massage, Steve Jurch<\/a>
\nCold Stone Therapy for Migraines<\/a>, Kelly Lott<\/p>\n

2014<\/span><\/p>\n

Oncology massage (8 hr.)\u00a0 with Lauren Muser Cates<\/a>
\nSpinning the Hip: 360 deg. manual techniques, George Russell<\/a>
\nTalking to your clients about skin cancer, Dr. Sabrina Newman<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2015<\/span><\/p>\n

Orthopedic massage & assessment for neck pain,\u00a0 Ben Benjamin<\/a>,
\nUnlocking the foot: Improving foot & ankle mobility, Lee Stang<\/a>
\nBasics of Research, Susan Salvo<\/a>
\nPharmacology & Massage, Susan Salvo<\/a>.
\nActive Isolated Stretching, Lower Body, David Lang<\/a><\/p>\n

2016<\/span><\/p>\n

Precision Neuromuscular Therapy, Shoulder & Hip, Doug Nelson<\/a>
\nPrecision Neuromuscular Therapy, Lower Back, Christopher Sovereign<\/a>
\nAdvanced Myofascial for Sciatica, Til Luchau<\/a>
\nThe Mystery of Pain, Doug Nelson<\/a><\/p>\n

2017<\/span><\/p>\n

Myofascial for Headaches & Migraines, Til Luchau<\/a>
\nThe Ethics of Working with Trauma Survivors, Dr. Kamy Shaw<\/a>
\nNeural Manipulation 1: Intro to Trauma,<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(founded by Jean-Pierre Barral), Jean Anne Zollars<\/a><\/p>\n

2018<\/span><\/p>\n

Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Knee Conditions, James Waslaski\u00a0<\/a>
\nIntegrated Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Massage for Lower Body Conditions, James Waslaski<\/a>
\nPelvic Stabilization \u201cThe Key to Structural Integration\u201d Low Back Pain, Hip and Sciatica, James Waslaski<\/a>
\nCorrective Exercises for Lower Body, James Waslaski<\/a>
\nEthics: The Trans Body on the Table, Ellen Santistevan<\/a>
\nUnderstanding the Endocannabinoid System, Julie Crispin<\/a>
\nNeural Manipulation 2,<\/a> Upper Body Peripheral Nerves (founded by Jean-Pierre Barral), Jean Anne Zollars<\/a>
\nNeural Manipulation 3,<\/a> Lower Body Peripheral Nerves(founded by Jean-Pierre Barral), Jean Anne Zollars<\/a><\/p>\n

2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Neural Manipulation 4,<\/a> Cranial Nerves (founded by Jean-Pierre Barral), Jean Anne Zollars<\/a>
\nIntroduction to Cupping Therapy, Scott Raymond<\/a>
\nStructural Relief Therapy<\/a>, Upper body, Taya Countryman<\/p>\n

2020<\/span><\/p>\n

Research: Arthritis and Massage Therapy, AMTA<\/a>
\nEthical Dilemmas, Fully Exposed, AMTA<\/a>
\nDealing w\/Ethical Gray Areas in Massage Therapy, AMTA<\/a>
\nThe Challenge of Upper Extremity Overuse Disorders, Whitney Lowe \/ ABMP<\/a><\/p>\n

2021<\/span><\/p>\n

Ethics, Creating Safety, Using Physiology to Enhance Therapeutic Connection, Bhanu Harrison<\/a>
\nOrthopedic Assessment Fundamentals, Whitney Lowe<\/a>
\nThai Massage for the Table, Graciela Lopez and Alexandra
\nClinical and Orthopedic Massage for Shoulder, Whitney Lowe<\/a> (in-progress)<\/p>\n

2022<\/span><\/p>\n

Kinesio Level 1 & 2, Certified Kinesio Taping Technician (CKTT) Matthew Villegas, Kinesio Taping Association International.<\/a><\/p>\n

2023<\/span><\/p>\n

Orthopedic Massage for the Shoulder, Whitney Lowe<\/a><\/p>\n

Kinesio Foundations, Certified Kineseotape Practitioner (CKTP) Matthew Villegas, Kinesio Taping Association International.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Nerve Project: Exploring the Nerve Tree in Relationship, Gil Hedley.<\/a><\/p>\n

Maximizing Massage Success with Kinesiology & Biomechanics Whitney Lowe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Entrapment Neuropathy for the Upper & Lower Extremities, Scott Raymond.<\/p>\n

The Neuro-Fascial Connection, Marc Ellis.<\/p>\n

Rehabilitative Sports Massage, Gary Schwander.<\/p>\n

2025<\/span><\/p>\n

Essentials of Orthopedic Assessment, Whitney Lowe<\/a><\/p>\n

De-mystifying Complex Neck Conditions, Whitney Lowe<\/a><\/p>\n

The Shoulder Girdle: Treatment, Problem Solving & Stabilization, Whitney Lowe<\/a><\/p>\n

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