CAMTC Therapist #576 // About Neil Camero, CMT

Prior to massage therapy, I was a manager/mechanic of an F-16 in the U.S. Air Force during the “War on Terror”, and a competitive computer gamer the rest of my waking hours. All I knew growing up was how machines worked. It was only a matter of time when I would take an interest in how the body functioned, but more importantly its dysfunctions. An odd thing to take interest in, but I found the pain problems others had fascinating.

A recurring theme I learned early in my research, and still holds true today, was muscle imbalances causing a majority of the dysfunctions in those in pain. It seems logical then to lengthen the tight (shortened) muscles, and strengthen the weak (overstretched) muscles. Seeing as how people dread exercise, massage therapy was the popular choice.

My journey began at Bryman College graduating from a 750-hour massage therapy program. Garnet Dupuis, instructor at the Massage School of Santa Monica and co-founder of Burke Williams Day Spa, developed my strong foundation in Deep Tissue Structural Bodywork (DTSB) used in my work today. I’m grateful to have studied with other legends in our field such as Aaron Mattes in Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) for bringing the functional component to my work, and James Waslaski in Orthopedic Massage for connecting the dots.

Striving for the highest standards and his commitment to you

As of September 2009, California law states only those certified under the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) can use the title Certified Massage Therapist (CMT). I became Certified Massage Therapist #576 by CAMTC, and I also maintain the highest level of membership with the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP). Current certification in First Aid/CPR/AED with the American Heart Association (AHA).

I am currently employed at Burke Williams Day Spa in Torrance, CA.

Continuing Education

• 2012: Myoskeletal Alignment Level 1 Certification (20 CEUs)
• 2011: Orthopedic Massage Intensive (40 CEUs), James Waslaski
• 2011: Active Isolated Stretching & Strengthening (32 CEUs), Aaron Mattes
• 2009: Active Isolated Stretching & Strengthening (32 CEUs), Aaron Mattes
• 2009: Soft Tissue Release (20 CEUs), Stuart Taws
• 2008: Myofascial Sports Massage (16 CEUs), Pete Pfannerstill
• 2008: Deep Tissue Structural Bodywork (192 CEUs), Garnet Dupuis

2012 Training Schedule

• Mar 2012: Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (16 CEUs), Paul Kelly
• Apr 2012: Myoskeletal Alignment Level 2 Certification (20 CEUs)
• Apr 2012: Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (8 CEUs), Erik Dalton
• Apr 2012: Orthopedic Massage: Upper Body (16 CEUs), James Waslaski
• May 2012: Myoskeletal Alignment Level 4 Certification (32 CEUs)
• May 2012: Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (16 CEUs), Paul Kelly
• Jun 2012: Muscle Energy Techniques: M1 (16 CEUs), Tom Ockler
• Jun 2012: Active Isolated Stretching: Upper Body (16 CEUs), Roger McNear
• Jul 2012: Active Isolated Stretching: Lower Body (16 CEUs), Roger McNear
• Aug 2012: Orthopedic Massage: Lower Body (16 CEUs), James Waslaski
• Aug 2012: Active Isolated Stretching: Core & Extremities (16 CEUs), Roger McNear
• Sep 2012: OMERI: Orthopedic Massage Certification (120 CEUs)