Christina Karamesines

Christina Karamesines authored Karamesines Deep Muscle Therapy - advanced techniques E-manual.  She has been featured in Massage Magazine, a national trade publication for massage therapists and received a Chair Citation Award from AAHSA (American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging).  In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Christina volunteered her time and energy to work on staff from the AAHSA communities.  Christina also received a Native American Spiritual and Cultural Community Certificate of Achievement for outstanding personal achievement and exemplary conduct as a volunteer supporting the Native American community in Michigan City Prison.

"Christina Karamesines" is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (www.ncbtmb.com).

She has perfected a 40 CE hour advanced Techniques National workshop for those who desire to enhance their skills and grow their practice.  Christina directed and instructed a 650 hour course in therapeutic massage and has certifications in: Master Training Structural Integration Instructor Training, Master Training Structural Integration, Ethics, Deep Tissue Upper and Lower Body Techniques, Therapeutic Massage, Master Instructor of Integrated Energy Therapies, Practitioner Level II Reiki, Aroma Therapy, Reflexology, Teacher's Summit Certificate of Achievement in Aesthetics, Zero Balancing I and Zero Balancing II.  She has been a health care professional and Instructor for over a decade.

Christina founded Singing Sands Performing Art Inc., a non-profit organization in Michigan City, Indiana, a community resource for teaching, performing and experiencing music, art and culture through After School Programs and Summer Adventure Camps.  In addition, she coordinated the Singing Sands Performing Arts Music Festivals.

Christina Karamesines, "Christina Athena", is a poet, singer, songwriter and guitarist.  She is inspired by her dreams, life experiences and the vibration of musical notes.  Her music is lyrical, soothing and reflective.  She is a balladeer who explores realms of the senses and our spirit natures with tastes of Jazz, Pop, and Blues music genres.  Her laid-back vocal style takes you to different spaces, places, and dreamlike memories.  Christina performs at cafes, coffee Houses and other venues along the shores of Lake Michigan and throughout the U.S.  Besides her passion for teaching, poetry and music Christina's favorite hobbies include hiking, literature, writing, spending time with loved ones and new adventures.  To purchase Christina Athena music go to www.cdbaby.com/Artist/ChristinaAthena