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Rhonda Graves, BSA, BSW, RSW
Certified Muscle Release Therapist/Instructor

My name is Rhonda Graves. I was born and raised in the Saskatoon area of Saskatchewan, Canada. I have always enjoyed an active lifestyle, including sports (motorcycle riding & racing were my passions) and other interests such as walking, gardening, camping and crafts. In February of 1992, my life changed dramatically when I was rear-ended in a motor vehicle accident. By October 1992, I had almost recovered from my injuries when I was involved in another car accident. The injuries were more severe and my recovery was very slow. In 1994, chronic pain led me to a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. In 1998, everything worsened when I was rear-ended by a drunk driver.

Since 1992, I have struggled with chronic pain. Walking and other ordinary tasks of daily living became extremely difficult. My quality of life diminished. I was unable to enjoy many of my usual activities and working full time became a struggle. Eventually I was limited to working part time.

Over the years, I tried various methods to relieve the constant pain. Although many of them provided short-term relief, I continued to search for a method I could use without having to schedule numerous appointments every week. I wanted a “Miracle” and that’s what I got when I discovered “The Miracle Ball Method” of Muscle Release Therapy (MRT).

I have my life back! I am able to do so many things now that I thought I would never do again. I’m able to truly enjoy activities like gardening, walking and travelling, which I dreaded for years because I knew they would aggravate my pain levels. My use of painkillers has drastically reduced – most days I don’t need any! I still have Fibromyalgia flare-ups and periods of pain – but for the most part, I am able to use Muscle Release Therapy to prevent my health issues from interfering with my life. I feel better than I have for years!

After using Muscle Release Therapy for about 5 months, I decided I wanted to learn more about MRT so I could share this amazing method with others. In January 2006, I travelled to Chicago, ILL for Level 1 & 2 training with Elaine Petrone. In May of 2006, I travelled to Stamford, CONN for Level 3 & 4 training and became the first Canadian to train and be certified by Elaine Petrone. I have since established a home-based business to teach others how they can use MRT to relieve their pain and reduce their stress.

Other relevant information about me:

• Registered Social Worker, Saskatchewan since 1998
• Adult Educator/Group Facilitator since 1986
• Disabilities Education & Experience since 1989

Certificate Training:
• ColourSpectrums Facilitator Training 2008
• Elaine Petrone Method (Miracle Ball Method) of MRT 2006
• Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) 2002
• Educational Kinesiologist 1993

University Education:
• MSW incomplete (withdrew due to health issues) 2001-2003
• BSW - 1997
• BSA (included Anatomy & Physiology) - 1986