Massage
Energy Balancing
Sports Injury Care
Your home or my studio
Who is “Have Thumbs, Will Travel”?
Where did the name come from?
What are my qualifications?
What Services do I offer?
What Products do I offer?
Who is “Have Thumbs, Will Travel”?
My name is Marie-Elizabeth Finamore. My life has been devoted to the integration of traditional and modern health and healing techniques from all over the world. I endeavor to practice this with the highest commitment to excellence, and the greatest good and least harm to my clients and our planet.
Where did the name come from?
In 1988, the Freestyle team coaches for USA Wrestling® needed and athletic trainer, but they wanted a massage therapist. I could do both, hence, “Have Thumbs, Will Travel!”
What are my qualifications?
BS, cum laude, Public Health (Community Health Education) and Exercise Science (Biomechanics), University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
MS, Exercise Science (Biomechanics), Arizona State University
Certified, National Athletic Trainers’ Association®, 1985
Certified, National Strength and Conditioning Coaches’ Association®, 1989
Licensed Athletic Trainer, State of Arizona Llicense #0173
Licensed Massage Therapist, State of Arizona License #MT_00668P
Three time USA Wrestling Olympic Freestyle Team trainer/massage therapist
Six years on Sports Medicine Team for USA Weightlifting®
Lifetime involvement , apprenticeship, and study of herbs, spiritual healing practices of indigenous peoples worldwide
What Services do I offer?
I offer an integrated approach to health and wellness. My specialties are bodywork, conditioning, therapeutic exercise, and energy balancing of many kinds. These are supplemented with knowledge of herbs, essential oils, aromatherapy, nutrition, sport psychology. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like more specific information. Most importantly for many, my medical background enables me to refer you to more advanced health professionals when appropriate, and to work with them in your care.
A properly planned, custom work out program will enable you to reach your goal more quickly, whether it be improved athletic performance, personal fitness, beating a training “plateau”, or recovery from injury or pregnancy. As a nationally certified athletic trainer and strength coach, I have expertise in prevention and care of athletic injuries. If you have recently undergone surgery or physical therapy, and exhausted your insurance benefits, I can help you design a progressive conditioning program to get you back 100%.
Top athletes know that skillfully done massage therapy can decrease stress and recovery time from muscular injury, intense workouts, and competition. It can improve performance and help prevent injuries by decreasing muscle soreness and increasing flexibility. This applies to us all, as it seems modern life is an athletic event itself, at times!
What Products do I offer?
Custom therapeutic herbal and aromatherapy formulas are now available on a personal order only. If you have an old favorite from my line, I can certainly fulfill your order as well!
Thank you for your interest in Have
Thumbs, Will Travel!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
To contact us:
PO Box 3235
Scottsdale, Arizona 85271-3235
USA
Phone:
480-945-7931
Fax: 480-945-9782
Email:marie@havethumbs.com