2023
Currently enrolled in training as a Somatic Experiencing (R) Practitioner
Applications of Somatic Experiencing (R) with Neurodivergence, Trauma and SE
Somatic Experiencing International
Bones for Life (R) Certified Teacher in the Movement Intelligence work of Ruthy Alon
2022
Plastic Surgery Recovery and Fibrosis Massage
Kathleen Lisson/Solace Massage and Mindfulness
Fascial Manipulation in the Management of Pain
Nancy Keehan Smith, LMT
May 2022
Melanie Burns and Deb Dana
Anatomy Trains Women’s Health Symposium
Bones for Life Immersion and Teacher Training with Feldenkrais Teacher, Brenda Mountjoy Sorkin
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certification
Klose Training in Lymphatic Studies
March 7th-12th
Atlanta, Georgia
ScarWork Refresher Course with Sharon Wheeler
February 19-20th
Hilton Head, South Carolina
2021
Anatomy of the Lymphatic System
Academy of Lymphatic Studies
Fundamentals of Cranial Osteopathy
Center for the Continuing Education of Osteopathy
November 2021
Training and Mentoring with Andrea Clusen
August 2021
Understanding Scars with Restore Therapy
October 2021
Recognize contributing factors in healing which can lead to the development of problematic scar and adhesion formation
Identify treatment or exercise considerations when trauma or surgery has impacted different systems of the body
Develop strategies to support and promote recovery after a trauma or surgery
Recommend patient self-care to promote optimum scarring
Foundations in Manual Therapy: Voice and Swallowing Disorders
April 24-25
Asheville, NC
Fascia as a Sensory and Emotional Organ
CPDO/Professional Development for Manual and Physical Therapists
March 2021
Hand, Arm, and Shoulder
Principles Series
Advanced Trainings
2020
December
Cervicogenic Headaches
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy
Summer and Fall 2020
Headaches and Migraines
Principles Series
Advanced Trainings
Spine, Ribs, and Low Back
Principles Series
Advanced Trainings
Neck, Jaw, and Head
Principles Series
Advanced Trainings
Pelvis, Hip, and Sacrum
Principles Series
Advanced Trainings
January 2020
Spine, Ribs and Low Back
April
CAMT Support and Supervision Group
Personalized, in-depth supervision and mentoring around questions, issues and cases related to Advanced Myofascial Techniques
12 hours
June
Advanced Myofascial Supervision and Mentoring
with Bethany Ward
June
Principles of the Pelvis and Principles of the Neck
Teaching Assistant with Advanced Trainings
2019
CAMT Support and Supervision Group
Personalized, in-depth supervision and mentoring around questions, issues and cases related to Advanced Myofascial Techniques
12 hours
Scoliosis and the Upright Ribcage with Til Luchau
Chicago, Illinois
24 hours
Advanced Muscular Therapy for the Neck, Back, Shoulder and Knee
Miami, Florida
Ben Benjamin, PhD
Structural Essentials: Arches and Legs
Asheville, NC
Inflammation
Arm, Wrist, and Shoulder with Til Luchau
Boulder, Colorado
24 hours
2018
Advanced Ilia and Sacroiliac Joints
Myofascial Mastery with Til Luchau
Portland, Oregon
Advanced Trainings
24 hours
Leg, Knee and Foot, Advanced Knee Issues
32 hours
TMJ and Whiplash
Advanced Myofascial Techniques Series
Advanced Trainings
32 hours
The Upright Ribcage and Scoliosis
Advanced Trainings
32 hours
PNMT for the Golf Swing
8 hours
2017
Introduction to Pediatric Oncology Massage
American Massage Therapy Association
3 hours
Visceral Manipulation
Osteopathic College of Ontario, Dr Stephen Sanet
Boston, MA | 72 hours
Advanced Care and After Death Directives
Center for End of Life Transitions
Asheville, NC | 9 hours
Spine, Ribs and Low Back, Advanced Ilia and Sacroiliac Joints
Advanced Trainings,Larry Koliha and Bethany Ward
Durham, NC | 16 hours
“What’s The Fuzz?” Lecture Presentation-The Nature of Fascia
Somanautics Workshops, Gil Hedley, PhD
4 hours
2016
Hospice Volunteer Training
Hospice and Palliative Care of the Charlotte Region
Charlotte, NC
Neck, Jaw and Head, Headaches and Migraines
Advanced Trainings, Til Luchau
Asheville, NC | 24 hours
Ethical Dilemmas Fully Exposed, Ethics and the Power Differential
American Massage Therapy Association
3 hours
2015
Pelvis, Hip and Sacrum, Sciatica and Disc Issues
Advanced Trainings, Til Luchau
Asheville, NC | 24 hours
2014
Leg, Knee and Foot
Advanced Trainings, Larry Koliha and Bethany Ward
Durham, NC | 16 hours
1997
St John Certified Neuromuscular Therapist, Teaching Assistant and Teacher
St John Seminars with Paul St John
Largo, Florida
1985
Physical Education and Health, BA
Furman University
Links
American Massage Therapy Association – North Carolina Chapter
North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy
Advanced Trainings
St. John-Clark Pain Treatment Center
achievements
Cheryl Drake-Bowers is a graduate of Furman University with a BA degree in Physical Education and Health. Prior to her graduation from the Therapeutic Massage Training Institute, she was the Director of Adult Fitness at the YWCA of Charlotte. In this position, she taught adult fitness classes and personal training. Cheryl is Certified in Advanced Myofascial Techniques, Level II (CAMT II) through Advanced-Trainings.com and assistant seminar teacher for this method. Cheryl is a Bones for Life (R) Movement Intelligence teacher. She is a Certified ScarWork(TM) teacher and therapist with Sharon Wheeler and WheelerFascialWork.com, and Vodder method Certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Klose Trainings. Cheryl is a St. John Certified Neuromuscular Therapist, past instructor for the Therapeutic Massage Training Institute, Central Piedmont Community College and St. John Seminars under Paul St John.
