Nathalie Banfield BA, LMT, MTPT, NCSF-CPT, CES

Precision Neuromuscular Therapy Seminars (PNMT) certification attained March 2024

Greater Chicago Area

About

Highly experienced therapist with a demonstrated history of working in the Health, Wellness & Fitness industry. Skilled in Trigger Point Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Therapeutic Massage, neck issues, pain relief, pain prevention, and corrective exercise. Strong healthcare services professional. Graduated from University of Iowa, Iowa Wholistic Institute, Wellness & Massage Training Institute. Certifications completed in MYO Seminar Series on Advanced Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy Techniques and Precision Neuromuscular Therapy seminars. 39 years of experience in massage therapy.

Experience

  • Trigger Point, Neuromuscular, and Myofascial Therapist at Spirit in Sport II, Inc.
    Jan 1996 - Present · 30 yrs 7 mos

    With 35 years of experience, I specialize in trigger point, neuromuscular and myofascial therapies. Although my business name is inspired by the spirit of athleticism, I cater to all populations. Our bodies are designed to be athletic. It is just individual choice, or sometimes unchosen circumstances, that decide where on the scale of athleticism we fall. I see people who have suffered brain injuries, beginner, elite, and professional athletes, professional musicians, children, students, adults, business people, teachers, dentists, pilots, etc. I do see quite a number of triathletes, as I am a 5-time Ironman finisher, including qualifying for Ironman Hawaii World Championship. Whether a person seeks out general full-body maintenance, or the treatment of specific issues or injuries, people can benefit greatly from my years of experience and education.

  • Indoor Cycling Coach at Inspyr Studios
    Oct 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 10 mos

    I enthusiastically provide an energetic, often intense, fun indoor cycling experience, using my decades of experience in cycling and triathlon.

  • Indoor Cycling Instructor at Northwest Community Healthcare
    Jan 2003 - Oct 2017 · 14 yrs 10 mos

    I provided my indoor cyclists with motivation through music, positive energy, and through my former experience as an Ironman triathlete.

  • Indoor Cycling Instructor at Life Time - The Healthy Way of Life Company
    Apr 2010 - Nov 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Licensed Massage Therapist at Fitness Foundations
    Oct 2001 - Dec 2002 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Myofascial Therapy