Colleen J. Marx, BS; LMT:
Greetings! Throughout this site, you'll become accustomed to my precise interjections of experiences, trainings and personalized approaches to everything my business represents both in the comprehensive medical side and the well studied and informed spiritual side. Please review my credentials:
1985: Alfred University, Bachelor's Degree of Science: Animal Science & Physiology;
1985-1989: Surgical Technician, Rohan & Harper, P.C. ;
1989-2004: SUNY Buffalo/Research Foundation SUNY/Research Institute on Addictions: Medical and Addictions Research: Research Technician, Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Research Lead and Project Coordinator;
1998: NY Institute of Massage, Certification and NYS Massage Licensure and NCTMB: National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Practitioner;
1998-Current: Owner: Great Lakes Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Practitioners in Buffalo, NY;
1999: Chagnon Health Institute, Certification as a Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, (trained to do adhesion reduction and medical manual lymphatic drainage, both post-surgical and for kidney/heart/chronic illness patients and cancer patients);
2000-2004: Advanced Training Certifications in:
Upledger Institute: CranioSacral Therapy I & II, Visceral Manipulation I & II,
Barnes Institute: Myofascial Release I & II and Myofascial Unwinding,
Others: Reiki I, II & Master, Raindrop Therapy Technique, (uses essential oils), LaStone Therapy©, European Hot Stone Therapy, Infant Massage Therapist & Instructor, Pregnancy Massage, Sports Massage, Medical Massage Modalities including Cervical Spine Release and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Release;
2008-2011: SUNY Empire State College; Bachelor's Degree of Science: Alternative and Complimentary Therapies;
2012-2015: CEU Clinical Assistant Instructor and Ethics/Law Instructor, NY Institute of Massage;
2017-Current: Owner: The Elysian Room Creative Studio, Psychic Mediumship Class Instructor/Facilitator at The Elysian Room and at Lily Dale, NY, (not a Lily Dale registered Medium);
2018-Current: Ordination as Reverend through The Universal Life Church Monastery and The Infinity Foundation: NYS certified documentation to legally perform Unity Ceremonies, (marriages), Celebrations of Life, (funerals), Welcoming Celebrations, (baptisms), End-of-Life Blessings, Home Blessings, etc;
2019-Current: Tested, vetted, & certified Psychic Medium via Santosha Spiritual Church. There is a whole section on my path to evidential mediumship in The Elysian Room Creative Studio tab on this page.
As you can tell, I'm passionate and fascinated by varying fields of interest, continuously expanding my knowledge and education on multiple levels. In 1997 I had a clear message/calling to go back to school as my career in medical research, while financially gratifying, was not feeding my soul. I enrolled in massage school and have never looked back, it was exactly where I was meant to be, it has more than fed my soul and placed me onto an incredible life path.
Upon massage school graduation and NYS certification I opened Great Lakes Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Practitioners some 25+ years ago, and it has been nothing but joy! A lot of hard work, but I do love what I do! This is what I was born to accomplish in this lifetime. After having spent 5 years building a successful massage practice I disengaged from my university position in 2004, trusted the universe, spread my wings, closed my eyes, leapt off the cliff and soared, welcoming other practitioners along for this very unpredictable and often crazily chaotic ride known as self-employment. As I (gracefully?) age my dualistic linear and creative brain hunger for more and more knowledge on this experience we call "life"; I continue to learn and evolve and absorb as much as possible, and everything, "good" and "bad", elevates me into a better understanding of myself and the human-condition. I enjoy utilizing any newly learned concepts or tools-of-thought and weaving those into my background in biology, physiology and the energetic self to facilitate a deeper and more profound treatment experience, (or psychic mediumship reading!), for my clientele.
My newest venture has been our shared creative space known as The Elysian Room Creative Studio where we offer a variety of fun, resonating and exciting classes and events! Please check
out Classes and Events tab to learn more about our offerings and view our upcoming class and event schedule.
When not immersed in learning, I'm a passionate Mom, a creative and daring cook and baker, a writer, nature and home-improvement enthusiast, (note I used "enthusiast"; and not "accomplished" lol....), and I enjoy learning about other culture's spiritual and life customs. I love meeting new, eclectic, talented and like-minded people and learning their stories, (because everyone has a story!), attending events and festivals and living life vibrantly.
And when it's time for peace, quiet and grounding I connect with my ever-present pack awaiting me at home: my loveable, exasperating and always entertaining dogs and cats. I am very conscious of how blessed I have been and continue to be in my every-crazy and evolving life. I look forward to meeting you, welcoming you into the space I've created, learning your story and assisting you on your journey. Peace.
