My Education and Certifications
In 1984, after my time at grammar school I found my calling and successfully completed my vocational education as a massage therapist. An since then I am working with great enthusiasm and joy. For many years I gained experience in the fields of physical therapy, massage therapy, wellness, relaxation techniques and stress management.
1984-1987
Education as a state-examed and registered massage therapist and balneotherapist
1987-2000
Employed as a massage therapist in Munich
- for 6 years :Dr Schmitt / Dr. Marosek Chiropractors
- for 7 years: Dr./UC Rom Dingler, Orthopaedist
1990-2000
ART OF TOUCH start of freelance activity
since 2000
Self-employed in own private practice
Continuing Education in USA, Switzerland, Italy, Indonesia, Germany
1991
Foot Reflexology
1994
Pregnancy Massage (USA)
1994
Esalen® Massage (USA, Indonesia)
1996-1999
Cranio Sacral Therapy (USA, Switzerland, Italy)
2002
Trigger Point Therapy (USA)
2002
LaStone® Therapy (USA), Hot Stone
2006-2010
Deep Tissue Massage, Deep Bodywork®, Myofascial Release® (USA)
2014
Health and Yoga
2015
Foot School Munich: Healthy and pain-free feet
2016
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy: cervical spine, shoulder, arms
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy: trunk, lumbar spine, hip, knee
2017
Advanced Training 1 Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Therapy
2023
Training: Certified Liebscher und Bracht – Therapist
Stress Management – Relaxation Techniques – Conversation Support
1988-1990
Psychopaedics® according to Dr Derbolowsky
1991-2000
Autogenic Training; Teacher at the adult education center and at own courses for many years
1993
Clinical Hypnosis according to Milton Erickson (USA)
1995
Muscle Relaxation according to Jacobsen
1995
Conversation according to Milton Erickson
1995-1996
Autosuggestion Consultant (Switzerland)
2008-2011
Meditation courses with Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein (USA, Switzerland), among others
2011
MBSR Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
John Kabat-Zinn (USA)
2013
Training Family Constellation
2014
MBSR – Teaching Qualification
2015
“The Art and Science of Mindfulness, Forgiveness and Gratitude”
mit Prof. Dr. Dan Siegel und Byron Katie (USA)
2016
“The Art and Science of Mindfulness, Compassion and Joy”
with Prof. Dr. Dan Siegel und Dr. Rick Hanson (USA)
2017
“The Positive Neuroplasticity Training – The Sience of Changing Your Brain for the Better”
with Dr. Rick Hanson, Neuropsychologist (USA)
2023
“”Becoming A Teacher Of Presence” Advanced Training Program with Eckhart Tolle
10/2023
“Doorways Into Presence” How to quiet the mind and live in the now with Eckhart Tolle
“What is special about ART OF TOUCH is the knowledge Ms Heinl has built up over the years through her many qualifications and advanced training courses. If I can recommend a massage practice in Munich, it is ART OF TOUCH.”
