Viktor Bocharnikov, CMT: Vicktor is a National Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) specializing in Pain Release Therapies. Viktor was born and grew up in Russia. He was originally trained as an aviation engineer and worked in the foreign trade industry. When he was in his early 20’s he started experiencing ulcers, sever headaches, neck and low back pain. Viktor was not satisfied with the treatments and solutions offered to him by conventional medicine, i.e., spinal surgery, and started exploring and learning about alternative health therapies.

“I developed an interest in “energy” healing first as a patient and then as an apprentice. I tried apitherapy, different diets, progressive relaxation, massage and Chinese medicine. I was able to relieve my pain without resorting to surgery. Soon, my friends and colleagues were coming to me for advice. Healing people became my hobby.”

In 1994, Viktor immigrated to the United State and attended the Baltimore School of Massage. He is passionate about his work and has dedicated himself to learning as much as he can about numerous soft tissue maniulation techniques.

“For the past decade, I have used a method of treating somatic pain based on the concept that somatic pain is the result of the body compensating for tension in the visceral body structures. When I see a light, I want to show it to people. Health is a big challenge that requires lots of light.”

Viktor uses numerous soft tissue manipulation techniques with this concept of how the body produces somatic pain to treat his clients. His experience is that this approach provides a high success rate in reducing somatic pain. Viktor has extensive experience as a massage instructor in Virginia and is a continuing education provider for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

“Please contact me by phone 703-437-6311 or email me at info@centerforlifestrategies.com if you are interested in learning more about how we can work together to improve your quality of life. I provide a free consultation conducted in person or by telephone. I will be glad to schedule an appointment for a time that is convenient to you.