Sharon Puszko


Sharon Puszko, PhD, CMT, Owner and Director of Day-Break Geriatric Massage Institute, is a graduate of the University of California with a major in education. After teaching Biology and English internationally, in Europe, Asia, Central America and the Eastern United States, Sharon made a career change into the wellness field in 1986. She attended massage school in Northern California and then graduated from the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy and Healthbuilders School of Massage Therapy in St. Augustine, FL. Along with overseeing the function of DAYBREAK Geriatric Massage Institute, she has a private practice and does volunteer hospice work. She travels extensively throughout the US and internationally teaching the DAY-BREAK Geriatric Massage Level 1 and Level 2 workshops in massage schools and community colleges.

Member ABMP (associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals). Volunteer in St. Vincent's (Indianapolis) Hospice Care Program.

Website: Day-Break Geriatric Massage Institute




Intro to Geriatric Massage from Robust to Frail
2 CE Contact Hours

The workshop focuses on the robust to age-appropriate senior and covers the following topics:

  • Physiological, psychological & sociological aspects of aging.
  • Client assessment with cautions & contraindication.
This modality teaches specific techniques to address each client’s distinct needs from robust to frail seniors. Participants are encouraged to develop clinical reasoning.

How to establish a geriatric massage practice. Topics include: marketing to senior facilities, referral sources and active seniors in the community.






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