Hi, my name is Barry Marshall and I am the owner/operator of Appalachian Therapeutic Bodyworks.  I have lived in Watauga County my whole life.  I have been married to the same wonderful woman for the last 20 years, and we have one beautiful daughter.  I was first introduced to the manual healing arts though the practice of martial arts.  My first training was in acupressure for martial art injuries; acupressure is based on the same principles as acupuncture.  I went on to complete a three year apprenticeship program in Chinese medicine at Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine.  I continued my education at Caldwell Community College where I graduated from a 579 hour Massage Therapy program.  I received my license to practice Massage and Bodywork in North Carolina in August 2007;  I am also nationally certified in massage therapy.  I have expanded my training though continuing education in Trigger Point Therapy, Tuina (Chinese medical massage), and Myoskeletal Alignment Technique.