Rita K. Garnto

About Rita K. Garnto

Managing stress is easier than you think … stretching while brushing your teeth … deep breathing AND wiggling your toes … making lists … are three simple self-care tactics that have relaxed & calmed some of my clients. Caution! They may not work for you.But … there are hundreds of these fast and easy activities that can fit into your wildly crazy days and transition your brain to where you can function with grace and confidence.I am a stress-educator and student, continually learning about the causes, effects and counter-measures to stress.[1] I have written one book and share simple self-care tips every Tuesday. Connect with me and ask to join the stress-less-community.[2] My favorite means of sharing my news is speaking to women’s groups. My Keynote Speeches and break-out sessions are entertaining and educational. If your group needs some simple-self-care, connect with me and ask about Managing Your Stress is E-A-S-Y-er Than You Think![3] Self-Care Series which takes bi-monthly at Coffee Republic in Ballantyne Village. Check out https://simpleselfcare.net/workshops for the latest workshop.[4] Worried you or your teams are in stress overload AND not performing as well as you usually do? Take the Stress Mastery Questionnaire (SMQ) and find the area(s) in your life to start your stress-busting on.Stress Management is Easier Than You Think AND You can Do-It-Yourself, anytime & a••••••••@SimpleSelfCare.net | 70••••••55 (mobile)

Experience

1. Self-care Experience Facilitator, Stress-educator, Speaker, & Author

   Simple Self-Care By Rita

   Oct 2016 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   I am a stress-educator and student. Having been the victim of stress-run-amuk, I found help that inspired me to be the helper. And now, this is how I apply my super-powers.I write and speak about less stress and facilitate less-stress masterminds.Stress Management is Easier Than You Think AND You can Do-It-Yourself, anytime & anywhere.

Education

• Thompson Rivers University

  Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

  1981 — 1984

• Therapeutic Massage Training Institute

  NC Licensed Massage Therapist, Massage Therapy, Graduated with Honors

  2001 — 2002

Skills

• Wellbeing
• Aromatherapy
• Chronic Pain
• Treatment
• Prenatal Care
• Relaxation
• Pregnancy
• Public Speaking
• Relaxation Techniques
• Swedish
• Healing
• Healthcare
• Bodywork
• Headaches
• Stress
• Wellness
• Back Pain
• Therapeutic Massage
• Energy Work
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Injury
• Therapists
• Reflexology
• Stretching