Biography:

Mary Biancalana, is  founder of Chicago Center of Myofascial Pain Relief (Now merged with Whole Health Chicago) and of Chicago Trigger Point Seminars, an in-person and online Education provider for all things Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy. Mary is considered a subject matter expert in the understanding of myofascial pain and dysfunction caused by myofascial trigger points. Published author of two books, 12 magazine articles, and she has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine in an article on trigger points. She has excelled in the fitness and education field for 40 years and is in her 26th year as a  full-time Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist. 

A lifelong athlete and exerciser, Mary possesses a unique blend of skills and training that sets her apart. She holds a B.S. from DePaul University in Teaching Physical Education and a Master’s Degree in Education from Northeastern Illinois University. She is an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer, a Nationally Board-Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist, and a Licensed Massage Therapist. She is the current Conference Chairperson for the NAMTPT, and has served the organization consistently for 24 years. Mary  recently served as Committee and Organizer for the  International Fascia Research Congress. She has also served as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the IMS, International MyoPain Society, a world-wide organization focused on the understanding of and treatment for myofascial pain and fibromyalgia.

Mary has developed 37 NCBTMB approved courses covering treatment techniques, understanding our fascial system, self-care, manual trigger point  techniques for the reduction of pain/sensation and to improve sports performance. Mary is the founder and developer of www.ChicagoTriggerPointSeminars.com, a stand-alone learning platform for high-quality, advanced courses teaching myofascial trigger point therapy techniques to massage therapists and health care providers including doctors, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, dentists, orthodontists and physical therapists.