Antoine (Tony) Davenport
Quantum University, Honolulu, Hi 96813 USA
Title: Title: The Effects of Massage Therapy on Health of Wheelchair Users Who Are Paralyzed
Biography
Biography: Antoine (Tony) Davenport
Abstract
Tony is the former Activity Based Therapy (ABT) lead for Project Walk Atlanta, now NextStep Atlanta Paralysis Recovery. Tony has worked with paralysis since April 2008 in which he gained a worldview to the applications necessary to facilitate neurological recovery along speaking in Washington DC to politicians, and advocating for disabled rights. During May 2019 Tony opened a private office to develop his own version of therapies to change neurotransmitter activity and neuropeptide release to foster client recovery. He is a former United States Marine and while serving 12 yrs on active duty in the Marines initially as a F/A- 18 engine mechanic, he earned a slot in the officer commissioning program, Marine Enlisted Commissioning and Education Program. Upon leaving the Marines in May 2007 he turned to personal training, martial arts, and teaching AHA CPR. During the final months serving on active duty he began post graduate education. In Sept 2015 he began massage therapy school part time. Upon massage school graduation he incorporated massage into paralysis rehab at NextStep Atlanta and opened his mobile business which is now running. Currently he is working on a Doctorate in Natural Medicine. This education will give him board certifications with the Board of Natural Medicine Doctors and Practitioners as well as the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board. Tony is a certified energy medicine practitioner and understands our body's bioelectric capacity for function.