Professional Qualifications

Drucilla Likens Pape is an experienced Occupational Therapist and graduate of the prestigious Loma Linda University and Medical Center in Southern California. Throughout her career she has combined her love of art and science to create her unique approach to occupational therapy.

Dru has spent the entirety of her 29 years as an Occupational Therapist treating both pediatric and adult individuals who are significantly handicapped or in pain. Of the many health care studies she has pursued in order to meet the high level needs of her patients, Dru discovered one approach that made the most significant difference in her own life and in the lives of her patients. For this reason, Dru has dedicated her life's work to the ongoing study and practice of John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Therapy.

Myofascial Release Training / Experience

Dru is an "Expert Level" John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Therapist TM

Myofascial Release Training exclusively (all classes 1989-current) with John F. Barnes, PT, MT, NBCMT
Myofascial Release Proficiency Assessment taken/passed 2000
Senior Full Instructor JFB MFR Seminars
Keynote Speaker/Full Instructor JFB MFR Pediatric Seminar
Per Diem Staff, Therapy on the Rocks Western Myofascial Release Treatment Center, Sedona, Arizona
Clinical Instructor: Skill Enhancement Seminar
Clinical Instructor: Therapy for the Therapist
Completion of all John F. Barnes MFR Seminars, multiple repeats + ongoing study as follows;

             MFR/NDT Regi Boehme, Boehme Seminars

             MFR I + Full Instructor

             MFR II + Full Instructor

             MFR Unwinding + Full Instructor

             MFR Advanced Unwinding + Full Instructor

             MFR Fascial Cranium

             MFR Rebounding + Full Instructor

             MFR Cervical Thoracic + Full Instructor

             MFR Fascial Pelvis + Full Instructor

             MFR Energy Perspective

             MFR Pediatric Course + Full Instructor

             MFR Key Note Speaker: MFR Pediatric Seminar

             MFR Mobilization Course

             MFR III Beyond Technique: Advanced Course + Full Instructor

             MFR Skill Enhancement Seminar: Sedona, Arizona

             MFR Clinical Instructor: Skill Enhancement Seminar

             MFR Therapy for the Therapist: Sedona, Arizona

             MFR Therapy for the Therapist: Paoli, Pennsylvania

             MFR Clinical Instructor: Therapy for the Therapist

             MFR Proficiency Assessment taken/passed 2000

             MFR Healing Seminar + Full Instructor

             MFR John F. Barnes/Shalanda Ma Seminar

             MFR Therapist Retreat, Las Vegas, Nevada

             MFR Women's Health Seminar + Full Instructor

             MFR Quantum Leap Seminar

Occupational Therapy Qualifications / Experience

Occupational Therapist Graduate of Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions Loma Linda, California Bachelor of Science 1982
National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT)Certification #AA366294
State of Ohio Licensed Occupational Therapist: Ohio license #001227
State of Arizona Licensed Occupational Therapist: Arizona License #3919
WFOT (World Federation of Occupational Therapists) Member
AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) Member
OOTA (Ohio Occupational TherapyAssociation) Member
Accomplished CEU-approved provider for the: AOTA, APTA, ASHA, AMTA and OOTA professional organizations
Accomplished presenter for many area universities,therapy facilities, and ongoing community events
Extensive current continuing education listing available upon request

Community Service:
The Intuitive Body rises to the challenge!
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"To whom much is given, much is expected."

Patron for the American Heart Association: Young at Heart

Corporate Community Leader for the Susan G. Komen Breast

Cancer Foundation: Women's Wellness Fund

The American Cancer Society: Relay For Life

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: Light the Night

Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS

Advocate Member of YWCA Dayton: Women of Influence

Hannah's Treasure Chest: a children's charitable foundation

The Humane Society of the United States

     SICSA (Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals)


     WWF (World Wildlife Fund)

Keeper sponsor for Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Volunteer Member: Dayton Opera Celebration Committee