MERCEDEZ LUCKE-BENEDICT

Evaluate the functioning and the alignment of the spine and sacrum. Intuitively trained to 

diagnose injuries, strain patterns and related oral structures.

Develop individual treatment plans and strategies to give individual care of each patient.

Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine and other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system. Administer manual exercises, massage or traction to help relieve pain. Administer oral cranial therapy to unwind the cranial bones and teeth in preparation for braces or dental work. 

Skilled in the use of cranial sacral therapy with a Percussion Table (invented by Dr. Steven Swidler, DDS, Doctor of Cranial Osteopathy) to pinpoint strain patterns and injuries and release them. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages; adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Maintain complete records of medical history, health-care plans and prognoses, including a visual body chart to assist patients in tracking progress. Develop self-care strategies for patients to continue at home.

Educate patients on meditation, stretching, exercise, the healing process, breathing, proper sleep habits and relaxation techniques. Counsel patients about nutrition and stress management. Utilize holistic techniques such as muscle testing and intuitive skills to evaluate healing. 

I have studied music, acting, dance and theater since 1987. I released my original music CD, “Mercedez” in 2001 and “Hyway Gypsy Live” original music CD in 2015. I have my original music on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, Itunes and other popular music platforms.

2021 to present

The Mercedez Lucke-Benedict Show 

Video pod cast and audio pod cast interviewing guests. Topics  include, local history, wonderful guests sharing thei life and experience. My Beautiful Spirit Productions is a Mercedez Lucke-Benedict company. 

2017 to 2019

KHIL-AM/FM & KWQR-FM

Voice artist for radio spots. Radio promotions in person and on social media.

2013 to 2014

BBS Internet Radio

Team CST Connecting Spirits Together program

Creator and host for a one-hour radio program. Interview guests, take call ins, do local promotions and promoting local events.

2009

Cash Box jewelry commercial

Casino Del Sol commercial

2009 to 2011

JOLT Radio 1330AM

Team CST Connecting Spirits Together program

Creator and host for a one-hour radio program. Creator and host for a one-hour radio program. Interview guests, take call ins, do local promotions and promoting local events.

2003 to 2004

Hyway Gypsy concert

Arizona State Fair

headliner

Hyway Gypsy concert

Graham County Fair concert

headliner

Hyway Gypsy concert

Rex Allen Days park concert

Headliner

Hyway Gypsy concert

Fort Huachuca Fun Fest! 

headliner

Hyway Gypsy concert

Fort Huachuca Army Base concert for the military

headliner

Hyway Gypsy concert

Davis Monathan Air Force base 4th of July concert

Headliner

Hyway Gypsy concert

“The Rock” concert

headliner

Hyway Gypsy concert

Pima County Fair five concerts

headliner

Hyway Gypsy concert

Bookman’s concert at the Park Mall

headliner

2003 to 2004

KHIL-1250AM & KWCX-104.9FM

Voice artist for radio spots. Host for a daily live one hour morning show on KHIL-AM interviewing guest, taking call ins, doing local promotions and promoting events.

Radio sales to local businesses.

2003

ASCAP Popular Music Award

“Number One Angel”

RXR Pizza

Mercedez concert

2002

ASCAP Popular Music Award

“Different World”

Pima County Fair

Four Mercedez concerts

RXR Pizza

Mercedez concert

1999

ASCAP Popular Music Award

“Billy Joe”

1998

ASCAP Popular Music Award

“Should’ve Listened To You”

1997

ASCAP Popular Music Award

“She Cried A Little”

1993 to 1997

Marilyn Monroe event impersonator

Madonna event impersonator

1994

Murder Mystery Weekends!

Talent for a weekly live murder mystery performance.

1993 to 1994

Actress

Campbell Agency

Dallas, TX

1993

Walker-Texas Ranger

Amadea Film Production

Double, stand in for Sheree J Wilson on the TV series.

Columbia Pictures

“Hexed” motion picture

as the girl

Studio 5

The Importance of Being Earnest

1993

Dudley Productions

JC Penny infomercial

Talent

Uncle Ben’s Rice infomercial

George Kline Company 

Southwestern Bell Telephone commercial

Local Dallas business infomercials

1992

“Bus Stop”

Month long stage production of the Marilyn Monroe film for the Mesquite Theater.

Crystal Unicorn Productions

“Picnic At Dunwich” & “Nightmares”

Rob Hoegee Productions

“Greater Dallas”

Bob Banner Productions at SMU

“Choices”

“Kid On A Carrousel” music video featuring Mercedez

1989 to 1990

“Wild Girls” music video featuring Mercedez

“Wild Girls Live” music video featuring Mercedez

“Not Too Late”

Music video featuring Mercedez

“Razzel Dazzel Em!” 

Dance and music stage production

“Ring Round The Moon”

Stage production for Ventura College

“It Had To Be You”

Stage production for Ventura College

“Fool For Love”

Stage production for Ventura College

1989 to 1992

Music Magazine

Host a weekly one-hour music video show.

Save The Dolphins

Host

1987

“Barefoot In The Park”

Stage production for Rockville College

Face To Face

Host and interview guests for a half hour taped show.

Crack The Killer

Host

Montgomery College