Never received a massage before? Visiting a new therapist and not sure what to expect? Ask questions beforehand to lesson your anxiety! 

I learned a lot at the 2017 AMTA National Convention in Pasadena! I attended a research class on massage and pain management. There is more research showing that massage helps lessen pain, and with the opiod epidemic many physicians are searching for additional ways to manage pain.

I have had amazing experiences with some of my clients needing much less pain medication after surgery. Stay tuned for one of those stories. 

My back was killing me the day before I attended the AMTA National Convention. If I had to be at convention with a hurt back, this was certainly the right one! I experienced pain relief during my hands-on classes and when a great travel companion/roommate - another massage therapist - gave me a two-hour massage one night. My back pain was manageable, and at times disappeared! 

I learned some new techniques in managing lower back pain and neck issues. It was been a great convention! 

I love learning. I love being a massage therapist. I love helping to lessen the pain and discomfort of my clients. Call me for an appointment!

If you qualify, let me know and I will provide you with a receipt which you can turn in for reimbursement.

For every pre-tax dollar you spend, you could save up to 30 cents. Here's an overly simplified illustration: Let's say you pay $70 for a massage with pretax money. That's the only cost. But if you paid for it with post-tax money, the massage will have cost almost $100 because you paid $70 for the massage plus the income taxes that you already paid on that $70 when you earned the money.

Dr. Mehmet Oz is a well-known cardiologist, researcher, author, and TV personality. He shared his personal experiences with massage and is an advocate of having massage therapists in hospitals.

Highlights from his presentation: