Misa | Licensed Massage Therapist

EDUCATION

Cortiva Institute – Brian Utting School of Massage, 1000 hour program, graduated 2008

SUMMARY

I strongly believe that each person has his or her own body’s natural self-healing mechanisms. I like to assist people in encouraging this process.

EXPERIENCED WITH

Swedish Massage, Circulatory Massage, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Onsen Techniques, Abdominal work, Visceral Manipulation, Prenatal and Postpartum Massage

WHAT MAKES YOUR MASSAGES UNIQUE?

In my session, I focus on being present with clients, directly engaging the body and creating specific treatment plans to assist the healing process.

SUCCESS STORIES

One of my regular clients showed up with lingering pain in his hip area. He complained that it gets worse when he plays golf. I listened to his body through the Visceral Manipulation technique and did some treatments with the modalities I learned in the class. Visceral Manipulation is a very gentle hands-on technique with subtle movement, yet it is a very powerful technique. After the first session, he felt much better; however, he still came back with pain in the same area a couple of weeks later but with lesser pain. After a few sessions, the pain was gradually alleviated and he didn’t have any more same problem in his hip. I was so amazed and happy to witness that his body was shifting to try to heal itself and came back to his optimal stage.

WHAT DO YOU MOST APPRECIATE WHEN RECEIVING MASSAGE?

I appreciate when a therapist treats me with client-centered care and with a positive and warm atmosphere.

WHAT KEEPS YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT MASSAGE?

I love helping people by easing stress and alleviating pain through massage and see their smiles at the end of each session. Also, constantly learning about the human body and its mechanisms fascinate me; it makes me want to learn more about the healing powers of massage.