have thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology
understand injuries, formulate a treatment plan, and make recommendations for self-care
are professional and interested in continuing education
Amanda
Founder and President, Restore Therapeutic Massage, LLC
Over 9 years of massage experience
Specialties include Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Trigger Point therapy, Myofascial Release, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF Stretching), Injury Testing and Treatment, Injury Rehabilitation
Nationally Certified by the NCBTMB
Dana
Extensively trained Massage Therapist, with over 11 years of experience
Specialties include Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Injury Treatment, Neuromuscular Technique (NMT), Muscle Energy Technique (MET), and Pregnancy Massage.
Triathlete, marathon runner, and cyclist. Competing in Ironman Triathlon in Fall ’09-experienced in sports and exercise-related injury.
Nationally Certified by the NCBTMB
Iron Man Finisher
Carol
Highly-Experienced Therapist with over 20 years of experience and Advanced Training
Specialties include Deep Tissue Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage, Stretching & Maintenance, Lymphatic Drainage and Pregnancy/Prenatal Massage
Certified Watsu Practitioner
Trained in Mattes Athletic Stretching
Certified in Judith Walker-Delaney Neuromuscular Massage
Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner (Studied in British Columbia, Canada)
Studied Tui Na Bodywork in Guan An Men Hospital in Beijing, China
Studied Sports Massage at Physical Culture Institute in Moscow, Russia
Studied Infant Massage at Children's Hospital in Riga, Latvia
Benny Vaughn Sports Massage Training
Experienced in working with local professional athletes: Football, Baseball, Hockey
Graduate of Minneapolis School of Massage & Bodywork
Nationally Certified by NCBTMB
Phil
Extensively trained massage therapist with 10+ years experience. Graduate of the prestigious Brian Utting School of Massage in Seattle, WA
Developed and in the process of refining Active Release Treatment Stretching
Has participated in football, baseball, basketball, weight lifting, racquetball, tennis, swimming, soccer, volleyball, biking, track and field, and golf
Experienced in sports and exercise-related injury
Nationally certified by the NCBTMB
Melissa
Nationally Certified by the NCBTMB
Extensively trained therapist specializing in Deep Tissue and Sports Massage
Graduate of High-Tech Institute Massage Therapy Program
Specialty in Trigger Point Therapy
Integrative Massage-Employs PNF Stretching (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) in Sports Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy
Lymphatic Drainage
Reflexology
Pre-Natal Massage
Trained in Facial Massage, Swedish Techniques, Hot Stone Therapy, and Chakra Energy Work
Extensive Massage Volunteer Work including Eventide, Special Olympics, and HCMC during the 35W Bridge Catastrophe
Certified Massage Therapist, ABMP (American Bodywork and Massage Professionals)
Mary
Graduate of Northern Lights School of Massage Therapy
12+ years of massage experience in settings, including:
--Massage therapy clinics both as therapist and manager
--Spa setting
--Chirpopractic Offices
--Manager of Massage Dept. in Local MN Trade School
--Manager of Student Clinic in Local MN Trade School
Member of ABMP
Various training in multiple disciplines of massage including deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, cranial structural energetics, and orthobionomy
Specializing in an integrative approach to sessions to assist in injury recovery, structural balance and performance improvement through body awarenes, and stress relief