Ever wondered about the awesome folks behind the dreamy massages at Eastside Massage? Well, get ready because we're chatting it up with our incredible massage team! Get to know the highly skilled therapists making your relaxation dreams come true. We're talking favorite techniques, fun facts, and why they're at the top of their game.
Brittany
Why did you become a massage therapist?
“I want everyone to feel more comfortable in their skin, and with their muscles. Massage therapy offers a unique way to soothe physical pain and decrease anxiety. I do my best to make a difference in how a person feels in their body.”
What makes your massage style unique?
“I focus on pinpointing trigger points relating to release pain points. I like the results using this technique.”
What do most people not know about massage therapy?
“Most people don’t know that massage should be considered an integral part of healthcare. It releases stress which lowers cortisol in the blood, can help posture and better breathing habits; some techniques release and flush out stagnant blood with the goal to rid chronic pain and bring back comfort!”
"Most people don’t know that massage is considered an integral part of healthcare."
Ana
Why did you become a massage therapist?
“I became a Massage Therapist because I love helping people! It’s that simple.”
What makes your massage style unique?
“Every Massage Therapist is special in their own way. People notice that I am kind and friendly to everybody but most of all, I help your muscles act friendlier to you by loosening them up!”
Kimberly
Why did you become a massage therapist?
“I wanted to be able to help people in a more meaningful way.”
What makes your massage style unique?
“My massages target problem areas and work to loosen them up for relief of accumulative muscle tension.”
What do most people not know about you?
“What most people don't know about me is that I get hyper-fixated on helping our clients feel better than when they arrived. It’s the before and after that I enjoy. I like the transformative qualities that massage therapy brings about for everybody!”
Joan
Why did you become a massage therapist?
“When I was 12 my favorite aunt bought me my first massage at Elizabeth Arden. I loved it! In my twenties, I was a professional dancer and one of my fellow dancers (in Twyla Tharp's touring company) was a licensed massage therapist. Going to her for a massage helped keep me moving beautifully. When she offered a series of 10 classes in massage therapy, I decided to take it and found I enjoyed giving massage almost as much as receiving it. The next step for me was studying at the Swedish Institute in New York to obtain my massage license. It's been a wonderful career for me!”
What makes your massage style unique?
“Having been trained as a professional dancer, I have both a technical and deeply instinctual knowledge of how the body moves optimally, including a very good working knowledge of proper alignment and the exercises needed to achieve it. I also like to seamlessly integrate Reiki and craniosacral balancing into my massage as they induce deep relaxation and facilitate healing in my clients, when they need more subtle work”
What do most people not know about massage therapy?
“Touch is the first sense a fetus has in utero and it's a primal need of humans. Massage isn't just about fixing muscles and tendons and fascia. It's about helping people in a compassionate way through touch.”
"Massage isn't just about fixing muscles and tendons and fascia. It's about helping people in a compassionate way through touch.”
Chloe
Why did you become a massage therapist?
“I used to massage family members and I really enjoyed it. They would always tell me I should pursue it and my aunts were training for it at the time. So after high school, I went for it.”
What makes your massage style unique?
“I focus on two things: relaxation and whatever complaints my clients bring up so I can better serve them.”
What do most people not know about massage therapy?
“Something most people don’t know is how technically detailed and specific a massage can be and for me, that’s my favorite part about it.”
Paco
Why did you become a massage therapist?
“I’ve met many massage and physical therapists for a back issue I had. It inspired me to become a massage therapist to help people with issues similar to mine.”
What makes your massage style unique?
“I am big on planning, I like to assess my clients and know as much as I can so I can focus on their issues. I envision the best way to help my client.”
What do most people not know about you?
“I work with the youth community around my neighborhood and other areas to teach kids about soccer and to stay active!”
Raffy
Why did you become a massage therapist?
“When going into college I wanted a career that involved using my hands for physical work and that would be helpful for people physically. Becoming a massage therapist I knew I could help people with relief of soreness and discomfort.”
What makes your massage style unique?
“I take the time to improve the well-being of my client; relieving stress and pain. Although we can’t make claims about pain relief, I do my best.”
What do most people not know about you?
“I use my energy to keep my hands warm and active, creating a relaxing massage for my client.”
Yalitza
Why did you become a massage therapist?
“I became a massage therapist to help people.”
What makes your massage style unique?
“I work on the areas that are bothering my clients. I feel the muscles and listen to what they are telling me. I like working on spasms, knots and relaxing cranky muscles.”
What do most people not know?
“Massage Therapy won’t cure or fix your ailments in one session if they are long-term. Sometimes with chronic muscular conditions, it takes some time for a significant change. Although, usually after one massage, clients tell me they feel better.”