My name is Stacy and I am a male massage therapist. I have been a licensed massage therapist since March 2007. I am state and nationally certified as a massage therapist. I have always been interested in sports and health since I was young. I decided to pursue massage therapy shortly after I broke my neck in 2002. Before becoming a massage therapist, I worked as a concrete mason for 12 years until I was in an accident that broke my neck at C7-T1. The doctors said I would never walk again and I would be lucky to be able to use my arms again. This was a life-altering change, not only physically but also mentally, in how I was going to live my life. After going through physical therapy for 6 months and wearing a neck brace for the same length of time, I was able to slowly regain the ability to walk without the assistance of arm crutches. This is where I became interested in massage therapy because it helped me so much, not only in relieving my physical pain but also the mental stress that I was feeling. I think this is why I developed such great skills in the line of massage, because I can relate to my clients' pain and frustration with what they are going through. I try to use techniques that I feel will be the best for the issues that my client is dealing with at the time. My massages are based on individual needs and may not be exactly the same as the previous one. I try to answer all my clients' questions to the best of my knowledge and will research for an answer if I do not know it. I constantly want to learn more so I can be the best in the field of massage for both you and me.
Background & Training
I Graduated from The Massage Therapy Program from Lane Community College and have both my State/ National certification to practice massage in the State of Oregon. I am very knowledgeable in the field of massage with over 17 years of hands on experience using a variety of techniques of Sports Injury, Adhesion Breaking technique, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Reflexology, Trigger Point, Kinesio Taping, Passive/Active Release(PIR,PFS,CRAC), Hydrotherapy, Myofascial Release, Shiatsu, and Hot Stones. I have Advanced Training Pelvic Floor, Kinesiology, Sports Injuries, KT Taping, as well as many other body treatment classes.
I specialize in sports injuries as well as many other injuries. I work with people that have injured there Neck, Whiplash, Spine, Shoulder, Lower Back, Pelvic Floor, and ACL surgery that have been involved in sports/car/on the job accidents. I also have experience working with people with a variety of Pathologies stemming from Sciatica, TMJ, Anxiety, Depression, Surgery, Parkinson's, Chrones, Fibromyalgia, Torticcollis, Scoliosis, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Ankylosis Spondylitis, Cancer, Plantar Fasciitis, Post-Pregnancy, Motor Vehicle Accidents ( MVA ), and those that are stressed out that need to relax. I use my knowledge and talent to fit the needs of my clients. I accept PIP for Auto accident insurance from All motor vehicle insurance companies.
