I have trained with Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais and have been teaching as well as practicing Functional Integration and Awareness Through Movement® since 1983. My specialties include posture and gait improvement, back and neck pain relief, sports injury treatment, and stress management. I have just completed the production of a CD series called Small Moves for Comfortable Walking®. These protocols…
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In my work I combine various techniques to help my client toward wholeness. There is nothing more satisfying to me than helping individuals overcome pain and discomfort. My work varies from a relaxing massage with long, flowing strokes to a firmer massage for specific muscle unwinding. My goal is to work in a way that brings the client’s attention back into the body for reduced tension,…
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My massage training has led me on a path of discovery. I thought my training at the McKinnon Body Therapy Center would begin and end with their fundamentals of massage class. I am now trained in Swedish, Clinical Deep Tissue, Sports massage and regularly attend continuing education classes. My intention and approach is to integrate the unique aspects of each modality to meet the needs of my…
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I’ve been a practicing certified massage therapist since 2008. I specialize in a relaxing style of massage that suits the person who not only needs to rest the nervous system but also needs to have stress worked out of the muscle tissues. My intuition and nurturing spirit are my gifts — they guide me in a direction that leads to tranquility and oneness. I know how to gauge a…
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I received my training at the University of East West, Sunnyvale, in 2011. My treatment includes slow flowing strokes that incorporate light to firm pressure, deep elbow work, and some stretches. With input from the client, as well as intuition, I can address and relieve much discomfort. I encourage my clients to be more aware of how they can lead pain-free, energetic lives. I feel honored to…
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My approach is to provide a deep relaxing massage in the hopes of allowing my clients the opportunity and safety to ‘just let go and be with themselves.’ I combine Swedish massage, Structural Work, and Neuro-Massage into this foundation to address each client’s desires to be more pain free, to come back to her/his body, to walk a little better because the hips are looser, to even out t…
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I believe strongly in early disease prevention and the body’s inherent ability to heal. I studied Traditional Chinese Medicine, both at Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, and South Baylo University in the US. I have been a practicing acupuncturist for over ten years. It is a wonderful privilege to care for my patients and assist them in achieving healthy, happy,…
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I am a graduate of Body Therapy Center School of Massage and have completed trainings in Swedish Massage, advanced Esalen, Sciaticare, and Hot Stone Massage. My approach is centered on ‘listening’ carefully, through my hands, to the needs of my client’s body. I include Swedish relaxation, Deep Tissue work, Esalen massage, and Japanese Acupressure to provide useful techniques and nurturing…
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I am a graduate of Alive and Well Institute in San Anselmo where I completed basic and advanced trainings in 2000. I enjoy working closely with clients to shift and heal chronic dysfunction in their bodies. Helping people to move freely again without pain is my passion. Old injuries or repetitive strain can cause misalignment and set us on a course of unease in our bodies. Pain cycles of a…
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I have been a full-time professional massage therapist since 1999. Throughout my career I have worked with many different clients and a broad range of physical issues. Besides my basic training in Swedish massage, I have studied extensively one-on-one with several teachers of structural integration and Clinical Deep Tissue. My clientele benefits from basic stress-releasing work, as well as relief…
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I truly believe that massage is a very important aspect in maintaining your overall health. It affords you the much needed opportunity to slow down so that your body and mind can reconnect for ongoing repair. My therapeutic Sports Massage session will concentrate on areas of discomfort. The goal is to increase range of motion and help relieve chronic pain. With my assessment and good listening…
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I have been a full-time professional bodyworker since 1984. I have close to 1000 hours of training, and I know I will continue to evolve through further studies. The styles I primarily employ are slow and relaxing Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Myofascial Release. My massage and bodywork have also been influenced by many years of practice in Yoga and…
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Lucia Miracchi, founder and owner of Massage Therapy Center, has contributed significantly to the field of somatic healing arts for over 30 years, both as a body therapist and an educator.
After years of committed involvement in modern dance, Iyengar yoga, Wu style tai chi, and Insight meditation, Lucia began studying Continuum, an embodiment movement practice, in 1981, with Emilie Conrad and…
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I specialize in treating clients using Deep Tissue massage for specific complaints as well as for an overall relaxing experience. My extensive knowledge of human physiology, allows me to specialize in neck, shoulder, and back pain relief. During Deep Tissue work, I address both the specific muscles exhibiting symptoms as well as the postural patterns from which they developed. I use a combination…
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I have been in professional massage practice and training since 1992, and specialize in Deep Tissue and Myofascial Therapies as well as various models of Somatic Re-Education. I also have been practicing Light-Energy Healing and Polarity Reflex Harmonics for over three decades. I have been trained in Somatic Psycho-Noetic Therapies and have been in spiritual practice for many years. I bring kind,…
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I have been practicing massage for over 20 years. My goal with each massage is to discover and address the client’s individual needs for balance, alignment and vitality. My style is similar to Clinical Deep Tissue massage but so much more. Seifukujitsu is a restorative bodywork developed 100 years ago as a sports therapy for injuries resulting from martial arts practice. It is also a highly…
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I have been practicing massage therapy since 2008. I am trained in both Eastern and Western massage techniques. I very much believe in the benefits of massage therapy which include stress reduction, increased circulation, reduced muscle tension, and improved range of motion. I am very dedicated to helping my clients achieve positiv…
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The intelligent body is continually seeking balanced, optimal function. I encourage and facilitate this process by tailoring a combination of techniques to address the needs of each client. I envision massage as a means to bring about healing of the body and mind simultaneously. My clients then can carry this rejuvenation as they return to life’s endeavors. As a therapist, this is my biggest…
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Certified since 1987, I have 1,200 hours training in eastern and western massage, including Thai training in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I love my work and find it continually rewarding. In each session, I set an intention to address a person’s needs, to resolve ‘issues in the tissues,’ and to be a grounding presence, connecting with breath and movement so that my deep work is gentle. I am…
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I’ve been a body worker since 1991 as well as an instructor and director for a professional-level massage training program. I specialize in Clinical Deep Tissue and Sports massage — all characterized by a flowing massage style developed over many years. My approach is based on compassion and respect for each client. Even the deepest work will always be integrated with comforting, soothing…
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