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Best massage in Austin, TEXAS

Hi! My name is Alicia, and I am proud to be part of Dr. Dot’s team in Austin, TX; “The Live Music Capitol of The World”!
I was born and raised in Houston, TX. I came to Austin in 2002 to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where I got a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art.
I have always had a passion for natural healing and helping others, which is what drove me to attain a license in massage therapy. I hold a Texas license as well as a national license. I feel that I have a natural talent for it and I learn something new every day!
My specialties include: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Trigger Point and Sports Massage.


Email me at info@drdot.com and put "Alicia/Austin" in the subject line and it will reach me right away.

I look forward to working with you,

 

Alicia 🙂

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Massage in Orange County California

 

Hi there!  I’m Sherry, CMT, N.C.T.M.B and I currently reside behind the orange curtain in Orange County, California.  Since 1996, I have performed therapeutic massage in different locales; day spas, medical wellness centers, chiropractic offices, private homes, & businesses, and I seem to be able to blend in and perform effective massage therapy wherever I’m needed.  This is why I’ve decided to embark within this new venue Dr. Dot has so masterfully created.

 

My love for the human body began when attending UCI as a pre-med major.  I had to move on and work full-time so I held a corporate position for 14 years.  During that time, I found myself offering shoulder rubs to friends and family just because they were so stressed out as my personality reaches out to help others feel better.  A friend asked if I had ever thought about going to school for massage because I seemed to really make a difference in her muscles and attitude.  Back then, I didn’t even know massage therapy schools existed.  I later found myself attending California College of Physical Arts in Huntington Beach and began working with a 125 hours under my belt on the weekends for a local chiropractor.  After attending night school to finish my AA degree, I found myself wanting to learn more  not only to take care of friends and family, but wanted to branch and touch more lives.  I needed to continue my education in massage to offer additional modalities to patients and eventually personal clients.  In 2003, I was out-sourced from my full-time corporate position, went back to school to complete my 500 hour certificate program, and recently became a Nationally Certified Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworker.  I am primarily skilled in Contemporary Western techniques which include:

 

*      Deep Tissue Massage

*      Lymphatic Drainage

*      Pre-Natal Massage

*      Classic Swedish Massage

*      Sports Massage

*      Foot Reflexology

*      Psoas Release Techniques

*      Hot Stone Massage

*      Cupping Therapy

*      Ear Candling

*      Myofascial Release

*      Trigger Point Therapy

 

Music has also been a part of my life through many trials and tribulations.  My high school sweetheart and now husband introduced me to Ratt and Led Zeppelin while I was a total valley girl listening to Madonna and Depeche Mode.  Even though growing up, my family didn’t share their music loves, surprisingly, I enjoy all kinds!

 

Throughout the many years of being in the massage industry, I continue to take great pride in offering quality massages and look forward to helping you feel well and balanced.  Look me up next time you are in or heading to the OC! Email me: info@drdot.com and put "Sherry/Oc" in the subject line 🙂

 

Cheers,

Sherry

 

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Massage in St. Petersburg and Tampa Florida

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CONTACT: Please email me at: info@drdot.com and write “Ali-Tampa” into the subject line 

Hi I am Ali,

I am a licensed massage therapist in Tampa, Florida. My specialty is deep tissue and neuromuscular bodywork. I absolutely love to work out deep tissues which is … deep rooted issues! I have firm pressure and can go deep in a session. Not only are my thumbs strong so is my intention. My ability to focus into a client’s energy field allows their tissues to release either energetically or emotionally. We are such complicated beings and I have natural healing abilities that bring forth miraculous changes.

I have had clients literally in tears saying, “thank you”, for their bodywork sessions. For someone to be healed from chronic pain, chronic migraines, muscle spasms is life changing and affirming to my work!

I am continuing my education and training in Structural Energetic Therapy (SET). I am also certified in Reiki (Level 1). Reiki is a natural healing system that allows the body to heal itself as well as balancing the body’s chakras (energy centers).

My experience in the past prior to massage is sales. I am a entrepreneur at heart. Originally from the Midwest (Chicago land area) I have traveled to many college campuses, spring break events and concert venues selling or promoting T-Shirts or credit cards! Sales on the road in the cold winter months is what lead me to relocate to Florida. I started a career in apartment leasing and management. This position gave me exposure to sports celebrities that lived here in Tampa Bay. Since then I have been on a spiritual path and have been guided to massage therapy.

My path crossed with Dr. Dot here in St. Petersburg. I happened to find her site and ad online and she happened to be here in Florida on vacation. How great for me! To meet in person the globe trotting Dr. Dot. Dot to me is a vibrant, tenacious, kind and giving spirit. I feel honored to be part of her team.

 

 

Much Affinity!

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Massage in Venice Beach, Los Angeles California

My name is Leanna, and I am a massage therapist and a musician based out of Venice Beach, California (Los Angeles area). I have been giving relaxing and healing massages since I was a child (my mom, who has an amazing touch, taught me, and from then on, I started massaging my family and friends). After going to school at Chapman University for music, I attended CalCopa Massage Therapy School in Huntington Beach to learn more about the healing arts. I continue to develop this passion through practice and experience, developing a following of clients who constantly say that my work is “the best massage they’ve ever had.” I will relax and restore your body from head to toe while gracefully alleviating shoulder, neck, back, hip, arm, and every other muscle pain you can think of. Many clients come to me for chronic pain, as my strong hands can find knots and work them out. I give my clients what their bodies want and need: a completely restored, pain-free, relaxed body – thus creating more capability for creativity.

I heard about Dr. Dot when I was in my first band in High School. Since I was playing or thinking about music most of the time, I was often around musicians. I have always had a passion for massage, and I would always be the one giving back massages, doing neck stretches, arm and hand massages, etc., because I understand the areas that musicians need most, being one myself. A couple of years ago, a friend of mine from a San Francisco band told me about Dr. Dot, and I visited her website for more information. Dr. Dot’s story was inspiring to me, as I have often thought about finding a way to connect my two greatest passions, music and massage (which I believe are both forms of healing, expression, and art). The opportunity to be a part of Dr. Dot’s team is something I have been looking forward to for years!

My specialties:
Deep Tissue
Swedish Massage: can be relaxing and deep, OR relaxing and light, if you prefer
Hot Stone Massage: massage done with warm stones in the palms of my hands—can be light or deep—great for cold weather!
Trigger Point Therapy: finding those knots that hurt when you press down on them and getting rid of that pain! Trigger points are usually found in the neck and shoulders and cause back, neck, arm and hand pain
Thai Massage: involves lots of yoga stretches/positions—great for alleviating leg and hip pain
Shiatsu: Japanese form of massage that uses acupressure and follows the meridians of the body—also incorporates hand/foot reflexology
My style combines all of these techniques to create one amazing massage, completely unique and specific to YOU. You won’t be disappointed if you hire me!


I am available for tours. Email me: info@drdot.com and put "Leanna/LA" in subject line and it will reach me instantly 🙂

 

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Massage in Kansas City

 

My name is Gracie, and I'm a LMT in the Kansas City area. I've grown up mostly in the midwest but I spent sometime in Hollywood, CA before deciding to come back to the midwest in Spring of '07.

I recieved my training in massage therapy while living in California and graduated a certified therapist in our Master Program at CHAC.

Living on the west coast enabled me to study various healing arts from Reiki, Oscillation, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Pre Natal, Pregnancy, Childrens to Hot and Cold Jade Stones. I was also able to gain experience working in various environments: physical therapy, medical day spa, charity events, chiropractic, high end clientale/personal training, massage on set … to name a few.

I've always had an affinity toward homopathetic ways of healing whether it be through touch or herbs. Growing up I was enlightened to this natural medicine due to my mother's own homeopathic background. To this day I remember seeing my mom make medicine out of rattle snake skin. lol

Not that that was a regular occurence to have rattlesnake skin laying around, it only happened once, but it left a lasting impression on me how something so outrageous could be used to help someone. She definately was always coming up with different elixirs as well as herbs, food one could benefit from.

She also knew Iridology. So as you can imagine growing up I grew more and more fascinated with this way of life. I do plan to continue my studies in the near future.

I'm interested in Holistic Health/Medicine Wheel, Spiritual Counseling, as well as Metaphysics. My focus has always been geared toward energy work.

I really enjoy doing bodywork, I find it to be cathardic to help someone replenish themselves and to share this is healing for me as well. Apart from my interest in this industry I do enjoy many other things like art, music!, traveling, cooking, writing. If you're looking for a therapist who will not only help you theraputically but also someone you could talk to, I'm your girl!

I am avaliable for incalls as well as outcalls 🙂

Thanks a lot for taking out the time to read my Bio, I look forward to working with you. Email me: info@drdot.com  and put "Gracie/Kansas" in the subject line and it will reach me instantly.

 

Love and Light,
Gracie

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Massage in London (meet Sasu)

 

Hello I am Sasu I live in Surrey, outside London U.K. and have been a practicing Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage Therapist for 20 years. I combine massage with Kinesology and Reiki. I discovered the gift of my healing hands and intuitive nature while living in Morocco working in the hospitality business in 1988. I did my training in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1994 which is also where I learnt my English.

I used to work in the film industry as a Massage Therapist and am looking forward to getting back into working with thespians and performers and the world of back stage.

I was born in France and speak fluent French, Spanish and English and a little German. I love to travel and visit Argentina annually where I also go skiing. 
I am passionate about motorbikes but haven’t managed to put my massage table on the back yet? Rock music swings my life since my teens.
I love dancing particularly to music with a good beat and ski to Dire Straits!

I am available for tours and festivals and looking forward to practice my skills on you. Just email me and write "SASU/LONDON" in the subject line to book me: info@drdot.com

 

Read some feedback about me:

 

Feedback:

12/04/08: "I wanted to let you know that Sasu is a FANTASTIC new addition to your team. She has AMAZING hands, and a highly intuitive touch. This is the best DotBot massage I've had yet.

I think Sasu was not expecting the musician schedule – we had her waiting for a couple of hours with no work, and then everyone came at once! Sasu, just so you know – that can happen. Musicians can be unpredictable 🙂

Sasu, thank you for coming down – everyone said how wonderful your massages were, and we appreciated your time. See you next time in London!

And, Dot, thanks as always for the great massages 🙂

Jamie"

Tour Manager of Everlast

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Massage in Toronto (meet Dina )

My name is Dina and I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. I spent most of my youth involved in competitive figure skating only to discover later on another true passion… snowboarding! My education as a massage therapist began early in my constant attempts to try and heal my own injuries.

I’ve been practicing the art of massage in a clinical setting for over ten wonderful years. To have the opportunity to help assist clients manage, reduce and heal painful injuries and/or discomfort has been a very liberating and educational experience.

I’m a huge fan and practitioner of Myofascial & Trigger Point massage, a deeper, corrective type of soft tissue release combined with specific on-table body stretches. On the other hand I am just as inclined to provide a lighter more rhythmical massage experience geared towards the stress-laden muscle tension created primarily by our taxed out nervous systems. I incorporate essential oils in most treatments drawing upon my 6 years as a Certified Clinical Aroma-therapist. In addition, I am a Registered Massage Therapist and certified in LaStone (hot stone) and Bamboo massage.

Email me if you want to book me (put DINA/TORONTO) in subject line: info@drdot.com

 

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Massage in Raleigh, North Carolina

 

Meet Rae, the newest member to the Dr. Dot massage team down South:

 

"Having a chance to blend 2 of my biggest passions is a dream come true, and I am ecstatic to be on Dr. Dot’s team!!  
 
I was raised by hippie parents on all the right music—Beatles, Zeppelin, Moody Blues, etc.  Today you can find everything from Aimee Mann to James Brown to U2 in my collection.  I am a music fiend!  Much of my youth was spent watching MTV (when they still played music), and I mastered every Janet Jackson routine and Motley Crue drumbeat there was.  I decided early on that I was going to either be a rock star, or marry one.  

The night I met my husband, he was playing guitar onstage.  Trying to impress him, I offered to massage his hands, even though I had no training.  I guess I did well, since we’re still together!  Soon after we met, I chose to leave social work behind for massage school.  My first day, a fellow student let me practice on her.  She told me it felt like I’d already been doing massage for years, and I knew then I had found my calling.  I spent the next 18 months learning massage, yoga, reiki, and anything else I could get my hands on.  

Looking back, it now seems obvious I was meant to do healing work.  Growing up in an affectionate family taught me power of touch, and it seems from an early age I had a natural gift of intuition.  Using massage and energy work enabled me to heal my body and mind when I developed problems that doctors and medications couldn’t fix.  Now I live a full life without any meds, not even a multivitamin!  It is so important to me to continue sharing this gift with others, to help them take charge of their health.  

My approach is intuitively and holistically based, treating your whole being.  I consider myself a channel, working where my hands are guided.  Each session is tailored to your specific needs, and I can provide anything from a soothing Swedish to an intense Trigger Point session.  If you need healing and I’m not available in person, I can send you Reiki as well.  

Chances are, I’ll be at your show anyway, so it would be an honor to have you book me: info@drdot.com  (put "for CHANDRA/NC" in subject line).

 

Thanks, Rae"

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Best Massage in Charleston, South Carolina

Our massage team is growing like a healthy weed. More and more qualified therapists (and Chiropractors too) email me every day and ask for a massage audition appointment. Naturally I can not accept anyone onto our team until they have given a massage demonstration and provided the massage certificates. Quality, not quantity keeps us popular. Meet Crystal, our new Dot Bot from SC:

 

"Hi! My name is Crystal. I am a licensed massage therapist in beautiful Charleston, SC.
I am a true Charlestonian, born and raised.
I graduated from Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy in 2005.
 Also, I am NCTEMB certified.
I have a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology.
I also have worked as a nurse assistant at the Medical University of South Carolina.
My passion for helping people stems from the time I could walk: My mom always had me walking on her back until I can remember.
Once I became a LMT, I was fundamental in helping my mom with her chronic back issues..which furthered my passion for massage.
I could see the benefits of massage first hand.
This lead me to pursue other modalities besides Swedish and Neuromuscular therapy.
I studied Reflexology, Swedish-Thai, Aromatherapy and Hot Stone massage; as well as developed a love of yoga.
I try to incorporate all these great techniques into my massages to give my client the most beneficial results.
I hope you will book with me. Just email me at info@drdot.com

I look forward to all the great adventures to come where I can share my love of massage and my appreciation of music!
Take care and always remember to breath…
Warmly.
Crystal"