High-quality massage therapy requires high-quality people.
- TashaFounder, Owner, and Senior TherapistTashaFounder, Owner, and Senior Therapist
Certification/Education: PDMT, LMT, Alexandria: School of Scientific Therapeutics, 2002.
Modalities: Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy (PDMT), Prenatal, Hot Stone
When I was a kid, I saw a preview for Oprah. It was about people who were seeking massage therapy—not necessarily because their bodies were hurting, but because they were missing human contact. Growing up in a supportive, loving family, that was something we never lacked so my heart nearly broke. That moment was the springboard for my career as a massage therapist.
I launched Lift with my partner, Nicci. I had been practicing massage for years and Nicci saw something special in how I treated my clients. She suggested we start our own studio to bring my approach to more people on a larger scale. In October of 2014, Lift was born.
I listen to my clients before each massage so I can adapt to their mood. I also listen to their body and try and sense if they need more or less pressure as I move from hand to arm to neck to back. I let my client lead any conversation or follow along if they prefer to have no conversation. Basically, I have a “Don’t speak unless spoken to” policy, and I’m cool with that.
I believe massage is a progressive practice. It took a lot of time and stress to build up those knots and aches in your muscles, so it is going to take some time to work them out.
Massage also provides prevention. I believe regular massage therapy can help you prevent that kink in the neck or that back injury. That is why we recommend a massage every four weeks or so. If you wait much longer, you’ll be starting at square one again.
I love meeting new people. I get to provide massage to people from all over the country (and maybe even the world), and I feel like I can connect with all of them. I love that people feel comfort, calmness, and happiness at my studio and that they trust us.