Sports Massage with Sam
Sports massage is manual manipulation of the muscles, specifically for helping people who have physically demanding lifestyles and/or hobbies, such as athletes, trainers, contractor etc... This kind of therapeutic massage considers the impact of certain activities on specific joints, muscle groups, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue groups. The conscious focus of sports massage therapy maximizes the benefit of certain massage techniques and supports further physical exertion and activity. Each individual person will have individual needs to focus on. Each session starts will an assessment to determine treatment.
Pricing
60 min/ $75 ~90 min/ $105
Meet Sam
HI I’m Sam, I've been doing massage therapy for 8 years and absolutely love my work. I first
discovered massage by accident. During my experience in the military I was looking for
something to help me recover from an intensive training regiment and happened to meet an
amazing therapist named John. When I walked into the massage room John was sitting there in
a chair wearing dark glasses with a red and white cane next to him. John was a blind therapist
and gave an incredible massage. After that, wherever I traveled in the world I would make it a
point to get a massage. I’ve had massages in New Zealand, American Samoa, Hawaii, and all
over the United States.
Having so many talented therapists work on me was a huge inspiration and led me to
become a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2014. I love to help people realize their body. Many
of us carry unwanted tension that leaves our bodies feeling neglected and drained. Often I hear
comments like “Oh I didn’t know that was so sore.” or “WOW that is a big knot!” What you will
experience in a session with me is a consultation on your current physical concerns. You will
receive guidance during the massage to increase awareness of why your body is carrying these
concerns and work on reducing areas of recurring pain. You will gain restoration and balance
and insight on continuing self - care. I will provide stretching, strengthening exercises, or tissue-
release techniques, if necessary that you can do at home.
With over 7 years experience as a licensed Massage Therapist and a Bachelor of Science in
Athletic Training I've seen hundreds of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries. With a short
conversation about your discomforts, I pride myself on being able to locate and start treatment
on tight muscles, tense fascia, and stress points in only one session. Most clients report
immediate relief after their session and return for continuing maintenance massage.
I graduated from the East-West School of Massage Therapy, then continued my
education at Alvernia University where I received a Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training in
2019. I’ve completed classes and certificates in the following specialties:
Athletic Training Courses
- Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I & II
- Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries I, & II
- Athletic Training Clinical Observation I,II, III & IV
- Pharmacology in Athletic Training
- Therapeutic Modalities and Treatments
- Emergency Response for Acute Injuries
- Exercise Physiology
- Principles of Sports Nutrition
- Strength and Conditioning
- Human Anatomy I & II
- Kinesiology
- Neuroscience
- Pathophysiology
- General Chemistry I & II
- Organic Chemistry I & II
- Biology I & II
- Psychology I
- Human Development
Massage Therapist Certifications
- Sports Massage for the Competitive Athlete
- Advanced Stretching Techniques and Procedures
- Positional Release: Reflex Release for Painful Trigger Points & Muscle Tension
- Muscle Release Technique: Shoulder and Rotator Cuff
- Muscle Release Technique: Neck Pain
- Structural Integration: Techniques for Neck, Shoulders & Low Back
- Foundation, Form and Function: The Effects of a Dysfunctional Core
- Chronic Pain Overview: Diagnosis and Management of Fibromyalgia & Myofascial Pain
- Fascial Manipulation as a Pain Management Tool
- Pain Physiology and the Pain Experience
- Insights into Patient Safety and the Prevention of Medical Errors
- Trained in Reiki level I Techniques
Other Education/Books
- Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
- Why we Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Vagus Nerve: Ways to overcome Anxiety, Panic Attacks,
Chronic Illness, Phobias, Social Neglect and Improve Anger Management
- Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Stay Healthy and Lose
Weight
- The Power of Positive Self-Talk
- The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat
- The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind: A Tale of Madness and Recovery
