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Active Isolated Stretching (AIS-Mattes Method)

Active Isolated Stretching (AIS-The Mattes Method) centers on physiological principles of specific muscle lengthening. The technique involves holding specific stretches for two seconds, which enables the body’s natural physiological makeup to improve circulation and increase the elasticity of joint, muscles, and fascia.


Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release is a type of Therapeutic Massage that releases restrictions in Myofascial Tissue. Myofascial Tissue is the connective tissue throughout our entire body. It's what's in between each and every cell (on a cellular level) of our bodies and on a larger scale it's what holds our organs in place and surrounds our muscles and ligaments giving us great strength, flexibility and rang... Read More

Myofascial Release is a type of Therapeutic Massage that releases restrictions in Myofascial Tissue. Myofascial Tissue is the connective tissue throughout our entire body. It's what's in between each and every cell (on a cellular level) of our bodies and on a larger scale it's what holds our organs in place and surrounds our muscles and ligaments giving us great strength, flexibility and range of motion. Normal, healthy Myofascial Tissue is very strong, slick and supple and can withstand pressures of over 2,000lbs/square inch! Even bone can't withstand those pressures! But due to trauma, illness, injury, surgery, stress, poor postural habits, repetitive motion and more, Myofascial tissue can be constricted resulting in Myofascial scarring. This creates sever restrictions within the body and can cause us to compensate for our lack of flexibility. A Therapist trained in Myofascial Release can correct the restriction in the issue to allow Your body to return to a more natural movement pattern.


Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST)

Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle-hands on treatment that uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity. The Therapist uses gentle pressure techniques to assess the existence of possible disruptio... Read More

Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle-hands on treatment that uses a light touch to examine membranes and movement of fluids in and around the central nervous system. Relieving tension in the central nervous system promotes a feeling of well-being by eliminating pain and boosting health and immunity. The Therapist uses gentle pressure techniques to assess the existence of possible disruptions and/or restriction in your fascial system. Light touch and fascial release may help your muscles and organs naturally relieve stress which improves function. Other patients often report feeling a sense of deep relaxation. The focus of CST is a gentle placement of hands to assist release of the bodies connective tissue or fascia. Fascia is a covering found throughout the body including organs, glands, nerves, muscles, blood vessels, brain and spinal cord forming a body wide connective network. CST is based on the idea that the body is interrelated at all levels. CST is thought to improve efficiency of biological processes through boosting inherent self-regulation, self correction and self healing. There therapy can be used successfully with children and adults.


Reiki Energy Work

Reiki is a natural healing technique from Japan that uses "life force energy" by administering with "laying on hands". It is used to reduce stress, increase relaxation and promote healing and well-being. "Life force energy" is the energy that flows through us and along our meridians. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress. If it is high, we a... Read More

Reiki is a natural healing technique from Japan that uses "life force energy" by administering with "laying on hands". It is used to reduce stress, increase relaxation and promote healing and well-being. "Life force energy" is the energy that flows through us and along our meridians. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress. If it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.


Aspen Class IV Red Laser Light Treatment

A visible red light and near infrared (NIR) are absorbed within the mitochondria (brain of a cell) and the cell membrane. This produces higher ATP (energy) levels and boosts DNA production, leading to an increase in cellular health and energy. Benefits include: anti-pain, accelerated tissue repair and growth, improved vascular activity, trigger points and Acupuncture points, improved nerve fu... Read More

A visible red light and near infrared (NIR) are absorbed within the mitochondria (brain of a cell) and the cell membrane. This produces higher ATP (energy) levels and boosts DNA production, leading to an increase in cellular health and energy. Benefits include: anti-pain, accelerated tissue repair and growth, improved vascular activity, trigger points and Acupuncture points, improved nerve function and faster would healing.


Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy (AOBT)

Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy (AOBT) or Ashi as it's affectionately called is a deep, relaxing type of bodywork that uses the therapist's feet to deliver the strokes. Broken down, Ashi means "foot" and Atsu means 'pressure" so Ashiatsu literally means "foot-pressure". This deep tissue massage offered by the feet is known as "The Deepest, Most Luxurious Massage on the Planet!" Bars are instal... Read More

Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy (AOBT) or Ashi as it's affectionately called is a deep, relaxing type of bodywork that uses the therapist's feet to deliver the strokes. Broken down, Ashi means "foot" and Atsu means 'pressure" so Ashiatsu literally means "foot-pressure". This deep tissue massage offered by the feet is known as "The Deepest, Most Luxurious Massage on the Planet!" Bars are installed on the ceiling of the treatment room for balance and support of the massage therapist. The therapist that is certified in AOBT has completed a course that was developed by the founder, Ruthie Piper Hardee. It is also recognized by the Association of Bodyworks and Massage Professionals (ABMP), the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and the American Medical Association (AMA). This amazing, deep tissue and extremely therapeutic massage has been proven to elongate the spine creating more space between the intervertebral discs thus taking pressure off the nerves and offering relief.


Myofascial Therapy

Myofascial Therapy is a type of massage that is characterized by slow, deep, even pressure that releases holding patterns within the musculature and adjacent fascial structures, relieving pressure on nerves, joints and other skeletal structures. It is a comprehensive approach to disentangling the deeper and more habitual intrinsic postural patterns.


Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a type of massage characterized by extremely light pressure that is used to manipulate the flow of lymph just beneath the skin and the corresponding lymph nodes. Its purpose is to accelerate healing by redirecting the lymph flow to optimal pathways, relieving the congestion and swelling caused by trauma, surgery and long term conditions involving chronic venous ins... Read More

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a type of massage characterized by extremely light pressure that is used to manipulate the flow of lymph just beneath the skin and the corresponding lymph nodes. Its purpose is to accelerate healing by redirecting the lymph flow to optimal pathways, relieving the congestion and swelling caused by trauma, surgery and long term conditions involving chronic venous insufficiencies.

Jackie has been a Therapeutic Massage Therapist for over 23 years and specializes in horses and people including athletes of all sports and disciplines. Her modalities include Myofascial Release, Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, Cranial Sacral, and others and is a Reiki Master/Teacher. She’s also been a Saddle Fitter for over 9 years. Her love of horses and everything equestrian has led her to find a career as unique as she is! Her work is intuitive, thought provoking and proven which has helped thousands of horses, riders, athletes and people from all walks of life extend their hobbies, careers and quality of life. She enjoys educating you to understand your own body better and begin to become aware of your biomechanics and what you can do to change and strengthen yourself to be the best that you can be.

Jackie has been a Therapeutic Massage Therapist for over 23 years and specializes in horses and p... Read More

David grew up in the Tampa Bay area and was an avid cyclist during his adolescent years. In college, he studied dance and chemistry. Upon graduation, he performed with ballet companies for three years. He also became a massage therapist, specializing in Structural Integration and Myofascial Therapy for 10 years. His clients were mostly athletes from various sports, As his clientele grew and began to include specialized populations such as hospice, he became interested in the treatment of long term conditions. He learned Manual Lymphatic Drainage and added it to his practice for this purpose. Ironically, he practices both the deepest (Myofascial) and the lightest (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) of massage techniques. Each is a valid and effective treatment for the appropriate client. While one has an anatomical approach, affecting the deep fascial structures that provide stability and support to the body, the other has a physiological emphasis, addressing the fluids within the skin and bloodstream and lymph structures. He believes each session should produce a positive change or shift, in terms that make sense to the client on both a personal and physical level.

David grew up in the Tampa Bay area and was an avid cyclist during his adolescent years. In coll... Read More

Owner and CEO of Stretching Your Life, Kim has been operating for over 25 years with a loyal following of elite college and professional athletes and business leaders throughout the Tallahassee community. Ms. Ortloff is co-author of Where It Hurts and Why, a guide to effective, do-it-yourself pain relief that illustrates the important aspects of wellness and health through easy-to-understand text and user-friendly anatomical diagrams, with detailed recommendations for specific areas of the body and instructions for the immediate treatment of acute pain.

Owner and CEO of Stretching Your Life, Kim has been operating for over 25 years with a loyal foll... Read More

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