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Massage Therapists in Washington, DC

Saida S. Cunningham is a graduate of Potomac Massage Training Institute, Washington D.C. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist and certified by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). Saida has also received in depth training in Vocal and Kinesiology studies from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, NYC. She is sensitive to the needs of others and chose a holistic practice because it allows her the opportunity to help people of all lifestyles,cultures, and professions. Saida enjoys her work so much that on occasion she donates her services at various facilities, including the fire department and health fairs.

Saida believes that the body is a wonderful collaboration between the mind, body, and spirit. When one part of the pyramid is out of tune, the whole body is adversely affected. Creating balance in all three areas is the best way to help maintain and nurture a healthier lifestyle. Your overall well being is important and the therapeutic body massage that Saida provides is a personalized ingredient to add to your health care plan. She has a unique approach to working with, not only the respiratory and muscular system, but the body as a whole. Saida specializes in Breath Therapy, Deep Tissue (Muscle Confusion), Swedish, and Seated Massage. Saida's philosophy is to educate her clients on how to maintain the balance between the mind, body, and spirit though the Art of Touch.

Karmen Nicole Ball is a graduate of Potomac Massage Training Institute, Washington, DC. She is Nationally certified in Therapeutic Massage NCTM. Her Associates Degree is from Howard Community College, Columbia MD. She believes that Massage is a natural and therapeutic solution to minimizing and relieving stress and stress induced aliments. Through an initial warm approach to loosening superficial muscle tissue, she can address deeper tissues and perform firmer and more focused work in order to relieve stress and to trigger a release of the body’s endorphins. Combining massage with breathing exercises, Karmen aids her clients towards relaxation and heightened body awareness. She is trained in Swedish massage, Deep tissue massage and Pregnancy massage among other modalities. Karmen encourages her clients to keep in mind that, "if we nurture our body it will nurture us." She is excited to share her skills with District Wellness clients.

Shuba Sankaran is a graduate of of the National Massage Therapy Institute in Falls Church VA. She is nationally certified in massage therapy and licensed in D.C and Virginia. Her specialities are swedish massage, deep tissue massage and sports massage. Her previous background in biochemistry and pharmacology gives her an in-depth understanding of how the body works. Her approach towards any massage is to get to the root of the problem and address it, and in doing also help the client help themselves. She believes in educating her clients as to how to prevent further stress and pain. Her goal in any massage is for the client to leave the table feeling better than before. She is currently in school for physical therapy as well, in a way to combine fields in aiding clients with injuries with their rehabilitative needs. She believes that in teaching people to help themselves so that their bodies witll take care of them too.

PJ Slater is a graduate of DC's Potomac Massage Training Institute (PMTI) and has nine years of experience as a massage therapist. She has worked in a variety of professional settings and her areas of training include Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Prenatal massage. Massage is a four thousand-year-old practice that recognizes the inter-connection of the mind, body, and spirit. To this end PJ believes that massage is good preventative care benefiting the recipient mentally, emotionally, and physically. Massage strengthens the immune system, alleviates anxiety and physical aches, increases the capacity for clear thinking, and creates a sense of being unified and in harmony. PJ tailors her massage to accommodate each client's specific needs. Her goal is to leave them in a far better place.

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