Welcome. I
began my massage career 19 years ago when I enrolled at the
Florida Institute of Natural Health in Gainesville, Florida,
September of1990. This was preceded by a 3 month bicycle
trip starting in Anchorage Alaska and graduation from the University
of Arkansas with a Master's Degree in Professional
Counseling.
See :How
I became a massage therapist
to learn more.
Massage Therapy
has been the right vocation for me after trying several other
career paths. I worked with a bicycle
team early in my career, as well as several Olympic marathon
runners. Later came many amateur and professional track and
field, football, tennis, hockey, triathlete and baseball
athletes. I have worked long
hours in massage for most of my career but currently limit my
massage practice to 5 people each working day. Most
of my clients seek my services for sports massage, relief of acute and chronic
pain, accident recovery, and training for
performance.
My approach is
eclectic in nature and not specific to any one method of
bodywork. I primarily use a blend of structural and postural
evaluation, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release and
assisted stretching (including the Aaron Mattes Method of
active isolated stretching) PNF, deep tissue massage, and
acupressure (Shiatsu) in my bodywork sessions..
CERTIFICATIONS and DEGREES
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
MEMBERSHIPS
Associated Bodywork Massage
Professionals, Former
American Massage Therapy Association member.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
I appreciate the many athletes who come to our clinic. Some
are among the best in the world. I also feel fortunate to live
in Florida where there are so many wonderful days of sunshine
and places available to participate in outdoor activities. I
love to ride my bicycle with the St.
Pete Maddogs and the St.
Petersburg Bicycle Club
and walk with my dog, Zac. One of my favorite areas to bike is the Suncoast
Trail north of Tampa, Florida. Hope to see you soon, Travis
