Therapists

Julie - Massage Therapy & advanced therapies

Owner of Gainesville Massage Therapy

Julie began GMT independently in 2001, and has steadily grown to incorporate other talented massage therapists. She aspires to help therapists, by providing a professional environment. Maintaining the office and establishment licensing, the online presence, and keeping up to date with all business aspects, helps therapists focus on massage while building their own clientele.

Julie has received many massages over the years, and can personally advocate for each person who has chosen to work with her within GMT. The quality that each therapist brings to a session is superb!

Gainesville Massage Therapy is a booking service for licensed massage therapists. Each therapist is an independent contractor, maintaining their own licenses and insurance. GMT provides a safe, clean facility for these independent professionals to provide you with the highest quality of service, along with providing convenient scheduling and payment services.Li

Therapeutic Massage Education and Experience

Julie is a graduate of the Florida School of Massage (Spring 1990). Her work incorporates her training from massage school and her knowledge of biology from receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Long Island University, Southampton College in New York.

Additional education and experiences include sailing in high school for a week on the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater  and in college on the Appledore II schooner from New York Sag Harbor to Puerto Plata,  Dominican Republic. 

Her advanced bodywork studies include, but are not limited to: sports and orthopedic massage with Vincent Cambrea in his program IMAP and advanced orthopedic massage – Structural Integration/Rolfing with Lee Joseph. Paul Davenport, Josie Davenport, and Nancy Matthews – studies in Ortho-Bionomy® with Mary Santello, Luann Overmeyer, Jessica Mark, Ursula Hofer, Lynne Marotta,  Liz Olivas  – Cupping with Stacy Reed – Pregnancy massage with Valerie Linn and Dr. Deanine – Scar Tissue with Nancy Smith.  And not least, mothering her three children, now young adults. 

What She offers You as a Therapeutic Massage Therapist

She has helped clients by relieving their pain and discomfort associated with chronic neuromuscular diseases and many other illnesses that affect one’s quality of life.  Clients of hers have found relief from symptoms related to job-related repetitive stress, automobile or sports injuries, and other chronic discomforts related to emotional and mental stressors.

She has been a practicing therapist for 34 years  and has worked in both New York and Florida in massage clinics, neurology and osteopathy medical clinics, spas, office, home and on-site corporate massage.

The following techniques and methods of massage are included in her therapy: • Swedish massage • Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) • Connective tissue massage • Sports massage • Orthopedic Massage • Shiatsu • Structural Integration • Studies in positional release

Becky - Massage Therapy

Becky is a graduate of the Arizona School of Massage (Fall 2002). She worked for 10 years within a physical therapist’s office as a PT tech, massaging and managing. She moved to Alachua county to help run her small family farm. Since arriving, she’s worked as a rehab tech/registered chiropractic assistant at a chiropractor’s office.  She’s steadily worked these past 21 years as hands on healer!

Her work can be deep, specific and very therapeutic using her physical therapy assistant knowledge. However, she adapts her touch to the client and the tissue beneath, so she may slow down, soften her touch and tune in with deep insight and intuition – conveying confidence and intelligence.
Outside of work, Becky is an avid artist and crafting person extraordinaire.  Her artwork will soon be displayed in the office.  Reading fantasy series and watching B movies are some of her past times.  She also gardens and puts up many of her homegrown veggies. And that is not all, she loves her pets – cats, dogs and birds! There is not a dull moment in her days, and she brings her enthusiasm to life and living to each of her massage sessions.

Kimberly - Massage Therapy & Reiki Healing

Kimberly is a graduate of the Florida School of Massage (Fall 1994) & University of Florida (1993).  Additionally, she is a licensed physical therapist assistant having worked in outpatient physical therapy clinics from 2015 to 2022. A therapist for 29 years, she is proficient working with clients recovering from chronic pain, injuries and surgeries, both helping them to reduce their pain and increase their mobility.   She has worked extensively with an array of injuries and medical conditions.

Her continued studies include certification as a yoga instructor, Reiki Master, & Myofascial Release (MFR Level I).  She combines all her education into her therapeutic massages.   She helps people learn to find balance through their body’s innate nature to heal when the nervous system is allowed to come to a state of deep relaxation.
 
Her work is highly intuitive. Her ability to create a warm, safe and calm environment for healing to occur is par excellence. One may address specific pain or injury, or receive a calm, restorative session, or both within the same session.

Curtis - Massage Therapy

Curtis is graduate of Gainesville School of Medical Massage (February 2023). Curtis focuses on rehabilitative & therapeutic massage, while blending relaxation techniques in a session. He enjoys solving a clients pain, as if it were a puzzle. 

As a former cancer patient he has found a unique advantage to helping oncology patients during their treatments. He is familiar with the roller coaster of emotions, the daily stresses of caring for others and oneself with receiving difficult treatments.  Should you be struggling with a diagnosis of cancer, and need one who truly understands, Curtis is your best choice. 

In a life before massage therapy, Curtis operated a very successful company, known for his professionalism and attention to detail. He brings the qualities of self-motivation, helping you feel heard, and delivery quality work to each massage session and each individual. 

His hobbies include soccer, both coaching & playing, & spending time outdoors including foraging and cultivating mushrooms. He is always on the move, learning about life and loving his life.