Therapists

Julie Burgevin

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!

Julie

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 Science degree in Biology from Long Island University, Southampton College in New York.

Additional education and experiences include sailing on a schooner for two months (NY to Dominican Republic), advanced bodywork (sports massage, IMAP, Orthopedic, Structural Integration/Rolfing, and studies in Ortho-Bionomy, pregnancy massage). 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 AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and fibromyalgia. Many of her clients have found relief from symptoms related to repetitive stress, automobile injuries, and chronic discomfort.

She has practiced 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 practice:
• Swedish massage
• Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)
• Connective tissue massage
• Sports massage
• Orthopedic Massage
• Shiatsu
• Structural Integration
• Studies in positional release

Alivia

Alivia is a recent graduate from the Florida School of Massage (Fall 2019). She is enthusiastic to begin seeing new clients and put her massage therapy skills to work. Her sensitivity to a client’s pain and stress is acute. This keen touch and attention allows for one to deeply relax, as her hands convey confidence. She is passionate about helping others, so that they can strive for a better quality of life.

Schedule now with Alivia, as she begins her massage career at our quaint office.