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

Megan

Megan is a graduate of Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado (Spring 1997), and has practiced massage in many settings and many states. She is originally from Ohio, and has also lived in Indiana, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and now Florida!  She recently completed a 200 hour yoga certification in Utah, after 25+ years of practicing yoga. She welcomes one-on-one students here at GMT or in your home.

She is a mother to two teenagers, and a wife to a professor and researcher at University of Florida. While new to Florida, she is not new to providing excellent therapeutic massage. Her 21 years practicing in multiple states, have given her wonderful communication skills, and the opportunity to meet an array people and handle their needs. She looks forward to growing her private practice. When in need of deep, quality massage, with an emphasis on opening, lengthening, and feeling more connected and whole, schedule a therapeutic session with her.

Her other interests include exploring the outdoors, yoga, reading, body-mind centered podcasts, growing food, playing music, and time with friends and family.

A recent review on Google from Amy W. (November 2018) describes how wonderful Megan’s work is:

★★★★★ 3 months ago
Megan did a WONDERFUL job with my prenatal massage this morning. I’m off today, and I searched all weekend for an available appointment today for a prenatal massage when I lucked out and found Gainesville Massage Therapy. I’m 5 months pregnant with my second child, and my lower back stays on fire. She was a pleasure to talk to, paid extra attention to the areas I mentioned, and left me feeling absolutely amazing at the end. I will recommend this place to everyone, and I will absolutely be back for both a prenatal massage and a regular massage afterwards! The last massage I had was before my pregnancy, and it was somewhere else in Gainesville and was the worst experience I’ve ever had. So I was a bit nervous about trying another place that’s new to me. Thank you for a GREAT experience!!!

Becky

Becky is a graduate of the Arizona School of Massage Therapy (Fall 2002). She has been working as a massage therapist full time within medical, chiropractic, and physical therapy settings from 2004 to present. In addition she maintained a small private practice from 2008 until present.

In her work with chiropractors and physical therapists, she got a huge amount of experience with patients. She specializes in deep tissue and Trigger Point therapy.   Her work includes manual stretching (active/passive), gua sha/”scraping”, cupping, kinesio/athletic taping, postural and corrective exercises.

Her massages feels fluid, strong and intuitive. One can feel the confidence and experience in her hands.

Becky is currently working towards degrees in exercise science and Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) from Santa Fe College. She is new to Gainesville, having moved here to be near family. She is looking forward to making this her new home, and having the opportunity to help people with their discomfort, getting them out of pain. Schedule with Becky today!

A review from a Yelp user, Pat B, wrote on 2/10/19 a top-rated 5 star review for Becky. It does not show on our Yelp site, due to her being new to Yelp. She wrote:

Becky gave me a massage last Friday and it was fabulous. I have a low back injury to the QL, and she really found it, and her massage helped the muscles relax. She is strong and has a ton of knowledge and experience. She helped me understand the difference between the benefits of icing and using heat, and how long and where to apply, also showed me how to get up out of bed, and good stretches to do. Finally, she worked on my hip flexors, and let me know that tightness there really leaves me vulnerable to injury in my low back. Loved it all! Highly recommend. Thank you Becky!

Allura

Allura is a graduate of Florida School of Massage (Spring 2015).  She has worked in chiropractic offices, spas, and does onsite chair massage events. While working in chiropractic offices, she did detailed therapeutic massage for the neck & back. Using connective tissue & neuromuscular techniques predominantly, while incorporating Swedish massage & reflexology, her work is slow, deep, & feels extremely caring. Her emphasis is on providing a safe and therapeutic environment for healing.

In addition to working as a massage therapist, she is currently a student at University of Florida studying Environmental Management of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Her vision of a sustainable future is synonymous with her view of massage therapy: a system – body or ecosystem – must be attended to holistically. She has volunteered through the WWOOF program to work on organic farms across the country. Yoga and the outdoors are some of Allura’s favorite interests.

Apolo

Apolo is a graduate of the Florida School of Massage (Spring 2016). He recently completed a 500 hour yoga instructor training (RYT-500). His work incorporates manual therapy and movement techniques. Those techniques include Swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular, reflexology, and Thai massage along with corrective exercise and yoga. He has worked with elite athletes to those with challenging disabilities. He focuses on helping clients align body and mind, with a commitment to getting them out of pain. 

Prior to bodywork studies, Apolo attended FSU earning a B.S. in psychology with an emphasis on sports psychology.  A significant part of his journey began as a competitive endurance athlete, running track at a top ranked Division I program, as well as qualifying for the 2011 World Triathlon Championships in the 19-24 age category. 

He enjoys a regular practice of Ashtanga Yoga, meditation, and trail running.

Apolo es bilingüe; habla inglés y español.

Read Kalyca B.‘s review of Gainesville Massage Therapy on Yelp