My massage journey starts at the Mount Nittany Institute of Natural Health in State College, Pennsylvania. Tai Chi was the core background to my massage training, however, I took a special interest in the deeper side of Massage with studying Neuromuscular Therapy and Deep Fascia Release, also known as 'trigger point' therapy. After graduation in 2003, I began working with late Dr. Andrew Bieber in his Chiropractic office that same year. This professional environment offered a unique approac...
My massage journey starts at the Mount Nittany Institute of Natural Health in State College, Pennsylvania. Tai Chi was the core background to my massage training, however, I took a special interest in the deeper side of Massage with studying Neuromuscular Therapy and Deep Fascia Release, also known as 'trigger point' therapy. After graduation in 2003, I began working with late Dr. Andrew Bieber in his Chiropractic office that same year. This professional environment offered a unique approach to the way I massage in conjunction with chiropractic adjustments.
FAQ: What kind of massage do I do?
A mix of Swedish, DFR & NMT.
Massage is a uniquely personal experience you want to be comfortable with. Making every attempt to inhibit you to let go of YOU is so important because when you are relaxed so are your muscles making my work more effective. My job is to get clients used to my work/touch (DFR - deep fascia release & NMT - neuromuscular therapy) which are typically painful therapies, while remaining within the client's pain limits and easing their soreness post-massage.
I'm currently writing a course on these modalities. My goal is to copyright and get credentialing through NCBTMB to offer Continuing Education classes to teach at the Knead It or Not Massage & Bodyworks location and more!
PA # 005426
PA # 005426
Massage Therapy
Manual Palpation
Reiki I
Spa Etiquette
Myofascial Swedish
Mt Nittany Institute of Natural Health 2005 taught this valuable technique also known as Deep Fascia Release.
Mt Nittany Institute of Natural Health 2005 taught this valuable technique also known as trigger point therapy.
Studied Medical Massage and Cupping Massage with Dorel Latacus. Mr. Lacatus has extensive education in Medical Massage, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Sport Injuries, and Chiropractic Treatment during practice in Romania, for the past 28 years, and in the United States in Medical Massage.
2018 Bermuda Cruise ~ 12 CE credits earned through the LMT Success Group in Cupping
gus Sha is a form of muscle scraping used in restorative therapies. Certified in 2023
May 2025 Mark Capriotti & Dave Sanctis are well known massage therapists in the Pittsburgh area working with sports teams like the Steelers, Pirates, Penguins as well as Dusquense athletes.
The Massage Sloth, Ian Harvey, shared his myofascial spin on swedish to free clients of long term pain. For more on his techniques visit www.massagesloth.com Certified Sept 2025 in Las Vegas