James Fritschle

  • FL License #: MA 48259
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Move Well. Be Well. Live Well.

Sports and Myofascial Pain Specialist, James Fritschle (pronounced "Frich-Lee") holds certificates in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Sports Massage, Flexibility Coaching and Personal Training. 

James graduated from his initial training in massage therapy school 2001 and has committed his career to helping others MANAGE PAIN and OVERCOME injuries, IMPROVE  BODY AWARENESS and EDUCATE and mentor future massage therapists. 

For over 2 decades James has been helping hundreds of people with troublesome b...

Sports and Myofascial Pain Specialist, James Fritschle (pronounced "Frich-Lee") holds certificates in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Sports Massage, Flexibility Coaching and Personal Training. 

James graduated from his initial training in massage therapy school 2001 and has committed his career to helping others MANAGE PAIN and OVERCOME injuries, IMPROVE  BODY AWARENESS and EDUCATE and mentor future massage therapists. 

For over 2 decades James has been helping hundreds of people with troublesome back & neck pain, irritating repetitive motion and work related injuries like tennis elbowfrozen shoulder, torticollis, whiplash, herniated and bulging discs. 

Since 2007, James has been affiliated with Athlete's Performance, EXOS Training Center at the Andrew's Orthopedic Institute (Gulf Breeze), and the Pensacola Country Club where he has helped athletes RECOVER faster and obtain peak transformations.  

Through volunteer efforts with AMTA and the FSMTA, James has developed leadership skills, served on the board of directors, chapter president, and numerous chair positions. 
He participates and helps host numerous educational conferences and workshops for ADVANCED massage and bodywork pioneers & leaders from all over the world.
     
In 2012, James started teaching with Pensacola State College where he mentors new students in the safe practice and application of medical massage. 


In 2019 James earned the National Sports Massage Therapist of the Year award from FSMTA and serves as team therapist for the Special Forces Command TEAM SOCOM Warrior Care Coalition DoD WARRIOR GAMES.    


 James recently moved his private practice to FIT, FITNESS IMPACT TRAINING center in downtown Pensacola. 


In his free time James and his wife are HONEYBEE KEEPERS. 
They operate LITTLE GREEN BEES, a local herbal apothecary and honey company.

HIS MOTTO: 

MOVE WELL. BE WELL. LIVE WELL.
 
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be USEFUL, to be HONORABLE, to be COMPASSIONATE, to have it MAKE some DIFFERENCE that you have LIVED and LIVED WELL.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Where I Work
Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Licenses
Massage

FL # MA 48259

OM Orthopedic Massage

# OM-000275

Education
2001

Pensacola Junior College

Massage Therapy Certificate, Cum Laude

2003

Pensacola Junior College

Associates Degree in Liberal Arts, Cum Laude

2013

Center for Pain Management

Orthopedic Massage

Experience
Bodywork

Sports Massage Specialist-- EXOS Athletes' Performance

Athletes Performance/ EXOS Team member and Soft-Tissue Specialist since 2007 involved in athlete active and passive recovery for professional athletes ranging from NFL, NBL, NBA, collegiate, golf, world cup soccer & rugby and military special forces and wounded U.S. combat veterans. Sports Massage Therapist of the Year 2008 & 2018, Pensacola Country Club since 2009, PRTT Sponsor/ volunteer since 2008. FSMTA Sports Massage Team since 2007, AVP Pro Volleyball Sports Medicine Team, Elite Sports Massage/ Ironman Sports Massage Team since 2014, U.S. Sports Massage, FSMTA Sports Massage Trainer 2019

Clinical Work, Pain Management-- Head Massage Therapist

6 years of hands on care and rehabilitation of MVA/ automobile accidents, sports injuries, acute and chronic pain syndromes. Utilized therapeutic and diagnostic tools, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation neuromuscular, triggerpoint therapy, therapeutic exercise and stretching, Active Isolated Stretching- Aaron Mattes Method, Active Release Technique, manual traction, medical insurance billing, teamwork and practice management.

Awards & Accomplishments-- National Sports Massage Therapist & LMT of the Year

Awarded 2019 National Sports Massage Therapist by FSMTA Awarded 2018 the Emerald Coast LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist) of the Year and Sports Massage Therapist of the Year Awarded 2008 Emerald Coast Sports Massage Therapist

Teaching and Mentoring-- Medical Massage Instructor, Orthopedic Massage TA, Sports Massage Team Trainer

Medical Massage Instructor, Pensacola State College since 2012. Teaching assistant to author and international lecturer, James Waslaski for two to three courses annually in hands on integrated manual therapy assessments and techniques for complicated orthopedic conditions and pain management. FSMTA National Sports Massage Team Trainer in 2019.

Leadership-- Professional Association Board of Director/ Chapter President, Emerald Coast FSMTA

National Massage Therapy Association FSMTA As Chapter President with 6 years volunteer service to the massage therapy community, I enjoyed many outstanding experiences working along side and with an amazing group of therapists and educators. The job involved hosting monthly CE meetings as well as annual national conventions, training seminars, public speaking, legislative awareness, committee work, community education & service, travel and team building and ongoing mentor-ship.

REVIEWS for my Bodywork, Fitness, or Wellness services

by Anonymous on Mar 09
He is the best!
by Anonymous on Mar 02
Excellent massage. Highly recommend.
by Anonymous on Feb 28
I have always left James feeling outstanding! I was having lower back pain and James help me alleviate the pain. I just had the lymphatic massage to help with some water retention I hold in my lower body. I can definitely see results👍
by julie on Feb 25
Very helpful and also very knowledgeable, he even taught me things I could do at home to help me.
by Charles on Feb 17
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by John on Feb 17
My therapy with Mr. Fritschle has helped reduce my neck & shoulder pain and keep me moving and doing the things I need to do. I would highly recommend him!
by Jason on Feb 10
Without question the most skilled and knowledgeable therapist I have ever worked with. Could not give a stronger recommendation. Jason
by Chelsea on Jan 28
James listened to my needs and really focused on the areas I needed the most help with. Highly recommend.
by Jim on Dec 25
I really appreciated the sport massage was not just deep tissue. Not only did we massage the area I needed but it was stretched and evaluated. James did provides an outstanding service.
by Todd on Dec 13
Good communication before during and after massage. Makes sure pressure and technique are comfortable. Will return.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Mobile Massage Therapy
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  • Mobile Chair Massage
  • Sports Massage
  • Consultation
  • Myofascial Release
  • Late Cancellation Fee / No Show

Fitness

  • Personal Training
  • Mobile Personal Training

Wellness

  • Wellness massage

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