Giselle Toran

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You'll find me to be friendly, respectful, experienced and versatile in many massage skills.

I have been practicing the art of massage therapy full time since 1987 and I am still amazed at the power of therapeutic touch to heal. Throughout the years I have massaged children, adults and the elderly of all sizes and with various physical aliments. I am experienced in incorporating and blending various massage modalities together in one session with the goal to help each client receive the best session possible. I am trained in Orthopedic Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy which are effe...

I have been practicing the art of massage therapy full time since 1987 and I am still amazed at the power of therapeutic touch to heal. Throughout the years I have massaged children, adults and the elderly of all sizes and with various physical aliments. I am experienced in incorporating and blending various massage modalities together in one session with the goal to help each client receive the best session possible. I am trained in Orthopedic Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy which are effective in helping relieve tension headaches, neck, shoulder and back pain.  Manual Lymph Drainage and Massage Cupping for cleansing, as well as for the reduction of swelling (edema) from cosmetic surgery procedures or sports injuries.  Oncology Massage for clients going through cancer treatment and Geriatric Massage for seniors in independent and assisted living homes. Whether you have sore and tense muscles, suffer from fibromyalgia, rehabbing from an injury, recovering from surgery or just need to relax, I will do my best help you meet your goal in each of our massage sessions.

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

The Stress Break
172

7000 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

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Licenses
Massage

GA # 000858

Education
1986

Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing

Level 1 and Level 2

1985

Loyola University

Masters of Music Therapy

1982

Nicholls State University

Bachelor of Vocal Music Education

Experience
Bodywork

Craniosacral Therapy

1994 completed training in Craniosacral Therapy Level 1 through the Upledger Institute and than in 1995 completed Level 2.

Lymphatic Drainage

2006 Completed Level 1 of Lymphatic Drainage Therapy through the Upledger Institute by Dr. Bruno Chikly and than completed level 2 in 2007. Currently using the gentle palpation skills to determine the superficial flow of the lymphatic movement while incorporating gentle massage cupping in the treatment process.

Orthopedic Massage Therapy

In 2011 completed training in Whitney Lowe's Orthopedic Massage Techniques for the upper body and in 2014 completed training with Mr. Lowe for Orthopedic Massage Techniques for the lower body.

Massage Cupping

2014 Level 1 Massage Cupping Certification through the A.C.E Massage Cupping Institute in Asheville, North Carolina.

Geriatric Massage Certified

Geriatric Massage is specially tailored to the robust and/or frail elderly client needs. Sessions are only 30 minutes in length. The client can either be seated in a chair on receive the massage on the massage table. The focus is to stimulate increased blood flow while providing nurturing touch.

Oncology Massage

An oncology massage therapist considers the different aspects associated with a client going through active chemotherapy treatment and/or remission and will adapt the massage therapy to the clients specific needs. Oncology Massage is not a particular style or type of massage. Clients are required to have a written consent from their primary oncologist to receive massage therapy.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Training

September 2019 - Completed 21 hours of training in Manual Lymph Drainage Protocol for Detoxification and Minor Pathologies.

REVIEWS for my Bodywork or Yoga services

by Anonymous on Mar 21
Sweet and caring and professionally, highly recommend her.
by Mervina on Mar 16
Giselle explain everything to me, make sure I was relaxed and comfortable. She’s a very caring person.
by Anonymous on Feb 06
Giselle is very thoughtful, she helped lower my stress.
by Anonymous on Feb 06
Giselle is very thoughtful, she helped lower my stress.
by Climon on Feb 05
I was running late and Giselle was very polite and assured me that I was ok and she would accommodate me. She was Very professional, concerned about my needs, addressed my needs, was not rushed or hurried. Customer service was wonderful. I booked a second appt. Thank You Giselle!
by Shann on Jan 26
Love Giselle she is amazing!
by Anonymous on Jan 12
Excellent massage. Really like the cupping techniques.
by Anonymous on Dec 27
Excellent on skill and professionalism
by Anonymous on Dec 23
Giselle is very skilled and professional in her massage technique. She seems to understand lipedema and what will bring some relief to the patient.
by Paula on Dec 16
Giselle has been my massage therapist for more than 15 years. I obviously appreciate her skills and understanding of my body's needs as they have changed over the years.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Neuromuscular Massage
  • Massage Cupping
  • Lymphatic Drainage
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Mobile Lymphatic Drainage
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  • Mobile Swedish Massage
  • Mobile Geriatric Massage
  • Massage for Children
  • Mobile Chair Massage
  • Geriatric Senior Massage
  • Swedish Massage
  • Orthopedic Massage Therapy

Yoga

  • Mobile Other

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The Stress Break

7000 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd

Sandy Springs, GA 30328
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