Mickey Strauss

  • CA License #: 85492
  • OK License #: 101501
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Pain: "Where You Think It Is, It Ain’t." - Ida Rolf

Mickey is a premium provider of intuitive bodywork. His mission is to help individuals be more posturally aligned, feel pain free, and be more confident in their movements to have a better quality of life.
 
 
Q: What do you do?
 
 
A: I specialize in integrated and intuitive bodywork; meaning, I combine manual muscle techniques across various disciplines to create my own treatment approach along with trusting my intuitive sense guiding the work. Often times people will ask what it is that I do exa...

Mickey is a premium provider of intuitive bodywork. His mission is to help individuals be more posturally aligned, feel pain free, and be more confident in their movements to have a better quality of life.
 
 
Q: What do you do?
 
 
A: I specialize in integrated and intuitive bodywork; meaning, I combine manual muscle techniques across various disciplines to create my own treatment approach along with trusting my intuitive sense guiding the work. Often times people will ask what it is that I do exactly, but even after explanation it isn't until they feel or experience a session that they finally understand. Because I am results driven, my goal is to work effectively to fix pain points and if needed, review self care techniques that can be done for maintenance.
 
Q: Do you only work with athletes?
 
A: I work with anyone, not just athletes. To date, I've worked with people of all ages and backgrounds from Hollywood film and television professionals, celebrities, professional athletes, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, costume designers, stylists, bakers, dentists, makeup and hair artists, tattoo artists, estheticians, and everyone in between. Anyone struggling with pain, posture, and movement issues who are looking for a solution, I'm here to help.
 
Q: How did you get into bodywork therapy? 
 
A: Prior to becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist, I practiced as a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in Oklahoma for 6 years where I had the opportunity to be mentored under the guidance of Occupational Therapist Roger Williams, "The carpal tunnel expert." Roger specializes in orthopedic manual therapy and has developed a unique methodology to deliver the best results for his patients. 
 
In 2011 he intuitively discovered my gifted ability to help others through manual therapy. One day he asked me to work on one of his patients for an hour and that he would come back to check my work. I felt so clueless and although I had no training at that time, he said "Without any training, you've just corrected 75% of her issues." Roger asked, "What did you do?" I replied, "I'm not sure, I just worked on the areas I felt needed work." He replied, "That's exactly it. You have the ability to know what you are doing without knowing what you are doing. You're intuitive. I have been a therapist since 1984 and of all the therapists and students I have trained, you are only the second person I've met who has this natural ability. Now it's up to you what you want to do with it."
 
Unsure of what this direction would have for my life, I decided to walk down this path. The truth is, if it wasn't for Roger discovering my ability and mentoring me in the beginning, I would not be a bodyworker today. 
 
Q: What brought you from Oklahoma to Los Angeles?
 
A: It's a long story but in brief, on July 25, 2019, I treated a film producer from Los Angeles at my Tulsa, Oklahoma location. Three months later, I jumped on a plane and showed up in West Hollywood. I saw my first two clients. The referrals grew so quickly and the rest is history.

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

CA # 85492

Massage

OK # 101501

Education
2019

Clary Sage College

Massage Thearpy

2012

Oklahoma City Community College

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2006

Asian American International Beauty College

Cosmetology

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Mike on Jul 02
By far, the best work I have ever gotten done on my body, I feel amazing!!! Michael Rodriguez
by Anonymous on Jun 08
I truly can’t express how grateful I am for Mickey. He’s the only therapist who’s ever been able to truly fix my carpal tunnel syndrome, neck, and shoulder issues. I had to get a carpal tunnel surgery but he knew how to fix it and taught me home exercises to prevent this from coming back!! Recently, I was hit with sudden vertigo and diagnosed with BPPV. The home exercises were overwhelming, but Mickey knew exactly what to do. After just a few sessions with him, the vertigo was completely gone. He’s a lifesaver, and I honestly don’t know what I’d do without him. Thank you, Mickey! You’re one of a kind.
by Milan on May 30
Mickey was fantastic! Effective, caring, and personable
by Anonymous on Dec 02
Mickey is the absolute best. My first call when anything in my body starts to feel awry. He is magic.
by •Jeff on Oct 22
Mickey is the only one who can perform miracles. For decades, I’ve tried every option from acupuncture to chiropractor and more to fix my ongoing neck, lower back and leg pain. None seem to last longer than a week or two. Mickey’s magic sticks and stays fixed never to return again. I may need a tune up every now and again but that’s because I tend to abuse my body with boxing and hiking. Mickey makes it all good again. I couldn’t live without his bodywork!!
by Michelle on Oct 04
The service was awesome. The provider is very professional and dedicated. I would recommend everyone to give a try.
by Susan on Jun 07
Mickey is magic!! Very very happy with his abilities.
by Anonymous on May 28
Mickey knows a lot about how to release muscles to get the body back to fighting form. He's very kind and professional!
by Tiffany on Mar 28
Best bodywork experience I’ve had! Mickey helped with my rib flare concern, and tightness in my lower back (that he partly found to stem from my quads!). He gave me some stretches and exercises I should do on my own too. He’s a knowledgeable and intuitive practitioner!!! Highly recommended!
by Emilia on Feb 09
Mickey is amazing!

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Mobile Integrated Bodywork Therapy

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