Andy Blum

Owner & Massage Therapist, Body Altar Massage

After graduating from college, I followed my calling to the Florida School of Massage in 2004. 21 years later, my fascination with the power of this work continues to grow by the day. 

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My style blends myofascial release, trigger point massage, cupping and gua sha (instrumented assisted soft tissue manipulation). I take a structurual, global & energetic approach. This holistic approach also incorporates down regulation, subtle modalities like ortho-bionomy & craniosacral therapy and is seen through an Ayurvedic lens.

In session, I use hand crafted herbal salves, linaments, and oils that I have personally made. I grow herbs, steep them in organic oils and create medicinal topicals that bring an added layer of personalization and magic to each session.

I have attended yoga teacher training at Yoga Tree in SF and have studied Classical yoga nidra with Marc Halpern. 

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I am passionate about massage, fully present during sessions and mindful that this is sacred work. I truly love what I do and the transformations I have witnessed are magical and humbling. The mysteries of the body keep me interested and engaged. 

My studies are varied and I would like to honor some  of the prestigious bodyworkers that have mentored me along the way: deep tissue guru Art Riggs, chiropractor Dr. Eric Rubin, pain specialist James Waslaski, rolfer Marty Morales, somatic therapist Paul Linn, ortho-bionomist Jim Berns, shiatsu practitioner Richard Seeber, ayurvedic practitioner Prashanti de Jager, Reiki master Claudia McGregor and trigger point therapist Mary Jenn.