"If you foolishly ignore beauty, you will soon find yourself without, but if you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life." - Frank Lloyd Wright

My name is AJ and i am a passionate licensed massage therapist (LMT) that has been practicing since 2016, when I graduated from the Aveda Institute of Arts & Sciences in Minneapolis, MN. 

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When I first got out of school, not only did I have a job being a massage therapist, but I also had a job working as a Massage Therapist Recruiter. That's important to know because it means I have received massage from hundreds of people. This means a number of things:

• I've experienced a multitude of different techniques and styles
• I've learned what feels good vs. what doesn't
• I've learned what is therapeutic/healing vs. what is just fluff
• I've worked on my technique with a countless number of practitioners (some of which were dual LMT & Chiropractors or LMT & Physical Therapist)
• MOST IMPORTANTLY: I've learned that you NEVER can stop learning new methods and techniques. "The moment you think you know everything and have flawless technique... is the moment that your technique becomes flawed and your patients become compromised."

I've had many people ask me to describe the massage therapy that I practice and I can't pin it down to one or two specific types/techniques, because the styles I practice are an accumulation of everything I've learned. The best way that I can describe it is this:

• I perform more clinical-based therapeutic massage that is meant to restore your natural range of motion. The closest term I can relate this technique to would be: "Sports Massage"... although EVERYONE can benefit from my therapeutic work.
• On a scale of 1-4, my pressure can usually be placed somewhere between 2-4.
  • Please keep in mind that the scale is subjective: A "3" for you might be a "5/too much" for someone else... or a "4" for me might feel like a "2" to you.
  • I start the massage with more "medium" pressure in order to apply the massage product, start to warm the muscles up, and to be diagnostic (assess where the stress/tension is around the body). Then, once I've assessed the problem areas, I start to dig in with more pressure.

I like to be able to provide a very therapeutic massage experience. Most people may tend to be sore for a day or so afterward. This is also why I'd recommend doing a CBD session with me, if possible. The CBD is a natural anti-inflammatory and will help keep you more relaxed. Most people who get CBD massage sessions with me report a much quicker recovery time (less time being sore) with the added bonus of maintaining their increased range of motion.

If you enjoy mostly relaxation for your massage session, then you may want to consider whether working with me would achieve that outcome, as I like to be able to get some work done in my sessions. 

Also, to note: EVERYONE is welcome on my table. I do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, disability, or age. I am an ally of the LBGTQIA2+ community. The massage space is a safe place for you.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send a message. I'll do my best to answer them in a timely fashion. To schedule an appointment with me, you can directly contact Elements Massage in St. Louis Park, MN at 952-222-3000 or by email at stlouispark@elementsmassage.com. I look forward to seeing you on my table soon!