Hello, my name is Amanda Sharkey. I am a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, NCLMBT #20387, local to Greensboro NC. My personal philosophy in regards to Massage Therapy, and wellness as whole, is quite simple. Our bodies do everything for us, we should do what we can to take care of them. Every day without conscience thought or effort our lungs breathe, our hearts beat, and the synapses in our brains fire, allowing us to move through life. I consider caring for ourselves and others as one of the highest priorities we can maintain. 

I work in a variety of modalities including Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy and prenatal massage. I practice neuromuscular therapy (NMT) most often and I consider it to be my specialty. NMT is a precise and thorough examination of the body's soft tissue. Therapists are trained to assess the local area of concern, irregularities in surrounding tissues, and consider a systemic whole body approach. Each area of the body, muscle group, and specific muscle has an assigned protocol, which has been tested repetitively by multiples of practitioners, on multiples of bodies. The method is tried and true. 

When I address a specific complaint, or series of complaints, I consider injuries (whether it is 3 weeks old, or 30 years old), inflammation, soft tissue and/or joint dysfunction, postural positioning, psychosomatic factors, gait and movement patterns, proper diet, hydration, and so much more. As a massage therapist, I consider myself a practitioner of healing and an advocate of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I take the concerns and goals of my clients to heart, and I celebrate seeing the positive impacts of massage therapy in each of my clients lives. Whether your goal is to relax and regulate your nervous system, to recover from a recent injury, or fix a long standing pattern of dysfunction, it is my honor to be trusted with your care. My goal is to support your wellness.