Featured Staff Member
March 2010
LaResa Johnson
Certified Massage Therapist
Associates Degree in Applied Science, Mildred Elley College
Certification in Janet Treval Trigger Point Method
Member of International Massage Association
Specialties include: Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, Pain Management
About LaResa
Mother of two, LaResa has a natural capacity for empathy, compassion and kindness. Since 2008, Body First has been fortunate to have LaResa Johnson as a massage therapist. With her ability to combine the magical blend of relaxtion and the feeling of being worked on, it is little wonder she has become a valuable asset to Body First.
Why LaResa became a massage therapist
LaResa has a long history of being there for others. A firm believer in the healing power of touch it was only i she was drawn to the healing art of massage therapy. When asked why she was drawn to massage therapy as a career LaResa states,
"I love the fact that something that feels wonderful is very healthy for you"
LaResa can help you deal with pain
Though it is nice to treat yourself to a nice relaxing massage the truth is the majority of people seek out massage to help alleviate pain. LaResa has a successful history of helping clients deal with pain. With a knack for finding "just the right spot" LaResa has helped numerous clients deal with chronic pain.
LaResa's uses her innate ability to tune into where a client's aches, pains, and problems areas are. She also applies a variety of techniques and modalities, including trigger point therapy, reflexology, and myofascial release to aid client's fight against chronic pain. One of her particular areas of experitese is using Trigger Point Therapy to help clients suffering from musculoskeletal dysfunction, shoulder tension, frozen shoulder, reduced range of motion, and more. LaResa has constantly demonstrated the ability and knowledge to help clients feel better.
Enjoying your life more fully with Massage
Recently she recalled her great joy when one of favorite clients told her that she got her tennis backswing back. After suffering from a shoulder injury the client had been unable have a backswing. By working with LaResa, she was able to bring her tennis game up a notch with the return of her backswing.
"The fact that through massage, I was able to help someone's life be enjoyable is one of my favorite acomplishments."
Body First hopes you take the opportunity to schedule with LaResa.
Special Offer*
from LaResa Johnson
This April to celebrate her 2nd Anniversy at Body First, LaResa is offering a discount on 75 minute massage starting the hours 8:45 to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
75 minute Massage
$55
during school hours
Appointment must scheduled with LaResa and begin between 8:45 am-3 pm, Monday-Friday
*=This specials are valid with LaResa Johnson only during the Month of April 2010. Not valid on gift certificate sales.
Last updated November 15, 2008, by C. Briggs
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All the BODY FIRST MASSAGE THERAPY STAFF are certified and have a minimum of 700 credit hours of schooling plus an extensive knowledge of the human anatomy/physiology, and training with numerous massage modalities. In addition Body First encourages all our therapists to complete continueing education on a continueing basis. Our Massage Therapy Staff has exeperience working with a wide variety of clients inluding sufferers of:
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- Muscle Injury
- Chronic Muscle Pain
- Cerebral Palsy
- Fibromyalgia
- Sciatia
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- Paralysis
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