BODY FIRST MASSAGE THERAPY STAFF

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:

• Arthritis
• Muscle Injury
• Chronic Muscle Pain
• Cerebral Palsy
• Fibromyalgia
• Sciatia
• Headaches/Migraines
• Paralysis
• Stress related disorders
• and more...

Massage Therapy Staff

Doug Sellers

Certified Massage Therapist and Founder of Body First
Florida School of Massage, Gainesville Fl.
Member of International Massage Therapy Association

Doug has been practicing massage therapy since 1994. In 1997 Doug founded Body First. He has extensive experience working with clients with health problems including: paralysis, Parkinson's, Multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and more. Doug also works regularly with collegiate, Olympian, professional, and amateur athletes.
Speciaties include: Sports Massage, Muscle Injury, Pain Management

Stephen Parish

Certified Massage Therapist
Pinnacle Career Institute, Kansas City, MO
Member of International Massage Association

Stephen has experience working with many types of clients. He uses a variety of techniques to help his clients. He generally utilizes deep tissue work and isolated stretching in his massage sessions. With experience working with athletes from amateurs to collegiate level to professional he is a great asset to the Body First team.
Specialties include: Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release

Barbara Satchell

Certified Massage Therapist
Health Enrichment Center, Michigan
Member of American Massage Therapy Association
18+ years of Professional Massage Therapy Experience
B.S. Elementary Education-University of Nebraska

A session with Barbara may incorporate Active Isolated Stretching, Aromatherapy, Craniosacral Techniques, Myofascial Release, Quantum Touch, as well as Swedish and other therapeutic massage techniques. Clients who prefer less pressure, do not enjoy deep tissue work, or want a more energy based massage find Barbara do be the perfect match.
Specialties include: Active Isolated stretching for pain reduction and increased flexibility; Hot Stone Massage; Myofascial Release; Reflexology,Energy work; Lymphatic Drainage, and Massage therapy for TMJ.

LaResa Johnson

Certified Massage Therapist
Mildred Elley Massage School, Pittsfield, MA
Member of International Massage Association

LaResa is skilled in a variety of modalities including Trigger Point Therapy, Deep tissue, Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Aromatherapy, and Hot Stone Massage. LaResa has a proven track record of providing effective treatment to clients with various musculoskeletal dysfunctions, chronic pain, and stress related conditions.
Specialties include: Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stone Massage

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Jaimee Hazlett

Certified Massage Therapist
Utah School of Massage, Salt Lake City, Utah
Member of International Massage Association
5+ years of professional Experience

Jaimee returned to Body First Massage Therapist in 2008. She has worked as a massage therapist at Body First before leaving to go on a mission trip in Madagscar and later work at a spa in California. She has worked with a variety of clients including chronic pain suffers, pregnant women, and clients simply seeking relief from Fibromyalgia. She is trained in a variety of modalities including Swedish Massage Techniques, Reflexology, Pregnancy Massage, Craniosacral, and Pain Managament. She brings a passion for massage therapy to Body First along with exceptional human body knowledge and professionalism.
Specialties include:Swedish Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Pain Management, Headache and Migraine relief

Alexa Darland

Certified Massage Therapist
Associates of Of Occupational Studies in Therapeutic Massage, Heritage College, Kansas City

Specialties include: Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, Pain Management, Trigger Point Therapy

After a three and a half year absence Alexa returned to the Body First Massage Family in February 2010. Alexa has over six years of massage therapy experience. She enjoys working with a wide variety of conditions including Fibromyalgia, TMJ and Migraines. She also has a passion for Hot Stone Massage.
Specialties include:Hot Stone Massage, Reflexology, Pain Management, Trigger Point Therapy

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April Romero

Licensed Massage Therapist (Texas)
Austin Schools of Massage Therapy, Austin, TX

Upledger Institute

member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals

Ever since she can remember April has been told she has "great hands". Her mother jokingly told April she would send her to Massage School just to get free massages. April took her mother up on her offer knowing she wanted a career she was passionate about.
April's training included massage therapy school, over 6 months of Massage Therapy interships, and training through the world renowned Upledger Institute. Her knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology allows her to assess each client to best treat them and their individual needs.
Specialties include: Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue Therapeutic Massage, Pregnancy Massage, and Craniosacral Therapy

Claire Johnson

Certified Massage Therapist
American Academy of Massage Therapy
B.S. Kinesiology- Kansas State University

Claire is a highly skilled, empathetic, and compassionate massage therapist dedicated to implementing personalized and effective treatment for a diverse clientale. Claire loves working expectant mothers, finds great satisfaction from helping clients overcome chronic problems including neck pain. Her kinesiology background, knowledge of the human body, and experience has molded her into a valuable asset to the Body First Massage Team.
Claire is dedicated to helping athletes perform their best. As an intern coach for the K-State Women's Rowing team, Claire witness first hand how athletes must care for their bodies in order to excel at the collegiate levels. Using her experience coaching, massage therapy training, and additional Sports Massage Training, Claire has developed a skill set that has made her sports massage both invaluable and effective for numerous athletes from the amateur to post-collegiate levels.
In addition to working with athletes Claire also has successfully help clients dealing with everything from chronic pain to headaches,to everyday stress. Her positive and friendly dememanor along with her professionalism Specialties include: Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Massage Therapy for relief from neck pain, headaches, and migraines
Specialties include:Swedish Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Pain Management, Headache and Migraine relief