Massage Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
Rachel R Romanelli
Massage Therapist, LMT, BCTMB, CMLD/DT
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Minneapolis, MN 55410
My path as a Massage Therapist began in 1995 as a student and graduated with honors from Seattle Massage School at the Greenlake Campus - Seattle, Washington in 1996. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist -WA state, Board Certified Therapeutic Massage Bodywork (BCTMB), Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), hold an Intra Oral Endorsement on my Washington State LMT license and certified in Pregnancy and Post Natal Massage. In the fall of 1996 I completed Reiki Mastery Training in Sedona. Healing Touch levels 1-4 in Minneapolis 2015- 17.
My path as a Massage Therapist began in 1995 as a student and graduated with honors from Seattle Massage School at the Greenlake Campus - Seattle, Washington in 1996. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist -WA state, Board Certified Therapeutic Massage Bodywork (BCTMB), Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), hold an Intra Oral Endorsement on my Washington State LMT license and certified in Pregnancy and Post Natal Massage. In the fall of 1996 I completed Reiki Mastery Training in Sedona. Healing Touch levels 1-4 in Minneapolis 2015- 17.
Malcolm Graduated at Sedona school of massage therapy in 2017 with a 700 hour massage therapy certification, passed the MBLEx exam and is an ABMP member. Malcolm has been practicing for 7 years and has experience in multiple modalities of body work including: Swedish, Relaxation, Sports, Deep Tissue, Trigger Points, Acupressure, Reflexology, Reiki, Myofascial, Shiatsu, Polarity, Connective Tissue, Cranial Sacral, Neuromuscular, Active Isolated Stretching and Integrative Bodywork. Over the last several years he has worked in integrative massage settings and with athletes and sports teams at the University of Minnesota.
Malcolm Graduated at Sedona school of massage therapy in 2017 with a 700 hour massage therapy certification, passed the MBLEx exam and is an ABMP member. Malcolm has been practicing for 7 years and has experience in multiple modalities of body work including: Swedish, Relaxation, Sports, Deep Tissue, Trigger Points, Acupressure, Reflexology, Reiki, Myofascial, Shiatsu, Polarity, Connective Tissue, Cranial Sacral, Neuromuscular, Active Isolated Stretching and Integrative Bodywork. Over the last several years he has worked in integrative massage settings and with athletes and sports teams at the University of Minnesota.
Rachel Knieff, who goes by Daev, is a board-certified massage therapist (BCTMB) and certified neuromuscular therapist. She has been a practicing massage therapist since 2015 when she earned her associate’s degree in massage therapy from Northwestern Health Sciences University. Her modalities include Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, myofacial release, lymphatic drainage and orthopedic cupping. This broad range of styles makes her well equipped to provide customized care to all of her patients.
Rachel Knieff, who goes by Daev, is a board-certified massage therapist (BCTMB) and certified neuromuscular therapist. She has been a practicing massage therapist since 2015 when she earned her associate’s degree in massage therapy from Northwestern Health Sciences University. Her modalities include Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, myofacial release, lymphatic drainage and orthopedic cupping. This broad range of styles makes her well equipped to provide customized care to all of her patients.
* Bodywork practice since 1980. *Using Pain Neutralization Techniques Since 2003, Combining the best therapeutic bodywork styles ,visceral manipulation and Nutritional Therapy to accurately identify and treat your issues quickly and effectively. *Find out why clients say Wow that's Amazing! *Completely clothed and safe office treatments. *
* Bodywork practice since 1980. *Using Pain Neutralization Techniques Since 2003, Combining the best therapeutic bodywork styles ,visceral manipulation and Nutritional Therapy to accurately identify and treat your issues quickly and effectively. *Find out why clients say Wow that's Amazing! *Completely clothed and safe office treatments. *
My primary concern is caring for your health and well being by providing individualized solutions. I take a holistic approach to the body and help bring balance. I treat the symptoms as others do, but also treat the root, or cause, of the problem to ensure that the benefits last. I also believe in educating my clients so they understand the treatment plan and what they can do to increase their well being. Experience true results with my rounded approach!
My primary concern is caring for your health and well being by providing individualized solutions. I take a holistic approach to the body and help bring balance. I treat the symptoms as others do, but also treat the root, or cause, of the problem to ensure that the benefits last. I also believe in educating my clients so they understand the treatment plan and what they can do to increase their well being. Experience true results with my rounded approach!
Who can practice massage in Minneapolis?
Most states have licensing requirements that must be met before a practitioner (a 'masseuse' or 'masseur') can use the title 'Massage Therapist', and some states require a license to practice any form of massage. Licensed Massage Therapists in Minneapolis have obtained the highest level of authentication. They must complete academic coursework in anatomy and physiology, as well as on the application of massage and bodywork, business and ethics, and specialized massage techniques. The Minneapolis LMT must then pass a certification exam.
What are the benefits of Minneapolis massage?
Clients use massage in Minneapolis because it relieves pain from muscle aches and sprains, muscle injuries and other causes of pain. It reduces stress and helps clients relax, and can decrease feelings of anxiety and depression by stimulating the release of endorphins and serotonin. Massage therapy in Minneapolis can help prevent fibrosis or scar tissue, increase the flow of lymph, and improve sleep. Minneapolis massage therapy can help rehabilitate sports injuries.
How does massage work?
Massage involves working and acting on the body using pressure from the hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearm, or feet of the massage therapist. The Minneapolis massage therapist focuses on muscles, tendons, ligaments, myofacia, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the gastrointestinal system.