FitProTherapy's Personal Masseur Interview

Last Updated: Aug 19, 2023

- After spending over 25 years as a physical therapist and a personal trainer I realized my knowledge could be used to help relieve pain and stress as well. My first client was actually a professional athlete whom I’d trained for many years, and he was shocked at how well I was as a massage therapist. He called me Dr. Heal Good after that 1st massage. Lol!

- I’ve been a masseur since 2001. I will continue to massage until I feel I’m no longer viable and effective.

- Learn, learn, learn and never stop.

- I became a masseur simply to help people, period!

- I want my clients to feel relaxed and like they something tangible to take with them regarding exercise protocols and even nutrition. As a trainer, therapist and martial arts instructor I believe I have a lot to pass on after been given those gifts by so many great instructors over the years.

- I’m definitely a homebody. I’ve done a lot of traveling in my life and thrive more on my inward journey as opposed to seeing the world.

- Honestly, in my spare time I’m either at the gym, or on my bike. When I’m finally tired I’m either reading or writing. I’m currently working on a novel about my experiences with cancer and my 3 year battle to come back.

- I would put my knowledge and 30 plus years up against anyone out there. I also don’t take more than 5 clients a day in order to ensure a quality massage.

- I believe you have to have certain natural qualities to be a great therapist but I also believe a formal education is imperative. I try to learn something everyday and believe in doing at least an hour of research per day. Never stop learning!

- I set myself apart from a lot of therapists due to my lifelong experience in fitness as an amateur and professional athlete. I have four black belts and was a professional Thai boxer. I have also competed in 7 body building contests, winning my last one in 2019. In 2020 I battled cancer which led to a brain tumor in 2020 that almost took my life. I did my own rehab, and taught myself to walk again. I’m still rebuilding and have immense empathy for anyone going through a physical difficulty. I continue to train clientele as well as myself. My goal is always to take someone and myself past what they once thought impossible.

- The best way to contact me immediately is by phone or text. I take every call seriously and prefer to get as much background as possible about injuries or problem areas.

- I am only as successful as my last client is happy. The key to being a good Therapist is listening to the client and listening to their body. You have to be intrinsically engaged at all times.

- I do believe it is addictive because making someone feel so much better immediately is quite gratifying.