Melanie Barta, LMT & Jennifer Alvarez, LMT
This mother (Melanie), daughter (Jennifer) duo graduated from the Arizona School of Massage Therapy in 2011. Both are licensed with the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy and Jennifer is further certified with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Massage insurance is maintained through Massage Magazine Insurance Plus. Their continuing education has included 20+ classes mainly in the modalities of prenatal/postnatal massage and medical massage that focused on conditions such as migraines, tension headaches, hip disorders, pseudo-sciatica, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries, knee injuries, tennis/golfer's elbow, TMJD, carpal tunnel, disc injuries, among many others.
Both are proficient at massage protocols for the hips in order to minimize low back pain and for the neck to reduce the incidence of headaches. We like to use stretches and a technique called "call-to-movement" to increase the likelihood of success with your treatment. To see the different modalities (i.e. types) of massages that we offer, please view the massage descriptions under the "More" tab.
Both are proficient at massage protocols for the hips in order to minimize low back pain and for the neck to reduce the incidence of headaches. We like to use stretches and a technique called "call-to-movement" to increase the likelihood of success with your treatment. To see the different modalities (i.e. types) of massages that we offer, please view the massage descriptions under the "More" tab.
Your Therapists
Jennifer AlvarezJennifer works more often with athletes and professionals who sit at a desk for long periods of time. She has a unique ability to target the muscle groups associated with your particular issue, often accessing untouched areas like the serratus anterior, quadratus lumborum, and rotator cuff muscles. She also has a passion for alleviating common ailments women face during their pregnancies and for getting them in their best shape for the task of labor.
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Her degree in Nutrition and Health Science from the University of Arizona and certifications to teach group fitness at EOS Fitness, has allowed her to do a comprehensive evaluation of your body and the issues you are currently dealing with to provide the best possible treatment.
Melanie Barta
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Melanie works well with older populations and those in chronic pain. She has a lighter but more specific touch which allows her to strip strategic muscle groups and work out trigger points thereby reducing strain in often overused areas. She has practiced as a doula and birth educator for 30+ years and still maintains a passion for educating pregnant women and their partners with empowering information for their pregnancies and births.
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Text or call our main number at (480)-695-3795 if you care to get more information about these services.
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