LMT Certification

[OakLeaf]

Heh. I didn't even know there were specialty certifications in massage. I really don't know, I just lucked out - my precious LMT doesn't have any that I know of, and he actually told me that many of the techniques he uses were invented by his wife, not learned in school or seminars. Mostly you can tell from their ads whether they specialize in sports massage or in a relaxation, spa-type experience. Ask around for who works on top athletes in your area. My experience is that getting any individual muscle to release is not that complicated, it's working them in the proper sequence that very few LMTs seem to understand.

[Catrin]

Heh. I didn't even know there were specialty certifications in massage. I really don't know, I just lucked out - my precious LMT doesn't have any that I know of, and he actually told me that many of the techniques he uses were invented by his wife, not learned in school or seminars. Mostly you can tell from their ads whether they specialize in sports massage or in a relaxation, spa-type experience. Ask around for who works on top athletes in your area. My experience is that getting any individual muscle to release is not that complicated, it's working them in the proper sequence that very few LMTs seem to understand.

Thanks Oak, I wasn't sure. I've seen so many different things advertised that it seemed good to ask. I know my own gym has, or did, a sports massage specialist, I am going to find out what she actually does. The Aveda Salon I patronize has a therapeutic massage specialist they work with - and she does neuromuscular and "acupressure" work and other related types of deep massage. She actually sounds promising but the prices are high enough that I wouldn't be able to see her more than a couple of times, not with the move in September.

[Becky]

I was lucky enough to find a chiropractor who is also certified in Active Release Techniques (and she's a cyclist too!). ART has been tremendously helpful in treating my IT band issues, and all of my assorted post-race and post-crash issues. If you happen to have a health insurance plan that covers chiropractic care, it can be a more affordable option than massage.

[indysteel]

My best friend has used the LMT that used to work at NIFS for years and loves her.