About
ABOUT
Hey, I'm Kurt!
I was born and raised in Orlando. After working in corporate retail for over twenty years, I pursued my passion for health and an active lifestyle by helping others as a Massage Therapist.
With twenty years of experience as a massage therapist, I’ve developed a unique approach by combining several modalities of massage therapy, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Sports massage, Thai massage, Myofascial, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and Cranial Sacral massages. My specialty is integrating these modalities, strongly emphasizing MRT (Muscle Release Technique) and AIS (Active Isolated Stretching). My practice is centered around Massage Sports Therapy, where I integrate Therapeutic Stretching Therapy for a comprehensive and effective treatment.
I value an active lifestyle, and I enjoy cycling, swimming, hiking, stretching, and playing guitar, the drums, and the flute. I’m married to Celia, a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Success and Life Coach, and Running Coach. Our beloved furbabies complete our family: R2-D2, an energetic Jack Russell; Loki, a mix-terrier; and Odin, a zen master cat.
Kurt's approach and expertise
M.R.T. and A.I.S. modalities are stretching techniques that involve rhythmic active stretching for 2 seconds in all angles while coordinating with the breath. These modalities activate the opposite muscle being stretched, which helps to relax the pulled muscle and lengthen it. The muscle is lengthened without contracting (stretch reflex), the body’s natural defense mechanism. If a
stretch is held for more than 3 seconds, it triggers the stretch reflex, causing the muscle to tense up, strain the tendons, reduce circulation, and create muscle memory of a contracted state, which is not very therapeutic.
My extensive expertise in this field empowers me to provide comprehensive bodywork by breaking up scar tissue, restoring circulation, releasing tension and lactic acid, and freeing up the joints. My techniques lead to greater flexibility, immensely benefiting anyone seeking muscle and joint pain relief.
What to expect?
During a bodywork session, I analyze each client’s needs to determine where tension is held and how it impacts other body areas. I then develop a personalized plan based on each individual’s needs while teaching the client how to maintain the progress achieved. The aim is to provide the most effective and thorough therapy possible in the time allowed.
Professional Knowledge and Experience
National Personal Training Institute
Nationally Certified Licensed Massage Therapist (MA#43734)
20 years of experience Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Sports massage, Thai massage, Myofascial, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and Cranial Sacral massages.
AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer
Certified AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer
20 years of experience
Stretching USA
20 years of experience Myofascial Muscle Release Technique (M.R.T.) Active Isolated Stretching (A.I.S.)
Energy Healing
Supreme Science QiGong Center by Jeff Primack
Qi Gong Practitioner Usui Shiki Ryoho Method Reiki Practitioner
Transform Destiny NLP Institute
Clinical Hypnotherapy CORE Method of Success and Life Coach NLP Practitioner Training (in progress) Create Your Life Seminar
Board Certification by the International Board of Coaches and Practitioners
Landmark Education
The Advanced Course
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Bodywork and specialties
Experience personalized sessions of Muscle Release Technique, Active Isolated Stretching and Therapeutic Stretching
Personalized Stretching Session
Experience the benefits of a personalized 1:1 stretching session in the comfort of your own home. This online session is perfect for weekly maintenance. You will learn proper stretching techniques to maintain healthy muscles, range of motion, and injury prevention.
45 minutes | $60
Bodywork Maintenance
Experience the ultimate muscle tension release with Kurt’s personalized bodywork and stretch massage therapy. Combining therapeutic stretching modalities, sports massage techniques, and breathwork, this session facilitates functional and physiological restoration of superficial and deep fascial planes, activates range of motion, and promotes overall well-being.
50 minutes | $130
Personalized MRT & AIS Bodywork
Experience Kurt’s most effective and thorough treatment with a combination of hands-on techniques used to manage myofascial pain and release trigger points tension, deep tissue massage, and AIS—a method of muscle lengthening, fascial release, and breathwork—with a type of Athletic Therapeutic Stretching that provides effective, dynamic, facilitated stretching of all muscle groups. This session is designed to restore circulation, full range of motion, and flexibility, release lactic acid and improve the body’s relaxation response. It’s highly recommended for athletes and anyone seeking transformative physical health.
60 minutes | $150