Awareness Massage Therapy

AWARENESS is necessary for change to occur!

Professional Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork to meet your needs and goals!

Our goal is to help you grow the AWARENESS of your unique self in order to move toward optimal health, whether you are suffering from STRESS, TENSION, SWELLING, PAIN, or INJURY... or just need a TIME OUT to focus on your health and wellbeing!

JENNIFER REIDER, BKin, LMT, and Owner

Specializing in the rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries and chronic pain.  Prior to becoming a Massage Therapist, Jennifer worked for many years in the rehabilitation field helping the injured population return to activities of daily living and work demands as an Exercise Therapist/Kinesiologist.  In 2009 she completed the Remedial Massage Therapy program from the MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy in Calgary, AB, Canada.  This is where she further generated experience and expertise in assessment skills and the rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries and chronic pain.  She is Licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board.  She is certified in Myofascial Release Massage with training in Positional Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Remedial/Rehabilitation Massage, Lymphatic Massage, Prenatal Massage, Chair Massage, Reflexology, Hot Bamboo Massage, Cupping, and Level ll Reiki. Jennifer integrates intuition, focused techniques, and skilled experience to provide the optimal healing enviroment for her clients.

SHARON PRETZEUS, LMT

Sharon is a professional and compassionate Massage Therapist who graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage.  She received her Ohio State Medical Board License in 2011.  She is certified in Manual Lymph Drainage, a gentle relaxing, yet powerful technique to help rid the body of excess fluid and toxins. She is also certified in Oncology Massage.   She has training in Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Prenatal Massage, Reflexology, Sciatica Relief, Positional Release, Cupping, and Aromatherapy.  She is also a level 2 Reiki master, which is a wonderful healing energy therapy.  Since Sharon's sessions are based on her clients individual needs, different techniques are incorporated into each appointment.  She is passionate about helping her clients with their own personal goals with massage and helping her clients to find solutions to manage their chronic pain.  Sharon loves that she is in a field that she can continuously learn and better herself and is proud of her ability to care for and tailor each massage to the needs and goals of her clients

ROBIN GAETA, LMT (available May through November)
Robin graduated in February of 2008 from the Florida Academy of Massage.  She is certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworkers and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.  Robin is certified in: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, The Auth Method Forearm Therapeutic Massage (deep massage using forearms), Trigger Point Therapy, Prenatal Massage, Reflexology, Oncology Massage, Hot Bamboo Massage, Basic Lymphatic Massage, and Massage Cupping.  Robin loves working with clients to help decrease their pain and bring relief to chronic issues.  She can provide extra focus to the neck, shoulders, low back, as well as, sciatic issues.  She can help those suffering from fibromyalgia, chronic migraines and  high levels of stress.  Robin incorporates stretching, movement, and kneading to provide a restorative, therapeutic treatment that aids in the body’s natural healing process and helps re-connect the person as a whole.  Each of Robin’s massages are customized to meet the specific needs of each client.  Robin’s therapeutic massage style blends: The Auth method of forearm massage with specific trigger point techniques, coupled with deep flowing Swedish massage movements along with Thai on the table stretches.  All of these techniques combined, provide for profound relaxation of body, mind and soul; leaving you ultimately feeling mentally and physically renewed and energetically balanced.