Hello, 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, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Sports, Thai, Myofascial, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and Cranial Sacral. My practice is centered on sports massage therapy, where I integrate therapeutic stretching, active isolated stretching, and muscle release techniques for comprehensive, effective treatment.
I value an active lifestyle and enjoy cycling, swimming, hiking, stretching, and playing the guitar, drums, and flute. I'm married to Celia, a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Integration, and Running Coach. Our beloved furbabies complete our family: Loki, a Chihuahua-terrier mix; Bodhi, a Jack Russell-Corgi; and Odin, a zen master cat.
Certified Licensed Massage Therapist (MA#43734)
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Certified Success and Life Coach
Qi Gong Practitioner
Reiki Practitioner
Kurt's Approach to MRT and AIS
Therapeutic Stretching Massage & Muscle Release Technique
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.
