THERAPIST BIOS

Shem Sharifi

Therapist Shem Sharifi graduated from the West Coast College of massage therapy in 2006. This training is one of the most intense programs, and it is one of the best schools of its kind in North America. Shem is a part time college instructor of massage therapy, has been employed as a health care giver for 6 years, and also enjoys helping patients with special needs. Given his passion for message therapy, he has decided to pursue a career in this arena.

“As an athlete, I am fascinated with the human body, its movements and its muscles, and as such, my goal as a massage therapist is to provide the best possible therapy so as to make my clients pain free leading them to enjoy the quality of life that they desire. My palpation skill usually allow me to understand the density and pliability of the skin, fascia and the more superficial muscles, thereby allowing me to apply the most appropriate and beneficial technique.”

 Hours: Monday to Saturday

My techniques include:

• Myofascial Active release
• Trigger point release
• Swedish techniques
• Joint mobilization
• Muscle energy techniques
• Deep tissue
• Postural Awareness
• Craniosacral Therapy
• End Range loading

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Kristin Annett-Kofsky

Kristin graduated in 2010 from the Utopia Academy 3000 hour massage therapy program, and she brings with her fresh knowledge and new ideas in regards to her treatments and home care recommendations. Kristin has experience treating a wide variety of general conditions including: headaches, whiplash, thoracic outlet syndrome, piriformis syndrome (pseudo-sciatica), tennis/golfers elbow and other repetitive strain injuries, general/chronic pain, and poor posture/work ergonomics.

 

My techniques include:

• Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage
• Myofascial Technique
• Trigger Point Release Therapy
• Neuromuscular Technique
• Active and Passive Stretching
• Postural and Ergonomic Awareness

 

Hours:

Sundays     10:00 – 4:00

Mondays     12:00 – 7:00

Tuesdays     12:00 – 7:00

Wednesday 12:00- 7:00

Thursdays     12:00 – 7:00

           

 

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