Dustin W.

New Roots

4423 South 3rd Avenue, Everett, WA, 98203

I'm about totell you about my early years and what primed me for massage school, having never had a massage before, but it seems irrelevant now. even my first introduction to Thai massage as a modality didn't prepare me for how it would alter my lifebut here it is, long story short. I would give my peersshoulder rubs in high school when they would ask, and I got nothing but positive feedback. I graduated high school with a trajectory to law enforcement. I began byworking 12 to 14 hour shifts at night guarding empty construction sites and parking lots. It was boring, to say the least.One long night Iheard a radio adfor a massage school. Two weeks later Ihad one picked and Iwas enrolled. At Cortiva I learned in-depth anatomy, relevantpathology, assessment and treatment protocols, industry standardsand many, many valuable insights into the human machine, as only a schoolof intuitive and compassionate healers can provide. I was also introduced to the world of massagemodalities.(This refers to the different approaches to massage, just about every country has one.)I decided to gofor a modality that was time-tested, holisticand powerfully effective. My first Thai massage class was twoyears after graduating from Cortiva, afive day intensive in Portland, and it changed my life. Now let me show you how it can change yours. Scheduling a session, experiencing a Thai massage, and asking questions is really the best way to gain more ofan understanding of how it can help you. Learning Traditional Thai medicine (TTM)took everything I learned in massage school and elevatedit to the next level. TTMhas techniques and theory that cover multiple U.S. massage modalities including myofacial release, structural bodywork, acupressure,sports massage, and many trademarked names.TTM'stheorydives way beyond western medicines' shared understanding of the human body, mind, and energy, into a space where intuition thrives and bodywork sessions become magic. Learning Thai massage has put me on the path tobecoming the best version of myself, and I couldn't be more delighted to share this gift with you.