Ilan is an NCBTMB Board Certified Massage Therapist, the highest accreditation attainable in the massage therapy and bodywork profession. Ilan has over 15 years of professional experience and practiced deep tissue, sports and neuromuscular massage both in the US and the United Kingdom. He grew up in Berlin Germany, is fluent in four languages and has lived and traveled extensively around the world.
Kristi graduated from Lauterstein-Conway School of Massage in April 2013. She is passionate about bodywork and the difference it makes in peoples' lives. From chronic pain to everyday tension from stress, Kristi uses a combination of Swedish, deep massage and various neuromuscular techniques to help achieve a higher level of relaxation and personal well-being. Kristi believes that helping rebalance the body through therapeutic touch in turn helps the mind and spirit as well. Kristi's goal is to listen to every client's unique reason seeking massage and to customize each treatment based on those needs. Kristi is in this field because she loves problem solving and she loves people.
Amanda graduated from Texas School of Massage in March 2010. She specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu and Hot and Cold Stone Therapy. Amanda has experience working with many different clients and using any combination of these techniques. She works closely with her clients to help them with their goals, whether they are looking for simple relaxation or need help with chronic pain. Amanda is available at Blossom Thursday through Saturday.
Tammie began her massage therapy career in 2005 and developed a true passion for the healing arts. She is highly committed to ongoing continuing education and has received advanced training and certifications in deep tissue, sports massage, prenatal, hot stone therapy, hydrotherapy and aromatherapy - just to name a few. Among other places, Tammie has worked in sports performance centers with professional athletes, she is the former lead therapist of Heights Massage and Day Spa and she is very excited to bring her knowledge and expertise to Blossom Massage. Tammie knows that every client is unique and as such deserves a unique blend of modalities at each visit. Tammie also enjoys the use of essential oils and can customize aromatherapy blends for each individual session. During her free time you will find her playing and watching basketball or getting away to the beach with her family and her two chihuahuas. Tammie is a firm believer in the inseparable connection between body and mind. "It will be my honor and privilege to meet you and assist you in restoring your unique body and mind balance."
Ula graduated from the Avalon School of Massage in 2016. She also completed two yoga teacher training courses with prominent Houston yoga teachers Andrew Dugas and Robert Boustany. Incorporating her yoga teaching experience in her massage practice, Ula provides an access to her clients to maintaining good postural and breathing habits. Ula is passionate in helping people listen to their bodies, feeling better and becoming free from constraints by getting a strong and balanced body and by learning how to relax. Ula has a genuine desire to help clients and to act as a catalyst in removing pain and dysfunction from peoples' lives. Each session with Ula is approached holistically looking at the whole body and is tailored to each client.
Artemis graduated from the Houston School of Massage in 2013. Specializing in Deep (and not quite so deep) Tissue, she works with her clients to understand and manage chronic pain and other long and short term issues, most commonly back pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, TMJ, migraines, tension headaches and limited range of motion in joints. She often makes use of hot stones and hot towels in the treatment of especially difficult or painful cases, and is attentive of any special needs her clients inform her of.
Lizzy is an NCBTMB Board Certified Therapist with 13 years of experience in Massage Therapy, She also has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from Cuba University. The years she spent studying at the university, practicing various sports activities and competing in the national Shooting Team gave her a good understanding of how the body functions, reacts and adapts. Her therapy sessions are structured exclusively to each client's individual and personal needs. Lizzy has extensive experience in treating musculoskeletal disorders and sport injuries and worked with athletes of all levels from recreational to professional sports. By utilizing Swedish massage, deep tissue and trigger point techniques Lizzy can help you stay healthier and injury free so that you can enjoy the sport you love and live the life you deserve.
Stefanie graduated from Lauterstein Conway Massage School in Austin, TX. She received her Bachelors in Nutrition and Exercise Sports Science from Texas Tech University. Stefanie has a passion helping others and continuing her education in massage. She knows each client has different needs and will tailor the massage to meet their specific needs. Stefanie practices Swedish, Deep Tissue, Deep Heat and Sports Massage. She has also had training in Dermoneuromodulation. She will use a combination of techniques to relieve your pain and tension, increase your mobility and to help your body relax. After receiving your massage, Stefanie will show you stretches to help your body stay loose during your day to day life.
