What is Your Massage Therapist Thinking? Read an Interview with our Massage Therapists in Jacksonville, Florida

If you are looking for a massage in Jacksonville, Florida - you may wonder how to pick the right massage therapist for you. You also may want to know a little bit more about your massage therapist before booking an appointment. This is understandable, as the relationship between a client and a massage therapist is similar to any other relationship you have with a health provider - and finding the right person for you is important!

We are giving you the opportunity to meet three of our massage therapists at The Wellness Hub! Read on below to go inside the mind of these massage therapists. Our therapists are passionate about what they do and love their careers in massage therapy.

After reading, if you are ready to book your massage appointment in Jacksonville, Florida please feel free to reach out and contact us.

Rebecca at The Wellness Hub in Jacksonville, Florida


What inspired you to become a massage therapist?

Healthcare/healing/helping is in my family and I grew up wanting to help people. In high school, I was always massaging my friends and I was good at it. It’s a passion of mine and I thoroughly believe in the healing benefits of massage therapy.

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Where did you attend school and what was your favorite thing you learned in school?

I attended school at Sarasota School of Massage Therapy. The best thing about that school was it focused on present-center awareness. They also taught us about listening to the body and your intuition. The most important thing I learned was how to relax the mind first.


If you could give a massage to any celebrity or historical figure, living or dead, who would it be and why?

Probably any celebrity that I respect that’s in a lot of pain and that I could help.


​How do you maintain your own physical and mental well-being to ensure you can provide the best care for your clients over the long term?

I believe in the full benefits of massage. I’m on the table myself every two weeks. I believe in bartering with my colleagues to learn how it feels as a client on the table. Continuing education, as well, is important to me to evolve my craft. I also practice my own self-wellness techniques from exercising and being sure I take a moment for myself. I also listen to my own body and make sure I don’t overbook myself so I can provide the best massage to my clients. If I’m tired, then my work is sacrificed. I learned in school to listen to your body and do not overdo it/burn out.
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Can you share a success story where your massage therapy significantly improved a client's physical well-being or quality of life?

I think the coolest thing that I’ve experienced was when I had a client that was experiencing weird eye pain/twitching. She had many doctors and other modalities of work to help figure out that pain. When she saw me, we did neuromuscular and TMJ work internally and externally. There was a trigger point that referred straight to her eye and we were able to shut that trigger point off and alleviate the issue. Her doctors were clueless to what the pain was, but we were able to figure it out and, it was awesome

Anything else I’d like to share?

Massage is great and wonderful for your wellness!

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Amanda at The Wellness Hub in Jacksonville, Florida


​​What inspired you to become a massage therapist?

I wanted to help take away pain and just help
people feel better in their bodies. This was inspired heavily due to my own experiences looking for answers that weren’t pain pills or other unhealthy methods

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Where did you attend school and what was your favorite thing you learned in school?

I went to Natural Health Institute in Nashville Tennessee, which was eventually bought out by another school. My teachers were so great, had very diverse backgrounds and so much knowledge and experience to soak up.
I loved massage school, but probably had the most fun in the Ayurvedic elective because it was so different and “out there”.


​How do you maintain your own physical and mental well-being to ensure you can provide the best care for your clients over the long term?

I do a ton of yoga and workout a lot. I make sure to practice self care with good nutrition, new experiences/challenges, various forms of bodywork, and people who are good for my soul.Could do better at sleep and creating downtime, but that’s a work in progress!

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​If you were to create a themed massage room inspired by a favorite book, movie, or place, what would it be and how would you design it?

I’d have a holistic wellness retreat facility with different room options/experiences people could choose to book!

Definitely a tropical rain forest/island room - lots of plants, rainstorm/jungle white noise, dim lighting and maybe misting fans

A galaxy room (with a galaxy light going and other space inspired elements)

A cave room - a whole Himalayan rock salt light up wall or walls, very cool ambient temp, hot and cold stones during the massageI’d also have a float tank and/or infrared sauna right next to a cold plunge/cryo tank as well …and I have a ton of other ideas for this, but we will stop there!


How do you stay informed about changes and advancements in the field of massage therapy, and how do you integrate new knowledge into your practice?

I think you can learn a lot through being worked on by other therapists. I also work through a good amount of CEUs and pay attention to articles in massage magazine and other publications relevant to and respected by the field.


Can you share a success story where your massage therapy significantly improved a client's physical well-being or quality of life?

I think the biggest “success story” is every time someone comes back raving about “how awesome they felt after last time” - it makes me so happy and humbled to hear I helped make their life even 1% better. And it makes me happy they came back & are willing to trust me to help take care of them :)

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Saylah at The Wellness Hub in Jacksonville, Florida


What inspired you to become a massage therapist?

After finishing high school, I felt drawn to the health field, although I hadn't pinpointed my exact path. My mom, who is disabled and frequently fatigued, often relied on my sister and me to massage her arms and shoulders for relief. When my family moved to Ohio after my graduation, I landed a receptionist gig at a massage chain, drawing on my experience with my mom. As I spoke with the massage therapists there, a realization was sparked: this was something I wanted to pursue professionally, too.

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Where did you attend school and what was your favorite thing you learned in school?

I attended the Columbus School of Medical Massage in Columbus, Ohio. My favorite part of school was learning how many unique medical conditions could benefit from different massage modalities.


If you could give a massage to any celebrity or historical figure, living or dead, who would it be and why?

I feel like "Weird Al" Yankovic would be a lot of fun to chat with during a service.


How do you maintain your own physical and mental well-being to ensure you can provide the best care for your clients over the long term?

Since my job is spent mainly indoors, I try to be outside as often as possible to soak in some nature. My favorite thing is to go swimming, especially when I'm more fatigued. It's super relaxing and it feels wonderful on my arms and legs.


If you were to create a themed massage room inspired by a favorite book, movie, or place, what would it be and how would you design it?

I love the idea of a room themed around being in a crystal cave, with lighting coming from underneath colorful translucent crystals. Keeping the room especially dark and a little colder would add to the ambiance and make the massage table feel even more cozy.


What's the most memorable reaction you've ever received from a client after a massage session?

At my first job as a massage therapist I had the pleasure of regularly massaging a lovely 92-year-old woman struggling with arthritis. She needed a bit of assistance getting on and off the table, which I was happy to provide. After one of my sessions with her, she said "I really wish you were my granddaughter!"


How do you stay informed about changes and advancements in the field of massage therapy, and how do you integrate new knowledge into your practice?

Often times I find the best way to stay informed is by word of mouth, whether that be in online massage communities or from people I'm around day-by-day. When I hear about something new, I do as much research as I can and practice on my partner to see if I can implement it, or I try to find a class on the techniques I'd like to learn.


​Can you share a success story where your massage therapy significantly improved a client's physical well-being or quality of life?

At one point I had a client with severe tennis elbow who also happened to be 29 weeks pregnant. She was incredibly stressed about the idea of not being able to hold her baby, especially because her doctor had recommended surgery. I had learned a bit about tennis elbow, but I needed a bit more info, so I did as much research as I could into both massage techniques and other ways of healing the tendon. She came in every 2 weeks for bodywork up until she was at 39 weeks, and I hadn't seen her again until 6 months later when she stopped by to show me her daughter and thank me for the work I did and also helping relieve her anxiety about the situation.


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