Meet Your Licensed Massage Therapist
Shelbey E. Leasure-Bartelheim
Thank you for visiting my website! I've been a licensed massage therapist since 2013, and I'm a new resident of Troy, Missouri. I currently provide therapy at a faith-based, yoga and art studio called Love Studio here in Troy. I am a national provider through the Veterans Association and work directly with veterans, with a referral, at no cost to them. This fall, you can find me giving massage demonstrations at the farmers market in O'fallon, Missouri!
I graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (now called Pacific College of Health and Science) in Chicago, Illinois with a certificate in Massage Therapy and Asian Bodywork. My hands-on work includes a combination of techniques from both Eastern and Western modalities. During a therapeutic session, I am able to find my clients' trouble spots, or trigger points, and reduce inflammation, plus, muscle or nerve pain.
Before a therapy session, I analyze my clients posture and create a treatment plan that is personalized to the clients' needs on that day. Throughout the session, I check in to ensure my pressure is effective and not painful. As a client, you can expect to have all of your boundaries respected; from how much clothing you choose to wear or, the kind of massage techniques you're comfortable with, to the music that's played during your massage.
I guide my clients through breathing techniques while working on sore areas. The combination of endorphins felt during muscle release and deep breath work allows clients to feel very relaxed, tranquil, and even sleepy.
It's recommended to drink plenty of water following a massage to flush out lactic acid and other toxins. It's also a good time to get an adjustment from your chiropractor of choice. A massage can help reset your muscle memory, and therefore make your adjustment last longer!
Please contact me to book your first appointment.
(219) 877-4475 RehabWithShelbey@gmail.com
Thank you!