Fit Pro Massage, LLC 

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Robin is the owner & founder of Fit Pro Massage, which is short for "Fitness Professional/Massage Therapist". Robin has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2003 and a Certified Fitness Professional since 1996. She attended the Palmer Institute of Massage & Bodywork in Salem, MA and became a Group Fitness Instructor while attending Northeastern University in Boston. She teaches everything from Yoga & Pilates to Cycle, Zumba & Boot Camp. She founded Fit Pro Massage in 2008 while training for triathlons as part of a local tri team in the DC area. For 9 years Robin & her staff traveled to over 200 races, including 15 Ironmans, providing onsite Sports Massage. Robin has advanced training in Scar Tissue Therapy, MediCupping, Active Release Techniques (ART, full-body certified), Myofascial Release, Thai Yoga Massage (Lotus Palm - Montreal & ITM School - Chiang Mai, Thailand), DeepFeet Ashiatsu Bar Therapy Level 3 and is a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner & Foot Reflexologist (300 hours). She completed 2 weeks (80 hours) of fresh tissue (unembalmed) human cadaver dissection at the Laboratory for Anatomical Enlightenment in Arizona, under the direction of Tom Myers (Rolfer, creator of Anatomy Trains). Robin combines her thorough knowledge of anatomy with her understanding of human movement (kinesiology) to design customized therapeutic massages for her clients. She is passionate about learning & keeping up with the latest research in her fields. For fun, Robin runs races with (and without) her mini huskies Kaiser & Togo and has completed marathons on all 7 continents. You'll enjoy our office decorations, inspired by her world travels to 72 countries & counting! She is currently working towards her Executive MBA at Cornell University. If you can't get on Robin's schedule, no worries - all of our Fit Pro Massage therapists are carefully selected by Robin, based on their skill level, experience & professionalism.

Marcus has 23 years of professional massage experience. He attended massage school in Florida & worked at the spas of Walt Disney World. He was the top-requested Licensed Massage Therapist at two previous clinics in Denver, CO & Vienna, VA. Marcus spent 8 years in the Naval Reserve, and served our country in Kuwait. He continues to volunteer with veteran's organizations, including donating his skills as a massage therapist. His specialties are Myofascial Release Techniques, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage and most recently he completed a course in Graston Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. Marcus' work is very thorough & detail-oriented. He is knowledgeable about sports injuries & pain complaints and is able to assist clients with lifestyle changes to complement their massage work. Several of our clients with complex spinal injuries and conditions, such as scoliosis, have highly recommended his work. He continues to be one of our most requested Massage Therapists, and is frequently highlighted in our online 5-star reviews.

Christina attended the Advanced Fuller School of Massage Therapy in Virginia Beach, VA in 2015, where she studied Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Prenatal and other modalities. Since then, she has worked at a family chiropractic office, a spa, a therapeutic practice and even at her massage school. She is committed to providing high quality therapeutic massages and developing long-lasting client relationships. You will find Christina's massage style to be very nurturing, slow, deep & effective at targeting areas of pain & tension. Her demeanor is calm & compassionate, and her approach is thorough & comprehensive. She specializes in Sports massage & Deep Tissue, but also has a passion for working with Prenatal clients and performing very relaxing Swedish massage sessions. She is highly skilled at Cupping Therapy and provides great results for our Physical Therapy referral patients. She has been taking advanced courses in Myofascial Release Techniques and is able to precisely target injuries and problem areas without inflicting pain. She is currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Occupational Therapy, a testament to her long-term commitment to helping people live healthy, pain-free lives. Christina has been a full-time team member at Fit Pro Massage for the past 4 years and is highly sought after by our clients.

Melissa has been a lifelong athlete, enjoying hiking, swimming, biking and spending time in the great outdoors. After experiencing incredible results from receiving massage therapy for a shoulder injury, Melissa decided to pursue a career change to Massage Therapy, in order to help people feel better. Her passion is providing therapeutic massage that encourages people to listen to and take care of their own bodies, so that they can continue doing the activities they enjoy. She attended the Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage in Falls Church in 2017, and then after working for several years as a Licensed Massage Therapist, Melissa completed a 4-month apprenticeship under Robin & the other senior staff members at Fit Pro Massage in 2021 (Carrie, Sarah & Juan Carlos). She is very excited to be part of our team and continues to work with the senior therapists to learn as much as she can. Melissa looks forward to working with you to achieve your health & fitness goals! She is pursuing advanced training in Myofascial Release Techniques and Sports Massage. Stay tuned as she continues to grow & expand her toolbox. Melissa is an avid swimmer and also works as a Lifeguard at a local pool.

***Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 + Booster*** Holly Pedler attended the Utah College of Massage Therapy, where she graduated in 2006 and immediately went to work alongside a chiropractor who specialized in lumbar & cervical herniations. After this, she worked at a large clinic for a year and a half, and then spent the next 11 years of her career working in 4 of the top spa resorts in Utah ski country! Not only was Holly a busy and successful massage & spa therapist, she was promoted to Lead Massage Therapist at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley, UT. In this role, she assisted management with interviewing, hiring, & training all new massage therapists & creating and testing all new protocols & products. Most impressively, Holly was responsible for the Forbes Five-Star Standards training & received the highest possible score of 100% when tested herself by an undercover representative. Whether you are looking to thoroughly relax or are seeking relief from a variety of chronic conditions or injuries, Holly is a solid choice and will exceed your expectations. You will find that she brings the absolute best of both worlds together - the spa & the clinic - her tableside manner is kind, nurturing & caring, and her technical & clinical expertise and knowledge are top notch. You are literally in great hands with Holly! She is a great addition to our Fit Pro Massage team.

***Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19*** Delisa joins Fit Pro Massage with a strong background in Medical Massage, Myofascial Mobilization and Myoskeletal Alignment. She has spent the past 12 years working in various spas and clinics, as an independent mobile massage therapist and even as a clinic manager. Her massage style is both nurturing and highly effective. She specializes in customizing her treatments to suit the client's true needs, not just addressing the symptoms. She can treat a wide variety of injuries and conditions, including plantar fasciitis, SI-joint dysfunction, rotator cuff dysfunction, lower back pain, hamstring injuries, and many other muscular and mobility conditions. We are excited to welcome Delisa to the practice!

Ms. Lily Bowers graduated from the McCann School of Business & Technology in 2015 and has worked as a Medical Assistant, Nursing Aid and Licensed Massage Therapist for the past 10 years. Her Massage Therapy experience spans from the clinical setting (chiropractic offices) to the high-end luxury spa (Four Seasons Hotel). Lily is skilled and adept at addressing a wide range of injuries and conditions, including sports injuries and pre-/post-surgical and even oncology massage. Lily's massage modalities including scar tissue work, trigger point therapy, medical massage, prenatal massage, sports massage, deep tissue, hot stone and Swedish/relaxation massage. Her style is integrative, intuitive, nurturing and highly effective. We are excited to welcome Lily to the Fit Pro Massage team on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, as well as every other weekend. Lily and her twin sister were born in Sierra Leone, West Africa, and were adopted at age 7. They grew up in Pennsylvania with their new family, including 9 children. She is currently in school studying Speech and Occupational Therapy.

Joshua Hawkins joins our practice with 10 years of experience in the massage & bodywork field. He completed his education at the National Massage Therapy Institute in Falls Church, VA in 2014, and is currently licensed in California & Virginia. He has worked in busy clinics, both as an administrator and as a Licensed Massage Therapist. He has completed advanced training underneath the guidance of Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, and our Fit Pro Massage senior Massage Therapy staff (Holly, Carrie, Juan Carlos and Robin). Joshua's massage style is nurturing, attentive, thorough and holistic. He specializes in treatments for sports performance (pre/post-workout massages), sports injuries, a variety of pain complaints and all aspects of stress management & wellness-based massage, including Foot Reflexology. We are excited to welcome Joshua to our team on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings, as well as Saturdays & Sundays.

Brittany Rogers comes to us with 8 years of experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist, Stretch Practitioner and Licensed Esthetician. She has worked in a variety of settings including chiropractic offices, spas, large clinics and mobile corporate and in-home settings. Her massage style is thorough, nurturing, energetic and attentive. Brittany has a passion for learning and is constantly furthering her education by taking courses and studying new techniques. In April she will embark on a 9-day advanced course in Manual Lymphatic Drainage. She is also currently pursuing her certification in Personal Fitness Training. Brittany will be working Mondays, Wednesdays in March, then Thursdays starting in April, and rotating Saturdays and Sundays.

Deonte Samuel joins Fit Pro Massage with a background in athletic performance. personal training, sports massage and injury rehabilitation. After a serious knee injury took Deonte out of sports & required 10 years of physical therapy to rehabilitate, he dedicated himself to helping others heal from and prevent injuries through his work as a Sports Massage Therapist and Personal Fitness Trainer focusing on both youth & adult athletics, including a specialization in Basketball. His massage style is intuitive, detail-oriented, nurturing and comprehensive. He has taken advanced courses in Sports massage, Myofascial Release Techniques, Massage Cupping, and Graston techniques. Deonte will be working at Fit Pro Massage on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

***Fully Vaccinated Against Covid-19 + Booster*** Julie attended the Big Sky Somatic Institute in Helena, Montana, graduating in 2005. For the past 13 years, her massage career has concentrated on providing corporate and event massage for a wide variety of companies & venues throughout the DC/MD/VA area. She also worked with Robin and the Fit Pro Massage team at several sports massage events, including the Marine Corps Marathon & Kinetic Half Iron & Sprint triathlons. Julie recently earned her certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Monarch Continuing Education in Christiansburg, VA. This program was created by a Physical Therapist Assistant with over 25 years of clinical experience and is one of only 7 programs in the U.S. that provides comprehensive certification programs in lymphatic drainage. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a light-touch technique that stretches the skin, affecting the delicate lymph vessels underneath, thereby increasing the flow of lymph (made of proteins, fats, water, waste, debris and T-helper & B-helper cells). By using the appropriate pressure, precise rate & rhythm and careful sequencing, MLD encourages the flow of lymph from swollen to non-swollen areas. This is a critical part of Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) and can help treat conditions such as Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Migraine headaches, Orthopedic Traumas, Post-Surgical & Wound Healing, Edema, Head/Neck/Ear Congestion, and more. In addition to working as a Licensed Massage Therapist, Julie owns her own photography company and creates stunning works of digital art for weddings, nature, landscape & portraits. She is excited to begin offering her new MLD specialty at Fit Pro Massage!