The quality and success of any massage establishment relies highly on the education and dedication of the staff. Our owner and senior massage therapist Barbara Riche' is committed to making sure both her and her staff has the best possible training. Barbara, a massage therapy instructor in north Florida, enjoys the unique opportunity to hand pick new massage therapists from the creme of the graduating class where she works. In just a few years, we have expanded to three locations in the Tallahassee area, at the same time keeping our commitment to excellence. Besides having a background in massage therapy, Barbara has nearly 20 years experience as a Physical Therapist. She began her career back in 1988 after being awarded Magna Cum Laude from the University of South Alabama where she received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Listed below is a brief summary of her certifications and other areas of professional experience. Certifications IFPA Certification in Personal Training CORE Myofascial Therapy Certification Sports Massage Certification CORE Institute of Massage Therapy Tallahassee, FL Diploma of Massage Therapy Sports Massage Certificate of Appreciation Areas of Experience Anatomical and Lymphatic Approach to Posterior Neck and Shoulder Medical Massage for Thoracic Strain/Sprain Advanced Sports Massage Program I Advanced Sports Massage Program II Advanced Sports Massage Program III Core Massage Instructor Training Medical Massage for Lumbar Strain/Sprain PNF Stretching / Active Isolated Stretching Heartsaver AED Continuing Education for Fitness Professionals Shoulder Stability Spine and Rehabilitation Center Skills Enhancement Program Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation Foundations of Clinical Orthopedics Reflexology Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Kinesiology Instructor Anatomy and Physiology Instructor Clinical Pathology Instructor Functional Assessment Skills for the Massage Therapist Personal Fitness Trainer