My name is Kathy Shankland.  I graduated in 2005 from Space Coast Health Institute in Melbourne Florida with my certification in massage and bodywork.  I passed the State board exam and began practicing in November of 2005.  With my love of therapeutic work, I have studied Myofascial Release, Muscle Release Technique, CranioSomatic Foundations, and some Lymph Drainage.  In the process of integrating modalities, I have also discovered the health benefits of medical grade essential oils.  I continue to grow and learn.  I have worked in individually owned massage offices, a spa, and a chiropractor's office. I have learned from each of these settings and have brought the best of all these worlds together in my office.

My pre-massage work history was in several medical specialists' offices, therefore my massage is very medically minded.  I am honored to be a healthcare practitioner. I strive to provide an effective treatment through confident touch, listening, learning, and being mindful of each client's specific needs.  My most valuable tool is the God given gift of sensitivity.  Combining what I hear, what I feel in the tissues and what I sense during the session, I am able to discern the individual muscular need. 

 I have gained much knowledge about the physiology of the body, as well as an extensive understanding of the muscular structure.  My muscle therapy is geared towards bringing the client to a better awareness of their own body, by helping the body to achieve balance. But most importantly, all of this is done while the client is fully relaxed.  Let me hear you say...... Ahhhh!!!