was inspired to study the healing arts at an early age after he was successfully treated for a herniated disk injury by a naturopath, who used therapeutic massage, fire cupping and herbal compresses to alleviate the low back discomfort he had experienced for many years. After studying electrical engineering in South Texas Michael moved to Albuquerque, where it was a common practice to use natural remedies, yoga, massage, energy healing and nature to inspire greater health and peace of mind. In 2013 he decided to devote himself to helping people be their healthiest selves through a holistic lifestyle.

Michael studied at the Crystal Mountain School of Massage and learned many modalities, such as myofascial release, Trigger Point Therapy, hot stones massage, Structural Integration, Lomilomi, Polarity Therapy and clinical reasoning, to name a few. Every modality was taught by a professional in that particular field of study, which allowed Michael to really understand why, how and when each technique should be used. Studying closely with his instructor, Gurubai, he learned a unique style of Structural Integration, blending deep tissue massage, shiatsu and energy healing to assess a client’s posture and then realign any imbalances for better posture, increased range of motion and pain relief.

Michael is passionate about the benefits of massage therapy and its contribution to the overall well-being of mind, body and spirit, and his clients can feel his abundant love and compassionate nature radiating through his hands. He slowly engages the body’s intelligence to determine what it needs, working to alleviate any tension or pain. He is an intuitive healer and specializes in therapeutic massage with the intention of correcting postural deviations, as well as educating his clients to provide themselves with self-care in order to  progressively reach a point of living without pain. He accomplishes this through deep tissue massage, Trigger Point Therapy, stretching, Lomilomi and myofascial release. While firm pressure is Michael’s strength, promoting relaxation with long, light to deep forearm strokes from head to toe reminds clients of the caressing waves in the ocean and helps access deeper levels of harmony and trust.

When not at work, Michael enjoys educating himself about topics of health, food and meditation. He loves surfing, diving, hot yoga, rock climbing, fire spinning and pretty much everything in nature.