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Debra Gallup, LMT
Debra is a licensed Massage Therapist with over 10 years experience in Pre-Natal, Post Partum and Infant Massage, Reflexology, Neuromuscular, Swedish, and Hot Stone techniques. Debra graduated from the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy and holds offices with the American Massage Therapy Association, the West Metro Chamber of Commerce, and the Columbia Rotary Club and is an instrumental fund raiser for the Dickerson Center for abused children. In addition, Debra has been an instructor of Massage Therapy and Practice, Business, Ethics, and Functional Anatomy at the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage since 2001.

 

SC License # 1902
Cell phone: (803) 318-1664
Specialties: Pre-Natal (Pregnancy) Massage
                   Post Partum Massage
                   Infant Massage
                   Reflexology
                   Hot Stone Therapy
                   Swedish Massage

 

Victoria Raley, LMT

Victoria graduated Valedictorian from Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage Therapy. She is a licensed massage therapist and nationally certified Massage and Body Work Therapist. Victoria focuses on integrating Swedish, Neuromuscular, and Stone Therapy to relax and rejuvenate the muscles and re-center the client.

SC License # 4849
Phone: (803) 622-6569

Specialties: Swedish Massage
                   Neuromuscular Massage
                   Hot Stone Massage

 

Jan Shaw, M.S., LMT
Jan is a licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Myofascial, Swedish and light Energy techniques. She graduated from the South Carolina Massage Institute in 1999 and holds a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina. Jan has been an instructor of Biomechanics at the South Carolina Massage Institute and has over twenty years experience in preventive and rehabilitative healthcare in both hospital and outpatient settings, with emphasis in Worker’s Compensation rehabilitation.

 

SC License # 1935
Business Name: Owner, The Balance Institute
Phone: (803) 360-7895

Specialties: Myofascial Massage
                  Swedish Massage
                  Energy Technique

 

  

David S. Williams, LMT
David graduated from the South Carolina Massage Institute in 2002. He is licensed and is a Nationally Certified Massage and Body Work therapist. David integrates Swedish and Neuromuscular massage techniques into treatment of both his Chiropractic and private practice clients. David also uses Hot Stone Massage as both a relaxation and therapeutic technique. Passive and active stretching may also be used to re-educate the joints and tissues.
SC License # 3910
Cell Phone: (803) 665-1404

Specialties: Swedish Massage
                   Myofascial Massage
                   Hot Rock Massage
                   Stretching

 

Catherine Christmus, OTR/L, LMT

Cathi is a licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Geriatric Massage for the frail elderly and the chronically ill. Cathi received her massage training from the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage Therapy in 2004. She is also a currently practicing licensed Occupational Therapist with over 15 years experience in geriatric and psychiatric therapy. She received her BSOT in 1989 from the University of South Carolina, Charleston. Specialty Certifications are held from the Daybreak Geriatric Massage Institute.

Geriatric Massage is a form of therapeutic massage that has been adapted to meet the changing physical and psychosocial needs of the frail elderly. It considers the impact that aging, physical illness, and medical treatment have on the human body and can be further adapted to meet the needs of chronically ill younger clients as well.

 

SC License#: 3869

Cell phone: (803) 331-5230

Specialties: Geriatric Massage
                   Neuromuscular Massage
                   Oncology Massage
                   Reflexology

                 

Robin Hightower, LMT

Robin Hightower graduated from the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy in Columbia, South Carolina (now known as the Southeastern Institute) in 2008. She is a practitioner of Neuromuscular Massage and Swedish Massage. She also integrates stretching and Fusion Massage into her muscular treatment and re-education sessions. Robin's massage pressure is firm and sometimes deep into the muscles.

 

SC License #5815
Cell Phone: (803) 413-2318
Specialties: Firm Swedish Massage
                   Neuromuscular Massage
                   Pre-Natal Massage
                   Deep Tissue Massage

Website: http://www.robinhightowerlmt.vpweb.com

 

Wanda Whetsone, RT, LMT
Wanda is a licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Deep Tissue, Hot Lava Shells, and Pre-Natal/ Post Partum Massage therapies. She received her Massage training from the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage in 2007. Wanda is also a practicing licensed Respiratory Therapist with over 22 years experience in healthcare.
SC License # 5590
Cell phone: (803) 667-7361
Specialties: Deep Tissue Massage
                   Hot Lava Shells
                   Pre-Natal (Pregnancy) Massage
                   Post Partum Massage
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