Welcome.  I began my massage career 18 years ago when I enrolled at the Florida Institute of Natural Health in Gainesville, Florida, September,1990.  1990 was a great year:  May was especially a busy month.  I  graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling, resigned my position as a Police Officer and flew to Anchorage, Alaska.  I put my bicycle together at the airport and rode/camped from there to Minnesota with side trips to Banff, Jasper and our Glacier National Parks. After returning to Minnesota,  My son, Jason  and I then went on a camping trip to South Dakato, Colorado and New Mexico. I toured massage schools in Boulder, and Sante Fe. I didn't choose those schools but instead traveled to Florida to enroll at the Florida School of Massage. See :How I became a massage therapist to learn more. 

Massage Therapy has been the right vocation for me after trying several other career paths.  I was more interested in athletic massage and sought that path.  I  worked with a professional bicycle team early in my career, as well as several Olympic marathon and bicycle athletes.  I have worked long hours in massage for most of my career and currently see 6 people each working day. Most of my clients seek my services for sports massage, relief of acute and chronic pain, accident recovery, and training for performance.  

My approach is eclectic in nature and not specific to any one method of bodywork. I primarily use a blend of structural and postural evaluation, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release and assisted stretching (including the Aaron Mattes Method of active isolated stretching) PNF, deep tissue massage, and acupressure (Shiatsu)  in my bodywork sessions.

I have worked with many professional and amateur athletes in baseball, football, basketball, tennis, track and field, swimmers, soccer, golf, hockey, skating, bicyclists, runners, triathletes, and other athletes. Even though I love working with the athlete,  I do not limit my practice to athletes.  All are welcome from the young people to the most senior patient.  

CERTIFICATIONS and DEGREES

• Degree: Associate of Arts Mesabi Range Community College Law Enforcement/ Sociology degree
• Degree: Bachelor of Arts Ambassador University  Teaching Degree
• Degree: Master of Education University of Arkansas Master's degree in Professional Counseling
• Attended Tyler Junior College,  Bemidji State University, St. Petersburg College, Florida State University, University of Tampa, Minnesota State University
• IANMT: Neuromuscular Therapist
• Florida School of Massage Certified Massage Therapist; Certified Sports Massage Therapist; Certified Shiatsu
• Springdale Memorial Hospital: Emergency Medical Technician
• Completed all academic course work for 4 year Athletic Trainer degree.
• Personal Trainer: American Council on Exercise (ACE)
• Florida Licensed Massage Therapist

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Associated Bodywork Massage Professionals,  Former American Massage Therapy Association member

PERSONAL INFORMATION

I appreciate the many athletes who come to our clinic. Some are among the best in the world. I also feel fortunate to live in Florida where there are so many wonderful days of sunshine and places available to participate in outdoor activities. I love to inline skate, run, work out at the YMCA , and ride my bicycle with the St. Pete Maddogs and the St. Petersburg Bicycle Club  and walk my dog, Zac. One of my favorite areas to skate is the Suncoast Trail  north of Tampa, Florida.  Vicki and I are often found there on Sunday. We have some photos of our adventures posted here. Hope to see you soon, Travis