About Me (Joe)
On paper, I am a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Phenomenal Touch Practitioner®, Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional, Certified Trauma Specialist, Certified Ashiatsu DeepFeet® Bar Therapy Practitioner, Certified Sarga® Bodywork Practitioner, Certified Myofascial Cupping Practitioner, Certified in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), NCBTMB® Nationally Approved CE Provider, IMA Educational Ambassador, IMA Certified International Teacher, Certified Educator of Infant Massage, Certified Reiki Master & Teacher, Certified NFPT® Personal Trainer. In addition, I am a Member of the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame, a Judge for the World Massage Championship in Copenhagen, a Trainer of multiple National and World Massage Championship Medalists, a Multiple American Massage Championship medal winner (specifically Bronze in Western Freestyle Massage, Silver in Eastern Freestyle (Thai Massage), and Bronze for the Overall American Massage Champion of 2022). Which is one part of my story...
...but it has been a long journey getting here and I still have a long journey ahead.
I went to massage school in 2005, but I originally got interested in massage more than a decade before that through my involvement in boxing, traditional martial arts and Mixed Martial Arts. I was a professional Muay Thai kick boxer and MMA fighter for several years and I fought in many different countries including Thailand, the Philippines, Canada, and the United States, and I was even fortunate enough to win and hold a Title Belt for a couple of years until I retired from the sport.
Obviously your body takes quite a beating as a professional fighter, but what is not so obvious is that fighting also challenges your mind and soul to their limits. Because of this, I sought out many different bodywork styles and relaxation practices during these years. Through these experiences, my formal education, and years of practice, I have been able to combine the best techniques from different bodywork modalities and relaxation practices into my current massage practice, which provides for a unique, therapeutic and unbelievably relaxing massage experience.
About My Sessions
Unlike any massage you have experienced, ever!
That is, if you are ready for it. It takes two to Tango and, as I have learned, to create an epic massage session that you will never forget.
If you are ready for it, my bodywork is transformative, ethereal and mesmerizing. Every session that I do is unique and created specifically for my client in that moment. My sessions can literally be life changing and not just for my clients. I learn, grow and mature with every massage that I give.
Unfortunately, I am not able to accept many new clients these days. So I am very intentional about the people that I accept as clients. I want to know how you found me, why you want to get on my table, what you are hoping to experience and that is just for starters.
So if you think you are ready and I am the therapist for you, let's talk. I can get a good sense of the possibilities of your massage by talking with you and usually know if I am the best therapist for you right now or if one of my other gifted massage therapists would be better for you.
Cell (206) 817-5896 | Email joe@massagereimagined.com
About My Teaching
I am a NCBTMB nationally approved provider of continuing Education for licensed massage therapists and practitioners, I am committed to life-long learning and improvement. You can see a list of the recent continuing education courses that I've completed here. In addition, I am very interested in understanding and sharing the powerful concepts of sustained, intentional touch in my massage practice, workshops, and everyday life. To that end, I teach several massage workshops and classes. I am the lead instructor for the Power of Touch Couple’s Massage Workshops and I teach classes on Thai Massage, Lomi Lomi, and other styles.
I have a passion for sharing the power of touch with others whether it is through my massage practice, my workshops, or just a casual conversation, so please feel free to contact me to discuss anything regarding touch, massage, and bodywork.
About My Education
I am constantly involved in learning and growing as a massage practitioner. I take continuing education courses whenever I can fit them in and I work one-on-one with other talented therapists through trades and private workshops to advance my understanding and the quality of my bodywork. In addition, I host quarterly retreats for bodyworkers, lead several massage workshops for Licensed Massage Therapists, massage school students and couples every month...all of which makes me focus even more on my own skills.
Northwest School of Massage 2005 & 2008
I attended the Northwest School of Massage in 2005 and then went back in 2008 to get some more education. I loved the massage school experience so much that I went back to teach there in 2012. I average over 100 hours per year in Formal CE training and private mentoring. Below is some the most current classes I have attended.
| Date | Class | Instructor | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun-25 | Compassion Fatigue - Prevention for Professionals Who Work with Grief and Trauma | Eric Gentry, PhD, LMHC, DAAETS, FAAETS, CCTP | 1 |
| Jun-25 | Orthopedic Medical Massage | Whitney Lowe | 16 |
| May-25 | LV7 Levels 2 and 3 | Luisa Vargas, LMT | 12 |
| Apr-25 | Primitive Reflex Integration: Testing, Identifying and Demonstrating Patterns | Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS | 2 |
| Apr-25 | Primitive Reflexes: A Deeper Look into the Nervous System Pathways | Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS | 2 |
| Apr-25 | Spastic Patterns Post-Brain Injury: Utilizing Primitive Reflex Treatment Strategies | Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS | 2 |
| Apr-25 | 2-Day Advanced Course: Primitive Reflex Integration | Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS | 13 |
| Mar-25 | Fijian Deep Tissue Barefoot Massage | Barefoot Masters | 16 |
| Dec-24 | 3-Day: Functional Nutrition Certification: | Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP; | 19 |
| Nov-24 | Trauma Research Foundation's Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies | 74 | |
| Oct-24 | Somatic Healing Certification | My Vinyasa | 100 |
| Sep-24 | Innovative Treatment Methods for Every Type of Lumbopelvic Dysfunction | Jerry Hesch, hesch, MHS, DPT, PT | 13 |
| Sep-24 | Essentials for Edema Reduction | Elisa DiFalco, MS, OT, CMLDT, LMT | 4 |
| Sep-24 | Manual Lymph Drainage Cerification | Elisa DiFalco, MS, OT, CMLDT, LMT | 16 |
| May-24 | Restorative Anatomy for breast self-care | Aubrey Lesicki, BS, LMT | 8 |
| Dec-23 | Certified Woman's Health Specialist Certification | PESI | 26 |
| Dec-23 | Creating Your Own Ethical Roadmap | Linda Caravia | 6 |
| Sep-23 | Introduction to Massage in Motion | Travis Knuth | 6 |
| Jul-23 | Thai Massage For The Table | Jill Burynski | 7 |
| Feb-23 | Body Based Self-Regulation Introduction to Somatic Techniques in Therapy | AZ Trauma Institute | 12 |
| Feb-23 | LV7 Sports Massage Level 2 & 3 | Luisa Vargas | 12 |
| Jan-23 | Setting Boundaries for Healthcare Workers | Mental Health America | 1 |
| Dec-22 | Healthcare Provider CPR/AED (BLS) & Standard First Aid | CPR Care | 6 |
| Dec-22 | Deep Tissue Thai Massage | Wassa Lakkham | 13 |
| Oct-22 | Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual | AZ Trauma Institute | 20 |
| Mar-22 | LV7 Massage Therapy Introduction | Luisa Vargas | 18 |
| Oct-21 | Compassion Fatigue Certification Training (6.3 Hours) | Debra Alvis, Ph.D. | 6 |
| Oct-21 | Somatic Experiencing | Peter Levine | 8 |
| Sep-21 | Advanced Breath Mastery Fundamentals | 02 Collective/Dan Brulé | 5 |
| Jul-21 | Breath Mastery Fundamentals | 02 Collective/Dan Brulé | 9 |
| Jul-21 | Floor Sarga | Jivatma Massaguer | 7 |
| May-21 | International Massage Teacher - Basic Certification | IMA | 8 |
| May-21 | ThaiVedic Vayu Therapy Online Course | Sebastian Bruno | 6 |
| Mar-21 | ThaiVedic Bodywork | Sebastian Bruno | 6 |
| Jan-21 | Heathcare CPR, AED and First Aid | CPR | 6 |
| Jun-20 | Back to Practice Q&A on PPE, Sanitation & Practice Guidelines | 2 | |
| Nov-19 | Sarga Table 1 - Barefoot Myofascial Massage Certification | Jivatma Massaguer | 24 |
| Jul-19 | Structural Techniques for the Neck | Pat O'Rourke | 4 |
| Jul-19 | Introduction to Neurofascial Manipulation | Stephen Evanko | 4 |
| Jul-19 | Dynamic Thai Massage | Paul Buffel, RMT | 4 |
| Apr-19 | Myofascial Cupping Practitioner Certification | Meghan Helwig PT, DPT | 7 |
| Jan-19 | Ultimate Neck Work | Tracey Windmill | 8 |
| Nov-18 | IASTM Practitioner Certification | Evan Hauger, DPT | 8 |
| Mar-18 | Ashiatsu DeepFeet Bar Therapy Certification | Amber Clark | 25 |
| Mar-18 | Traditional Thai Mat Practice Part 1 | Eric Spivak | 2 |
| Aug-17 | Passive Stretching, Table Thai & More for the Upper Body | Kay Rynerson | 8 |
| Aug-17 | Passive Stretching, Table Thai & More for the Lower Body | Kay Rynerson | 8 |
| Jul-17 | Structural Work for Pelvic Mobility | Pat ORourke | 4 |
| Jul-17 | Myofascial Balancing for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome | Lauren Christman | 4 |
| Jul-17 | Breast Care and Breast Massage | Aubrey Lesicki | 16 |
| Jul-17 | Massage vs Prostitution: Ethics, Legalities and Boundaries | Lavon Watson | 5 |
| Jun-17 | Using Cannabis Products in Massage Therapy | Heidi DeAndrade | 3 |
| May-17 | Phenomenal Touch Massage Advanced Practitioner Certification L3 | Leslie Bruder | 40 |
| Apr-17 | Phenomenal Touch Massage Advanced Practitioner Certification L2 | Leslie Bruder | 40 |
| Apr-17 | Catching Up with the Latest in Massage research | Michael Hamm | 7 |
| Nov-16 | Finances and Taxes for Massage Therapists | Robert Haase | 1 |
| Jul-16 | In-Depth Face and Head Massage | Tysan Dutta | 4 |
| Feb-16 | Phenomenal Touch Massage Practitioner Certification | Leslie Bruder | 200 |
| Jan-16 | Tax Strategies for LMP’s | Brian Utting | 4 |
| Aug-15 | Infant Massage Educator Training from IAIM | Joann Lewis | 28 |
| Jul-15 | Esalen Massage: The Way of Connection with Dean Marson | Dean Marson | 4 |
| May-15 | Wholeness in Body Mechanics – Developing Quality of Touch | Benjamin Lee | 8 |
| May-15 | Highlights of Thai Massage | Kay Rynerson | 4 |
| Feb-15 | Sacred Lomi Hawaiian Temple Bodywork Level 1 and 2 | Tom Cochran | 12 |
| Oct-14 | Body Mechanics Mastery Overview | Development | 4 |
| Sep-14 | Auth Method of Forearm Massage | Shari Auth | 20 |
| Sep-14 | Thai Massage Stretching for the Table 101 - Foundation and Integrations | Development | 8 |
| Sep-14 | Deep Lomi 101: Embracing The Flow | Development | 8 |
| Aug-14 | Massage Cupping | Jason Abbey | 16 |
| Jul-14 | Wholeness in Body Mechanics- Developing Quality of Touch | Benjamin Lee | 4 |
| May-14 | Bastyr University Cadaver Anatomy Lab | Becky Love, DVM | 6 |
| Feb-14 | Understanding the Somatic Nervous System with Brian Utting | Brian Utting | 6 |
| Nov-13 | Breema: The Art of Being Present with | Birthe Kaarsholin | 6 |
| Oct-13 | Abdominal Palpation and Treatment - Fascial Architecture | Marty Ryan | 6 |
| Oct-13 | Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage | Brett Rodgers | 14 |
| Oct-13 | Thai Table Massage and Integration | Yulia Rylkova | 14 |
| May-13 | Muscle-Specific DT Techniques for Post., Lat. & Anterior Neck | Brian Utting | 8 |
| Apr-13 | Muscle-Specific DT Techniques for Chest, Shoulders & Back | Brian Utting | 8 |
| Apr-13 | Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Legs and Hips | Brian Utting | 8 |
| Mar-13 | Hydrotherapy Principles, Physiology and Immersions | Brian Utting | 7 |
| Mar-13 | Muscle-Specific DT Techniques for Iliopsoas, Diaphragm & QL | Brian Utting | 5 |
| Mar-13 | Massage Research | Michael Hamm | 4 |
| Feb-13 | Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Back | Brian Utting | 5 |
| Feb-13 | Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Arms | Brian Utting | 5 |
| May-12 | Table Thai | Kay Rynerson | 16 |
| Apr-12 | Heartspire Lomi | Kim Hadley | 3 |
| Apr-12 | Intentional Ethics | David Campbell | 4 |
| Nov-11 | Introduction to Mana Lomi | Barbara Heard | 4 |