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Pasadena is a beautiful city with many beautiful day spas that offer services such as massage.

However, what is often overlooked is the fact that there are many private practitioners operating in Pasadena as well. Some have private offices, some work out of their homes and some will even visit you in your home.

Day spas can be a great place to get a massage. However, in order to find what you need, you may have to look beyond the spa industry.. Spas employ multiple therapists at once and often have a high turn over rate. A private practitioner is dedicated to his or her own practice and has more time to spend with clients.

It’s also more common for private practitioners to carve out a certain niche.

For example, I’ve been a massage therapist in Pasadena since 2003. I specialize in deep tissue massage, including trigger point therapy and neuromuscular techniques. I’ve been very successful in helping people recover from common problems such as back pain and carpal tunnel. You can read testimonial on her web site at bodhi.massagetherapy.com.

Private practitioners can be found in many places, but one place to look is the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals at abmp.com. Every member of the ABMP has successfully met certain professional standards. You can search by location and also by specialty.

There are many different types of massage and every therapist is unique in terms of education, skill, experience and approach. To find the right therapist for you, educate yourself first and find out as much about your therapist as possible. The more you know about massage, the better able you are to find what you need.

Finding a private practitioner may not be the best option for everyone, but it’s certainly a viable for that should be considered by anyone looking for a great massage.