Featured Massage School Graduate: Tristana Rogers
Posted by Jennifer Shaw on Thu, Jul 22, 2010 @ 03:00 PM
Tristana "Tana" Rogers is a graduate of the 2007 Advanced Clinical Training/Semester 2 program.
Why were you interested in massage therapy? I was a teacher for over 20 years from elementary to adult education. I was ready for a change that would more closely fit my personality and lifestyle. I knew I wanted to do something with exercise and health and I couldn't imagine myself forcing people to exercise so I thought- why not help them recover and stay healthy? Massage was a perfect fit. As a runner and exercise nut I knew that a good massage would keep me injury free and training hard.
Why did you choose Lauterstein-Conway Massage School? I contacted all of the local schools and none of them impressed me. When I visited Lauterstein-Conway David was conducting a class and invited me in to watch. As a teacher I saw the focus, respect and attention being given to the students. It was a very welcoming atmosphere. The other schools focused on how much money I could make as a therapist and how their program was cheaper and would bring me more bang for my bucks. I phoned some of the spas etc to see who they were hiring and Lauterstein-Conway kept popping up as the answer.
What do you do now? I have my own practice downtown. 1-2 Saturdays a month I work with Austin Fit offering massage to the marathon training groups May through February. I also work two mornings with Dr. Sylvia Deily DC at the Spine Rehab Center doing exercise training and massage. Certification Candidate with Advanced-Trainings in Myo-fascial Release.
What was the impact of massage school on your life? I have always had an active life as far as exercise is concerned. Massage school gave me the chance to balance my overactive lifestyle. I had a lot of time to contemplate what I wanted in my future. i now practice yoga, meditate, and take the time to observe where I am and where I want to be. It's very refreshing.
What was your favorite massage school class? I loved anatomy/physiology class- maybe because on some level I knew how much I would use it in my practice. It was thrilling to learn how the body does what it does and then apply that knowledge to alleviate a painful area through massage. I have to say though - the business class on goals really changed my life.
What was hardest about massage school? I wanted to get every question right. It was hard to have missed a question when I knew the answer.
Tell us about your fondest memory or "ah-ha" moment. I was receiving a massage from Keith after my practical. I had a shoulder issue at the time. He was working on the deltoid when I said "you can go deeper if you need to" and he replied. "No need" and gently the pain and stiffness at the attachment melted a way. THAT is something I use to this day.
Tana Rogers Massage features Deep Tissue, Sports, Myo-Fascial Release,Therapeutic and Reiki services.
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