Paula Goldman, Certified Massage Therapist
Paula's Style
Paula provides a customized massage experience blending relaxation with a
therapeutic focus on releasing tension in specific muscle groups. She believes that every part of the body is connected
to the whole and works to achieve balance in the body, mind, and spirit.
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- Swedish Relaxation Massage
- Deep Tissue/Sport Massage
- Certified in Integrative Reflexology
- Neuromuscular Therapy (Cervical and Upper Extremity)
- Myofascial Release
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Professional Background
Paula is a graduate of the Potomac Massage Training Institute (PMTI) in Washington,
DC, and has been practicing massage therapy for 6 years in Del Ray. She is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage
and Bodywork, licensed by the Virginia Board of Nursing, and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Paula specializes
in Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy for the relief of neck and back tension. In addition to her practice
at Vital, she provides weekly corporate massage at a local non-profit.
Paula
holds a Master of Science degree in Health Fitness Management from American University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
from the University of Virginia. Prior to becoming a massage therapist, she managed clinical research studies at the
Lombardi Cancer Center, (Georgetown University Medical Center), for women at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
She has also taught health & wellness classes at the University level, led Spinning, strength training, and aerobics classes,
and is a sponge when it comes to learning about anything related to health and wellness.
