Massage Therapist Travis Skaggs

Welcome.  I began my massage career 21 years ago when I enrolled at the Florida Institute of Natural Health in Gainesville, Florida, September of 1990. Massage School was  preceded by a 3 month bicycle trip starting in Anchorage Alaska after graduating from the University of Arkansas with a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling.

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  worked with a bicycle team early in my career, as well as several Olympic marathon runners. Later came many amateur and professional track and field, football, tennis, hockey, triathlete and baseball athletes. I have worked long hours in massage for most of my career but currently limit my massage practice to 5 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.

CERTIFICATIONS and DEGREES

• Degree: Associate of Arts Mesabi Community College  Law Enforcement
• 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, University of S. Florida, 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 ride my bicycle with the St. Pete Maddogs and the St. Petersburg Bicycle Club  and walk with my dog, Zac. One of my favorite areas to bike is the Suncoast Trail  north of Tampa, Florida.  Hope to see you soon, Travis