Every session will be specific to your needs and hopefully leave you feeling lighter, looser, and happier! Living Anew Therapeutic Massage is owned and operated by Megan (Crystal) Mendes, LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist). She has been practicing Therapeutic Massage for 16 years. Megan began her training (unknowingly) in 1999 when she entered the University of Oklahoma where she completed a Bachelors Degree of Science in Health and Sports Sciences. While at OU she threw the Shot Put and Discus for the Track Team all four years. Upon graduation, and after many experiences with her own body, injuries through throwing, Olympic style lifting, and intense training, she decided soft tissue bodywork was her calling. A beginning in structural bodywork seemed perfect so she enrolled in Massage School. A little over a year later she attained an Associates Degree of Therapeutic Massage at Heritage College in Oklahoma City. Over the years, she has compiled many techniques and healing modalities including Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, Passive Release, Active Release, Joint Mobilization Stretching, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Jin Shin Do, Sports, Lymphatic Drainage, Pre and Post Natal, among others, to create a specialized session for your specific needs. Emotional/mental work will sometimes be utilized, along with the physical work as it's also very important to understand how we manifest emotions physically through stress, worry, guilt, and other negative emotions. We can change our thoughts to better serve our bodies and Megan is always happy to facilitate a mental shift. As a wise Chiropractor/Healer once said, "There is no difference between the emotional body and the physical body but a label". My session with you will be one of education, listening, communication, and healing. One thing I feel very strongly about is making sure you have a better understanding of your body and how it functions in your daily life as well as posing solutions to promote self-care. I want you to feel your best and have the tools you need to work on your own Self. Megan was born in Carlsbad, NM along with her twin brother, Josh. After living in Louisiana then Oklahoma for the greater part of her life, Megan moved to Austin in February of 2006. Here in Austin, she has met many wonderful people and also has family nearby. She enjoys spending time with all of them and of course her boyfriend, Brian. In her spare time, she enjoys hearing live music, camping, kayaking, hiking, cooking, meeting new people, and watching a good movie. Of all the places I have lived, Austin just feels like home. I have enjoyed my time in Texas and look forward to the new adventures ahead with Living Anew Therapeutic Massage as well as all the new people I'll meet and can help through it.
- Much Gratitude! Megan
Megan is Licensed in the State of Texas under number MT048880.
