Certified Member of ABMP
Alicia Cooper, Massage Therapist
License # MT009295
TRAINING
2013 Georgia Massage School Graduate - Suwanee, Georgia
Educated by two time National Teacher of the Year recipient Laurie Craig, and Trained under Rick Garbowski, also a National Teacher of the Year recipient, sought after public speaker, and contributor and advisor on several national massage committees.
Experienced in General Relaxation/Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, TMJ/Intra-Oral Work, Sports Massage, Chinese Facial Massage, Myoskeletal Alignment, Pre-Natal Massage, as well as Reiki USUI Holy Fire Healing.
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES:
2014
Active Isolated Stretching - Bruce Baltz - Hands On
Self Care: Therapies for the Therapist - Teresa Matthews - Hands On
Deep Tissue for Treating the Neck - Michael McGillicuddy - Hands On
Elite Athlete Care and Massage Treatment - Benny Vaughn - Hands On
Aromatherapy in Massage Practice - Ruxandra Cipriani - Hands On
Massage for Fibromyalgia - Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) - Remote Class
Chinese Facial Massage - Debbie DeNardo - Hands On
2015
Holy Fire/USUI Reiki Ryoho - First and Second Degree - Diana Charles, Know Thyself Healing Center - Hands On
Lomi Lomi - Tom Cochran, Sacred Lomi Hawaiian Temple Bodywork - Hands On
2016
Massage for Lupus: Virtual Classroom
2017
Myoskeletal Alignment - Paul Kelley in conjunction with Erik Dalton and the Freedom From Pain Institute, Temple Human Performance January 2017 - Hands On
Continuing Education courses are ongoing, and I will update this page as courses are completed.
- Pediatric Massage
- Massage in the Labor and Delivery Room
- Fertility Massage
- Oncology Massage
- Elder and End of Life Massage
A little about me
My favorite hobby is scuba diving. Favorite dive locale? Bonaire.
I have three amazing children, ages 26, 22, and 9 years! I'm married to a very intelligent man, Kevin. The time span between children has presented many challenges, but the rewards greatly outweigh the obstacles. I have enjoyed the gift of being a stay-at-home mom, and I have also had the privilege to work outside the home in a corporate atmosphere. I know what it is like to be a struggling single mom, and to be part of a thriving family. I have pulled from those experiences a vast understanding of what we humans currently have to navigate, and the toll it can take on our bodies.
My love of giving therapeutic massage grew out receiving quality massage over the past 20 years, as well as identifying what I did not like about certain massages. My primary love language is touch, and that now flows seamlessly into my work. My desire is to be a safe place where men and women of all ages can turn for relaxation, as well as assistance with emotional and physical healing.
I have experienced healing massage during times when I was physically pushing my body to its limits with hip-hop and jazz dancing (laughter is allowed), and intense workouts. Because of this experience, I know the physical benefits of massage firsthand. Massages I received in times of stress helped me to understand the extreme benefit of being able to just let go, and allow a knowledgeable massage therapist to help me break free from the toils of a stress-filled lifestyle. Whether it was work-stress or personal life stresses, massage was always there to help me re-center and release the tension from my tissues.
I had the opportunity to experience Pre-Natal Massage as well, which allowed me to recognize its overwhelming benefits...and it gave me a new perspective on what I could give my clients.
Listening to clients is key to providing an unforgettable massage experience - one that is truly tailored to my clients' individual needs and desires. When I look back on my own experiences, the only massages that ever disappointed me were the ones where the practitioner did not seem to hear me, and just went through some sort of routine.
I look forward to hearing you, and providing massage therapy that meets or exceeds your expectations!
I am so excited to share that I have opened a new location at 107 Pilgrim Village Drive, Suite 400-D, Cumming GA 30040. Now, clients have a place to come to get away!