Massage Therapist in Washington, DC

Lisa Schumacher, LMT

Balancentering Your Life

Balancentering

I have long been fascinated by the curative power of touch. But it wasn’t until I was in my early 30s, and could hardly get out of bed one morning with intense back and neck pain, that I actually sought out chiropractic care and massage. That first experience of healing touch put me on a path to learn how to heal and how to help others find relief from life’s stresses.

I am not one who goes on blind faith. Being a doubting Thomas has served me well in my search for effective tools to help the body find its balance. In massage school and beyond, my doubts were dispelled as I saw the power of touch make a true difference again and again, whether the work was energetic or structural. I learned to listen to the body. I believe we have been endowed with the power to heal — a power that works based on appropriate nutrition, skilled touch and attention to supporting vibrant energy in each person.

It is my intention to listen to each client’s needs with the full expectation that the work we enter into together will make a difference for better health and well being.

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Education/Training

* Graduate, Baltimore School of Massage
* Graduate, Zero Balancing Certification Program
* BioEnergy Therapist, The Domancic Method of BioEnergy Healing
* Graduate, Boston University Program in Artisanry, Degree in Fine Arts in Ceramics
* Graduate, Connecticut College, BA in English

Bio

* DC native
* Graduate, Baltimore School of Massage
* Graduate, Zero Balancing Certification Program
* BioEnergy Therapist, The Domancic Method of BioEnergy Healing
* Graduate, Boston University Program in Artisanry, Degree in Fine Arts in Ceramics
* Graduate, Connecticut College, BA in English
* Massage Crew volunteer, DC AIDS Ride 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001
* Current Volunteer (beginning March 2010) at Walter Reed Army Medical Center doing Zero Balancing on wounded soldiers, family of soldiers and caregivers through the organization CAUSE – Comfort for America’s Uniformed Services
* Completed Marine Corps Marathon in 1988 and 1995 and NYC Marathon in 1989
* Cyclist – AIDS Ride 1999 Raleigh, NC – Washington DC, Alaska AIDS Vaccine Ride 2000 Fairbanks – Anchorage, Canada/US AIDS Vaccine Ride 2001 Montreal, Canada – Portland, ME

Specialities

* Zero Balancing
* Massage
* Bioenergy Healing
* Chakra Energy Work
* Reiki

Seminars/Classes that have deeply influenced my work

* Active Isolated Stretching with Aaron Mattes
* Scar Tissue Massage with Sharon Hancoff
* Unlocking the Secrets of the Skull (Advanced Zero Balancing Class)
* Fabulous Fulcrums (Advanced Zero Balancing Class)
* Connective Tissue Massage

Memberships

Professional Member - American Massage Therapy Association
Professional Member - Zero Balancing Health Association

Payments Accepted

Cash, check

Hours:Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 10am - 7 pm

Cost/Session

$75-$110 depending on service

License:DC: MT80 MD: M03627

Practice Areas/Issues Treated