POWER OF TOUCH MASSAGE
OUR APPROACH
Our main focus is medical massage. We have worked successfully with clients ranging in age from 4 to 90 years old who have come to us with a wide variety of problems including migraine headaches, sciatica, general back and neck pain, fibromyalgia, carpel tunnel syndrome / tendonitis, etc. We are experienced in pre & post natal massage and long-term therapy for the elderly. We are results oriented and will not take you as a client unless we feel we can help you.
Quite simply, the overwhelming majority of our clients have soft tissue based problems; an area in which Western medicine falls short. A large number of our clients with whom we have had success have been in pain for substantial lengths of time (up to 19 years) and many have exhausted all Western medicine options before coming to us. We are a drugless therapy; an alternative to pharmaceutically based healthcare.
We are an on-going therapy program. Our therapy program is a 5 faceted approach, custom tailored for each client. It is, essentially, an Asian / energy based approach assembled by us and reflecting our (combined) over 78 years of experience. The program / approach consists of the following components:
1. Acupuncture / acupressure – This is mainly used for pain relief and to combat inflammation.
2. Seifhukujitsu / Okazaki style, traditional Japanese deep-tissue massage / tui na – This encompasses a wide range and large number of specific deep tissue loosening / relaxing techniques primarily based upon acupuncture theory.
3. Stretching / alignment techniques – Once the tissue is sufficiently relaxed, these techniques allow the body to naturally align itself.
4. Specific exercises for specific problems – The client is taught a progression of specific, mainly stretching, exercises that target his or her specific problems. These exercises come primarily from Chinese martial arts, chi gung, and yoga.
5. Lifestyle assessment and modification – This is an in-depth, on-going assessment to identify the client’s real (not merely symptomatic) problem; as well as an on-going educational process to inform and educate the client about good habits that can be developed and bad habits that can be eliminated.
Typically, our approach is to see a client for an initial appointment, which lasts for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, for an in-depth assessment and “hands-on” therapy session; after which, we recommend a therapy program designed to meet that client’s specific needs. We continuously reevaluate the client’s program.
Most people come to us initially with a medical problem; after their problem is “solved” or becomes manageable, most of our client’s continue to come on a “maintenance” schedule. They have learned to appreciate the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine: the answer is to come so you don’t hurt, instead of only coming when you do hurt. Prevention is the best medicine.
Licenses/Certifications
 Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
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Certified Reiki Master
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Geriatric Massage
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License Info
GA MT000002; NC LMBT#10526.
Education
1977-1981 University of Illinois; BA;
Certifications
Okazaki style Restoration Therapy Senior Advanced Instructor, 1997, the Kodenkan International Martial Arts Inc. of Costa Rica.
Acupressure Senior Advanced Instructor, 1999, the Kodenkan International Martial Arts Inc. of Costa Rica.
Acupuncturist, 2000, The Society for the Promotion of Alternative Health Care Studies, Texas.
Acupuncturist, 2001, The East West Cultural Exchange of Houston, TX.
Tui Na instructor, 2002, The East West Cultural Exchange of Houston, TX.
Reiki Master, 2003, lineage, the International Center for Reiki Training of Southfield, Mi.
Okazaki style Restorative Massage Therapy / Seifhukujitsu Senior Advanced Instructor, 2005, The Martial Arts Academy School of Massage, Metter, Georgia.
Continuing Education
Reflexology and cranial sacral massage with Christine Page, M.D.
Energy Medicine with Carolyn Myss.
Subtle Energy Medicine with Ruth Buczynski, PhD.
Egyptian Energy Medicine in Cairo, 2001.
Master Level Teaching Certification in Medical Massage, LMT Success Group in Costa Rica, 2008.
Ayurvedic massage and traditional Indian medicine at the Dhanvantari Ayurveda Academy with Dr. Krishna in Kerala, India, 2008.
Bio
Owner / Senior Advanced Instructor Massage Vitae
Kathy Lescak began her study of massage and traditional Asian healing arts in 1977; she has studied the Okazaki style of traditional Japanese deep-tissue, Restorative Massage Therapy in which she is a certified, Senior Advanced Instructor.
She has also studied, practiced, and taught TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and various other
traditional Eastern healing modalities for over 34 years. She owns and operates a medical
massage clinic, serves on the Georgia State Board of Massage Therapy as the first Vice-Chairperson since its inception in 2006, and also currently serves as the Georgia delegate to the national Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB).
Business Experience
Kathy has owned and operated the very successful medical massage clinic, Power of Touch Massage, Inc., since 1999 in Metter, Ga. She specializes in medical massage and has helped clients with a wide range of problems; some of her successes include helping people with fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, chronic neck and back pain, tendonitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and a wide range of other physical problems and ailments.
Memberships
Professional Organizations
Georgia State Bd of Massage Therapy since its inception in 2006; first Vice Chairperson of the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy; Cognizant; School Affiliate.
Georgia delegate to the national Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). She is a member of the Nominating Committee for the Executive Board of the Federation.
Payments Accepted
Cash, check, credit cards
Hours
By appointment
Cost/Session
1 hr. = $110 1-1/2hr. = $170
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Massage Therapy
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Acupressure
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Ayurvedic Bodywork
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Bodywork
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Deep Tissue Massage
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Geriatric Massage
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Manual Lymph Drainage
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Medical Massage
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Reiki
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Shiatsu
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Sports Massage
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Thai Yoga Massage
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