As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Fitness Therapist, Holistic Wellness Coach & Lecturer, Linda's background includes working with numerous client populations within a physical therapy clinic, medical  & geriatric massage center,  corporate fitness center, day spa & wellness center.   Linda has studied under:  Dr. William Bonney, Ph.D. Psychologist & founder of Myofacial Therapy Associates, James Waslaski, Orthopedic & Sports Injury Specialist & world lecturer, Aaron Mattes, MA in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, Paul St. John of the St. John Method of Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT), and Judith DeLany, founder & director of the International Academy of Neuromuscular Therapies.  Additionally, Linda was a active member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association's Sports Massage Team and has extensive experience working with athletes & their related injuries.  She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communication, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and has completed post-baccalauriate and graduate coursework in speech language pathology, anatomy & physiology, neurology, neurological pathology, diagnostics & assessment at the University of South Florida, maintaining a 3.9 GPA. 

Linda's areas of massage specialization include:  medical massage (e.g., post-rehabilitation, pregancy massage, MVA- whiplash, fibromylagia, geriatric massage, plantar fasciitis), pain management (e.g., arthritis, low back & cervical pain, sciatica, muscular strain), sports massage (e.g., patellar syndrome, ITB syndrome, piriformis syndrome, tennis elbow, muscular strain),  & stress management (e.g., anxiety, depression, general stress).   She views each client from a holistic point of view, which includes physical, emotional, and pychological components.  Linda assesses the body using a structural integration approach and utilizies her knowlege, palpation skills and intuition to effectively address the needs of the client.  She may incorporate other modalites and protocols within the treatment session, such as, moist heat/cold, therapeutic ultrasound, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue techniques, specific stretching exercises, & Aaron Mattes Active Isolated Stretching (AIS).  Linda also offers Wellness Coaching sessions in addition to her massage therapy sessions (please see the Wellness Coaching page).

Linda personally knows what stress, acute and chronic pain is like first hand.  In 2004, she was involved in a motor vehicle accident & seriously injured.  Consequently, she underwent spinal surgery, followed by many months of rehabilitation.   Linda continues to maintain a healthy organic diet,  practice yoga & meditation, get cardiovascular exercise, receive chiropractic adjustments, & therapeutic massage treatments.  She has truly championed her physical challenges.  YOU CAN TOO!

For more information about what you can expect from your massage therapy or spa treatment experience, please contact Linda at:  727.580.0128.   She will be glad to discuss her personalized services & how she can assist you in your quest for a wellness lifestyle!


                                                  

Linda DeMaio-Ellis,  LMT

Cape Pasadena Village

214 Pasadena Ave. So.

St. Petersburg, FL   33707

727-580-0128

MA   30688     MM     24511