Steve Kauffman has been a massage therapist since 1989 when he completed his studies and practice at the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts in Santa Fe. Before starting his own practice in 1992, Steve worked at the Cliff Spa in Snowbird, Utah. Steve continued his training by certifying in St John's Neuromuscular Therapy in 1995. Steve opened Streamline Bodyworks with his wife, Eva, in 2000 where he manages operations and finances while maintaining his massage practice.

In 2012 Steve studied the work of John Barnes and his approach to myofascial release. The fascia is a tough connective tissue that creates an uninterrupted 3-dimensional web throughout the body from head to foot. Stress, trauma, postural habits, and inflammation causes this fascial web to bind down putting excessive pressure on muscles, blood vessels, boney structures, organs, and nerves, which can translate as pain or lack of motion. This is that feeling of being stuck. The myofascial release technique (MFR) consists of gentle application of sustained pressure into the fascial restrictions. The essential element of long, slow, and oppositional holds allows the viscous flow in the fascia to elongate. The result is greater painless mobility.

Studies show the viscoelastic quality of the fascial system causes it to resist applied force. Therefore the old school forms of deep tissue or structural integration is forcing a system that cannot be forced and produces limited results and in some cases, more pain. For Steve, it has been a fascinating journey of new discoveries, more healing doors to open, and an inherent truth in his bodywork. For the first time in 20 years he is truly inspired to integrate these techniques into his sessions and has noticed profound results in his clients. Steve fully believes in the massage component of our physical lives and mental well-being.

Rates:

30 minutes $45

60 minutes $80

90 minutes $100

Gift Certificates are available.

Phone: 801 474-1156 ext. 2
Email: steve@streamlinebodypilates.com