Samantha D. Guttman-Avery C.M.T

PHILOSOPHY

Always striving to affect people in a positive way by helping them achieve balance and well being. In more than 10 years of bodywork and massage therapist experience hundreds of clients have benefited, including some very high profile clientele.

TRAINING

Deep Tissue; Structural Integration; Traditional Thai Medical Massage; Advanced Techniques in Neck, Shoulder and Back; Advanced Swedish Massage; Cranialsacral Therapy; Lomilomi; Zero Balancing; Lymph Drainage Therapy; Alternative Learning and Healer; cellulite reduction, stress reduction with suction, Russian Medical Massage, shoulder/rotator cuff syndrome. TMJ and Post-Concussions.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Science of Massage, The Barral Institute, Esalen, The Upledger Institute, The Touch Therapy Institute, Massage School of Santa Monica, California, Healing Arts College

VOLUNTEER WORK

The Heart Touch Project: The HIV and Sensitive Touch Skills Training Program. Performed nurturing and healing touch massage to AIDS patients in hospices throughout Los Angeles. Provided support to families of HIV and AIDS patients. Provided educational information to HIV patients in Los Angeles shelters.

PERSONAL

Environmentally and health conscience. Enjoy both Eastern and Western modalities. Other interests include: Yoga, Competitive Salsa Dancing, Hiking, Reading and Traveling

MENTORS / TRAINING

Benjamin Shield, PHD

Manual Therapeutics, I have gone to Benjamin for on going private training for Spinal/ Joint dysfunction , TMJ Dysfunction, and Neck. He is one of the most knowledgeable teachers I have ever come across. I am so grateful I get to learn from one of the masters!

Dr. Ross MD, PHD, DC, LMT

Author, teacher and physician Dr. Ross Turchaninov is the founder of The Science of Massage Institute (SOMI) and is recognized as America’s leading expert in scientifically based Medical Massage therapy. He has studied Medical Massage in 7 countries, published more than 50 articles in medical journals and authored three books, including Medical Massage, Volume I Second Edition, considered the authority on Medical Massage in America. His institute has analyzed and distilled the last 100 years of clinical trials from throughout the Western World to bring you incontrovertible evidenced based learning at the highest level.

Boris Prilutsly, LMT, MA

Mr. Prilutsky, has practiced and taught Medical and Sports Massage for more than 40 years. He has a master’s degree in physical education and rehabilitation from Ukraine. Mr. Prilutsky has worked with athletes and world dignitaries throughout Europe, Israel and the USA.

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Certified in Advanced Fibroblast Skin-Tightening and Jet Plasma

Everyone should feel good in their skin, and Fibroplasma, also known as Fibroblast, is the most effective alternative to invasive treatments, bleaching creams, and lasers Samantha has found.

Hi! I’m Samantha, owner of Fibroplasma by Samantha. I’m very excited to bring my services to you!

I’ve struggled with hyper-sensitive skin due to a rare form of diabetes that causes pigmentation issues and dark circles, which make my eyes look tired. Due to my unpredictable sensitivity, I felt that Botox or fillers wouldn’t fit me well. Instead, I tried medical-grade bleaching creams and lasers, which did little to help. And until now, I could only depend on controlling my pigment issues by avoiding the sun.

Before trying Fibroplasma on my hyper-sensitive skin, I had a test done on a small patch of my skin three weeks before my first scheduled treatment. The patch test worked better than ever, and after the first treatment, I decided that I had to learn more about it. I completed in-depth training and now have a duo certificate in Advanced Fibroblast Skin-Tightening.

I love working with people and the body. For 30 years, I’ve been a Medical Massage Therapist and TMJ Specialist. It brings me joy to do this work that I love, especially because it allows me to make a difference in another person’s life. Whether it’s making my clients feel better, giving them relief and helping them back to wellness space, or restoring their confidence, I value it all. We are all here on our own journey, and I feel blessed that I can be a part of that process. See you soon!

Let Samantha help you achieve confidence and well-being because everyone should feel good in their own skin.

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