MASSAGE & BODY CARE
Meet the Therapist
Susan Renée Fetsch
IPL No: MT20902017
In the massage industry since 2002, I've spent years honing technique in clinical applications of massage and bodywork, allowing for intuitive touch and practical knowledge to guide every session. Each client I have come to know has taught me something of value, and I am grateful for the experience.
20 + years later, I am still impressed by what massage therapy can do for a body in need of rejuvenation - everything from bolstering pain-free, muscular function to offering relief from emotional turmoil or mental anxiety. This is the restorative power of human touch in action and why massage is considered a boon to the trinity of mind-body-spirit.
My skillset is rooted in Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, and (what was once known as) the Swedish Movement Cure. (Other known terminologies: Swedish Movements, Medical Gymnastics, or Swedish Gymnastics Massage).
The Swedish Movement Cure incorporated active and passive postures and stretching along with joint and tissue manipulation in the form of effleurage (light to medium massage strokes moving in the direction of circulation), petrissage (kneading, rolling, and wringing of the skin and muscular structures), compression of the limbs, and tapotement (percussive massage). Swedish Massage adopts effleurage and petrissage at varying depths for relaxation, while Sports Massage takes a slightly more aggressive approach, incorporating advanced stretching techniques and postures. I became proficient at both of these modalities and added a few extras along the way.​
Going deeper, we find that massage has ancient origins and cultural significance throughout different parts of the world. The oldest is believed to have come out of India via the Vedic Sciences and the Martial Arts discipline known as Kalaripayattu or Kalari. Influenced by an ancestral connection, in January of 2020, I began immersing myself into the study of Ayurveda, where Abhyanga (oil massage) and Marma Point Therapy are revered as treatment protocols for general well-being. I enjoy integrating some of those ancient principles and techniques into my massage routine as I continue to broaden my knowledge and understanding of Eastern modalities.
I've practiced herbalism for most of my adult life. This has led me to formulate the natural body care products that I use during session. As my ability to practice massage therapy wanes, my focus will shift to the creation of more. No worries, I've got a few good years left in these hands. We're not calling it in just yet.