Our Founder, Patrick Ingrassia, LMT
Patrick Ingrassia is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Kripalu Certified Bodyworker, Certified Personal Trainer, Active Isolated Stretching Instructor, and Yoga Teacher. He received his Thai Massage Teacher Certification from the Institute of Thai Massage in Chaing Mai, Thailand. Patrick has been teaching Yoga, Massage, and various workshops around the United States and Canada for over 14 years.
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Personal Statement:
Why I Love Thai Massage
Thai Massage is a whole body giving experience for the therapist. I enjoy the feeling of being balanced and centered, creating a deep connection with the client. Thai Massage, like Yoga, is best performed when the therapist can let go of “trying hard”. It is a discipline of least effort and maximum effectiveness. In a Thai Massage session, the movements take on a natural, rhythmic flow, a journey for the therapist and client together.

Why I love Yoga
Yoga is a mind/body/spirit discipline that was life-changing for me. After my first introduction to Yoga, I discovered a spiritual side that I had been ignoring for years. I wanted to share with others, so I pursued the training as a Yoga Teacher. I found that sharing my joy and knowledge with others gave me a deep happiness I had not known before.

Why I Became a Bodyworker
After 17 years owning a very successful retail business, I participated in a Shiatsu workshop at a retreat. I felt a deep spiritual connection to the idea of “laying on of hands”, and began training in various techniques. I found the idea of using body weight, pressure and transfer of energy to heal made sense to me, and I committed to formal training as a Licensed Massage Therapist at the prestigious Florida School of Massage in Gainesville. I continually add techniques and modalities to my basic training to give clients a personalized bodywork experience with each session