About Us
Celebration, FL 34747
(407) 566-8852 – monica@rosewoodmassage.com
MONICA LEIBACHER, BS.Ed, LMT, CST, CMLDT, CIMT
MA53274 / MM28159
I stay ahead of the game! When it comes to bodywork, it as something I WANT to experience, not something that I HAVE to buy because my health is on the line and I am managing pain. Clients wonder how often I get bodywork and I am glad to tell them that I get bodywork about every other week.
I think of massage treatment like I think of getting my taxes done – I take my paperwork in to a certified accountant and they take care of the rest. I do not have a seat and tell them how to fill in my return! Likewise, I tell my therapist what is going on and then they use their professional training to address that need. If they can’t do that, I find a new therapist.
I have many ways to address client concerns. I don’t know which is best until they get on the table. I don’t expect clients to know which kind of treatment they need. What is best is usually a combination of things!
WATCH: I never ask, “Do you want deep tissue?”
In my opinion, the term ‘deep tissue’ is over-used, misunderstood, and completely inconsequential to effective treatment. The depth of the treatment does not relegate treatment efficacy…ever…no matter how long the knot has been there, no matter how the knot got there, or no matter how great ‘bone marrow massage’ feels to the person in the table!
The depth of massage used is 100% based on tissue need. ‘Deep tissue’ done at the wrong time is not helpful. Some tissue responds famously to deep work; other tissue blocks it. Someone might say, “Well I like the sore feeling the next day.” My response: “Then look into boxing. The point of massage is to instill and support health.”
What I do is based on what I feel. Learning how to feel is what massage therapist’s are trained to do. I care deeply for the health of people’s bodies. I have been trained to feel muscle tone. As I work I ebb in or out based on what I feel and switch what techniques I use based on that too. That is why I do not have 15 different treatment options listed. Every session is unique to that day and to what symptoms a client has that day. Be assured that your concerns will be heard and addressed in the most professional and thorough way possible.
I look forward to helping you get out of pain!
Training And Background
Monica is a graduate of Central Florida School of Massage Therapy. She is motivated to maintaining high credentials and is committed to providing the best in massage therapy for Central Florida.
Monica has been a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Florida for 15 years. She holds certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Craniosacral Therapy, and as an Infant Massage Teacher offering Parent Training in massage techniques most beneficial for infants. Monica has specialized training in treating the chest and breast area with massage and lymphatic drainage, beneficial for oncology patients, those with lymphedema, and people striving for optimal immune function; she also has advanced training in treating pre- and post- op and uses those techniques to also assist others with edema and diagnosed lymphedema.
Monica is member of the International Alliance of Health Practitioners and the Florida State Massage Therapy Association as well as a past member of their Sports Massage Team. She offers adult and pediatric therapeutic massage, manual lymphatic drainage, cupping, kinesiotaping, and ionic detox footbaths to clients. She incorporates Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage, visceral manipulation, and essential oil into massages based on client need.