All of our massage therapists are trained in PNMT. Many also bring complimentary approaches to our massage tables as well, such as bio-mechanical restructuring, physical therapy, tai chi, personal training, yoga, and mindfulness to name a few. This makes for a rich and thorough experience for our clients!
Beth Maddox
Beth Maddox began her professional career with Bachelor’s of Science degrees in Physical Therapy and in Health Facilities Management from Maryville University, St. Louis, in 1989. She gained diverse orthopedic, medical and neurological experience at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center. Then, specializing in manual spinal and soft tissue therapies, Beth worked under Drs. Barry and Rachel Feinberg at Injury Specialists, a chronic pain clinic, St. Louis.
Venturing out on her own in private practice, after gaining certification as an LMT, Precision Neuromuscular Therapy quickly appeared on her radar screen. After the first course, Spine and Thorax I, she saw the solid anatomy and science credibility that was behind PNMT and pursued becoming PNMT certified, which she completed in August 2010. With her passion for PNMT and teaching combined, Beth immediately jumped into the instructor role full force.
Beth maintains her State Licensure in Physical Therapy as well as her National Certification in Therapeutic Massage, and she is a member of ABMP and bodywork. She finds that the blend of Physical Therapy and PNMT-based Therapeutic Massage offers extremely effective outcomes for her clients.
Beth lives with her husband in St. Louis. She has been a lifelong runner, though is trying to embrace cycling and swimming. Various genres of music are also among her passions. In fact, she recently began the process of achieving her bucket list goal of learning to play the cello!
Tracy Hermann
Tracy Herrmann started her physical therapy career in 1987 with a Bachelor’s degree
from St. Louis University and furthering her education with a Masters degree in Physical
Therapy in 1993. She began her career at Mercy Hospital St. Louis where she developed
expertise in acute care, orthopaedics, burn unit, and rehabilitation. Later continuing her
growth as a PT at SSM DePaul Hospital working with patients following general surgery,
stroke, orthopaedic and pulmaonary/cardiac issues.
A huge shift in her career came when she experienced Precision Neuromuscular Therapy
herself as a patient. Seeing first hand the effectiveness of PNMT to relieve pain, she
knew she wanted to provide this for so many patients in need of the same. Tracy dove
into her PNMT training, and is becoming certified in this approach.
Family is very important to Tracy and spends as much time with her grown kids as
possible and loves watching her grandchildren multiply! Always active, she enjoys
pilates and outdoor activities including downhill skiing. To keep her active lifestyle
going, she likes finding and cooking new healthy recipes.
Randy Leonard
During his years in corporate America, Randy always dreamed of being a massage therapist. So, after 40 years in the business world, he completed his certificate in massage therapy with a deep desire to help people resolve pain issues. Randy quickly found Precision Neuromuscular Therapy (PNMT) and saw it as a modality that does just that.
Currently working towards certification in PNMT, he is also adept in Swedish Massage, Reiki, Myofascial Release, and Dermoneuromodulation (DNM).
Randy has always believed in maintaining a healthy body and “walks the talk” by running, swimming and weightlifting 4-5 times a week, even competing at the national level in Seniors Master Swimming. Otherwise, Randy can be found spending every minute he can with his wife, two grown sons and his five grandchildren.
Michelle Harvey
Michelle graduated from Mizzou with a degree in physical therapy in 1990 and started her career at Mercy Hospital as a generalist PT. She then went on to focus on a 30 year career in Orthopedics, obtaining specialty training in multiple manual therapy techniques with an emphasis on neck and back pain, and completing certificates in vestibular techniques, concussion therapy, and Kinesio taping. Wanting to elevate her pain relief skills even further, she pursued a certification in Precision Neuromuscular Therapy and brings this wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise to her precision massage table.
She loves spending time hanging out or traveling with friends and family, hiking, and helping out at the family vineyard in St. James, Missouri. Otherwise you can find her cheering on the Blues or St. Louis City, or perusing cookbooks in search of new and interesting recipes to try!
Holden Johnson
Growing up as a gymnast in the gym five days per week, Holden developed an extreme fascination with the human body and the way it moves, or the way it doesn’t move. This sparked a desire to gain a deeper understanding of human anatomy and movement, which led him to massage therapy and completion of a 600 hour program in massage therapy from the Healing Arts Center. Always in the pursuit of further learning, he obtained specialized training In myofascial release, sports massage, trigger point therapy, and has achieved certification in precision neuromuscular therapy (PNMT). Holden has worked in general massage clinics, a chiropractic office, and in a TMJ specialty practice, where he added TMJ specialist to his many accomplishments.
When he is not working, he will be found eating, swimming laps, or riding his bike around the city!