Fellow Practitioners:
Jim Stigliano
Licensed Massage Therapist
I graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage in 2002 and began practicing massage therapy at the Baltimore Center for Wellness in Ellicott City and at Destination Relaxation at Baltimore Washington International Airport. While attending massage school I worked full time in computer programming, looking forward to my evening classes and enjoying them thoroughly - they were a wonderful change from my day job! Retiring officially from computer work in 2002 (after 30 years in the computer field), I began my second career in massage therapy and haven’t looked back since.
Massage work for me is a way of serving, focusing completely on the needs of my clients and tailoring the massage to their needs using the various modalities that I have learned. Based on a solid knowledge of anatomy and the techniques of Swedish massage, Deep Tissue massage, Myofascial massage, Tonus Therapy, Reiki, and Energy work, each client is approached in a unique and individual way. I thoroughly enjoy my work and receive back as much as is given.
A typical session begins with a conversation to identify the issues that need to be addressed followed by gentle holds and stretches. The next step is Swedish massage to warm the body and facilitate relaxation. After the body is warmed and relaxed, deep tissue techniques are used to relieve any muscle tension and knots. Usually Swedish and Deep Tissue are alternated throughout the massage to bring about greater calm and relaxation. If you are open to Reiki and Energy Work, they can be included in the massage as well. The massage is ended with gentle long strokes to tie the body together, and more gentle holds and stretches.
The massage takes place in a very relaxing environment with meditative music playing and aromatherapy candles scenting the room. A hypo- allergenic massage gel is used that soothes and softens the skin and is light and non-greasy. My goal is to create an environment that allows and encourages you to relax and let go of stress and tension and become renewed and refreshed. I look forward to working with you.
Please note: Mr. Stigliano is available at the Ellicott City office only.
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