Matt studied massage in Gainesville in 2004, at the Florida School of Massage. Over 2000 hours have been spent in training for massage, manual osteopathy, and education. Matt worked three years at the Cortiva Institute, Watertown MA as a teacher of massage and practiced both in a clinical setting and in spa settings. An M.S. in Counseling Psychology is his degree. He holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. Additionally, he studied Osteopathic Bodywork at the Canadian College of Osteopathy. Matt has been licensed by the State of Texas as No. Matt is licensed in Texas (No. 128039) and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Many of us lead busy and stressful lives. Our nervous system is constantly at the lowest level of readiness. Resources are being diverted away from immune function, digestion, and other systems. These systems have a lower priority than those that may face immediate danger. Massage helps to break this cycle of stress by encouraging relaxation and freeing up resources for maintenance and repair.