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SCF YMCA Massage Therapist - Bios
Deborah Brothers, LMT*MA37715 has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for eight years. Deborah specializes in many treatments of massage such as Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Pregnancy, Infant, lymph drainage, and Reflexology. She incorporates isolated stretching, range of motion, and cranial massage within her treatments. She also does Corporate Chair massage and Pet Massage Therapy. Deborah has gone beyond the state requirements and continues in educating herself.Deborah has been teaching private childbirth classes and educating and supporting women on breastfeeding and the benefits of breastfeeding for12 years, with La Leche League International. She is currently a member of the American Massage Therapy Association, a Delegate (2006) and a Professional Member of AMTA. She has also been a member of Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Doulas of North America, La Leche League International and Girl Scouts of America. Deborah is a single Mom of three wonderful teenagers. She gets love and support from her children, which have been the inspiration of her career. She hopes to help others benefit from her knowledge and experience.
Beverly Katchen, LMT Beverly is a 1996 graduate of the Somerset School of Massage Therapy in New Jersey. In 1997 she opened the doors to her private practice where she specialized in chronic pain relief and stress management. During this time, she dedicated herself to a progressive retirement community and was a massage instructor at Center for Healing and Learning. She relocated to the Englewood area in 2004. Beverly is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue/Connective Tissue, Neuromuscular/Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, Prenatal, Foot Reflexology and Sports/Stretch Massage Therapies. The foundation of her practice is integrity, professionalism and dedication to patient care.
Jerry Collette, LMT, CPT Jerry graduated from the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in 2004 and has been a nationally certified Massage Therapist for 4 years . He specializes in sports and athletic massage with an emphasis on neuromuscular work and assisted isolated stretching to enhance athletic performance. Jerry is a competitive athlete, has completed 5 Ironman Triathlons, and has cycled across the United States. He also works as a USLA certified EMT Beach Life Guard with Sarasota County and a certified Personal Trainer at the Englewood YMCA. As a Personal Trainer, Jerry works with his clients from the beginning of their workout experience through to the accomplishment of their goals and enhances their physical improvements with the many benefits of massage. He offers a combination package for this purpose to those interested.
For more information about massage or for a referral, please call Terri Prechtl, Wellness Director, at 475-1234.
