Massage Therapists at The Hills Health Club and Wellness Center

 

Julie Wilkinson, LMT



Licensed in 1996 (The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School) and holding over 750 hours of training in Massage Therapy, Julie has assisted thousands of people enjoy improved wellness and reduced pain. Her dharma (life purpose) is to lead people away from pain and suffering. Wilkinson holds a Masters in Medical Massage and is a practitioner of the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach. She is an 8th generation Usui Master Reiki Practitioner and received her Master Level Attunement in 1998. Julie has worked closely with Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, and Medical Doctors in Austin, primarily in the scope of Injury and Chronic Pain Management. She additionally teaches Prana Vinyasa Flow Yoga at The Hills and holds over 500 hours as a Certified Yoga Instructor. When she is not massaging and teaching at The Hills, Julie may be found studying under and assisting her primary teacher, Shiva Rea.

Expertise: Myofascial Release (The John F. Barnes Method), Deep Tissue & Structural Alignmement, Medical Massage, Reiki & Chakra Balancing, Craniosacral, Hot Stones. Acupressure, Reflexology, Trigger Point, Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, and Pre- and Post-Natal Massage.

Personal Note: "I truly enjoy being an integral part of your wellness program. Massage therapy is essential maintenance, and preventative medicine! I offer you a positive custom massage experience which will enhance your current level of health and well being, as well as speed up your recovery time from exercise, stress, or injury."

Hours: Julie massages Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday mornings (10am-3:15pm weekdays, 10am-2:45 Sunday) as well as Saturday afternoon (3-7pm).

Tina Trevino, LMT








Tina graduated from the European Massage Therapy Institute of San Antonio in 1995. With a strong interest in whole-body wellness, Tina has studied Reflexology, Reiki, Acupuncture and Aromatherapy. She adapts her bodywork to the needs of the individual using Deep Tissue, Sports and Swedish Massage technique. Tina holds a B.A. in Psychology from Ithaca College in New York. A Native New Englander, Tina moved to Austin with her family after several years in Maine. Hiking, yoga and playing piano are a few of her favorite activities.

Expertise: Reflexology, Reiki, Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue, Sports, Swedish

Hours: Tina works Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (9am-2pm).

Jacob Flood, LMT

Jacob graduated from the Lauterstein-Conway Massage School in 2001.  Jacob spent the next five years as a full-time therapist at Barton Creek Resort and was the "go-to" therapist for their VIP's and celebrity guests.  While working at Barton Creek, he launched a chair massage company and subsequently opened an office at a massage co-op on 12th Street.  He successfully managed the coop from 2004 through 2009.  Other places that Jacob has worked include Milk and Honey, Massage Heights and Lost Creek Country Club.  Jacob has completed over 10,000 full body massages!

Expertise:   Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Shiatsu, Pre-Natal, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stone, Hydrotherapy

Personal Interest:  Loves the outdoors, sports and family. 

 

Louisa Tomaio, LMT

In 2006 Louisa graduated from the Academy of Massage Therapy in Hackensack NJ.  She has studied lymphatic drainage at the Vodder School of North America and cranial sacral therapy at the Upledger Institute.

Expertise:  Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Lomi Lomi

Personal Interest:  Healthy lifestyle, healing and overall wellbeing are of daily interest to me.  Domestic and wild animals of all kinds bring joy to my heart and a smile to my face. 

 

Justin Duncan, LMT

Justin earned his massage degree from Lauterstein-Conway School of Massage in 2006, with over 800 hours of training.  His passion for health and wellness was the catalyst for him to become a massage therapist.  He has worked with chiropractors and physical therapists at local health and wellness centers.

Expertise:  Clinical Bodywork, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports, Reflexology, Trigger Point Therapy

Personal Interest:  I enjoy training for triathlons, Xterras and mountain bike racing.  As a competitive athlete, I understand the importance of regular bodywork for optimum performance.

 

Patrice Roisman-Carter, LMT

Patrice grew up in Manhattan as a ballerina and received her MA in Art Education, majoring in sculpture.  An avid mountain climber, she began receiving therapeutic massage for her sore body and soon after began studying massage.  As a graduate of A New Beginnings in 2001, Patrice has over 1,200 hours of advanced training.  Certified Prenatal Therapist (APMA) and Certified Watsu and Waterdance (WABA) (aquatic massage).  Trained primarily in therapeutic work, patrice worked at Westwood Country Club, where she advanced her skills and knowledge by working on many tennis pros and master swimmers. 

Expertise:  Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Cross Fiber Friction, Sports, Pre/Post Natal and Preconception, Reflexology, Hot Stone, Thai and Shiatsu, Spa Treatments from around the world

Personal Note:  What makes a good massage?  There is no simple answer.  For me, it was a matter of necessity that I found the best teachers.  You can teach someone to play music and they can understand the concepts, but I believe that love of an art is inside you.  I love what I do and I love that my work has touched people's lives.  I will always be a student.  Aside from massage, I am a marvelous cook, love a good glass of wine or congnac, take long walks with my dogs, woodworking, and remain a believer in the goodness of people. 

 

Gregory Gorey, LMT
Massage Director 

Greg graduated from the Academy of Somatic Healing Arts 18 years ago.  He has completed over 1,600 hours of training and has a passion for therapeutic bodywork.

Expertise:  Neuromuscular Therapy, Functional Kinesiology, Myoskeletal Alignment Technique (MAT), multiple systems of myfascial work, ZHealth, Pre and Post Event Sports Massage, as well as several other modalities

Personal Note:  I believe that bodywork is an art as well as a science.  We cannot get inspired results without tapping into the intuitive consciousness; however, we must also master the technical aspects of bodywork if we are able to express that inspiration.  Beethoven and Mozart were brilliant artists, whose creative genius is well known, but without the formal training and understanding of music structure, their inspirations would never have been fully expressed.

 

Matt Gilliland, LMT

Matt graduated from the Texas Massage Institute of Dallas in 2006.  He began his career working on athletes and trainers in a fitness center in Waco.  He has continued his studies with deep tissue and allergy relief.

Expertise:  Swedish, Sports, Hydrotherapy, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Chair, Hot Stone, Aromatherapy, PreNatal

Personal Interests:  Hiking, rock climbing, tubing and anything outdoors.  Also enjoys graphic design, philosophy, writing and personal growth.