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Ken Laymon NMT, PAS, CAMTC #511
A member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) (since 2001)
National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB) (since 2001)
Certified Personal Trainer from the Paul Chek Institute as a exercise Coach (in 2005)
Certified as a Postural Alignment Specialist (PAS) from Egoscue University (since 2007) and the Advanced class (in 2008)
I have been in practice as a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2000. The massage school I went to was the Western Institute of Neuromuscular (WIN) Therapy, one of their focus points was sports injuries. I graduated with 1000 hours.
I think there is a need to keep taking continuing education to stay up to date with new techniques and philosophies on massage. (You can view a list of the classes I have taken at the bottom of the page).
I am Nationally Certified (NCTMB) National Certification in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork and a member of the (AMTA) American Massage Therapy Association.
To better understand the injuries and mechanics of weight training I became certified as a personal trainer through Paul Chek Institute, I also took several classes at Irvine Valley College through their Fitness Specialist program.
I have found that when you have bad posture or your posture is out of alignment, it plays havoc on your body and will cause you discomfort or pain, so I went to Egoscue University and became a (PAS) Postural Alignment Specialist.
I take all that information and the techniques I have learned, to create a massage session that will be beneficial to you.
I have listed some of my clients testimonials for you to read, because I believe the best testimonial comes directly from the people I've helped.
Over the past 20 years, I have tried over a dozen or two massage therapists for my chronic neck and back pain, some good, some not so good. I can say without hesitation that Ken Laymon is one of the best massage therapists I have ever had. He is a true professional, takes pride and care in his work by continuing his education and his knowledge of the muscle system and how each muscle group works with the other has been a godsend for me. He got me to the point after many many years, to be able to sit up and keep my head back without extreme pain. I have referred many people to him and continue to. I would highly recommend Ken Laymon to anyone who needs a good deep tissue massage by a true professional.
Sincerely,Debbie Takahashi
I am a classic "type A" individual. The one that is found multi-tasking, spreading myself thin, and always on the go. It's no wonder that I get tension headaches that can debilitate me, have neck and back pains and still try to do more. I visited Ken Laymon to get a massage since I've been in a lot of pain, and even one hour with him has done me a LOT of good. He is very professional and does his best to accomodate every schedule. He explains why certain muscles hurt and what my body is trying to tell me. I've seen him on several occasions thereafter and find that it is always a benefit.
Thank you Ken! Tami
After many years of professional massage and searching for a great therapist, I can honestly say that Ken is at the top of my list. His attention to detail and superior knowledge of the muscular structure in the body are of great help to me in every massage that I receive from him. Most massages can offer relaxation, but Ken goes beyond that and his massages are also extremely therapeutic and offer my stressed muscles relief for many days.
Joan M.
How does Ken's massage help me? Let me count the ways... Ken has been instrumental in relieving my neck and back from pain for 5 years now. I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in 2003 after a sudden episode of severe pain in my cervical spine that literally immobilized my neck for days. After receiving physical therapy so I could move, an MRI revealed a spur that was sitting on my spinal column which was causing the pain, in addition to degeneration and arthritis. Surgery was recommended but I opted for physical therapy management instead because of the location of the degeneration and fear of further complications. I have had a few massage therapists work on me in my lifetime but found that the techniques that Ken uses to be the most effective and efficient in treating the problem properly and directly, by gently loosening my forever-tight muscles and pinpointing the deeper tissues to the exact spots that need treatment. Ken really understands my specific problems, always asks questions about what problems I have been having and then really targets those specific areas, as well as the points of initiation which may be located in an entirely different area of my body. He is very dedicated to his work, is very professional and is always studying new techniques and which keep him updated in his profession. After every session I have remarkable improvement... less
