Alexis
Kurtzman
LMT NKT-L3 MMP CES CPT RYT
OWNER OF PAIN TO PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS
Alexis Kurtzman LMT NKT (Level 3) MMP (Intraoral Endorsement) CES CPT RYT200 has been a bodyworker since 2009 and has dedicated her practice to bringing you innovative pain relief techniques.
Originally, she started her first practice like most massage therapists. Clients would come in, and she would treat the area of complaint. Although she could help with pain, soreness, lack of range of motions, or stress, she ultimately found this was not effective for most because clients would come back in with the same complaint.
Even though she won awards year after year, had excellent training, extensive continuing education, numerous certifications, she was still treating the symptom and not the cause.
In 2014 she decided to hop down the rabbit hole and started studying neurological bodywork.
Alexis took all levels of NKT over a two-year period, which goes after the root cause for resolving the dysfunction in the body instead of masking it. She quickly integrated NKT with existing methods of Neuro Bodywork for maximum effective corrections.
In 2019, she started using state of the art technology and methods along with certified personal training, corrective exercise, yoga therapy, weight loss, infrared imaging, and Posturology to integrate with Neuro based Bodywork for maximum effective results that last.
While she still is a licensed massage therapist through her education and training, she is far from a traditional “cookie cutter” one, and for good reason.
Alexis offers you a more advanced style of neurological-based bodywork that is unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
She invites you to read more on the website to see if this is right for you. Please feel free to call, text or e-mail, and she would be happy to discuss how she can help you. If you are ready to get started with your investment in yourself, use the link to book online.
Read more on our main specialty: Bodywork Using NeuroKinetic Therapy Neurokinetic Therapy Service
Alexis Kurtzman’s Credentials
Alexis Kurtzman was trained and graduated from the Avalon School of Massage Therapy 500 hour program and holds a Washington State Licensed Massage Therapist license (LMT).
Alexis is also active with AMTA and also maintains a certified level professional membership with them.
She has taken extensive advanced continuing education classes in various massage therapy and bodywork types to provide you with superior knowledge, talent, and skills.
Her elite eastern bodywork training and certifications in numerous advanced massage styles give you the confidence of quick, effective relief of your symptoms.
In combination with her ability and knowledge, her massage bodywork sessions qualify her to work on all kinds of injuries, accidents, medical conditions, and rehabilitation work.
Alexis Kurtzman constantly pursues research in advanced evidenced-based integrative massage-bodywork therapy for you. Every day, she is in a constant quest for learning the latest advancements in neurological-based bodywork, additional knowledge, and new skills in order to help you achieve healthy muscle tissue and body balance.
Alexis’s goal is that you can live a pain-free life through the healing and relaxation benefits of regular massage therapy and bodywork.
Acknowledgments – Awards
Best Massage Therapy 2015 Best Massage Therapy 2014 Best Massage Therapy 2013 Best Massage Therapist 2012
Alexis Kurtzman’s Education
Avalon School of Massage Therapy 500 hour program and Ananda Massage Training consisting of:
- Human Anatomy
- Physiology, Pathology
- Kinesiology
- Swedish Massage
- Thai Massage (Northern Style)
- Shiatsu
- Theory of Chinese Medicine,
- Aromatherapy, Hydrotherapy
- Health and Hygiene
- Business Practices and Internship
- Washington Business Practices – Dari Lewis
Alexis Kurtzman’s Licenses
- Washington State Department of Health – Licensed Massage Therapist – MA60330731
- Washington State Department of Health – Intraoral Endorsement
- Texas Department of State Health Services – Licensed Massage Therapist – MT108713
- Texas Department of State Health Services – Licensed Massage Therapy Instructor – MI2371
Alexis Kurtzman’s Sports & Fitness Certifications and CEU’s
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist CES 1170138646
- Brookbush Institute – Certified Personal Trainer
- American Sports & Fitness Association – Certified Personal Trainer CI61208 – CPT
- Nationally Certified and Registered Yoga Teacher – RYT200
- Yoga Teacher Training – The Yoga Institute – Lex Gillan – 200 hours
Alexis Kurtzman’s Certificates & Completion of Continuing Education
- Certified and Licensed – Massage Therapy Instructor, Avalon School of Massage – Randy Greer – 30 hours
- Certified Yoga Teacher – The Yoga Institute – Lex Gillan – 200 hours
- Adult: CPR, AED and Basic First Aid – American Safety & Health Institute, Tianne Curtiss – 4 hours
- NKT Level 3- Neurokinetic Therapy – David Weinstock/Thomas Wells- 15 Hours
- NKT Level 2- Neurokinetic Therapy – David Weinstock/Dr Brock Easter- 15 Hours
- NKT Level 1- Neurokinetic Therapy – David Weinstock/Dr Perry Nickelston – 15 Hours
- Advanced Muscle Testing and Palpation – NKT Therapy Seminars – Thomas Wells- 15 Hours
- Posturology 101- Neurosomatic Educators LLC- Tim Janek Jr. – 19 hours
- Body Reading 101 – Anatomy Trains/Tom Meyers – 2 hours
- Body Reading 102 – Anatomy Trains/ Tom Meyers – 2 hours
- Touch For Health Level 1 – Sara McRae – 15 hours
- Burn Scar Massage Therapy – Jennifre D. Hartley – 8 hours
- Lymphatic Drainage Plus – Mercedes R. Jordon – 24 hours
- Oncology Massage – MD Anderson Cancer Center- 24 hours
- Medical Massage – Tamlynn Cameron & Shamaya Chah – 44 hours
- Advanced Medical Massage- Tamlynn Cameron – 16 hours
- Intraoral – WA ST endorsed – 16 hours
- FMT Rocktape Movement Specialist – Movement Assessment and Advance Movement Assessment – 12 hours
- FMT Rocktape IASTM Blades and Advanced Blades – Dr Ben Stevens – 12 hours
- FMT RockTape Basic- Rocktape – 8 hours
- FMT RockTape Performance – 8 hours
- The L.I.F.T. Method (Ligaments) – Joann Kovaly – 4 hours
- MPS-ETPS Therapy – Micro Point Stimulation – Acumed – Cindy Cornell RN – 16 hours
- Trigger Point – Dr. Ronald Romick DC – 15 Hours
- Certified Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy (Basic Posterior, Anterior and sidelying) – Deepfeet – Jeni Spring – 33 hours
- Certified Ashi-Thai – Deepfeet – Jeni Spring – 18 hours
- Certified Advanced Ashiatsu Deepfeet Bar Therapy and Fusion Massage – Deepfeet – Jeni Spring – 25 hours
- Thai Massage Southern Style – Souri Sisavath – 30 hours (this is in addition to 30 hours at school)
- Therapy Applications for Shin Splints: GT Shorts – Graston Technique
- Therapy Applications for Shoulder Dysfunction: GT Shorts – Graston Technique
- Therapy Evaluation and Application for Improving Thoracic Mobility: GT Shorts – Graston Technique
- Therapy Application for Lateral Epicondylosis : GT Shorts – Graston Technique
- Therapy Application to Facilitate Breathing & Lung Resilience: GT Shorts – Graston Technique
- Therapy Application For Tension Headaches: GT Shorts – Graston Technique
- Fascia is Fascinating: GT Shorts: GT Shorts – Graston Technique
- Scar Tissue Mobilization: GT Shorts: GT Shorts – Graston Technique
- Application for Achilles Tendinopathy: GT Shorts: GT Shorts – Graston Technique
- Application for Planter Fasciitis: GT Shorts: GT Shorts – Graston Technique
- Application for TMJ Dysfuction: GT Shorts: GT Shorts – Graston Technique
- A Review of Evidence (For Graston Technique by Independent Researchers) – Graston Technique
- Voila Method – Structural Joint Balancing – Level 1 – Joel Crandall – 14 hours
- Amino Neuro frequency Level 3 – 21 hours
- Amino Neuro Frequency Therapy Level 2 – Steve Moratto/Mikel Hoff – 16 Hours
- Amino Neuro Frequency Therapy – Level 1- Steve Moratto/Mikel Hoff – 16 hours
- Understanding Health Care Networks: Reading & Understanding Provider Contracts, Credentialing and regulation of Health Care Networks
- Ethics: CHABA & Cannabis 101 – Jen Chan – 8 hours (2x’s)
- Visceral Manipulation – Level 1 – The Barral Institute – Dr. Ron Miriotti ND, BI-D – 24 hours
- Why Your Spleen Matters in Shoulder, Hip and Back Pain – Dr Perry Nichelston – 1 hour
- Integrated Manual Therapy to Eliminate Multiple Nerve Compression – James Waslaski -16 hours
- Orthopedic Massage Upper Body- James Waslaski -18 hours
- Orthopedic Massage Lower Body – James Waslaski – 18 hours
- Prenatal-Pregnancy Massage- Ariana Institute – 6 Hours
- Secrets of Deep Tissue, Robert B. Haase, LMP – Haase Myotherapy Seminars – 16 Hours
- Acupressure – Dr. William Butler 12 Hours
- Meridian Reflexology – Tianne Curtiss – 4 hours
- Cupping Therapy, Fire Cupping Therapy – 6 hours
- Facial Cupping Therapy, Gua Sha – 6 hours
- Introduction to Kinesiology Taping – Dew Freedman – 1.5 hours
- Reiki Level 1 – 6 hours Ashley Warnken LMP RM
- Healing is Voltage – Institute of Somatic Therapy – Dr Tennant Institute – Biomodulator – Dr Tennant – 20 hours
- Preventing and Managing Chronic Inflammation: Special Focus: Nutritional Interventions – Dr Nick Hill – 6 hours
- Erik Dalton’s Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques – Paul Kelly CSCS – 16 hours
- Myofascial Release – Dr. Briones – 6 hours
- Myofascial Release Level 1 – John Barnes 20 hours
- Craniosacral Therapy – Upledger Institute – Jill Mabry , CST – 6 hours
- Secrets of the Shoulder – Tony Mikla
- Virtual Recovery and Sleep Summit: Online Sleep Coach – Nicolas Lambe/NSCA
- Sleep Health for Mental & Immune Resilience – The CHP Group – Dr Cathrine Darley
- Infection Prevention Training – Rejuvenate
- The Science of Viruses: Tips for the New Normal
- The Evolution of Movement Assessments in Athletics – Trent Nessler
- Advanced Concepts in Patellofemoral Syndrome – Dr Jason Amstutz
- Laser and Exercise Rehab: Their Synergistic Role In Enhanced Patient Outcomes
- Integrating Stretching into Your Massage
- Why Your Spleen Matters in Shoulder, Hip and Back Pain – Dr Perry Nickleson
- Ayurvedic Holistic Philosophy and Chakra System
- Dissection Livestream – Gil Hedley 8.5 hours
- The Integral Anatomy Series – Gil Hedley 9 hours
- Integral Anatomy Intensive – Gil Hedley 6 hours
- Anatomy Trains Dissection Livestream Specialty Class – Deep Dive into the Joints – Tom Myers and Todd Garcia – 8 hours
- Anatomy Trains Dissection Livestream – Tom Myers and Todd Garcia – 16 hours
- Macro to Micro: Anatomy Trains Dissection Livestream – Tom Myers and Todd Garcia – 8 hours
- Dissection Livestream: Brain, Spine and Spinal Cord – Tom Myers and Todd Garcia – 4 hours
- Dissection Livestream Specialty Class: Brain, Spine and Spinal Cord – Tom Meyers and Todd Garcis – 4 hours
- Dissection Livestream Specialty Class: The Anatomy of Feet, Hands, Eyes and Ears – Tom Meyers and Todd Garcis – 4 hours
- Fascia, Muscles, and Directionality (Dissection Livestream) – Tom Myers and Todd Garcia – 2 hours
- From Perception to Intention: Eyes, Brain, and Cervical Apine Dissection Livestream – Tom Meyers and Todd Garcia – 6 hours
- Dissection Livestream – Functional Anatomy – Julian Baker – 18 hours
- Visceral Manipulation – The Barral Institute – Ann Ryan – PT, DPT – 4 hours
- Joint Balancing/MET (D’Ambrogio Institute) – Jack Ryan, LMT – 6 hours
- Deep Tissue & Neuro Massage – Antonio S. Jacobs DNH, MS, LAc – 6 hours
- Sports Massage- Avalon School of Massage- Angela DeSilva – 6 hours
- Stretching – Dr Bryan Hawley – 2 hours
- Introduction to Reflexology – 12 hours
- Thai on the Table (Northern Style) Souri Sisavath – 8 hours (this is in addition to 30 hours at school)
- Chair Massage – Paul Kirchhoff – 10 hours Hot Stones
- Hot Stones – Avalon School of Massage – Randy Greer – 6 hours
- Body Wraps – Source Vital, College of Holistic Studies – 7 hours
- First Aid & Adult CPR – Avalon School of Massage – Ann Goad – 6 hours
- American Red Cross First Aid & Adult CPR Certified – 6 hours
- Facial Compression For Massage – Source Vital, College of Holistic Studies – 7 hours
- National Health Care Provider Solutions – 2 hours
- HIV and AIDS – ATrain Education, Inc. – 4 hours
- WorkSmart Business Class for LMT’s – Paul Kirchhoff – 12 hours
- The Ethical Dilemma – Russell Rust – 2 hours
- Ethics- D’jango Saunders – 2 hours
- WA State Employment Law For Massage Therapists – Path To Practice – 4 Hours
- Stress Management For LMT’s- Dr. Fred Zucker – 1.25 hours
- Self Care – Dr. Robert Routh – 1.25 hours
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – Michael Mandel LMP – 3 hours
- Advanced Yoga Teacher Training and National Certification – Lex Gillan – 45 Hours
- Applied Yoga Integration – Jory Serota LMT, NKT AYI – 16 hours
- Kinesiology Yoga 101 Online Course – Summer Huntington
- Clubbell Action Potential Online Course – Summer Huntington
- Primal 12 Online Course – Summer Huntington
- Clubbell Yoga – Summer Huntington – 16 hours
- Primal 12 – Summer Huntington – 16 hours
- San Diego Pain Summit
- MAT Muscle Activation Technique: Muscle Activation vs Muscle Integration – Gregg Roskopf
- 3D Maps: Movement Analysis – Gary Gray
- Cafs & Correctives: Purposeful Movement Progression – Gary Gray
- When and Where to Incorporated Soft Tissue Mobilization – Gary Gray
- Posture Expert – API
- How to Create a Virtual Session – Lex Gilian
- Beyond Core Basics – Jill Zimmerman
- Cranial Sacral Therapy: Barrel Institute – Eric Moya
- Somatic Integration – Jonathon Martine
- WA ST Rules and Laws Changes, Roles and Boundaries – Hubbard Education – 4 hours
- Concussions: An objective Approach to Diagnosis and Management
- Z Health Neuro Fundamentals Module 1 and 2 – Dr Cobb
- Addressing the 5 Joints of the Shoulder Complex: How to improve Mobility, Stability and Strength
- Clinical Pearls of Hip Joint Management, Rehabilitation and Performance
- Health & Wellness – Human Trafficking – SOAR
- Making Contact: A Training For COVID – 19 Contact Tracers – ASTHMO
- Introduction to a Brain Based Musculoskeletal Approach – Adam Wolf
- Foundation of Movement: A Brain Based Approach: Adam Wolf
- Modern Manual Therapy’s Guide to the Best Exercises for Lumbar Pain and Radiating Symptoms
- Unemployment Return to Work Issues & Back to Practice During COVID – 19
- Optimizing Ankle Mobility for Walking and Running – Dr Emily Splichal
- Objectifying the Return to Sport Decision using Technology
- Ethics for Massage Therapists: A Comprehensive Overview
- Self Evaluation for an Ethical Practice
- Research and Science behind the Health Benefits of Exercise and Motion – Scott Bautch DC
- John Hopkins COVID – 19 Contact Tracing
- Understanding and Treating the Four Common Rotator Cuff Injuries – Ben Benjamin
- Medial Collateral Ligaments of the Knees -Ben Benjamin
- A Modern Approach to Low Back Pain – Dr Jeff Gross
- Manual Therapy For Lung Adhesion Part 1 – Jeffrey Burch
- Manual Therapy For Lung Adhesion Part 2 – Jeffrey Burch
- Finding Your Groove Part 1-4: DNA Assessments – Joseph Schwartz
- Gait: DNA Assessments – Joseph Schwartz
- Optimizing Assessments: DNA Assessments – Joseph Schwartz
- Manual Muscle Testing Redefined: DNA Assessments – Joseph Schwartz
- Acupressure Medical Massage: Hands, Wrists, and Shoulders
- Acupressure Medical Massage: Head, Neck, Face and Ears
- Acupressure Medical Massage: Shoulder and Back
- Acupressure Medical Massage: Feet, Ankles, Knees and Hips
- Conservative Management of Rotator Cuff Tears: Tips and Technology for Improving Outcomes – Russ Paine
- The 42-Pound Head: Fixing Funky Necks – Erik Dalton
- MTF/NCBTMB’s Research Webinar Part 5: Massage Therapy for Pain Management
- MTF/NCBTMB’s Research Webinar Part 4: Case Reports
- MTF/NCBTMB’s Research Webinar Part 3: How to Find Quality Resources
- MTF/NCBTMB’s Research Webinar Part 2: What is Research
- MTF/NCBTMB’s Research Webinar Part 1: Why Research
- Application for Lateral Knee Pain: GT Shorts: GT Shorts – Graston Technique
- Application for Low Back Pain: GT Shorts: GT Shorts – Graston Technique
- Applications for De Quervain’s: GT Shorts: GT Shorts – Graston Technique
Alexis Kurtzman’s Professional Memberships
Professional level AMTA
National Association of Certified Yoga Teachers – Member 5033
Yoga Alliance – Reg. # 219867
