Andrew Schneider is considered by many to be the top massage therapist in Farmington. We’re delighted that he decided to pursue certification as a Master Myoskeletal Therapist (MMT). Achieving this certification, one of the highest standards for a massage professional, is no small feat. It takes a burning desire to get results for your clients and a great deal of commitment. You can read a little bit about his journey below. He is highly skilled at treating a range of myoskeletal disorders, from back to carpal tunnel syndrome. To contact Andrew to make an appointment for massage therapy in Farmington, check the links at the bottom of this page.
“I graduated from OSTM Rochester in 2019, then took the board exam January 2020 before the world shut down. When restrictions started lifting for bodywork, I started working at Bodywork Unbound in Gates, NY. The owner at B.U., Karen Harmon, offers dozens of CE classes to her employees. So, I took as many classes as I could and, in a short time, really set myself apart from other therapists. While building clientele early in my career, I had a lot of downtime between clients. I used that time to take classes at B.U. And watch Rebel massage videos on YouTube. Then Erik Dalton’s MAT popped up in my suggested videos. I couldn’t get enough and soon signed up for my first MAT workshop with Tammy McCue in Niagara Falls. I knew during our first 10-minute break that I wanted to be a Master Myoskeletal Therapist. Before I began my career as a licensed massage therapist, I was a carpenter/ wood worker. My previous career taught me patience, efficiency, critical thinking, and attention to detail. The human body is fascinating and during my time in massage school it helped me to relate the body to a complex organic building. It needs foundation, structure, insulation, electrical, plumbing, etc. MAT spoke to me, helped me assess the alignment, know what tissue textures I was feeling and how to address the problem. While going through the home study program my mind was blown by the simple techniques with the complex reasoning behind them. MAT techniques changed my practice to set me even further apart. More and more LMTs, PTs, and DCs were referring patients to me. I advise anyone interested in MAT to at least try one workshop and one home study course. There’s no time limit and the support of the Dalton Gang is amazing! I am very proud to call myself an Master Myoskeletal Therapist, yet humble in the sense that there is always more to learn and practice to master my craft.
Andrew Schneider
Farmington, New York
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