Master Myoskeletal Therapist Spotlight: Jacqui Behring, MMT | Norman, Oklahoma
For Jacqui Behring, the journey into massage therapy began somewhere unexpected: beside a swimming pool.
As a swim coach working with competitive swimmers, Jacqui regularly encountered athletes struggling with muscular tension, overuse, and injuries. While basic stretching offered some support, she wanted to understand why these problems occurred and how she could better help athletes recover.
That curiosity led her to Central Oklahoma College in 2022, where she began her formal massage therapy education.
Her interest in understanding the body deepened when her husband experienced musculoskeletal concerns. What began as a professional curiosity became a personal motivation to explore more effective approaches to pain and movement.
Discovering Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques® (MAT) gave Jacqui a new perspective.
Instead of concentrating solely on where someone experiences discomfort, she began considering how different areas of the body influence one another.
“What else might be contributing to this?” became an important question in her approach to treatment.
MAT also introduced techniques that emphasize anatomy, movement, and thoughtful assessment rather than relying on increased pressure.
For Jacqui, this approach has made massage therapy more focused on understanding and addressing potential contributors to discomfort.
“I’ve seen actual changes in how clients move, feel, and function,” she explains. “Sometimes the difference is immediate; other times it takes consistency and a little patience.”
Today, Jacqui brings this perspective to her massage therapy work in Norman, Oklahoma, helping clients with complicated or recurring muscular concerns.
Her journey toward earning the Master Myoskeletal Therapist® (MMT) certification also reinforced the importance of continued education.
Rather than attempting to master everything immediately, Jacqui recommends building a strong foundation in anatomy, practicing consistently, and understanding the reasoning behind each technique.
“Learn the ‘why,’ not just the technique,” she advises. “Understanding why you are doing something will take you much further than simply memorizing a sequence.”
Her philosophy reflects the curiosity that first inspired her to pursue massage therapy: meaningful progress begins with understanding the body rather than simply treating symptoms.
Congratulations to Jacqui Behring on earning her MMT certification and joining the Master Myoskeletal Therapist community. Her dedication to learning, clinical reasoning, and client centered care represents the spirit of advanced therapeutic bodywork.