If you’re looking for massage therapy in Lebanon, Richard Gamble is the massage therapist to see. 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. We know you’ll be in great hands when you book an appointment with Richard. For massage therapy in Lebanon, contact Richard. The links are below.
I caught the bodywork bug during a week-long massage training in 1997 while serving as an active-duty Army medic. Though I could only attend occasional trainings at the time, I enrolled full-time at the Florida School of Massage in 2000 after leaving active duty and continuing my military career with the National Guard.
Serving a combat-focused population at Fayetteville/Fort Bragg and during National Guard training naturally led me toward sports massage, pain management, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. While in massage school, I completed a sports massage therapy program and began exploring structural bodywork. Inspired by Ida Rolf’s work on gravity and fascia, I went on to study with Tom Myers, John Barnes, and Aaron Mattes. I also trained in craniosacral, visceral, Zero Balancing, Rolf Movement, Rossiter, and Somatic Experiencing.
I first discovered MAT in 2010 and was drawn to Erik Dalton’s Rolfing and osteopathic lineage, as well as his deep respect for the pioneers of manual therapy. However, I postponed MAT training until 2021, having attended acupuncture school from 2011 to 2016 and launched a private practice.
When my bodywork and acupuncture practice slowed during COVID, I pivoted to emergency department nursing and began taking Erik’s MAT online courses. I started with “Treating Trapped Nerves,” since nerve-related dysfunction has always been a major focus of my work, and quickly expanded my studies from there. I was especially drawn to MAT’s blend of orthopedic and osteopathic assessments, its fascial, joint, and nerve techniques, and its focus on posture, movement patterns, and the body’s functional relationship with gravity.
MAT has profoundly impacted my work, delivering greater precision, faster results, and improved outcomes for my clients. I encourage therapists to start with the MAT content that excites them most—notice how it transforms your sessions, and follow where it leads. I’ve seen firsthand how many clients benefit from this work, and I wholeheartedly recommend the Master Myoskeletal Therapist (MMT) certification as the next step in any serious therapist’s journey.
Richard Gamble
Lebanon, Pennsylvania