Katy's Therapeutic Massage and Aromatherapy

I've always been intriqued with natural and holistic ways to improve health and maintain wellness; this due in part to my own health challenges from birth through childhood.

Exploring where I wanted to specialize, in my younger adult years I worked in various medical settings.  These include local Asthma and Allergy Specialists, local Dermatologists, and even a brief stint with OBGYN offices.

At age 40, I decided to pursue my License in Therapeutic Massage and graduated from The Sarasota School of Massage Therapy.  Katy's Therapeutic Massage and Aromatherapy was established in 2005. 

As a lifetime student, I have enjoyed educational opportunities such as earning my certifications in Aromatherapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Medical Massage, as well as the Full Body Human Dissection course taken with Kent Health Systems and Dr. Julian J. Dwornik at USF in Tampa, Florida. 2010

My passion for helping others live the healthiest life possible led me to pursue my training as a CRT Practitioner with Dr William Doreste, DC, of the Cranial Release Technique, Inc. in 2010.

Through Dr Doreste, I met Dr Adam Killpartrick, DC, who teaches the vital role of Nutrition, along with CRT.  This relationship connected me with experts at Emerson Ecologics. Their support team and educational systems keep me on the front lines of Nutritional support, and ongoing education.

My Nana always said, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".

On a more personal note, I am a child of God by His grace alone through Jesus Christ. I am also a wife and daughter...a sister, cousin, friend, and worshipper.  I love to sing at the top of my lungs, and I love to laugh!  I love to spend time with my husband, enjoy good food, good wine, and good friends. Good books, good music, good movies, horse-back-riding, walking, camping, fishing, roller coaster rides, dancing, and the beach..(not necessarily in that order)  We are blessed to live in such a beautiful town as Sarasota.  The long walks on Siesta Key are some of my favorite times. I've participated in two half marathons, and love walking the St. Armand's bridge, too.  Who knows, you may catch me training for another half marathon out there!  Enjoying our Downtown Market on a Saturday morning is another favorite... winding the morning up with breakfast and lingering with friends over coffee at a favorite place makes it even better!  I love spending time with the Lord... reading His Word... and getting to know Him more, and more.
Life, this side of Heaven, is short. I want to "live out loud", and thank God for each day He enables me to do so.
 
Thanks for stopping in... May God bless you.
Psalm 90:12,  "Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom."

Kathleen "Katy" Lashua, LMT,CRT,NMT,CMMP

• Graduate of the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy
• Licensed by the State of Florida (#MA43233, #MM24588)
• Certified CRT®, Cranial Release Technique, with Dr. William Doreste, DC, of Cranial Release Technique, Inc
• Certified Full Body Human Dissection, USF and Kent Health Systems
• Certified Medical Massage Practitioner, LMT Success Group, Deerfield Beach, FL
• Certified Neuromuscular Therapist
• Certified Aromatherapist, Aromahead Institute
• Certified by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork 2005-2009
• Member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association
• Member of Covenant Life Church, www.covenantlifepc.com