About

Tabbi Bilbrey, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist

I blend Deep Tissue, Tui Na, Qigong, Shiatsu, Thai, and Swedish Massage, tailoring each session to the individual's condition to improve flexibility, relieve pain and stress, and promote vitality.

Energy moves through channels (meridians), affecting organs and body systems. When the flow of energy becomes "blocked," pain or unwanted muscle contractions may result. Massaging along these channels restores the natural flow of energy, encouraging the body to heal naturally. Massage also increases circulation, improving the oxygen supply required for muscle relaxation. As tension in the body diminishes, pain and fatigue are relieved.

As I massage, I feel the condition of the muscles (tightness, limited range of motion, etc.), as well as the energy of the acupressure points and channels. This helps me determine which techniques I'll combine to most effectively address the condition. As I work, I feel the energy resuming its natural flow, the muscles relaxing, and flexibility increasing.

In 1996 I received my Massage Therapist Certification with Honors from Heartwood Institute in Garberville, California, specializing in Shiatsu Acupressure, Deep Tissue, and Swedish/Esalen Massage. I also received training and certification in Thai Massage, Tui Na (Chinese medical massage) for sports injuries, and Qigong (Chinese energy therapy). For eleven years I practiced massage from two chiropractic offices, and I also taught Rehabilitative Stretching and Asian Bodywork for five years at Tennessee Institute of Healing Arts. I established Spring Rain Massage in 2007.