ABOUT GARY CASIAS
With a Bachelor's in Movement and Sports Science, advanced studies, and more than 16 years of experience as a manual and movement therapist, I draw from multiple disciplines. Primarily utilizing advanced techniques such as NeuroKinetic Therapy®, Myofascial Release, Visceral Manipulation, and Anatomy in Motion gait and movement analysis, I combine these methods to help personalize your session.
In my mid 20's. I was a school bus driver, became extremely sedentary, and gained over 100 pounds. I made the decision to change my life and was committed to becoming healthier. I went back to school and earned my Bachelor's in Science. I became a personal trainer, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (not current), so I could teach myself and others to live a healthier more enjoyable life.
Seeing clients deal with injuries and chronic pain, I wanted to help in other ways as well, so I decided to go back to school and study massage therapy. After my basic training, I realized there were so many different types of manual therapy – so many ways to help clients!
I chose to focus on Myofascial Release for many years, which helped many clients. But there were always some issues that I just couldn't quite figure out, so again I went back to study more: Neurokinetic Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation, Foot & Gait Mechanics, Kettlebell Swinging, and so much more (see below for list).
With a thirst to help my clients, I've learned I will never stop educating myself. I love learning and plan on continuing to find ways to help my clients get the best treatment I can provide.
I truly enjoy helping clients figure out what is happening in their body. If clients are in pain due to posture, exercise, injury, surgery recovery, repetitive, or chronic issues, or emotional stresses I'm ready to help figure it out!
My Training
Foundations:
• B.S. in Movement and Sports Science, 2002
• Massage Therapy Core Curriculum; Hands on Healing 2008
Myofascial Release:
• Focus on Fascia seminars (FOF), Frances Nicolais, 2011 - 2013:
FOF I, II & III; Shoulder Girdle; Head, Neck & Sinus;
TMJ conditions; Carpal Tunnel; Arthritis; Fibromyalgia; Scoliosis;
Scar Tissue; Mobilization; Skin Rolling.
• John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach (MFR1),
• Facial Connections, Lori Zeltwanger, PT, 2014.
• Functional Soft Tissue Transformation, Lenny Parracino; 2023
Fascia related (Neuro, Muscular, Visceral, Lymph, etc):
• NeuroKinetic Therapy; David Weinstock, NKT Level 3 certified
and Teacher's Assistant.
• Visceral Manipulation 1, 2, 3 & 4:
(Fascial release for abdominal, thoracic & pelvic organs)
The Barral Inst., 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Visceral Mentorship Program 2024, 2025, 2026.
• Neural Manipulation 1 & 2: The Barral Inst., 2024, 2025.
• Structural-Visceral Integration: Fascial manipulation for Low back,
Pelvis, & Abdomen, and related Organs; Bruce Schonfeld, 2013 & 2022.
• Nerve Mojo; Stop Chasing Pain - Perry Nickelston; 2024.
• Lymphatic Mojo; Stop Chasing Pain - Perry Nickelston; 2018.
• RockTape FMT Basics Tapping, Cupping & Blading certification; 2018
• Kinesiology Taping; Gregory Hawthorne, ATC, 2015
• DermoNeuroModulation (DNM); Diane Jacobs, PT, 2014 & 2015.
• Eric Dalton's Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques, w/ Paul Kelly, 2014.
• Integrated Neuromuscular Re-education - Muscle Energy and
Positional Release; Theresa Schmidt, 2013.
Movement, and more:
• Kettlebell 101 & 201, Strong First (via Idea), 2024.
• Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), Ex1 & 2, 2018 & 2023.
Application workshop, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024.
• Postural Restoration Institute (PRI), Postural Respiration - 2023.
• Anatomy in Motion (AiM), Flow Motion Model, Gary Ward; Foot, Gait &
Whole-body Movement assessment, 2019 & 2020.
• RockTape FMT Movement Specialist; 2019
• Psychology of Anatomy & Movement series (Rolfing derived);
Russ Pfeiffer, 2013-2014.
• B.S. in Movement and Sports Science, 2002
• CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, not current)
