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About Shane & Susan Epperly

Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Susan and Shane Epperly, a husband and wife Licensed Massage Therapy team in private practice, specializing in pain relief through Clinical Massage Therapy. We are also both Licensed Massage Therapy Instructors.

We incorporate a unique and powerful combination of therapeutic techniques into our practice, including Trigger Point Therapy; Myofascial Release; Low Level Laser Therapy (“Cold Laser”); Postural & Gait Analysis; Therapeutic Taping; Spray & Stretch Muscular Release Techniques; the use of the Deep Muscle Stimulator (D.M.S.); Negative Pressure Cupping; and LPG Endermologie & EndermoTherapy.

Each one of us has a unique set of specialties to offer, as well. In addition to being a Massage Therapist, Shane is a Certified Flexibility Therapist, and therefore incorporates P.N.F. stretching into many of his sessions. Susan has received training in Negative Pressure Cupping Massage, and often utilizes this modality, especially as part of her signature “Cosmopolitan” Facial Massage.

Our training has allowed us to approach our practice from a highly clinical perspective and to harness a collection of therapeutic tools that allow us to provide our clients with powerful pain relief.

People always ask us, "Did you meet in massage school?" The answer is no. Already married since 1994, we ventured into the world of Massage Therapy together in 2005 by enrolling in Lauterstein-Conway's Massage Therapy Program.

After completing T.L.C.'s basic program in 2006, we chose to advance our education by enrolling in Texas Healing Arts Institute's Clinical Massage Therapy Program. Taught by T.H.A.I.'s directors, Dr. Kirsten Kern, Ph.D. and Dr. Eri Weinstein, Ph.D., this renowned program focused on Dr. Janet Travell's study and documentation of Trigger Point Therapy; Myofascial Release Techniques; Postural and Gait Analysis; and Structural Bodywork. Susan completed the program in 2006, and Shane followed in 2007, both with a 4.00 G.P.A.

While we are currently devoted exclusively to our own private practice, in the past we have enjoyed working at some of the Austin area's most prestigious spas, including the beautifully appointed San Saba Spa, which is the crown jewel of The Lakeway Resort on the sun-drenched shores of Lake Travis in Lakeway, Texas.

As independent contractors, we have provided table and chair massage services to various Austin area companies including Book People, Dell, KB Home, Calendar Club, Austin Massage Clinic, Performance Wellness, The Tower Health Club & Spa at the Hilton Hotel Downtown Austin, The Trinity Spa at The Omni Hotel South Park, The Renaissance Hotel at the Arboretum, and The Dell Jewish Community Center.

We have also provided sports massage services at sporting events such as the Valero MS 150 Bicycle Race, The Motive Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon, and The Decker Challenge Marathon.

In addition to our Clinical Massage Therapy Practice, we are also thrilled to have woven all of our talents, experiences, and interests together into another professional endeavor. Our teaching, writing, photography, and Clinical Massage Therapy abilities have all dovetailed beautifully to manifest our current incarnation as the co-owners of Tiger Lily Studios, through which we produce the highest quality educational materials for fellow health, wellness, and beauty practitioners.

We also offer a line of t-shirts and other gear & accessories designed especially for Massage Therapists. See the entire line by visiting http://www.zazzle.com/tigerlilystudios*