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Active Bodyworx is proud to serve individuals from all walks of life and help them achieve their personalized health and wellness goals.
With over two decades of experience in sports massage, Sofie is the founder and owner of ActiveBodyWorX, a venture she established shortly after entering the industry. Graduating with honors from Ashmead College School of Massage Therapy in Seattle, WA, Sofie holds certification as a Massage Therapist. Specializing in Clinical/Sports Massage, Myofacial, Trigger Point Therapy, Stretching, Pregnancy, and Myofacial Restrictions, she caters to athletes of all levels, rehab clients, and individuals with lower back and neck issues. Using a range of techniques such as Myofascial, Trigger Points, Deep Tissue, Sports, Stretching, and Structural Realignment, Sofie is dedicated to realigning the body and alleviating pain. She particularly finds fulfillment in assisting patients post-surgery and in injury prevention and rehabilitation. Beyond her professional life, Sofie enjoys family time, working out, traveling, yoga, mountain biking, scuba diving, and embracing life's adventures.
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Julissa, a graduate of the Cortiva Institute in Scottsdale, AZ, is a passionate Massage Therapist committed to ongoing education. She specializes in addressing neck, shoulders, hips, and spine issues, integrating her love for aromatherapy. Myofascial techniques form the core of her approach, complemented by disciplines like Swedish, Trigger Point Therapy, Stretching, Sports, and Deep Tissue massage. Julissa caters to diverse clients, from first-timers to professionals, customizing each session. She particularly enjoys assisting athletes in preparation and recovery, emphasizing the healing power of touch for both therapy and relaxation. Outside work, Julissa enjoys hiking, music, and family time.
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With a background in personal training, bodybuilding, and massage therapy, Gunner prioritizes optimizing the body's performance. Originally from Nebraska, he holds a Massage Therapy certification from the Omaha School of Massage. Gunner's extensive experience allows him to tailor massage techniques strategically to individual needs, including deep tissue, sports massage, stretching, and cupping/scraping. He takes pride in customizing each massage to address specific concerns, aiming to increase range of motion, reduce muscle tension, and enhance recovery. Outside of massage, Gunner enjoys bodybuilding, meal prepping, and spending time with his dog. His overall goal is to contribute to clients' fitness, health, and quality of life goals through personalized care.
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Heather is an accomplished massage therapist and former gymnast/professional coach for 15 years, is passionate about healing and structural mechanics. Certified by Gateway Community College in Phoenix, AZ, she specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, and stretching techniques, ensuring deep relaxation and comfort. Clients seek her expertise for relief from back and neck pain, young athletes, and first responders. Beyond massage, Heather holds a master’s degree in Philosophy and the Arts and enjoys outdoor activities, meditation, writing, drawing, playing the guitar, and quality time with her feline companions.
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Billie graduated from the Arizona School of Massage Therapy, where she honed her craft and mastered various modalities, including Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, and Swedish Massage. With extensive experience in day spas, resorts, medical spas, and even cruise ships, Billie has developed a therapeutic approach designed to provide deep relaxation and long-term benefits. She listens to client needs and analyzes anatomy to determine the best approach, ensuring therapy is not only relaxing but effective in reducing pain and realigning structure and posture. Whether you're seeking relaxation, pain relief, or improved posture, Billie's expertise can help you achieve your goals.
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Frieda is a graduate of Steiner Institute of Massage Therapy, bringing a deep passion for the transformative power of massage. With a diverse skill set ranging from sports and structural massage to prenatal, injury recovery, cranial, and myofascial techniques, Frieda offers detailed, tailored treatments that go beyond mere deep tissue work.
As a second-generation massage therapist, Frieda's lifelong love for massage is evident in the care and precision brought to each session. Clients can expect a comprehensive treatment plan and personalized aftercare to enhance their quality of life, improve range of motion, and prevent future injuries.
In addition to the core specialties, Frieda is proficient in a variety of modalities, including cupping, Russian massage, Gua Sha, Ashiatsu, structural analysis, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, clinical massage, and thoracic outlet techniques.
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Zack, a graduate of the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe, weaves refined techniques together with an intuition developed from a decade of yoga and meditation. He specializes in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point work using Core Stones; hot stones specially designed to melt away tension and allow deep, precise release without relying on force. Additionally, Zack is passionate about Craniosacral therapy, a more subtle energy-oriented modality working with the skull, spine, pelvis and nervous system; as well as simple, relaxing Swedish massage.
Working together with clients to specifically address their issues, each massage is oriented around what their body needs in the moment. He commonly helps relieve lower back pain, neck tension and head-aches, limited range of motion in the shoulders, and issues with the legs and knees from running or biking. In his spare time, Zack enjoys painting, writing and cooking good food.
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Nikki takes a medical and therapeutic approach to massage, using her experience in healthcare and bioengineering to understand the body and find the problem spots. She uses a variety of techniques ranging from sports to trigger point to structural integration to find and remove stubborn restrictions and get clients moving comfortably and pain-free again. She takes pride in listening to the clients needs and making a plan to work the areas the client's worried about, as well as the possible contributors to the problem.
She graduated from the Cortiva Institute with honors in 2018, and was a nursing assistant prior to that. She is passionate about oncology and physical rehabilitation, which has driven her to become certified in modalities like scraping, cupping and lymphatic drainage. Outside of work, she enjoys crochet, fishing, hiking and spending time with her family and dog.
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At Active BodyWorX, our mission is to stop pain and boost your overall performance, catering to individuals from all walks of life. Our expert therapists understand the unique nature of each body and are committed to helping you achieve your own personalized health and wellness goals. Whether you're a gym rat, dedicated cyclist, passionate runner, fitness enthusiast, or simply someone who loves living an active lifestyle, our team is here to provide tailored massage experiences that align with your individual needs.
We go beyond the surface, conducting thorough assessments to understand your body's alignment and function. This commitment to personalized care extends to our upcoming recovery room, opening this spring, equipped with cutting-edge tools and equipment designed to expedite your body's healing process. Join us at Active BodyWorX to elevate your recovery, bounce back stronger, and embrace a healthier, more active life.
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8561 East Anderson Drive
Suite 109
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Call: 480-219-0590
Email: info@activebodyworx.com
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Monday - Friday
9AM – 6PM
Saturday
9AM – 4PM
Sunday
Closed