John Paulsen, CMT

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John Paulsen, CMT

Certified Massage Therapist

Specializing in athletes and injury rehabilitation, John earned his Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (sports medicine), where he learned the techniques necessary for prevention and immediate care of athletic injuries. He then graduated with honors from the 900-hour core program at the National Holistic Institute College of Massage Therapy (NHI).

John is trained in a wide variety of modalities such as Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, and Thai massage, and enjoys incorporating a combination of these techniques into each of his massages, maximizing the effectiveness of his bodywork.

John has worked with the UCLA Bruins Football Organization, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), and various cycling events including the California Coast Classic, the Million Dollar Bike Ride, and the Tour de France 2015.