kevin c. katchmar, lmt
I will be taking a medical leave of absence from our massage practice beginning on March 8th, 2023. I have been struggling with arthritis in the STT joints of both hands for years. Alternative medicine has delayed this moment for a long time but ultimately arthritis has a path of its own and surgery is now needed. We're estimating I will be out for 6 months but that will be subject to change based on progress, the healing process, and whether I decide to have the left hand worked on immediately after the right hand.
During my absence I'd love for you to try massage with Brianna. Our styles differ a bit, but Brianna has far more training, experience, and takes Healing Massage to the next level. Just let her know your needs and preferences and you'll be amazed! She is the only Therapist I will go to. Her skill sets were the inspiration for me getting into the Massage Therapy field. She truly rocks! You can schedule with her through our website just as you do with me. I'll keep you posted and look forward to returning as soon as possible. Stay relaxed. Previous Massage Related Experience
Gahanna Family Massage (Owner) – Therapeutic Massage for all ages. Providing clients with a full range of massage modalities including, Client assessment, Medical Massage, Swedish, Neuro Muscular Therapy, Lymphatic, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Thai Massage, Lomi Lomi, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Muscle Energy Technique. Keystone Chiropractic – Massage Therapist providing medical massage assessing patient needs. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa – Massage Therapist in a spa setting. Assisted Living facilities in the Columbus area - providing chair massage to those in care at the homes. Chair Events - Grand openings, employee appreciation days, health fairs, local businesses, and corporate events - providing chair massage. Monthly fund raisers for Rays of Light Church, Gahanna, Ohio, provided table massage. Hospice –Provide Massage Therapy to hospice patients. |
Education
Bachelor of Arts | 1978 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Major: Criminology/Psychology
Heritage College, School of Therapeutic Massage | 2016 | 4.0 GPA
Massage Related Education
Tandem Lomi Lomi, Hawaiian Temple Bodywork, a 3 day hands-on training.
Pediatric Massage. Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education.
The Art of Vedic Thai Bodywork, Tara Sequence. Thai Massage training with the Vedic Conservatory.
Cancer and Massage Therapy. Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education.
Massage for the Elderly and Ill. Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education.
Infant Massage. Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education.
Pregnancy Massage. Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education.
The Art of Vedic Thai Bodywork, Maha Vinyasa Sequence. Thai Massage training with the Vedic Conservatory.
The Art of Vedic Thai Bodywork, Nuad Borarn sequence. Thai Massage training with the Vedic Conservatory.
Bachelor of Arts | 1978 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Major: Criminology/Psychology
Heritage College, School of Therapeutic Massage | 2016 | 4.0 GPA
Massage Related Education
Tandem Lomi Lomi, Hawaiian Temple Bodywork, a 3 day hands-on training.
Pediatric Massage. Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education.
The Art of Vedic Thai Bodywork, Tara Sequence. Thai Massage training with the Vedic Conservatory.
Cancer and Massage Therapy. Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education.
Massage for the Elderly and Ill. Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education.
Infant Massage. Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education.
Pregnancy Massage. Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education.
The Art of Vedic Thai Bodywork, Maha Vinyasa Sequence. Thai Massage training with the Vedic Conservatory.
The Art of Vedic Thai Bodywork, Nuad Borarn sequence. Thai Massage training with the Vedic Conservatory.

Yes, this really is a picture of Kevin skydiving (he's the one with golden stripes on the right) and yep, he is definitely the charismatic one of our group.