Steve Reedy, MA, LPC, RMT, NMT

I am a licensed professional counselor with certifications for mind/body work including neuromuscular therapy, Thai massage, and Reiki energy therapy. During my years as a body therapist I saw the a correlation between physical dysfunction and mental unrest. If the mind is unhappy, then the body is unhappy, and vice versa. So, I went back to school to earn a master’s in counseling to better facilitate my clients’ healing process.

My approach to therapy is based on my theory that the environment in which we live is as unnatural to us as a Habitrail is to a hamster. The varying beliefs and rapid pace of our society can be confusing and overwhelming. I believe that because we are not genetically designed to exist in such a world, we can create an imbalance within ourselves that manifests as depression, anxiety, anger, and a host of other negative emotions and physical issues that cloud our experiences and prevent us from moving forward. Whether it’s mental, physical, or both, the imbalance affects our sense of self, how we define our experiences, and how we relate to others.

Counseling:

Realizing that the majority of my massage clients experienced muscle trauma because of the emotions released by the thoughts in their mind, I went back to graduate school and received a masters in counseling. After completing a year and a half internship in a drug treatment facility, I worked in a private practice where I not only counseled individuals, but also couples who sought guidance for their relationships. Before I knew it I became known as a marriage and family therapist. Since then I have joined a wellness center where we combine counseling, holistic medicine, massage therapy, nutrition, and other healing modalities to better help our clients achieve a more peaceful and healthy state of being. You can visit our site at www.NOYAU.com.   

During my years as a counselor I have focused on chronic depression, anger management, issues of excessive worry, communication problems between couples and family members, sexual identity issues, sex addiction, problems with sexual intimacy, and drug addiction. I have studied a number of philosophies and religions, though I respect the perceptions of my clients and work within their belief systems.
Please visit (LINK) for more information on counseling.

Massage Therapy:

I began massage school in 2001. After completing the minimum requirements for the state board I began my advanced study in neuromuscular therapy. This gave me a more detailed understanding of neurological dysfunction and how it affects the muscle and organ systems. After completing my course in a year, and receiving my National Certification as a massage therapist, I became a student teacher for two years to enhance my own knowledge and teach the technique to classes of up to fifteen students, many of which have become reputable therapists on their own. I have developed my own technique using trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, fascial release, and Thai massage, the later of which I learned while traveling in Thailand as a representative for my school. For more information on my massage technique visit my page on massage.

Reiki Therapy:

While I studied massage therapy, I spent three years developing my use of Reiki to help heal the energetic body and repair body tissue. After finishing my mastership I continued building my Reiki practice while helping those suffering from damaged neuro systems caused by surgery and strokes, functional scoliosis, and muscle trauma. I also used it to help those suffering from cancer and the effects of radiation therapy, as well as depression, anxiety, fear, PTSD and childhood trauma. To read more about my use of Reiki energy work visit my page on Reiki.

Writing/Journals:

I have written several journals and essays on the human condition, most of which are on this site. Currently I am writing two books. The first is a response to my time working as a drug rehabilitation counselor. It is designed to help the reader look at drug addiction from a different perspective and overcome any side effects they may have from being placed in an inadequate drug rehabilitation facility. The second book is a children’s book for adults that outlines six different types of psychosis. I hope to have the children’s book completed by 2012. One story can be viewed on YouTube and the link can be found by visiting my Journal Section.

Conclusion:

Outside of my massage and counseling practice I have taught yoga and meditation programs, and continue teaching energy and bodywork. I am an active person because I believe a healthy body leads to a healthy mind, and because it’s fun. When not at work, you may find me riding my bike, doing yoga, working out, sitting at Starbucks writing my books, or sitting under a tree enjoying the day.