PHOTO COURTESY ROBIN MACKLIN PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLOTTESVILLE

JoAnn M. Christy, R.R.T., C.M.T.
Certified Practitioner of The Schatz Technique


Education and Credentials
~ Associates degree, Respiratory Therapy, 
    Registered  Respiratory Therapist
~ Graduate of the Virginia School of Massage Professional 
    Medical Massage Program 
~ Nationally Certified Massage Therapist since 2001
~ Virginia Licensed Massage Therapist  (VA BOARD OF NURSING)
~ Professional Member of the AMTA (American Massage 
   Therapy Association)
~Board Certified Massage Therapist since 2013
~ Oncology Massage training through Healwell, Arlington, VA
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   In addition JoAnn has been thoroughly trained as a Certified  
   Schatz Technique  practitioner through a 2.5 year 
   apprenticeship with Bernard Schatz, P.T.  This technique is helpful for        chronic pain as well as as preventative care.  

JoAnn's practice is a local business, established in 2001. She continues to support our community through donated massage sessions to various charitable causes and non-profit organizations, such as The  Waldorf School, the SPCA, CHIP employee's and The Women's Initiative.  JoAnn has worked with other massage therapists to provide community massage therapy to those in need through Common Ground at The Westhaven Clinic and has volunteered massage sessions through Legacy Hospice.  JoAnn worked at Common Ground for 8 months to provide under-served local communities the ability to experience professional massage services.

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JoAnn M. Christy, Certified Massage Therapist | Berkmar Wellness at the Village Offices | Charlottesville, VA