Andy Blum Owner & Massage Therapist,  Body Altar Massage After graduating from college, I followed my calling to the Florida School of Massage in 2004. 17 years later, my fascination with the power of this work continues to grow by the day.  ​ My style ranges from deep work like myofascial release and trigger point massage to postural analysis, structural bodywork, cupping and gua sha (instrumented assisted soft tissue manipulation). I also incorporate subtle modalities like ortho-bionomy, craniosacral therapy, Prana healing & Ayurveda.   I am also a Classical yoga Nidra teacher and make my own herbals salves, linaments, and oils, which I often use in each personalized session.   My approach is multi-faceted and guided by my own personal journey healing from multiple broken bones and injuries, undergoing major abdominal surgery with scarring as well as living with a rare disease. The challenges I have faced have become my greatest gifts  and led me to this path of service.  ​ I am passionate about massage, fully present during sessions and mindful that this is sacred work. I truly love what I do and the transformations I have witnessed are magical and humbling. The mysteries of the body keep me interested and engaged.  ​ ​ My studies are varied and I would like to honor some  of the prestigious bodyworkers that have mentored me along the way: d eep tissue guru Art Riggs, chiropractor Dr. Eric Rubin,  pain specialist James Waslaski,   rolfer Marty Morales, somatic therapist Paul Linn, ortho-bionomist Jim Berns, shiatsu practitioner Richard Seeber, ayurvedic practitioner Prashanti de Jager, Reiki master Claudia McGregor and trigger point therapist Mary Jenn.