Amanda Maier is the founder of Therapeutic Encounters, LLC who through unique training and experiences with patient care has developed specific techniques to complete bodywork for your individual needs. She has a diverse background working as an occupational therapist and certified lymphedema therapist for over 10 years in a variety of settings. Amanda is originally from Louisville, KY where she earned a BA in Business Administration at Spalding University and continued her passion for rehabilitation with a Master's in Occupational Therapy at Spalding University. Transferring from KY to FL working as an OT she decided to further her training in bodywork at the Florida School of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Gainesville, FL.  Amanda has an extensive list of certifications including CDT/MLD certification through ACOLS 135 HR program, foam rolling specialist, Cupping Specialist, Graston Practitioner, and Trager Resist and Release Clinician trained under the founder, Deane Juhan.  Amanda is passionate about providing a custom therapeutic massage specific to an individual's needs and preferences to best promote healing and relaxation in a pain-free range. She believes deeply that providing an opportunity for individuals to develop an awareness to oneself can result in connecting the body, mind and spirit allowing an opportunity to encourage a moment of healing.