My name is Michael Parente.  I am a Florida State Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), and Owner of Celebrate Wellness, LLC.   Celebrate Wellness provides mobile massage and works with boutique wellness and spa locations in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area.  As a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), I am also a Certified Holistic Manual Lymphatic Drainage (C-MLD) Practitioner for Pre/Post Surgery , and I have been Certified to provide Medical Massage for the Veterans Administration (VA), and for insurance billing, I possess an NPI number .  I am also a practitioner of Reflexology, Reiki, Yoga, Breathwork, Meditation and Transcendental Meditation (TM).  As a mobile massage therapist, I come to you. Whether to your home, office or even at the beach, I bring a complete spa environment, including; massage table or chair, linens and massage products.  All massages include short duration of guided meditation, guided breathwork, soothing music & Himalayan bowl sound bath, and aromatherapy diffuser to aid in down-regulating your parasympathetic nervous system.  This practice helps ground you and transforms your current state to greatly enhance your massage experience.  A relaxing Theragun percussive therapy may also be provided at the end of the session to aid in increased blood flow and relaxation. Unlike traditional massage therapy facilities, I don't use a timer or a clock to bump you out of your massage.  It's important for me to address your issues, and as a result, I normally stay for an extended period of time (at no additional cost) to provide relief and create a lasting massage experience, not a rushed massage.  My word for the year for 2025 is ' ascension ';   The harmonious alignment of body, mind, spirit and energy, fostering growth, balance, and ascension in all aspects of life. Personal Summary: Michael Parente, a seasoned wellness expert, began providing massage in his early teens, He completed his formal training at the Cortiva Institute - and thrives on learning new techniques to enhance his skills and further help his clients - he has traveled the world extensively experiencing and studying a myriad of massage practices and techniques; and even performed massage onboard an aircraft carrier.  Through his own style, built upon centuries of practices from Galen to modern day, he brings a functional approach to helping heal the the entire body - Mind, Body, Spirit, Energy.  He specializes in a blend of various holistic massage modalities, including Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial, neuromuscular / trigger-point, sports, range of motion, reflexology, palliative care, and lymphatic drainage (pre/post op), among others. His tailored treatments prioritize the unique needs of his clients, fostering overall well-being and relief. Michael's empathetic nature and focus on both physical and emotional health make him a trusted partner in wellness. As a result of having been influenced by Eastern philosophy, Michael begins each session with an energy reset and creates a relaxing, healing environment, that includes guided breathwork, sound bath/Himalayan singing bowl, guided meditation and aromatherapy - all designed to ground the parasympathetic nervous system and to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit beyond mere physical relief. Outside of work, Michael recently became a Certified Yoga Instructor through the International Yoga Alliance, participates in continuous reflexology and massage modality training. He enjoys music, Tai Chi, yoga, cycling, calisthenics, the beach, his Siberian Husky, travel, transcendental meditation, writing, and stand-up comedy. These interests inject creativity and joy into his practice. Known for his friendly demeanor and humor, he ensures clients feel comfortable and cared for from the moment they greet.   Michael is also a member of the American Massage Therapist Association, Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals organization and the Florida Association of Reflexologists.