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. 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.  With a deep understanding of human anatomy and physiology, he specializes in various holistic massage modalities, including; Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial, neuromuscular / trigger-point, sports, range of motion, reflexology, palliative care, and manua 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, healin environmen designed to ground the parasympathetic nervous system and to rejuvenate beyond mere physical relief. Outside of work, Michael recently became a Certified Yoga Instructor, and participates in continuous reflexology, breathwork and massage modality training. He enjoys music, Tai Chi, yoga, cycling, the beach, his Siberian Husky, travel, 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. Michael is also a member of the American Massage Therapist Association, Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals organization and the Florida Association of Reflexologists.