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About My Practice:
A Touch of Balance Massage for health:
Detailed information is posted on my website, as I am frequently in session during business hours. Please review the "Important Policies" section in the website footer for current guidelines and updates. If you don't find answers to what you're looking for, please contact me personally and I will respond as soon as possible.
Business Comm
Detailed information is posted on my website, as I am frequently in session during business hours. Please review the "Important Policies" section in the website footer for current guidelines and updates. If you don't find answers to what you're looking for, please contact me personally and I will respond as soon as possible.
Business Communications:
Rather than using automated systems, I prefer to reach out personally to confirm appointments via text message. I may occasionally send holiday greetings or special offers as well. I reserve email for important business communications. To ensure they do not end up in your spam folder, please add my email address to your contacts: scottsdalemassageaz@gmail.com
I respect your privacy. When you hear from me, it will generally be an important communication.
Licenses & Professional Memberships:
- Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy License #MT-03188P.
- Associated Bodyworkers & Massage Professionals.
- City of Scottsdale Business & Massage Facility Licenses.
The Massage Studio:
- Massages are given in a clean, resort-quality treatment room featuring a serene ambiance and tasteful decor.
- Only premium oils, creams, and lotions are used, complemented by professionally laundered linens, soft cotton blankets, and warm towels for added comfort.
- Relaxing music plays on a high-quality sound system, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere.
- The custom-built massage table is so comfortable, you'll think, "This is the best massage table ever!"
Jan Jakubowski, LMT.
Growing up in a family massage therapy business, I was surrounded by massage and received countless massages before becoming a therapist myself. Little did I know, each massage I received was passing on valuable knowledge to me!
I’m incredibly proud to continue the legacy of my family’s business, which started with my mother, Gean Schneid
Growing up in a family massage therapy business, I was surrounded by massage and received countless massages before becoming a therapist myself. Little did I know, each massage I received was passing on valuable knowledge to me!
I’m incredibly proud to continue the legacy of my family’s business, which started with my mother, Gean Schneider, who passed away in May 2024 at the age of 96. She was a true pioneer, bringing massage therapy into the spotlight in Phoenix many years ago.
After becoming a massage therapist in the early 1970s, she envisioned many changes for the massage therapy industry, which eventually came to life. In the early 1980s, she founded the first fully accredited massage college in Phoenix, followed by the establishment of two subsidiary companies.
The Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College (PTMC) successfully trained hundreds of skilled massage therapists over the years before being sold. Two subsidiary companies went on to employ many of its graduates.
The Clinic of Therapeutic Arts provided chiropractic treatments combined with massage therapy for many years, with several treatment rooms fully booked on a regular basis.
Circulo Systems, Inc. offered on-call massage therapists to the majority of high-end resorts and health clubs in the Valley for many years.
As a pioneer in the industry, we were dedicated to setting higher standards and advocating for laws that have shaped the massage therapy field into what it is today: a respected and highly sought-after preventative health care practice.
My Journey into Massage Therapy:
Before 1989, I spent many years working in accounting. My final position was with a local General Contractor, where I handled all aspects of construction accounting, payroll, and preparations for the CPA.
When the economy took a downturn, the company went out of business, and my life took a drastic turn. However, it led me down a completely different path—one my mother had always encouraged me to follow.
I graduated from The Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College in 1989 and started my career right away at The Village Racquet & Health Club. There, I worked as an Independent Contractor, Lead Therapist, and Operations Manager until October 2002.
When the ownership changed, I transitioned to a part-time employee from October 2002 to November 2006, while also working independently. This marked the beginning of A Touch of Balance Massage for Health.
I also had the opportunity to work with Dr. Alan Abromovitz MD, a Pain Specialist, who achieved great success in treating chronic pain patients by incorporating three massages per week into their treatment plans. It was truly rewarding to witness how much they improved with consistent massage therapy!
I've been in consistent practice since 1989 and I'm still going strong! Building such a long career in the massage industry isn’t easy. Statistics show that only 5% of all licensed therapists last beyond 20 years. I’ve personally accumulated over 95,000 hours of hands-on experience—and counting!
Most of my growth and development hasn’t come from a classroom, but from working, experiencing, and engaging with the many different elements I’ve encountered throughout my long career as a massage therapist.
This is a field where learning, growth, and progress never stop. I regularly pursue continuing education and constantly engage in self-education related to bodywork and healing.
My strong body, mind and spirit have allowed me to do a lot of hard physical work. With a lot of determination and gratitude, I strive to be my best, and I am committed to becoming even better with each passing year, so that I can pass it all along to you!