Kurtz Kurak Therapies

John Kurtz graduated in 1987 from The Central Ohio School of Massage. John has made the focus of his work chronic pain and sports related injury. The main thrust of his approach is connective tissue work, having taken training in Soma work, Myofascial release and fascial unwinding. He has maintained a philosophy of facilitating self-care through self-responsibility.

John is licensed by the State of Ohio Medical Board and is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals Association.

Karen Kurak graduated from The Ohio College of Massotherapy in Akron, Ohio in 1991.

Karen has worked extensively with people experiencing stress, and chronic pain due to injury, overuse or illness.  She is licensed by the State of Ohio Medical Board and is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals Association. Karen earned a Masters degree in Counseling with a concentration in Art Therapy in 2010 from the University of Louisville. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio, a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist and a Somatic Expereincing Practitioner (SEP).  In addition to body work she offers counseling sessions that integrate art therapy and/or SE.

 

Teri Alesbury graduated from the Self Health Institute School of Medical Massage in Lebanon, Ohio in 2001. Teri has dedicated her efforts in the relief of chronic pain and the self-care and body maintenance of those who want to reap the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.  This work includes many modalities, including, but not limited to, Neuromuscular Therapy, Muscle Energy Technique, Deep Tissue Massage, Positional Release and Trigger Point Therapy and Myofascial Release.  She also specializes in the Nurturing the Mother technique of Fertility, Pregnancy and Infant massage. Teri is licensed by the State of Ohio Medical Board and is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association.