About the Practitioner

Sonya Roberts, LMT
Training: Northern VA Community College, Woodbridge, VA
Moto: Work with Nature
Why I do what I do? I love to help. I always get a kick out of seeing my clients happy faces, after they experience the feeling of relief from pain and stiffness.

I am a graduate of the Massage Therapy Program at Northern Virginia Community College. I have been involved with Massage most of my life. I remember giving my Mom and Dad back massages as a small child. After becoming a parent, I remember providing massage to my two sons as infants. Massage helped to comfort and calm them before bed. My massages were also welcomed after sporting events and before bed as they grew into tall active teenagers.

I'm trained in the administration of Deep Tissue, Swedish, Athletic Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Neuromuscular, Hot Stone, some Active Isolated Stretching, Oncology massage and Spinal Reflex Therapy. I simply loved my classes at Northern Virginia Community College. The Massage Therapy Program is very demanding and provides each student with extensive hands on experience. Each instructor was committed to the program and challenged each student to excel.

I love providing DEEP Tissue Massage to people who desire to loosen tight muscles, increase their range of motion and enjoy the unique sensation of muscle release.

Additional Training

December, 2015 John Barne's Myofacial Release 1 Columbia, MD

May, 2016 John Barne's Myofacial Release 2 and Undwinding Virginia Beach, VA

August, 2016 Annette Muller's AmazinGRACE Energy Healing, Karmic Atlas Release and SKY Coach EnergyTraining, Napa Valley, CA

Ethics

As a member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, I hereby pledge to abide by the ABMP Code of Ethics as outlined below.

Client Relationships

* I shall endeavor to serve the best interests of my clients at all times and to provide the highest quality service possible.
* I shall maintain clear and honest communications with my clients and shall keep client communications confidential.
* I shall acknowledge the limitations of my skills and, when necessary, refer clients to the appropriate qualified health care professional.
* I shall in no way instigate or tolerate any kind of sexual advance while acting in the capacity of a massage, bodywork, somatic therapy or esthetic practitioner.

Professionalism

* I shall maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, providing services in an ethical and professional manner in relation to my clientele, business associates, health care professionals, and the general public.
* I shall respect the rights of all ethical practitioners and will cooperate with all health care professionals in a friendly and professional manner.
* I shall refrain from the use of any mind-altering drugs, alcohol, or intoxicants prior to or during professional sessions.
* I shall always dress in a professional manner, proper dress being defined as attire suitable and consistent with accepted business and professional practice.
* I shall not be affiliated with or employed by any business that utilizes any form of sexual suggestiveness or explicit sexuality in its advertising or promotion of services,