Power Of Touch Massage, Inc.
Okazaki-Style Japanese Restorative Massage Therapy / TCM
Feeling Is Believing...
POWER OF TOUCH MASSAGE
OUR APPROACH
Our main focus is medical massage. We have worked successfully with clients ranging in age from 4 to 90 years old who have come to us with a wide variety of problems including migraine headaches, sciatica, general back and neck pain, fibromyalgia, carpel tunnel syndrome / tendonitis, etc. We are experienced in pre & post natal massage and long-term therapy for the elderly. We are results oriented and will not take you as a client unless we feel we can help you.
Quite simply, the overwhelming majority of our clients have soft tissue based problems; an area in which Western medicine falls short. A large number of our clients with whom we have had success have been in pain for substantial lengths of time (up to 19 years) and many have exhausted all Western medicine options before coming to us. We are a drugless therapy; an alternative to pharmaceutically based healthcare.
We are an on-going therapy program. Our therapy program is a 5 faceted approach, custom tailored for each client. It is, essentially, an Asian / energy based approach assembled by us and reflecting our (combined) over 78 years of experience. The program / approach consists of the following components:
1. Acupuncture / acupressure – This is mainly used for pain relief and to combat inflammation.
2. Seifhukujitsu / Okazaki style, traditional Japanese deep-tissue massage / tui na – This encompasses a wide range and large number of specific deep tissue loosening / relaxing techniques primarily based upon acupuncture theory.
3. Stretching / alignment techniques – Once the tissue is sufficiently relaxed, these techniques allow the body to naturally align itself.
4. Specific exercises for specific problems – The client is taught a progression of specific, mainly stretching, exercises that target his or her specific problems. These exercises come primarily from Chinese martial arts, chi gung, and yoga.
5. Lifestyle assessment and modification – This is an in-depth, on-going assessment to identify the client’s real (not merely symptomatic) problem; as well as an on-going educational process to inform and educate the client about good habits that can be developed and bad habits that can be eliminated.
Typically, our approach is to see a client for an initial appointment, which lasts for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, for an in-depth assessment and “hands-on” therapy session; after which, we recommend a therapy program designed to meet that client’s specific needs. We continuously reevaluate the client’s program.
Most people come to us initially with a medical problem; after their problem is “solved” or becomes manageable, most of our client’s continue to come on a “maintenance” schedule. They have learned to appreciate the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine: the answer is to come so you don’t hurt, instead of only coming when you do hurt. Prevention is the best medicine.
Education/Training
BA - 1981 University of Illinois.
Okazaki style Restoration Therapy Senior Advanced Instructor, awarded 1997 after over 20 years of study, from the Kodenkan International Martial Arts Inc. of Costa Rica.
Acupressure Senior Advanced Instructor, awarded 1999 after 22 years of study, from the Kodenkan International Martial Arts Inc. of Costa Rica.
Acupuncturist, awarded 2000, after a 2 year program of study from The Society for the Promotion of Alternative Health Care Studies, Texas.
Acupuncturist, awarded 2001 after 24 years of study, from The East West Cultural Exchange of Houston, TX.
Tui Na instructor, awarded 2002 after 25 years of study, from The East West Cultural Exchange of Houston, TX.
Reiki Master, awarded 2003 after 18 years of study, lineage from the International Center for Reiki Training of Southfield, Mi.
Okazaki style Restorative Massage Therapy / Seifhukujitsu Senior Advanced Instructor, awarded 2005 after over 28 years of study, from The Martial Arts Academy School of Massage, Metter, Georgia.
She also holds the rank of shodan (1st degree black belt) in jujitsu for which the basic massage certification was required.
Kathy's studies are ongoing; she currently continues her studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture / acupressure theory and practice with Grandmaster George Ling Hu.
Some of her Continuing Education studies have included certificates in:
Reflexology and cranial sacral massage with Christine Page, M.D.
Energy Medicine with Carolyn Myss, internationally known medical intuitive.
Subtle Energy Medicine with Ruth Buczynski, PhD. Psychologist and President, NICABM.
Egyptian Energy Medicine in Cairo, 2001.
Master Level Teaching Certification in Medical Massage from LMT Success Group (NCBTMB approved) in Costa Rica, 2008.
Ayurvedic massage and traditional Indian medicine at the Dhanvantari Ayurveda Academy with Dr. Krishna in Kerala, India, 2008.
Kathy served on the Georgia State Board of Massage Therapy as the first Vice Chairperson from its inception in 2006 - 2013. She has also served as the Cognizant for
the Board, Educational Advisor, and she is experienced in writing Policy
and Rules.
Kathy served as the Georgia delegate to the national Federation of
State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) for 2 years. She was a member
of the Nominating Committee for the Executive Board of the Federation.
Bio
Kathy Lescak has owned and operated the very successful medical massage clinic, Power of Touch Massage, Inc., since 1999 in Metter, Ga. She specializes in medical massage and has helped clients with a wide range of problems; some of her successes include helping people with fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, chronic neck and back pain, tendonitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and a wide range of other physical problems and ailments.
Kathy began her formal study of massage and traditional Asian healing arts in 1977 in conjunction with the beginning of her martial arts education. As part of learning Dan Zan Ryu ju-jitsu, she has studied the Okazaki style of traditional Japanese deep-tissue, Restorative Massage Therapy in which she is a certified, Senior Advanced Instructor. Kathy has studied and learned by means of the traditional master/disciple apprenticeship method; until very recently, these healing arts were surrounded by secrecy and only taught to black belt holders in Dan Zan Ryu jujitsu. Some of her main healing arts instructors follow:
Prof. Patrick Browne: over 40 years of experience; certified Okazaki massage therapy senior advanced instructor / acupuncturist / 7th degree black belt in Dan Zan Ryu.
Prof. Ramon Ancho: an original Okazaki student with over 60 years experience; certified Okazaki massage therapy senior advanced instructor / acupuncturist / 10th degree black belt, and Founder of the Kodenkan International Martial Arts Inc. of Costa Rica.
Prof. Bud Estes: an original Okazaki student with over 50 years experience; certified Okazaki massage therapy senior advanced instructor / 10th degree black belt.
Grandmaster George Ling Hu: over 60 years experience; acupuncturist / master teacher of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Prof. Bill Beach: over 60 years experience; certified Okazaki massage therapy senior advanced instructor / 10th degree black belt, and Founder of The Hawaiian Jiu-Jitsu System, Inc., a national organization dedicated to preserving the Okazaki legacy.
Prof. Gary Lescak: over 40 years experience; certified Okazaki massage therapy senior advanced instructor / 7th degree black belt, and Executive Director of The Hawaiian Jiu-Jitsu System, Inc., a national organization dedicated to preserving the Okazaki legacy.
Memberships
Kathy has served as the Director of Healing Arts for The Hawaiian
Jiu-Jitsu System, Inc., a national organization dedicated to preserving
The Okazaki legacy.
Certified member, Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
(ABMP).
Payments Accepted
Cash or check.
Hours:By appointment
Cost/Session
1 hr. = $125.00 1-1/2hr. = $185.00
License:GA MT000002; NC LMBT#10526.
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Massage Therapy
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Acupressure
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Orthopedic Massage
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Aromatherapy
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Pregnancy Massage
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Ayurvedic Bodywork
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Reflexology
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Bodywork
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Reiki
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Corporate Chair Massage
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Seniors and Elder Care
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COVID-19-Related Issues
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Shiatsu
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Deep Tissue Massage
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Sports Massage
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Geriatric Massage
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Swedish Massage
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Manual Lymph Drainage
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Thai Yoga Massage
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Medical Massage
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Trigger Point Massage
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Myofascial Release
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Yoga Therapy
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Neuromuscular Massage
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
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Certified Reiki Master
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Geriatric Massage
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