Meet The Team

Todd, Owner

Founder

Himself an athlete, Todd was introduced to massage therapy after having suffered various sports-related injuries of his own. Todd graduated from the Utah College of Massage Therapy in 2005 and started his own practice in 2008. He is a certified Master ART Provider and a “full body” ART practitioner, and he holds certifications in Rock Tape, AIM, RB, NKT, SFMA, and MC. A lifelong athlete, Todd is currently a triathlete, a half marathon runner, and a 100-mile bike race rider. His long-lasting love for sports has been supported by his access to massage therapy.

Michelle, CMT

Manual Therapist

Hometown: Gardnerville, NV

Her Story: Michelle grew up hiking, snowboarding, and taking full advantage of the outdoors in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Her love of the outdoors and active lifestyle has led her across the world on adventures and into her massage career.

Fave Way to Stay Active: Yoga, hiking, weight training, and rock climbing.

Fabian,CMT

Manual Therapist

Hometown: Colusa, Ca

His Story: Fabian's background in Health and Wellness for over 10 years has been his driving force to aid others in need. Fabian believes everyone deserves the same great care, and that pain is not a lifestyle. Fabian dedicates his off time to researching and helping others as much as he can. He also takes pride in his understanding of assessments and special test to give the best result in a session.

Fave Way to Stay Active: Weights are his thing at the gym or home; cardio is hit or miss. Fabian looks up to his clients for active inspiration and is all ears for suggestions!

Cathy,CMT

Manual Therapist

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Her Story: Cathy was raised in a very traditional Mexican-American home, centered around food and family. She loves learning peoples’ life stories, going on road trips, and is always on the lookout for recipes to cook and restaurants to try. Cathy graduated from National Holistic Institute and has been in the industry for 5 years. Through her own journey as an active person, she has learned a lot and enjoys sharing the knowledge she has attained through her experiences to help people progress towards their goals.

Fave Way to Stay Active: Walking her dog, going to the gym and strength training, hiking and fishing!

William, CMT

Manual Therapist

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

His Story: William has been a competitive athlete since the age of three and has used deep body work to help train and compete. Now as a professional cyclist and body worker he can use his years of experience to help people return to a pain free active lifestyle.

Fave Way to Stay Active: Cycling is William's main activity but you can also find him practicing Muay Thai or hiking with his dog.

Liza

Office Manager

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Her Story: Liza was born and raised in Sacramento and is proud to call this golden capitol her home. Her physical activities have ranged from competitive swimming, track and field, to ballroom and social dance. She attended the Natomas High School, a source of great creative & compassionate growth, then she completed her BA degree in Human Development at Sonoma State. Combined dedication at different levels of business management after college and continued coordination in the Sacramento Area has sculpted her to be a solid Team Leader. She’s over the moon to be on the Active Bodywork Team, and is instrumental in making sure the team of therapists and the wonderful client base are connected through the attentive recovery work offered at ABW.

Fave Way to Stay Active: Taking the stairs 2 at a time. Skipping whenever possible. Deep breathing the diaphragm for maximum belting when singing. Hot shower yoga. Early morning biking along the river. Superwoman Pose!