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May Kesler, MA, MS, MTH, PT
May Kesler, MA,MS,MTh,PT, owner/director of Kesler Physical Massage & Movement Therapy, was the founder of Center for Physical&Massage Therapy.
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About May Kesler, MA, MS, MTh, PT
May Kesler, MA,MS,MTh,PT, was the founder of the Center for
Physical&Massage Therapy, and now Kesler Physical Massage & Movement Therapy.
May graduated from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, School of Physical Therapy in 1982, and has 29 years of
experience as a physical therapist, as well as being a licensed massage therapist. She specializes in the integration of manual therapies such as myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, mobilization, trigger point release, somatoemotional release, lymphatic drainage, visceral manipulation. She adds her 5 0+ years of experience as a dancer and her studies in Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Technique, yoga, and Pilates to her work in exercise and movement reeducation.
Most recently, she has become the only Physical Therapist
in the USA to become a Certified Zena Rommett Floor-Barre
Teacher, taught by master dance teacher Ms. Rommett, 89, herself.
May is adapting Floor-Barre for those recovering from injuries and musculoskeletal dysfunction. This will bring the Floor-Barre Technique from the elite dancer’s world to help those who need gentle but simply effective strengthening most.
May's work is infused with compassion and sensitivity that was forged
when her mother, a pediatrician and May's role model, died of breast
cancer when May was a teenager. Her devotion to dance, formally started
in childhood with Helena Baron School of Ballet, joined with experiences
of healing with her mother brought May to focus her work on the union of
body, mind, spirit, and motion in healing.
Treatment consists of the expertise and skill in her manual
therapy techniques. She teaches patients specific effective exercises,
including posture and movement reeducation techniques, and ergonomic evaluations. She is available for evaluation and treatment on an individual basis,lectures, and classes in Floor-Barre.
Certified Rommett Floor-Barre Teacher, 2008
MSPhysical Therapy, Columbia University College of Physicians and
Surgeons,1982
MA Dance, American University, 2002
Massage Therapy Licensed in Washington DC since 2000
BA Biology, Psychology, and Dance, Rutgers College, 1977
KundaliniYoga teacher, 1991
Alexander Technique student since 1980
Member: American Physical Therapy Association
International Association of Health Care Practitioners
American Bodyworker Massage Professionals
Lecturer,Published Author
Article "Healing the Dance" in "Working Wonders", edited by Dr.JohnUpledger,copyright 2005
Movement director for "Creeps" Off Broadway musical production 1985
Dance student, choreographer and performer, New Jersey,New York,
Florida, Arizona, Washington DC, 1959-present
Center for Physical&Massage Therapy later became Center for Integrative Body Therapies, or CIBT, which is not owned or operated by Ms. Kesler.
Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Individual attention and a customized plan of action lead to decreased pain and increased function. Our goal of returning to and enjoying a productive active life is frequently met.
As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals.
We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust with the most advanced physical and massage therapy skills, and help you feel happy in your body again! .
Location:
8828 Brierly Road
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
10215 Fernwood Road Suite 401 (Dr. Roggins' and Dr. Rothenberg)
Camalier Building
Bethesda MD 20817
Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9AM - 7pm
Sat Sun: Closed
