Kim Rogers, LMT, Owner of Fusion Therapeutic Bodywork
AZ Lic # 24711
I have been practicing massage since 2010 and enjoyed a thriving massage practice in Seattle helping people and their pets heal for 8 years until moving to Tucson. I graduated from the 1000 hour program at Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy in Seattle, WA in 2010 and from Northwest School of Animal Massage in 2011.
My first career was in the veterinary field where I worked in various medical offices including emergency and specialty medicine, and then on the holistic side of the spectrum. I still work remotely for a group of holistic vets in Seattle and I run an online veterinary Chinese herbal store called Kingdom Of Basil.
I have an enormous passion for animals and usually have at least one or two foster dogs that I care for, along with my own rescue dogs and cats. I have a special interest in adopting special needs dogs and cats. I currently share my home with 5 dogs (a blind miniature poodle, a tri-pawd pitbull, an american bulldog mix and two chihuahua mixes) and 2 cats one of which is also missing a leg.
When I'm not working you can usually find me laying in my hammock with a novel, baking something tasty, or hiking with my dogs.
LBGTQ+ folx, please know that when you're entering my treatment space, you are entering a safe space.
It is an honor to be part of my client’s wellness team and would be happy to answer any questions you may have about my treatment style or how I can help you.
My style of massage and bodywork is often described as therapeutic and deeply relaxing. I utilize the use of multiple modalities and style of bodywork during a single session which fuses into a custom session that will help achieve the goals set that day. My goal is to not only decrease overall tension and pain but to increase your mobility and introduce the ease of movement into your daily life. My passion has always been to help those with chronic pain find freedom from the pain. I allow my work to be guided by intuition all while paying close attention to what feedback I'm getting from the nervous system and my client. I have a deep understanding of muscular anatomy and use that knowledge along with my intuitive side to help shape the session. My clients often tell me that I've "zeroed in" to the problem areas, and found tension they didn't even know existed.
The session may include Swedish massage, cupping massage, hot stones, hot towels, therapeutic deep tissue, myo-fascial release, passive and active "pin and stretch", isolated passive stretching, trigger point release, or neuro-muscular techniques.
Areas of Interest and Experience
Prenatal Massage
Repetitive stress strain/sprain
Whiplash and other auto incident related injuries
Chronic low back pain
Chronic neck pain
TMJD
Sciatica
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Injury
Chronic headache and migraine
Work related chronic upper body pain and tension
Auto-Immune related chronic pain and inflammation
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrom and Hypermobility spectrum disorders
Repetitive stress strain/sprain
Whiplash and other auto incident related injuries
Chronic low back pain
Chronic neck pain
TMJD
Sciatica
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Injury
Chronic headache and migraine
Work related chronic upper body pain and tension
Auto-Immune related chronic pain and inflammation
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrom and Hypermobility spectrum disorders
Therapeutic Services
Therapeutic Massage aka Deep Tissue Massage
The art of "deep tissue" isn't just about the amount of pressure a massage therapist applies to the treatment. Deep tissue is accessing the deeper layers of muscle, fascia, and soft tissue to release pain and tension, to restore mobility and function. I am not a believer that deep tissue massage should be painful. There is a level of therapeutic discomfort one can expect, but if it goes beyond that, we can actually do damage and negate the entire process of trying to "fix". That is not my goal as a massage therapist; I am here to listen and help you achieve your wellness goals. Deep tissue can be incorporated into each session and I do not charge extra for this service. I have found that being able to release the deeper layers can help create dramatic changes to achieve the goals set that day.
Cupping Massage
I have been practicing cupping massage since 2014, and I'll be honest with you, it has been my favorite modality to work with since I became a massage therapist. The amount of profound work that can be achieved with a little suction cup is mind blowing! Yes cupping massage can leave round red or purple marks on your body, but I can assure you, these are not bruises. A bruise is an injury, it can be painful and inflamed. A cupping mark is stagnated blood, lymph, and other fluids that have been pulled to the surface. This is essential to the detoxifying process of cupping. Plus, they don't hurt! I have found a very informative explanation here. I often incorporate cupping into every session. I have found that using the negative pressure achieved with suction to lift and separate the individual muscle fibers and fascia can achieve far superior results than anything else I have in my tool box. Especially for those areas of chronic pain and tension like the upper back. It is my go to for self care as well. I am often found doing the dishes with a few cups on my shoulder, or typing on my computer with a cup stuck to my forearm. I believe in the power of suction and would be happy to talk more about it if you have any questions or concerns.
Intra-Oral Massage
I am trained in intra-oral (inside the mouth) massage which can be very beneficial to those dealing with chronic TMJD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) or headaches. This type of massage can be incredibly powerful and I incorporate it into the regular session. This is the only “add-on” that I charge extra for because I need to add 15 minutes onto your session and includes a full face and scalp massage.
Prenatal Massage
I love working with expectant mothers! I went through Doula training so that I could have a better understanding of pregnancy and everything the woman’s body endures during those nine months. Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman’s life, but it can also be very difficult and quite uncomfortable for some. Moms make huge sacrifices for her babe, and Mom deserves to be pampered and taken care of, even if it is only for an hour. When appropriate, I use the full body pregnancy cushions that allow you to lay face down for the treatment. This is not only a nice break from all the side-lying you’re doing, but also allows me to work more effectively on the back and hips which are often a huge source of discomfort.
Wellness Massage
There are many benefits to incorporating massage therapy as part of your wellness routine; regular massage not only feels amazing, but it can increase your overall quality of life by reducing stress and muscle tension. It can decrease your chances of suffering from soft tissue injury, or decrease the recovery time if you do get injured. Regular massage can also increase your immune system, lower inflammation, help decrease headaches, and help improve circulation just to name a few.
The art of "deep tissue" isn't just about the amount of pressure a massage therapist applies to the treatment. Deep tissue is accessing the deeper layers of muscle, fascia, and soft tissue to release pain and tension, to restore mobility and function. I am not a believer that deep tissue massage should be painful. There is a level of therapeutic discomfort one can expect, but if it goes beyond that, we can actually do damage and negate the entire process of trying to "fix". That is not my goal as a massage therapist; I am here to listen and help you achieve your wellness goals. Deep tissue can be incorporated into each session and I do not charge extra for this service. I have found that being able to release the deeper layers can help create dramatic changes to achieve the goals set that day.
Cupping Massage
I have been practicing cupping massage since 2014, and I'll be honest with you, it has been my favorite modality to work with since I became a massage therapist. The amount of profound work that can be achieved with a little suction cup is mind blowing! Yes cupping massage can leave round red or purple marks on your body, but I can assure you, these are not bruises. A bruise is an injury, it can be painful and inflamed. A cupping mark is stagnated blood, lymph, and other fluids that have been pulled to the surface. This is essential to the detoxifying process of cupping. Plus, they don't hurt! I have found a very informative explanation here. I often incorporate cupping into every session. I have found that using the negative pressure achieved with suction to lift and separate the individual muscle fibers and fascia can achieve far superior results than anything else I have in my tool box. Especially for those areas of chronic pain and tension like the upper back. It is my go to for self care as well. I am often found doing the dishes with a few cups on my shoulder, or typing on my computer with a cup stuck to my forearm. I believe in the power of suction and would be happy to talk more about it if you have any questions or concerns.
Intra-Oral Massage
I am trained in intra-oral (inside the mouth) massage which can be very beneficial to those dealing with chronic TMJD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) or headaches. This type of massage can be incredibly powerful and I incorporate it into the regular session. This is the only “add-on” that I charge extra for because I need to add 15 minutes onto your session and includes a full face and scalp massage.
Prenatal Massage
I love working with expectant mothers! I went through Doula training so that I could have a better understanding of pregnancy and everything the woman’s body endures during those nine months. Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman’s life, but it can also be very difficult and quite uncomfortable for some. Moms make huge sacrifices for her babe, and Mom deserves to be pampered and taken care of, even if it is only for an hour. When appropriate, I use the full body pregnancy cushions that allow you to lay face down for the treatment. This is not only a nice break from all the side-lying you’re doing, but also allows me to work more effectively on the back and hips which are often a huge source of discomfort.
Wellness Massage
There are many benefits to incorporating massage therapy as part of your wellness routine; regular massage not only feels amazing, but it can increase your overall quality of life by reducing stress and muscle tension. It can decrease your chances of suffering from soft tissue injury, or decrease the recovery time if you do get injured. Regular massage can also increase your immune system, lower inflammation, help decrease headaches, and help improve circulation just to name a few.
All payments are due at the time of service, I gladly accept cash, Venmo, Apple Pay, Paypal, and all forms of credit card payments.
I do not ask for tips, rebooking and referring your friends and family are the biggest compliment I could ask for. If you would like to add a tip to the total price, please let me know at check out or consider cash or Venmo.
Discounted packages are available!
Save 10% when you buy 3 or more sessions, a minimum purchase of $255 is required.
Use the promo code WELLNESS10 when buying online.
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Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to keep your appointment please contact me within 12 hours prior to the scheduled time to cancel or reschedule your appointment. The first "no-show" or last minute cancellation is subject to a $50.00 fee, the second occurrence and beyond will be billed for the full amount of the scheduled appointment.
