Healing Hands' Therapeutic Massage Licensed Therapist Credentials

When you book a massage, the therapist's credentials are not a formality. They determine whether the session is safe, effective, and tailored to your actual needs. At Healing Hands | Therapeutic Massage, every therapist is a licensed professional, and the practice is built around that standard. If you want service or capability detail, see Healing Hands - Therapeutic Massage Stress Relief Benefits.

What Licensing Means for Your Session

In Florida, massage therapists are licensed and regulated by the Florida Department of Health. Licensure requires completing an accredited massage therapy program, passing a state board examination, and maintaining continuing education to keep the license active. Therapist credentials at Healing Hands are posted publicly in accordance with Florida Department of Health requirements. If you want service or capability detail, see Healing Hands | Therapeutic Massage Swedish Massage.

This matters practically. A licensed therapist understands anatomy, contraindications, and how to adapt pressure and technique to your specific condition. Whether you are dealing with chronic back pain, recovering from a sports injury, or simply managing stress, a licensed therapist can make decisions during the session that an unlicensed practitioner cannot.

Minimum Experience Standard

Every therapist at Healing Hands meets a minimum of 5 years of professional experience. This is a floor, not an average. That threshold means you are not working with someone who recently passed their boards and is still developing clinical judgment. It also means the therapist has worked across a range of client needs and can recognize when a technique should be adjusted or when a particular modality is the better fit for your session.

The Founder's Credentials

Healing Hands was founded by Anastasia, a licensed massage therapist who competed in the Georgia and Florida Massage Championships in 2023, earning the silver medal in the first year of that competition. The practice has also earned recognition from the broader Miami community: a Gold Medal in the Miami-Dade Favorites 2025 contest in the Best Massage category, and a Silver Medal in the same contest in 2024. These are peer and community recognitions that reflect consistent quality over time, not a single good review.

Modalities Therapists Are Trained In

Healing Hands therapists are trained across the full range of modalities the practice offers:

Modality	What It Addresses
Swedish massage	Relaxation, circulation, general stress relief
Deep tissue massage	Chronic muscle tension, mild discomfort from tight tissue layers
Hot stone therapy	Tension relief, warmth for sensitive or bony areas of the back and neck
Sports injury recovery massage	Athletic recovery, injury-related muscle work
Aromatherapy	Sensory support integrated into the session

All of these modalities are available within a standard session. Hot stones, aromatherapy, and stretching are included with no upcharge. There are no add-on fees for these elements. For more on what a Swedish or deep tissue session looks like in practice, see the Swedish massage and deep tissue massage pages.

Where Healing Hands Therapists Practice

Healing Hands operates two spa locations: the primary location in Brickell (Miami's financial district, open since April 2017) and a second location in Miami Beach (open since January 2024). Therapists also provide on-site chair massage services throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County, with clients served from Jupiter to Key West.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Healing Hands therapists licensed by the state of Florida? Yes. All therapists are licensed by the Florida Department of Health. Credentials are posted publicly in accordance with state requirements.

What is the minimum experience level for a Healing Hands therapist? Every therapist has a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.

Does Healing Hands offer facials in addition to massage? Yes. Healing Hands offers facial services at the spa locations. For a full breakdown of available facial treatments, see the facials page.

Can I verify a therapist's license before my appointment? Florida massage therapy licenses are public records through the Florida Department of Health. You can search any therapist's name directly on the department's website to confirm active licensure status.

Do the therapists specialize in any particular conditions? Therapists are trained across multiple modalities and can work with chronic pain, stress-related tension, sports injuries, and general wellness goals. If you have a specific condition or concern, contact Healing Hands directly at healing-hands.us to discuss which therapist and modality is the best fit before booking.

Is a membership required to book with a licensed therapist? No. Healing Hands offers both pay-per-session booking and an optional membership. Membership is available but not required. You can book a single session at any time. For more on the stress relief and wellness benefits a session can provide, see the stress relief benefits page.