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The therapists at Rē effectively address a wide variety of common complaints: stress, muscular tension, soft tissue injuries that occur during sports, on the job, and during daily activities; muscular and myofascial strains, whiplash, back injuries, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Therapeutic Massage is also an effective intervention for a variety of disorders; Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Arthritis, Headaches, Edema, TMJ, Allergies and Sinus Conditions, Hypertension, Anxiety and Depression.
All of the Massage Therapists are professional members of the American Massage Therapy Association, and have full time practices. They are committed to the code of ethics and business guidelines of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and the American Massage Therapy Association. They offer a broad variety of specialties, and are very active in the massage community.
They are the integral components of Hired Hands Sports Massage Team, the official sports massage therapists for Oklahoma State University Basketball, the University of Tulsa Athletics, and several Area High School Athletic Teams.
Xerlan Geiser-Deery, CMT
"Xerlan is 'hands down' the most gifted bodyworker I've EVER experienced"
For chronic, unresolved issues, consider working with Xerlan, and learning what it would take to get your body humming again. She is able to affect significant healing for CFS, fibromyalgia, chronic pain issues, carpal tunnel, sciatica, MS … the list is long, her work – distinguished. She is also formally trained in Sports and Orthopedic massage, massage for pregnancy , lymphatic drainage, and geriatric massage, as well as several other modalities, which she can blend into any session.
Xerlan's practice is undoubtably one of the most diverse in the field of Massage Therapy. In the past she has worked with Geriatric Psych patients, Professional athletes, Cancer Patients, and has instruced on many topics to many audiences. She was a coordinator for the massage services at the Oklahoma City Bombing and has experience with everything from organizing chair massage events and massage for sports teams, to working with performers at the Bank of Oklahoma Center.
Xerlan has 20+ years experience, is former owner of Massage Therapy Institute of Oklahoma, and trained most of the staff at Rē in multiple modalities, plus the art of bodywork – a bonus for you as clients.
Christopher Deery, CMT
Chris Deery has years of experience in sports massage and working with area athletic trainers and directors, Chris is a master "body mechanic". He heads up the Sports Massage division of Rē – who are the official Sports Massage Team for the Tulsa Oilers, University of Tulsa Athletics, OSU Mens Basketball, and several area high school programs. Chris speaks athlete. Chris is trained not only in sports anbd orthopedic massage, but also lymphatic drainage, massage for geriatrics, pregnancy massage and massage for chronic pain.
Chris' focus is getting you from where you are to where you want to be. Some people consider this "sports massage", "Orthopedic massage", "medical massage", or some other proper title - he considers it the focus of a session. Somewhat outspoken about quite a few topics, Chris is a passionate advocate for massage being complimentary, not alternative, and will endeavor to help you reach your goals.
Brad Lawson, CMT
Brad Lawson is an excellent massage therapist, and brings over five years of experience working in a clinical setting with sports medicine as well as chiropractic medicine. He is an active member of the Oklahoma Chapter of the AMTA, and is an integral part of the staff at Rē. He not only focuses with clinical massage therapy, but also all possibilites that massage can offer - from relaxation, to sports and orthopedic massage sessions, Brad can adapt your massage to meet your specific needs.
Sabrina Rife, CMT
Sabrina Rife is a recent graduate of Community Care College, and now is practicing with Rē. She is a great massage therapist, and is compassionately focused on helping you relax and remove the negative affects of stress.
"The significant problems we have cannot be saved at the same level of thinking with which we created them"
~ Albert Einstein
I am honored to be welcomed into the family at Rē. I encourage a path of health and wellness that is simple, non-invasive and holistic. I offer a deep tissue massage to work out knots and muscle tension; but I can also relax sore muscles with a soothing Swedish or hot stone massage. My husband & I together offer a couples massage as well as a tandem massage. We work in unison to create a powerfully relaxing and therapeutic experience. ~Sabrina Rife, CMT
David Rife, CMT
David Rife is a recent graduate of Community Care College, and now is practicing with Rē. He enjoys finding new avenues to utilize his massage skills to produce a great massage experice for you! Together with his wife Sabrina, David offers Tandem massage, a powerfully relaxing bodywork experience!
"The human organism - that vehicle which we perceive with our normal senses is much like an iceberg. In other words,we often perceive only what has come to the surface. In fact, there is far more to the equation which can be explored and learned, creating a more balanced approach to health and wellness. It is my intent to work with you, discover the proper actions to affect a positive and healthy change in your life: what works, what is appropriate , and what lasts." ~ David Rife, CMT.
Jeff Luker, MsAOM
Jeff Luker is an outstanding master of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He completed two bachelor's degrees - one at Northeastern State and another at Oklahoma State University. He completed his Masters Degree at the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Texas, and is Nationally Certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
He is credentialed, talented and we are honored to have him practicing at Rē.
Jeff has passed all the NCCAOM boards for Oriental Medicine.
Debbie Billington, CMT
I am a graduate of Charles Page High School and a lifelong resident of the Tulsa and Sand Springs area. I received my massage technician and therapist certifications from the Massage Therapy Institute of Oklahoma (M.T.I.O.) and I have 16+ years experience. I am also certified in Pre-Natal, Chronic Pain, Geriatric and Sports massage.
After earning my certification I worked with a group called 'Mind Over M.S.', whose work was very successful working with multiple sclerosis patients. I also moved to Oklahoma City for a short time. On April 19, 1995, I was in a building at the state capital complex when the Murrah Building was bombed. I waited for my Tulsa massage colleagues to arrive and then spent days at the Myriad Center working with many therapists who came from across the country to help the rescue workers. This was is still most rewarding work I've ever done in my life.
Shortly after everyone went home, I, too, came home to Tulsa to work at the Fifth Street Fitness Club and was privileged to work with a group of marathon runners who were training for the 100th Boston Marathon. This was the beginning of a passion for working with athletes. I have been honored to work with various levels of athletes from amateur, and collegiate, and even professional athletes. At the same time I participate in Y-Me's Camp Hope for breast cancer survivors several times a year, and I still enjoy working with older clients.
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Client Testimonials
As you may know, the therapists at Rē do not solicit or advocate that our clients submit testimonials about us, the following are voluntarily submitted.
I had a partial rotator cuff injury a couple years ago from a car accident and was unable to take continuous oral medications for pain and to control inflammation due to stomach problems. When asked if there was any alternative that could help control pain, my orthopedic doctor recommended the therapists at Rē. With a combination of physical therapy and therapeutic massage and then continuing with occasional therapeutic massage thereafter, I regained complete range of motion and have no pain in my shoulder. This was despite the physician’s belief that my injury would definitely require surgery. More recently I have gotten help with pain due to a sciatic nerve problem and arthritis in my knees. Christopher has been able to help relieve pain and spasms related to these conditions. I have noticed that I am walking more normally and with less pain following sessions. Having worked through these issues with Christopher has made me realize how much the pain is related to soft tissue issues rather than with bone issues. What I would once have gone to a chiropractor for, I now would seek their help for several reasons. Primarily, once the muscle spasms are relieved, the back or joints seem to naturally go back into position; secondly, when the muscle spasms are stopped, I realized that there was no more pain and that the muscle spasms were the real source of the pain. Lastly, I prefer this therapy to a chiropractic solution as I don’t seem to find the same success with a chiropractor. I probably would have never tried this approach, and might have even been somewhat apprehensive of this, had I not pressed my orthopedic specialist for an alternative solution. I am so glad that I was introduced to this method of treatment and would recommend trying Rē. I don’t think that you will regret it! Whether you are needing help with a pain issue or just need a relaxing massage, Rē is the most professional and knowledgeable group of therapists that I have used. - L.H.
Rē is the place to go for the best deep tissue massage! I have been to many therapists and this is the best by far! I have scoliosis and have a job that requires a lot of computer work. My New Year's resolution in 2008 was to treat my body right and get regular massages.You should do the same! - J.S. Chris Deery is not your ordinary massage therapist. His vast training and knowledge about the body impress me every time I visit with him. After I leave, I don’t just feel relaxed like I do after an average nice massage (and I’ve had plenty of those, enjoyable but not comparable to Chris’s); I feel like I completed a therapy session for mind, body, and soul, and that the specific physical problems I had were treated. I started seeing Chris because I had broken my tibia from crashing a moped in Taiwan, and the surgery had been done incorrectly. I received corrective surgery at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, but my American surgeon had been concerned that I may not get full mobility back since there had been three months between surgeries.
When I started receiving therapy from Chris, I had severe inflammation and poor circulation and from the surgery and considerable atrophy from three months on crutches. My entire body felt crooked and poorly aligned from having to place all my weight on one side of my body. After one of Chris’s massages, I would feel as if I could get up off the massage table and walk out the front door, a whole person again. My knee was visibly less swollen after my massages and my movement smoother and less painful. Chris has treated many athletes with various injuries and so he has gotten used to reading people’s bodies and healing their pains.
After three months of rest and visiting Chris bi-weekly, I am ready to start walking. My swelling has decreased more each time immediately after getting my massages, and my knee now bends like it used to do! Besides the physical advantages, Chris’s network of skilled professionals benefited me greatly. Chris recommended the first doctor I visited after returning from Taiwan who gave me invaluable advice, as well as a wonderful physical therapist who just gave me my first workout. Chris himself also gave me continual feedback on what to expect during my recovery period and was able to help suggest exercises to help me build my muscles and increase my mobility while I was waiting to start physical therapy.
Chris Deery’s positive energy has also contributed to my recovery. He is very professional, but at the same time it is obvious that he is concerned for his patients’ well-being. Chris loves his work, which is reflected not only in his positive spirit, but also in his patients’ recovery. I am overwhelmingly grateful to Chris for being an integral part of my healing process. Thank you Chris! . - JW
Rē is the place to go for the best deep tissue massage! I have been to many therapists and this is the best by far! I have scoliosis and have a job that requires a lot of computer work. My New Year's resolution was to treat my body right and get regular massages.You should do the same! - J.S.