Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jessica Revelle. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Jessica , we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
My love of sports and studying the body is the short answer. I have been an athlete my entire life…everything from cross country/track, basketball, tennis, and as an adult I still run half and full marathons. Early on, I got the college degree and did the corporate job gig, but I knew that was not how I wanted to spend my life. After taking a couple of massage classes, I realized I had found my path. I am very intrigued by the body and am obsessed with learning now it works on a soft tissue/functional level. Combining my love of sports and working with athletes to keep them healthy and help improve their performance is definitely my passion. Studying each client’s body mechanics and figuring out ways to help improve their range of motion, speed, flexability, mobility, and overall performance is my niche.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
My name is Jessica Revelle and I am a sports massage therapist. This means I mainly work with athletes of all levels; from golfers, competitive tennis players, weekend warriors, strongmen, endurance athletes (running, cycling, etc), college athletes of all sports, baseball players, and my current main focus – professional football players. There is a difference between a typical massage therapist and a sports massage therapist. When you are working with athletes, your work is affecting their physical and mental performance. You MUST know your anatomy, how the body works, and the timing effect of your work. You WILL effect their performance. So, the importance of you knowing what you’re doing is crucial.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
As any type of entrepreneur, in order to make it you must have an amazing work ethic. Owning a successful business takes dedication, time, determination, grind, grit, and the confidence to succeed. Being a massage therapist in the sports world takes all of these things PLUS knowing your craft and knowing it well. As a sports massage therapist, you MUST know your anatomy and understand how the body works…for every position and for any sport. Studying your clients and learning how THEIR body moves and works will make you one of the best at your craft. And thirdly, gaining your clients’ trust will set you apart from the rest. If you and your client do not have good communication and they do not trust you with their body, you will not be successful. The client/therapist relationship has always been my main focus for this reason.
How would you describe your ideal client?
My ideal clientele are athletes of any level and/or active people. I say this because I want to help people that will help themselves. “Help me help you” is the motto. This meaning my sessions are not about a “relaxing” massage, we are working together and fixing bodies. I need feedback and engagement from my clients. If I suggest exercises or stretches, I prefer working with clients that will actually do the homework so we can reach the end goal together. Doing this work for 16yrs now, I have realized athletes typically have a different mindset and are willing to do the work to get better.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.bodymechaniclmt.com
- Instagram: @thebodymechaniclmt
Image Credits
Rob Khafizov
