About

Marty Kestin “Ensoma” is derived from two words. “Enso” is Japanese for wholeness or the absolute.  “Soma” is Latin and refers to the soft tissues of the body.

Who is Ensoma Bodyworks?
Marty Kestin, BS, MSW, LMBT, has been helping people out of pain and into functional and vibrant lifestyles for 15 years.  As a pain-free and performance expert, Marty works with people suffering from chronic pain, joint, and orthopedic conditions, using a unique combination of neuromuscular bodywork and postural therapy to help restore comfort, ease, and freedom of movement.  Marty provides holistic information, treatment and self-care options so clients can return to active and pain – free lifestyles.  Click here for more information.

Qualifications and Credentials

  • B.S. in Rehabilitation – Springfield College, Springfield MA, 1991
  • Masters degree in clinical social work – Yeshiva University, New York, NY, 1995
  • Practitioner in Zen Bodytherapy – International Zen Institute, Shutesbury, MA 1995
  • Graduate of The Chicago School of Massage Therapy, Chicago, IL,  2001
  • Advanced Postural Analysis Specialist in the Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion – Egoscue University, San Diego, CA, 2004
  • Nationally certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork since 2001.
  • Advanced trainings in neuromuscular and myofascial therapies.
  • Approved provider in Continuing Education for the national Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Who is Ensoma Bodyworks?
Originally a social worker and counselor Marty was drawn to bodywork after a severe car accident and the subsequent physical and emotional healing obtained with Massage Therapy and Zen Bodytherapy.

Marty received his soft tissue and bodywork training at the Chicago School of Massage Therapy and with Dub Leigh, the founder of Zen Bodytherapy®, who studied with Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, Milton Trager, and Raymond Nimmo, DC.  He has also trained under Pete Egoscue (www.egoscue.com).  He has a passion for teaching and gives continuing education workshops for the National Certification Board of Massage and Bodywork.  He also presents educational workshops to yoga, Pilates, and fitness professionals on a wide range of topics – all centered on pain elimination and performance enhancement.

Responses

  1. I would like to know how many CEU’s will we recieve from the workshop on 4-17-2010. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks Dana Parker.

  2. I saw the add for your class on July 24. I believe sent through NC MASSAGE SCHOOL, John’s School. I am not free to attend, but the class sounds really interesting to me. Please keep me updated when it comes around again. Thanks so much.
    Tammy

  3. I attended the July 24th class and thoroughly enjoyed it! There was energy galore from the people who attended and the location. Great experience!

  4. Marty,
    I would like to sign up for your workshop on Feb. 5th. Please send me the sign up application. I can also be reached at 704-564-2458 Thanks in advance. Cheryl

  5. I don’t see the location of the latest self-care workshop. Where do you teach? Are you ever near MI? Thank you.

  6. Hi Marty… I think I have followed a number of your threads on an homeopathy??? Am interested in making contact if you think appropriate; maybe communicating via that site?? On EF at 300mg, with chronic pain issues and also D&A free in12 step.
    Regards Robert, Sydney (robert at phototeam dot co)

  7. Hi Robert, I do not do homeopathy and have never recommended it though it does work. I did post on a effexor forum a few times a kudalini yoga site too. If you have chronic pain sure lets talk and see if I can help… Best to you
    Marty


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