About Marcos
Marcos Ivan Cervantes
NVLMT#12153
Marcos attended Truckee Meadows Community College and graduated in 2022. He started working with StretchZone as a stretch practitioner just after. As a stretch practitioner certified through the Massage Board, he would help people gradually increase their active range of motion, relieve stiffness and soreness, enhance athletic performance. All which helped people feel lighter and younger.
This is where he first realized he wanted to specialize in Sports massage and Thai massage. His goal is to help his clients manage and relieve their pain. Facilitating positive changes in the lives of those he serves is what he loves to do!
He grew up playing sports and was always outside being active. Playing all the sports, he once hoped to become a physical educator. In his senior year of high school he completely tore his ACL and MCL ligaments on his right knee and was not able to continue playing at a competitive level anymore. It was a painful experience physically, but mentally it was even worse because, as he saw his initial dreams fade away. This made him feel like he lost his way, but thankfully had his mother by his side.
What inspired Marcos to become a massage therapist was his mothers unconditional love and her touch. She helped him heal from within. Empowering him to know, love, and trust his body. Just like a garden, he was able to cultivate a new dream!
“She taught me to turn the “me” into “we”. On our own, we can’t fully feel our bodies from the outside in. Massage helps us learn the importance of accepting the help of others and how a client may feel accepting our help. It is through touch that we discover the landscape of our own terrain, and our bodies.”
His favorite type of massage is a 90 minute Deep tissue massage. “I love that moment when a muscle finally releases, and a client physically sighs with their whole body.” It brings him happiness. After calls a successful massage – “one that leaves my client feeling like they are walking on air.”
Planning ahead
Marcos plans to continue his education in massage therapy by taking additional courses and workshops to expand his knowledge and skills. He plans to pursue further training in specific areas such as Sports massage, Thai massage, Trigger Point therapy, Myofascial Release, and Manual therapy. He firmly believes by continuing his education, he can provide the best possible care for his clients. This helps them achieve their health and wellness goals.
“I want my clients to go off into the world feeling a bit better. I love it when clients get off my table and have the look of blissfulness on their faces. They are so amazed at how much mobility they have regained, relieved of their aches and pains, and overall are relaxed and refreshed. The joys of knowing that I have made a difference in someone’s life with my passion for what I do, makes ‘why’ totally worth it.”
He believes this profession has the potential not only to change the lives of our clients, but also to benefit their friends, their families, and society at large.
In his experience of working as a massage therapist he realized that receiving massage was the very first step on his enduring journey as a massage therapist. “It has also been my experience that by receiving massage, we realize that, by listening to our bodies, we learn to understand our body’s needs. Massage gives us a tool to better understand our bodies, and it helps us appreciate the world around us –not to mention, we get to feel like the best vision of ourselves.”
Through gaining a better understanding of his body, which evolved by virtue of consistent massage, he was able to deepen his self-awareness, explore and understand nutrition and exercise, move through old traumas, and so much more. “Without a connection to our bodies, it is difficult to fully appreciate being human. As a massage therapist it is important to cultivate a connection to our own bodies in order to help others do the same. I believe massage eases people into the moment and can be a useful tool for enjoying the present. It’s my superpower! Helping people, there’s not much I don’t enjoy about being an LMT.”
Marcos is available Monday -Thursday from 12p-7p with an occasional Friday morning here and there!
You can schedule your appointment here, as his appointments schedule well in advance.
Reviews
Kenneth M.
“I’ve been seeing Marcos at Body in Kneed for about 4 months now and he’s the best masseuse I’ve had in a long time. He really listens to you and what your problem areas are and customizes the experience for you. The stretches he performs on me are incredible and leave me feeling so good after my sessions. Super cool dude who’s great at what he does and has a real passion for wellness and recovery. Highly recommend if you are tired of cookie cutter massages other places offer.”
Bili (via google)
“No hyperbole, Marcos has changed my life. He is full of wisdom, both in his words and his massage work. I’ve had many massages in my life, but I’ve never experienced some of the techniques Marcos uses. Very intuitive. When I leave the place, I feel like $10 million dollars.”
Brittany B. (via Google)
“I worked with Marcos today for a 60 min deep tissue and it was exactly what I needed. He is diligent and knowledgeable. Definitely recommended his massage and I will be booking again in the near future.”
Dale K (via Google)
“I saw Marcos last week for a hip issue that had been bothering me really bad for a couple of days. In just 30 minutes, he was able to resolve the issue and I walked out pain free! Great Job Marcos!”