Marcus McDonough

Certified Massage Therapist
Certified Fascial Stretch Specialist

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Specialties & Techniques:

  • Advanced Myofascial Release
  • FST (Fascial Stretch Therapy) a table based stretching modality that uses gentle oscillation, circumduction and traction movements to decompress joints and expand space in the soft tissue.
  • Pain Management
  • Post-op/surgical rehabilitation
  • Acute and chronic injury rehabilitation 
  • Athletic performance care

About Marcus

Marcus started his career in therapeutic bodywork in 2011.  With over a decade of experience, Marcus is a highly regarded practitioner in pain management and performance care. He provides treatment to athletes seeking rehabilitation for injured muscles and joints, as well as those looking to enhance their performance. 

Marcus’s journey to offer an alternative approach to pain management began during his collegiate football career where he dealt with multiple ankle, shoulder and back injuries. Seeing the benefits and also the blind spots of western medicine, Marcus incorporated multiple modalities to keep him playing at the top of his game. And it was the alternative approach to pain and rehab that sparked his interest in the healing arts. When Marcus arrived to California in 2007, he committed himself to a 10year immersion in Kung Fu and the Samoan art, LimaLama. This education inspired an expansion of body mechanics and a deeper sense of somatic understanding. His mission is to revolutionize how individuals address pain and rekindle hope for healing and optimal health.

In his spare time, Marcus enjoys weight training, wading through rivers with a fly rod in hand, foraging for wild mushrooms and enjoying time with friends and his loved ones.

Education & Certifications

  • BA Health & Psychology
  • Certified Massage Therapist
  • Certified Stretch Specialist
  • Certified Life Stretch Instructor

Treatment Philosophy

“I am an athlete who wants to perform better, recover faster and feel ease in my body. I am grateful to have been called to this career of BodyWork. I want others to benefit from what I have learned.”

    from marcus’s Clients

    Chet S.

    Performance Coach

    Marcus began moving me in ways I could not do on my own. My left hip went from painful and stiff to feeling loose and free…I am 64 years old, and very active. My body feels better today than it did 30 years ago. Its the consistency for me that counts. Do the work!