Tony Kicklighter LMT MA32673

Tony Kicklighter Licensed Massage Therapist (MA32673) started his career in massage therapy in 2001.  He has worked in both spa and medical settings.  His previous position was as Clinic Director of both the professional clinic and the student clinics at Florida Academy of Massage.  He is  a current instructor of allied modalities at Florida Academy of Massage.

Tony's focus is in pain treatment, deep tissue work, trigger point therapy and myofascial release.  He also is a skilled in stretching and rehabilitative exercise therapy.

When Tony is not working with clients or teaching massage students, he enjoys both boating and gardening.

Client Testimonials

In August 2008, I experienced severe muscle spasms in the calves of both of my legs.  They were more severe at night which affected my sleep.  I would wake up to spasms that resulted in 'Charlie Horses' from the inner thigh to the arches of my feet.  Several MD's, including a neurologist, failed to determine the cause.  The neurologist ordered extensive nerve conduction tests and laboratory blood analysis.  All test results were normal.  He then prescribed a medication to take before bedtime to relax the leg muscles so I could sleep.

A personal friend, who is an adult fitness specialist, examined my legs and suggested that the problems were primarily muscular.  She recommended seeing a chiropractor who specialized in myofascial release/trigger point therapy.  On November 25, 2008, I was evaluated by a chiropractor at Southwest Spine and Sport.  He examined my legs and recent neurological test results.

The chiropractor determined that the muscles in my thighs and calves were contracted and rigid.  The muscle trigger points were all tight.  The muscle tension was the prime cause of the leg spasms.  He recommended trigger point therapy to loosen the muscles.  After two sessions with a massage therapist (Tony Kicklighter) I have experienced a significant improvement.  The muscle spasms have decreased 75% and I can finally get a good nights sleep.  Daily stretching exercises were also recommended.  I am certain that my leg spasm problem will be resolved in the near future.

- John, Cape Coral

Due to chronic debilitating pain, I needed professional therapeutic massage with someone specifically skilled in a range of pain management modalities.  My quality of life had been measured by the degree of daily pain I experienced throughout my body.

I started seeing Tony Kicklighter, LMT, on a weekly basis a couple of years ago.  His expertise is in structural integration, my facial release and what I generally know as "deep tissue massage".  Tony is able to use all of his skills to deal with my "complaint of the day" at each session.  My experience with him has made the difference in my life between functioning pain free or not.

Aside from his massage expertise, Tony cares a great deal about his clients.   His sense of humor and southern charm are great too!  Needless to say, I would highly recommend Tony to anyone in need of pain management utilizing therapeutic massage! 

-Linda M, Fort Myers

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