Rachael Durnell, LMT
“My approach to massage is a delicate balance between Swedish and
sports techniques, such as compressions and light motion, to create space and circulation in the tissues and joints. I strive to create a safe and relaxing environment, allowing my clients to fully let go and find the pause they need for the healing to continue past our sessions. As a certified massage therapist since 2010, I am excited to explore how to provide my clients with the highest care and treatments. I recently expanded my practice by incorporating Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and Reiki. I look forward to helping our clients move and feel their best and see what we can accomplish together.”
Rachael has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. Her career path started while attending and graduating from MU with a degree in Nutrition and Fitness. In 2003, she became a certified personal trainer at Lifetime Fitness in Warrenton, IL, and was introduced to Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT). She started specializing in MAT in 2007 and has been in practice since in St. Louis, obtaining MAT Mastery in 2014 and MATRx in 2022.
Motion is not just a profession for Rachael, but a lifelong passion. In her free time, she enjoys climbing at the Upper Limits indoor gym, biking with my dad, playing pickleball, and lifting weights. This deep- rooted love for movement fuels her practice and inspires her to empower her clients in their motion endeavors through MATRx and massage therapy.
“It’s clear that Rachael’s understanding of the body helps with massage. The massages she gives are the perfect mix of relaxation while feeling like work is getting done to help healing and recovery. I have never experienced a better massage than what she has provided.”
-David