Brian Keene

NC State University B.S. Parks, Rec & Tourism (Sports Management)3.5 Years as a Student-Athletic Trainer with hands-on experienceSports & Medical Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed since 2018, Certified since October 2008ACE Certified Personal Trainer since 2021Specializing in:Visualization and listening to each client complaint to decipher the body's messaging and needsWhen the opportunity arises, I offer a unique session modified for each and every client to achieve the best results possible.Customizing tools and techniques that help clients regain movementStructural Integration: Neck, Shoulders & ArmsVisceral ManipulationSportStretch Sports MassageStretching, Dynamic Movement & Functional TrainingNormaTec Compression Sleeves and Infrared Sauna add-onsWith over 20 years working in sports, I feel I am ready to bring my vision to the forefront of athlete recovery needs. From student-athletic trainer for 3.5 years at NC State Univerisity in Raleigh, NC to Licensed Massage Therapist in 5 States, multiple 24 hour certifications that help curate a uniqueness to SMART Bodywork® you can't get anywhere else. In addition, I am the Founder of Team A.S.S.I.S.T. Program (a 501c3 non-profit to help create culture change in society through sports and education in the underprivileged black community) and last year in 2021 was able to make our first donation of support to the Snoop Dogg Youth Football League with $500 of sports medicine supplies delivered prior to the start of the season.Working with elite athletes and building out sports massage and sports medicine teams is what I love to do. I just finished working 2022 BNP Paribas Indian Wells, California, for the 2nd professional tennis tournament within a year and learned so much working with the players, sports medicine athletic trainers and doctors. Side note: I just received my Global Tennis Professional (GTP) certificate and now am in a prestigious group of trainers, massage therapists & coaches who athletes can trust and rely upon for quality and professional services. Woohoo! If you're a massage therapist reading this and you love working with tennis players, check out this website!