My Background
Bob Smith-Petersen hails from a plethora of professional & educational experiences that frequently inspire him to serve a wide variety of needs and schedules for his clients.
Previously experienced working in retail as a cashier, a summer camp counselor, and a classroom teacher’s aide, Bob has always had a desire to teach, help, aide, comfort, support, learn from, and connect with others. He received his first professional massage at age 20; the profoundly improved range of motion and pain relief in his shoulder inspired him to begin studying bodywork, energy work, and the healing arts.
Beginning with his studies of Reiki in 2003, and attaining the master/teacher degree in 2007, Bob realized the desire to augment his practice, with more hands-on tools, flexibility, and versatility.
He attended The Massage School formerly in Acton, Massachusetts, and graduated top of his class in 2011. Shortly after, Bob established Smith-Petersen Massage Therapy, an outcall mobile massage business, as a means to firstly, address the needs of clients in the comfort of their own homes or offices, and secondly, to mitigate the common pains & stressors of the 21st century at affordable prices.
He is extensively trained in Swedish, relaxation, and deep tissue massage methods, Thai bodywork, Shiatsu, ACE Massage Cupping, and Reiki, constantly studying new methods to help his clients. Outside of work Bob enjoys spending time with his family and cats, outdoor adventuring, camping, cooking, tabletop gaming, and doing art.
My Approach
I approach bodywork & the healing arts rather simply: work presently and deliberately with my clients, develop meaningful working professional connections, and help others in their healing processes and well being in ways that reasonably fit their lifestyles, schedules, and budgets.
Working with clients I apply an assortment of Swedish/relaxation massage therapy techniques, deep tissue massage techniques, Thai Bodywork, Shiatsu, Reiki, ACE Cupping, and anything else within my professional tool belt to address and mitigate the pains & stressors of 21st-century life through focused, caring, and intentionally directed work. How can my hands and heart help you feel calmer, less pained or restricted, and better than before?
