About Me
Konea means restored to health in Hawaiian.Thank you for your interest in konea massage and myself. My name is David Koerner (MAT-13603). I am the principal therapist and owner of konea massage.
I have been involved in bodywork/massage therapy since 2001. I was lucky enough to be inspired to take up these healing art forms through a chance conversation while working at the Denver Chamber of Commerce. From there I found a fantastic school, Center of Advanced Therapeutics, run by and staffed with great teachers.
My experience there has lead me to never stop being curious about massage techniques and the beauties, power and capacity of people.
It is from that curiosity that I practice. It is from that curiosity I seek out different experiences and perspectives to grow from. This has taken me to aikido dojos to the ocean to tea ceremony rooms to many diverse places to learn about how to find strength and suppleness in my clients and myself.
I do not see any session with a client as a “deep tissue” or “sports” or “relaxing” massage. All that matters is what my client needs on the day I see them and what goal they are working towards. Mahalo for taking the time to find out a little about me and how I approach my passion.
Be well.
David
My Skills
I am honored and fortunate to have such trust placed in my work. I endeavor to earn and keep that trust in all that I do.I use a variety of techniques that stem from myofascial release and neuromuscular therapy. I also use self-taught positional release and craniosacral massage techniques. As well as suggestions and input from clients about what works.
I use Myofascial Decompression or Massage Cupping to release adhesions between different structures and layers of tissue. I also use this to increase circulation and range of motion to needed areas. I have developed a technique to access the proprioceptive system to facilitate deep relaxation, help with neuropathy and assist stroke sufferers regain sensation. It is called Connective Touch. Using intra-oral and other techniques TMJ and headache relief have been a long time specialties of mine.
To enhance fascial release or to calm your nervous system I sometimes use a vibratory tool. This dual head/motor tool, Hitachi HVT-350, along with manual manipulation produces deep penetrating vibration to release deep seated adhesions.
I developed a “face lift” massage session that can help with bags under eyes, reduce “double chins” and reduce wrinkle lines.
Voice and musician “tuning” is directed at helping produce better resonance and projection for performers by identifying and resolving imbalances that are keeping them from producing the sounds/tones they want.
Lymph drainage for surgical or non-surgical clients to facilitate better circulation. Visceral manipulation is part of my practice to help with a variety of complaints from “simple” indigestion to IBS/Chron’s disease relief.
Whether it be running a marathon, dancing hula or just standing without pain the work that I do is centered around helping my clients achieve their goals.
Available for patients
Case studies, easy to understand explanations about the CranioSacral System, Visceral Manipulation, products to use between sessions, and much more.