Advanced Muscle Therapy

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Meet the Advanced Muscle Therapy Team

In Fernandina Beach, FL, and the surrounding areas, you won’t find professionals more dedicated to making you feel your best.

Larry M. Ogilvie, LMT, ART, MES

Larry Ogilvie transformed his original muscle therapy practice into a state-of-the-art post-rehab and personal training facility. He is a nationally certified massage therapist who utilizes a special soft-tissue program that is second-to-none in getting to the cause of body aches and pains. He has developed a unique program that combines Active Release Techniques® (ART) with a unique fascial stretch technique that stabilizes the body and returns tonus to the muscles. With his extensive knowledge of muscles, tendons, fascia, and nerves, he can restore function and motion to all areas of the body. His Advanced Muscle Therapy has been putting athletes, corporate executives, students, and families back together for over ten years.

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Larry has been a personal trainer for over 35 years, long before certification was necessary. He began training others in 1982.

Larry is an Elite Provider for ART, the gold standard in soft tissue management.

He also puts many hours in weekly working with corporate onsite clinics to help them reduce their workers’ comp expenses.

Larry’s Certifications and Education Include:

American Academy of Health, Fitness, and Rehabilitation Professionals (AAHFRP) Certified Medical Exercise Specialist – 2011
Titleist Performance Institute (TPIO, Level 1 Golf Fitness Instructor – 2009
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Corrective Exercise Specialist – 2009
Active Release Techniques Certification (Elite Provider Network), Spine, Upper/Lower Extremity, Peripheral Long Tract Nerve Releases – 2004-2011
Fascial Stretch Therapy Certification with Stretch to Win, Inc. – 2007
Kinesio Tape Association Certification, Kinesio Tape Practitioner – 2006
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Personal Training Certification
Active Release Techniques Biomechanics Certification Ironman Florida, Ironman Performance Care – 2005

Tifini McGill, BS, CPT

Tifini is originally from Illinois and graduated with a BS in Exercise Science from Western Illinois University. She is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She has been in the personal training field for 10+ years and has experience working with clients of various ages, performance levels, and lifestyles. She works with individuals ranging from amateur triathletes and runners to mature women with double knee and ankle replacement. Tifini finds joy in being a motivator and gets much satisfaction from seeing people’s lives change through fitness and exercise. She loves running, cycling, and just about anything active.
“Fitness is the beginning of everything people want in life. Tell me your goal, whether it’s to improve your balance or to run a 5K, and I can meet your needs. I am very passionate about helping people reach their goals.”

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“I am a mother to a son named Lucas and 2 fur babies, Piper and Lola. A few of my hobbies are running, biking, and playing games.”

Tifini’s Certifications and Education Include:

Rock Steady Trainer Certification by Rock Steady 2016
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Optimum Performance Training for the Prenatal Client – 2011
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer – 2010
Bachelors of Science from Western Illinois University, Emphasis in Exercise Science – 2002

Kimberly Carroll, DPT in Fernandina Beach, FL

Kimberly Carroll, DPT, ATC, MTC

Kimberly Carroll DPT, ATC, MTC, is a Fernandina Beach native. After graduating from Fernandina Beach High School, she attended the University of Florida, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, specializing in Athletic Training. While at UF, she worked with intramural sports programs, area high schools, and spent a year with the UF volleyball team, accompanying them to the SEC Championships. After leaving Gainesville, Kim attended The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, where she received a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Upon graduation from St. Augustine, she began working in an outpatient setting, and also worked as an athletic trainer for Yulee High School. Kimberly has been practicing physical therapy since 2009, and is a Certified Manual Therapist, specializing in hands-on techniques of the spine and extremities. Kimberly’s main goal is to help her patients return to full function as quickly as possible.

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Kimberly’s Certifications and Education Include:

Certified Manual Therapist, Paris Certification, University of Saint Augustine, October 2010-present
The University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, December 2009
Licensed Physical Therapist, Florida Board of Physical Therapy, October 2009 – present
Certified Athletic Trainer, National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, February 2008-present
The University of Florida, B.S. in Exercise and Sport Sciences, December 2006

Kimberly Johnson, LMT in Fernandina Beach, FL

Kimberly Johnson, LMT, NMT

Kimberly was first introduced to massage therapy as an associate at The Spa at Amelia Island Plantation, a 4-diamond beach resort on Amelia Island, FL. She became very interested in the principles behind massage and found herself wanting to learn more about the benefits of therapeutic bodywork. Kimberly enrolled at the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy in 2002. After receiving her license in 2004, she began her role as a licensed massage therapist at The Spa, where she still is still employed. She has worked in a variety of massage facilities, as well as with her own private clientele.

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Kimberly felt a desire to share her knowledge and experiences with new and upcoming therapists. In 2007, Kimberly joined the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage and Bodywork team of instructors as a teacher’s assistant, where she later taught Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology, and Clinical Neuromuscular therapy. After seven years of instructing, she took on the role of Program Director and Clinical Supervisor at Southeastern College. Kimberly’s love for teaching and passion for massage makes her a great addition to the Florida School of Advanced Bodywork, where she currently teaches the fundamentals of massage in the Principles and Practice and Anatomy and Physiology. This class allows Kimberly the ability to teach and support the industry by providing the most advanced education to keep the graduates of the Florida School of Advanced Bodywork at the top in their industry.

Kimberly joined the Advanced Muscle Therapy team two years ago, with intentions of growing her clinical practice in structural bodywork. Her knowledge and clinical background help provide the clients of Advanced Muscle Therapy a modality of massage that is complementary to physical therapy, personal training, and ART. Treatment plans are made to decrease discomfort and pain associated with musculoskeletal ailments from overuse, injury, or poor posture by reprogramming the body. This type of soft tissue manipulation can help reduce recovery time between training sessions and increase performance activity.

Amy May, LMT

Amy May is a licensed massage therapist working with the talented team at Advanced Muscle Therapy. A graduate of Alpha School of Massage of Jacksonville, Florida, Amy was born and raised in Iowa. Moving to Amelia Island with family, she laid her roots in Florida and in healthcare over 15 years ago. After working in medical and dental assisting, Amy discovered her passion for helping people and managing their pain/stress through massage therapy. Coming from a large family and as a mother of three herself, Amy appreciates and understands the demands of daily households as well as those of full-time working individuals. Amy’s natural abilities, combined with her extensive training, enable her to promote healing and create a sense of relief from pain and stress for all ages and conditions.

Taylor Azhocar, LMT

Taylor is originally from San Diego, CA, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Exercise Science from California State University Long Beach. She is a licensed massage therapist who specializes in clinical structural bodywork, as well as other modalities of therapeutic massage. She has been a licensed massage therapist since 2017 and is passionate about educating her clients on the benefits of massage therapy and structural alignment.

Megan Bennett, ACE

Raised in Fernandina Beach, Megan has always lived a very active lifestyle. Growing up, she tried several sports, but rowing was her true passion. She quickly developed a love for working out, but the older she got, the more she valued the need for exercise in a balanced life for mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. To her, exercise is about decompressing after a long day of work, being able to help a friend move into a new house, or being able to take the adventure of a lifetime without worry.

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She graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor of Arts and continues to pursue a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Personal training became a very natural and fun way for her to help people achieve stronger, healthier lifestyles. She specializes in strength training and conditioning, cardio training through circuits, and increasing flexibility and mobility with stretching and exercise. She enjoys runs on the beach with her dog, Loki, surfing, SCUBA diving, or really anything outside. With experience training people from all walks of life including children, adults, seniors, pre and post-natal moms, and special needs individuals, she is ready to help you reach your goals and have a good time in the process!

Kim Ferman, physical therapy office in Fernandina Beach, FL

Kim Ferman, Office Administrator

“Keep your face to the sunshine, and you will never see the shadows.”

As a retired licensed neuromuscular massage therapist, Kim has an extensive history in both clinical and administrative healthcare that provides the perfect foundation for client service and satisfaction. Originally from Orlando, she is thrilled to now call Fernandina her home. She is married to Jerry, a USCG veteran, and has an adult son, Shayne, an adult step-daughter, Mikayla, and a rat terrier, Ruby. Kim loves the beach, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

Dacey Martin, Front Office

Dacey Martin is a transplant from Cincinnati, Ohio, who moved to Fernandina Beach in 2014 to escape the snow. She has worked in the customer service industry and taught swim lessons. She recently came out of retirement to join Advanced Muscle Therapy. She has been married to Tom for over 32 years. They have one son, Alex, and one daughter, Jenna, and a puppy named Zoe. She also has two grand puppies. Dacey loves staying active and hanging out with family and friends.

Christine Schmidt

Christine Schmidt has enjoyed a 19-year Massage Therapy career specializing in rehabilitation, clinical, and sports medicine as well as other healing modalities such as hot stone, reflexology, and Prenatal. Christine received her formal training at Coastal School Of Massage and is the former director of the FSCJ Massage Therapy program. I’m honored to be a part of the Fernandina community offering health and wellness to my clients and improving their lives.

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Advanced Muscle Therapy

961687 Gateway Blvd #101A
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

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FL Lic# MA41179 - MM16037

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