About Us

Zachary Kwiker CMT

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Hi, I’m Zak,

My philosophy is – “Your Body is trying to tell you something”. I grew up during a time when painkillers and muscle relaxers became the standard for pain management. The Western, American philosophy became, “If you feel pain, just stop feeling altogether. Problem Solved” or, “Your pain simply cannot be trusted. you need to fight through it”. I needed to do something! That’s why I had to create ESOTONE, and develop my own strategy I call Deep Stretch Therapy.

I was born at Mercy hospital down the road from my house here in Sacramento, CA. My dad has been on the forefront of homeopathic medicine and natural health in Sacramento for more than 30 years through his practice called “Health Associates”. I’ve been in the field of sports massage in Sacramento since 2014, and opened my practice right before the world stopped in 2020. 

I believe massage therapy is the future of sports medicine. Massage has transformed many of my client’s lives, drastically improved my fitness, and will continue to be the preferred modality among those who seek a genuine solution to their physical ailments.

My work is based in posture, gate patterns, and myofascial tensegrity patterns. I measure progress with a posture chart when necessary, but my main focus is to get the client moving the way they need to move. My most frequently used modalities of choice are ART, MFT, PNF stretching, Acupressure, and vibration. However, I’m always seeking to learn new things. As long as it helps answer my overall question, “Why does my body feel the way it does? What does my body need?”.

As a young athlete, my instincts led me to massage. I excelled in massage school, and quickly found myself working directly in my chosen field of study. It was at a startup gym with a holistic approach. In my two years as the sole manual therapist on staff, I  was able to test and expand my philosophies on massage and the human body/brain, while helping the gym grow by about 300% and venture into their new identity. 

Those experiences were important, and helped shape me to some degree, but by far, my best teacher was my own body. If I ever have a spot that feels like it needs pressure, or an area that needs releasing, I first practice the technique on myself so I can have full control and truly understand how the release works, and what it’s supposed to feel like for the client. As a result, all of my techniques are replicable with just a small ball and a roller. I think anyone who wants to feel better, can with this foundational knowledge! Your body just wants steady pressure and deep relaxed breathing.

I volunteer for events like farmer’s markets and marathons, teach group self massage classes, and am available for personal massage therapy sessions. My business is called ESOTONE, and we are located in the Sacramento, Arden Area. If you’d like to set up your own appointment, send me a personal message, or learn more about me, scroll down and you’ll find my resumé along with a contact form. Click here for free information and home stretching instructional videos. Hope to hear from you soon!

– Zachary Kwiker CMT

Resumé

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Zachary Kwiker CMT

California Certified Massage Therapist

3301 Alta Arden suite#5

Sacramento, Ca 95864

EXPERIENCE 

Fitsom Studios
— Myofascial Release Expert/Artist
— Head of Massage
— Lead Self Myofascial Release Instructor
March 2014 – September, 2016

Zachary Kwiker CMT • 3301 Alta Arden Suite#5
— Business Owner
August 2020 – PRESENT
My practice is based on posture and pain. Each session I aim to balance the body by convincing overworked areas to relax, while reminding other forgotten areas how to activate. I assess through observation and touch, and record progress with a posture chart when necessary.

EDUCATION

American River College • Sacramento, CA
— Associates in Arts
Graduation Date: May 2014
Awarded “Dean’s Award”, Participated in a multitude of student art shows including a standout show at the Crocker Art Museum, studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain.

National Holistic Institute • Sacramento, CA
— 800 Hour Massage Therapy Program Graduate
Graduation Date: May 2014
Titles: California Massage Therapy Council Certified, Massage Therapist and Health Educator.

SKILLS
Modalities: Active Release Technique, Myofascial Release Technique, PNF stretching, Acupressure, Vibration, Breathing, Cranio-sacral holds.

Thorough Knowledge of Anatomy: I drew/painted a live scale custom anterior/posterior bilateral muscle anatomy chart for educational/branding purposes.

AWARDS
Light Bearer Honor: I was awarded the honor of “light bearer” for my senior semester at National Holistic Institute. It’s an instructor consensus awarding a standout student as the leader of the student’s group.

Certificate of Western Excellence: Awarded to students who exemplify thorough knowledge in western modalities and scientific language.

We are  located on Alta Arden in Sacramento, California.
The address is 3301 Alta Arden suite #5
Our hours are from 10-4 M-F by appointment only

Hope to see you soon!