Willie Berlanga, CMT
About Willie Berlanga
Driven by a passion for optimizing human performance and well-being, Willie is a dedicated and accomplished Clinical Massage Therapist with a comprehensive background in massage therapy and sports performance. With an insatiable thirst for knowledge, he honed his skills at The SOMA Institute of Chicago, where he completed a rigorous Clinical Massage Therapy Certificate Program. Throughout his program, Willie mastered a range of modalities, from Swedish Massage and Trigger Point Therapy to Neuromuscular Massage and Sports Massage, allowing him to expertly address an array of soft tissue pathologies and injuries.
Willie’s journey continued with academic pursuits, including Undergraduate Studies in Biology at Chaminade University of Honolulu and Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Hawaii. These academic foundations fueled his desire to excel in the field.
Armed with a wealth of experience in the realm of Sports Massage Therapy, Willie has significantly impacted various sports teams through his expertise; this includes collaborating with Medical Teams to design comprehensive treatment plans. His engagement with major sports entities like Austin Gilgronis of Major League Rugby and Austin Bold FC, has been instrumental. His dynamic skill set, honed through years of practical involvement, reflects a consistent commitment to optimizing athlete well-being, enhancing recovery, and playing an essential role in maximizing team success.
With a results-driven mindset, Willie is deeply dedicated to his clients’ well-being, utilizing a comprehensive approach to treatment that includes clinical massage, orthopedic assessment, and personalized therapy plans.
Willie’s journey is defined by a dedication to enhancing performance, nurturing recovery, and fostering well-being through clinical massage therapy and sports performance expertise. His unwavering commitment to advancing the field and optimizing individual potential sets him apart as a practitioner who consistently delivers exceptional results.
Education
- Certified Clinical Massage Therapist
- Undergraduate Studies in Biology at Chaminade University of Honolulu and Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Hawaii.