About Eric Byrd, LMT
"Eric Byrd is the best in the business. He has done so much for
me mentally, physically and emotionally with his massage
techniques. Thanks to Eric, I have moved forward faster in
healing from my shoulder and neck injusry even though I
have a ways to go I couldn't have survived without his
massages."
Eric Byrd is a Nationally Certified (NCBTMB) and Kentucky State Licensed Massage Therapist (KY#2031). Eric understands of the needs of his clients by listening to their health concerns and being Divinely called to truly help others is based on years of personal experiences. Eric is a graduate and alum of the Lexington Healing Arts Academy graduating from the night class in the fall of 2006. He has taken great strides in expanding his knowledge of CranioSacral Therapy studying with The Upledger Institute and Visceral Massage Therapy under the direction of The Barral Institute. He is also very competent in Hot Stone Therapy and enjoys providing aromatherapy to his clients when requested. Eric is a member of the American Bodywork and Massage Professionals Association (#915468) and is in excellent standings with the Bluegrass chapter of the Better Business Bureau. Eric is married to Janet and has two grown children.
"Eric does a really great job. He makes you feel so relaxed and comfortable."
While finishing the educational and practical components of massage therapy training, Eric was completing his tenure as an Environmental Consultant with the Kentucky Business Environmental Assistance Program (KBEAP). His specialty was in air quality assistance and developing environmental educational tools for colleges and universities, various industry sectors, and general audiences in the Commonwealth. Eric has over 20 years of industrial experience with a broad background including residential construction, commercial diving, printing, aerospace procurement, cabinetry, and mining reclamation.
"Wife, daughter and several friends have been treated by Eric for a couple of years. Wouldn't think of visiting elsewhere."
Eric holds a Master’s of Science and a Bachelor’s of Science degrees in Forestry from the University of Kentucky with emphasis in Forest Hydrology Management and Sediment Production from Mining Soils. He earned a graduate certificate in Environmental Systems from the University of Kentucky and has an Associate of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Florida Atlantic University. Eric is a Member of the Gamma Sigma Delta Agriculture Honor Society and the Golden Key National Honor Society. He is a certified Kentucky Master Logger and an Advanced Open Water Diver. He holds the rank of black belt in Shorin-Do Kempo
"A Touch of Paradise Massage Center is the greatest! My current needs are always carefully considered and the therapist is very courteous and professional. Skilled hands with thoughtful application produce miraculous results. I would recommend this establishment to anyone who wants to feel better anytime!"
"I have only received services at the Urban Market, but Eric has an incredible talent and I am just glad that he has chosen to share them!".