About Spiritual Fitness...

WELCOME to the Spiritual Fitness and Bodywork Center information site. I'm Alton J. Sanders, and first I must tell you all that I LOVE what I do. I have been involved with bodywork and massage therapy since 1998 and I have enjoyed every minute of it.

I completed my studies as a massage therapist at the National Holistic Institute of massage therapy (NHI), and then went on to finish my degree in Physical Education, which has enhanced my knowledge and skills in bodywork.

I have discovered that my path in bodywork has been a spiritual one and that the integration of body, mind and spirit, along with the diverse modalities of bodywork, has helped to improve the quality of life for my clients.

My mission is to improve the health and quality of life of my clients, and to increase consumer awareness about the benefits of massage therapy & bodywork. My web site (Spiritualfitness.biz) is one avenue toward fulfilling this mission, by providing information, educational resources as access to professional massages. Another very important goal for me is to help build the perception of massage therapy and the bodywork field as a professional industry.

The National Exam for Massage Therapists is an exam that ensures all licensed body workers possess the, capabilities and knowledge to perform safe, therapeutic, professional massages. It is important that my clients and potential clients feel assured of my professionalism, skill and knowledge, so in March 2000, while finishing my BA in Physical Education; I took and passed the National Certification of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB) exam. Early in 2005 I was asked to be a member of National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) testing board to help write the national test and excepted with great pleasure.

I have worked with chiropractors, physical therapists, health care providers, and professional body workers while establishing my own massage therapy business. After a few years in the field I began teaching massage therapy and enjoyed working with students and learning more about the massage profession. Within one year I started working as massage coordinator supervising 5-7 other massage therapist instructors while still instructing classes.

The bodywork industry has enriched my life and given me the opportunity to broaden my knowledge in the arts of LaStone®, Esalen massage and Reiki. I received my instruction in LaStone® therapy from the founder of LaStone therapy methods (Mary Nelson, LMT, MLST), at the picturesque retreat of Esalen in Big Sur, CA. I achieved Reiki Mastery in July 2001 and Have taught Reiki I and II classes to many students. I have taught a full 730 hour curriculum which includes Anatomy, Physiology, Body Mechanics, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Swedish, Sports Massage, Salt Glows, Business Management, Professional Development, Reiki, Chair massage, SOAP charting and much more while teaching. At the end of 2006 I became Yoga Alliance certified and began teaching Yoga classes at Yoga Junction in Suisun California. In the present moment I am teaching at the Sky Hill Institute in Petaluma CA, and also putting energy into my own business here at Spiritual Fitness and Bodywork Center while enjoying every moment.

I LOVE what I do and I hope that I can facilitate my clients and you to experience the serenity, beauty and tranquility of massage, energy and bodywork.

I give thanks to my parents (Mr. and Mrs. Sanders), brothers (Roy and Anthony), sister (Sherri) for all of their love and support throughout my journey. Most of all I give thanks to the Universe for opening my eyes to the joy that has been so freely given.

"Take one moment and find peace .....All Ways"

Alton J. Sanders
BA, NCTMB, Yoga, Reiki Master Instructor, and Professional Massage Therapist