Lisa Schumacher, LMT

I’ve been a bodyworker in private practice in DC for the last 22 years. I have experienced many practitioners and many modalities during that time. Lisa is a phenomenal practitioner. Her curiosity and wonder about the human body, its functions, and its ability to heal itself is boundless. She’s a dedicated student that explores and masters each modality that she adds to her repertoire of skills to meet her clients needs. I have experienced her massage, massage cupping, and Zero Balancing work. She practices each with presence and the intention to serve her clients best and highest good. And you can feel Reiki flowing through her hands as well!
After a very emotionally draining couple of weeks, I came to Lisa yesterday and requested a longer session to address my sheer exhaustion. She had the flexibility and willingness to do so for which I was truly grateful. I experienced massage cupping for the first time and LOVED it! I arose from the table resurrected, relaxed yet energized. I awoke this morning from a deep and restful sleep, my joints fluid and energized, and my disposition was of contentment.
I highly recommend Lisa’s work. You’ll be happy you made the call.

Lisa Schumacher and I have been bartering for over a year. I pay for the amazing work she does in Zero Balancing, massage cupping, facial rejuvenation, and plain manila massage with what I have to offer, which is Trager flavored with Active Isolated Stretching and massage. I posted the following review originally on a listserv for other massage therapists because we have our own set of needs that Lisa is uniquely qualified to meet.
Do you ever feel like getting an hour of bodywork that addresses it all: that hits the reset button for your bones and muscles, your mind and nervous system, and maybe even tweaks your soul; your energy system? That’s too much to expect, that’s crazy silly, in fact, right? Go to Lisa Schumacher for a shift in your expectations. She has a unique set of skills — zero balancing, massage cupping (which she has just about mastered with one course and a truckload of commitment/​practice), and facial rejuvenation. She’s good at all of them and she’s more, much more than the sum of those parts. The ZB is mysterious because it really does treat both body and energy systems. It’s simple and orderly… and it goes deep. When I’m feeling depleted, it’s restorative. When I’m wound up and wired, it soothingly grounds me. Even a few minutes seems to reset my buttons. With the massage cupping, Lisa has reduced an old and stubbornly unchanging scar on my shoulder from ugly to barely noticeable. The massage cupping leg work makes you feel lighter, more mobile, and has the added benefit of slimming for those of us who need it. Lisa is combining facial rejuvenation with massage cupping (miniature cups) on the face. I’ve had it twice. Both times I left and forgot all about it, and both times I met with friends who asked why I looked so radiant that day.
Most of all, it’s Lisa’s warmth and presence that I enjoy. When I pass through the door of her office, I suddenly realize all the «stuff» I’ve been holding from my clients — their aches, their complaints, their demands and personality quirks. I allow myself to feel all I’ve been holding because now that I’ve arrived, I can clear myself of all that — hit the reset button — without even talking about it or going over it in any specific way, just by receiving Lisa’s work.

I highly recommend Lisa to anyone in need of a massage or other body work (she does Z balancing etc). She has been a wonderful addition to my health. The great thing about Lisa is that each treatment is personalized for your needs of the day.