I am Jennine Amato (J9), of J9 Massage & Beyond, and I am a Senior Massage & Fitness Specialist who focuses on getting seniors out of pain and back to feeling, and functioning, like themselves again. Through my own struggles with health, I’ve had a lifetime of experience with a body that may not function as it used to, and no-one understands this better than seniors. Seniors are my people and my passion.

My sessions are treatment-focused for lasting results in both chronic and acute conditions, addressing and preventing pain, problems, posture, joint function, and balance. Drawing from medical massage, senior massage, psychology, fitness training, neuroscience, coaching/counseling, craniosacral therapy, and more, I help seniors thrive in the life they want with confidence, vitality, and longevity.

In addition to numerous massage and fitness certifications, I also hold an MA in psychology (concentration in neuroscience), BA in psychology (minor in music), and AAS in automotive technology.  When J9 isn’t being a student, she can be found at the gym, reading, sewing, crafting, or studying comedy.

Education

• 12 week Myofunctional Therapy Training Course December 2024
  • MyoMentor, Sarah K. Hornsby

• Evaluation & Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders & Craniofacial Pain Level I September 2024
  • Freedom Physical Therapy Services S.C., Fox Point WI

• Certified Medical Massage Practitioner July 2020
  • LMT Success Group, Denver CO

• Certified Senior Fitness Specialist September 2019
  • American Council on Exercise

• Certified Parkinson’s Network Instructor May 2019
  • GZ Sobol’s Parkinson’s Network, Boulder CO

• Geriatric Massage Level II May 2019
  • Day-Break Geriatric Institute, Indianapolis IN

• Geriatric Massage Level I March 2019
  • Day-Break Geriatric Institute, Indianapolis IN

• Geriatric Massage Intro I & II November 2018
  • Day-Break Geriatric Institute, Seattle WA

• Advanced Intraoral Massage April 2018
  • Crafted Touch Inc., Seattle WA

• Essentials of Intraoral Massage October 2016
  • Crafted Touch Inc., Seattle WA

• Group Fitness Instructor Certifications Feb 2016
  • Les Mills & SilverSneakers Programs

• Certified Behavior Change Life Coach July 2015
  • American Council on Exercise

• AromaTouch Technique Certification December 2012
  • DoTerra CPTG Essential Oils, Fort Collins CO

• Spiritual minister: Counseling & Healing September 2009
  • Church of Inner Light, Boulder CO

• Craniosacral Therapy I October 2006
  • John Upledger Institute, Colorado Springs CO

• Certified Massage Therapist September 2006 [Lic.#659]
  • Boulder College of Massage Therapy, Boulder CO 1000+ hr program

• Certified Personal Trainer August 2003
  • American Council on Exercise

• Master of Arts, Psychology May 2003
  • Boston University, Boston MA

• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology May 2001
  • State University of New York College at Fredonia, Fredonia NY