George Gardner


(George is the Manager of the Donora Facility.  George does Swedish massage for relaxation, and incorporates accupressure and stretching in his routine.

    HI!  I'm George Gardner. I'm thrilled to join the Common Scents team as a massage therapist at the Donora location. I look forward to helping many folks reach their goals of relaxation and wellness through Swedish massage.
    
     I received my massage therapy training at the Pittsburgh School of Massage, where I received my diploma in 1993. I also hold a B.A. in Behavioral Sciences and a M.Ed from nearby California University of PA. Since 1993, I have performed more than 7000 professional massages, many while working as the sole therapist at Hidden Valley Four Seasons Resort in PA. I've worked in cooperation with chiropractors, hair salon/spas and The Rivers Club in Pittsburgh.

     I have served as Coordinator of Programs for a career school, and have developed and presented to the PA State Board a massage therapy curriculum for another career school. I have also authored and published a booklet, "Couples in Touch" in 2002, which received nationwide distribution.

     I live in Greensburg with my wife, Deborah and son, Tyler. My daughter, Melissa is a flight paramedic and resides with her family in Allison Park, PA. I've been fortunate as well to have made many wonderful friends through my massage therapy and teaching careers. A special mention to Craig Conroy who single-handedly launched my writing efforts.

     My goal is to incorporate my massage and life experiences to promote wellness to all that I meet, and to continue to learn from the many professionals on the team with whom I have the honor of joining.
                            George