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Massage therapy is a bridge that connects the body and the mind, a perfect tool to help decompress, both mentally and physically.
Our belief is that while your needs may change each visit, our personal touch doesn’t.
Touch is a sacred form of communication. We know that you are trusting our touch will be safe and healing. Our therapists are trained to correct muscle imbalances and promote relaxation.
Each massage is unique. One day your back may be the focus and another day your feet. Regardless of your concern we offer a specific plan to address that concern and help facilitate the healing that your body needs and deserves.
Building the right team takes time. We carefully vet, evaluate, and train our therapists in the ‘Tocar Way’ before they are allowed to treat our clients.
Our methodology is rooted in the customer experience. We aim to provide a perfect balance of relaxation and therapy into each session. This approach allows us to treat each client and each session as unique, and to honor that session with the absolute best we can offer.
We have expanded our services into the digital world. You are now able to experience Tocar from the convenience and comforts of your own home. See what wellness options are available to access, no matter where you are.
Stephen founded Tocar with the goal to provide quality massage therapy and wellness experiences for everyone in need. He particularly enjoys working with, athletes, prenatal, geriatric, and clients recovering from orthopedic surgery.
He brings over 16 years of experience to his clients. His broad work experience includes work for high end luxury spas, massage franchises, and professional sports teams. Some of his key sports massage experience includes contract work with the United States Soccer Federation and the University of Maryland Athletic Department.
Stephen is currently the Vice Chair of the State of Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners and is the chair of the advisory committee. Outside of work he enjoys playing soccer and spending time with his wife and daugther.
“I believe that everyone deserves to feel good. To have the ability to live life on your own terms is priceless.”
Traniceia is passionate about fostering holistic wellness through massage therapy and she is committed to creating a personalized session to meet her client’s unique needs.
After a healthcare scare with her grandmother, Traniceia went down the rabbit hole of education in alternative health modalities. After years of study as a Certified Holistic Healthcare Practitioner, and currently an Ayurvedic and Integrative Health consultant, it led her to the practice of massage therapy.
Traniceia is a graduate of the renowned Potomac Massage Training Institute in Silver Spring, MD. While there she trained extensively in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage. Additionally, Traniceia is certified in both prenatal and postpartum massage and manual lymphatic drainage.
As a mother of 8, one of her passions was to be able to pamper mothers in one of their most vulnerable states, pregnancy. As a Nurturing the Mother® certified prenatal and postpartum provider, she is excited to provide mother’s with the personalized care they deserve.
Ericka’s love for self care began early. She fell in love with skincare and makeup as a child and earned a make-up artist license during her freshman year of college. She graduated from Towson University with a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing. Soon after graduation, Ericka went back to school to become a Licensed Esthetician and a few years later returned again to become a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Ericka has operated as a Licensed Esthetician for 13 years and as a Massage Therapist for 8 years. She has worked in various spas and private practices. Her touch has been described as caring, gentle yet, effective and relaxing!
“Wellness is defined as being healthy emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Through the power of therapeutic touch and skincare, I am here to partner with you in your wellness journey!”
Russell, a distinguished graduate of the esteemed Potomac Massage Training Institute in Silver Spring, Maryland. With a keen focus on personalized care, Russell crafts each session to meet the unique needs of his clients, leaving them feeling rejuvenated and invigorated.
Russell finds sessions to be especially engaging when focusing on specific target areas using deep tissue massage, but he is more than happy to provide relaxing full-body Swedish massages.
Drawing inspiration from diverse modalities such as the Trager Approach and Structural Integration, Russell incorporates innovative techniques into his practice, enriching each session with elements of movement, postural analysis, and fascial stretches. This holistic approach ensures comprehensive care and fosters holistic well-being.
A native of Howard County, Russell exudes a genuine passion for serving his local community. Guided by empathy, enthusiasm, and an insatiable curiosity, he endeavors to share his profound love for bodywork, enriching the lives of those he encounters with his compassionate touch.
Léson (pronounced Lay-ahn) is a graduate of the College Southern Maryland’s Massage Therapy program where she excelled in the study of holistic wellness, psychology, and both therapeutic and medical massage.
She has expertise in both the therapeutic and sports massage settings and has completed several training courses including; prenatal massage, massage cupping and clinical sports massage.
Léson’s true passion lies in the intricate practice of myofascial release techniques, particularly in the nuanced areas of the neck, scalp, and feet. Recognizing these regions as pivotal points for systemic relaxation, she brings a refined touch and an intuitive understanding to her sessions, leaving her clients feeling profoundly restored and rejuvenated.
Your treatment room is inviting you to relax your body and declutter your thoughts.
“I have been able to avoid injury working as a nurse at the bedside. I have also been able to improve my athletic performance and strength due to massage being a part of my wellness.” – Lindsay J
“I always feel like Tocar is there just for me; it’s never crowded, never just a place to get a massage, but it’s always the personal connection with Stephen and the truly relaxed atmosphere that makes it unique. I would 100% recommend Tocar to any one of my friends or family.” – Ana N
“Our favorite part of the Tocar Spa experience is the feeling of rejuvenation after each session which dramatically increases our mental, emotional & physical health.” – Michelle T
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