Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine
Explore the transformative power of Myofascial Release with Jarod "Forrest" Hoekstra. Forrest brings a unique blend of business acumen and therapeutic skill to Miracle Pain Relief, where he specializes in unraveling deep-seated physical tensions and fostering wellness through a blend of advanced bodywork techniques.
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With a foundation in natural therapies and a passion for holistic health, Forrest is a Licensed Massage Therapist, a Certified Therapeutic Bodyworker, a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (CHHP), and a John F. Barnes Certified Myofascial Release Practitioner. He is certified in three John F. Barnes trainings: MFR 1, MFR 2, and MFR Unwinding.
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His journey from business graduate to a dedicated student at the Naturopathic Institute of Therapies & Education (NITE) reflects his commitment to mastering the art of natural healing. Forrest’s approach is deeply personalized, focusing on each client’s unique path to recovery and wellness. Experience the benefits of his expertise and dedication to your health by booking a session with Forrest today.
John Estes, LMT, CH
Licensed Massage Therapist (#MA6409) | Certified Hypnotherapist | Tai Chi, Qigong & Yoga Instructor
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Sensei John Estes is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Tai Chi and Qigong sensei and yoga instructor. He instructs multiple classes a week in Cocoa Beach and Cocoa Village, and will soon be hosting classes at Joyfull Wellness Center.
Megan Boyd, FDN-P
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner
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Megan Boyd is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) with a passion for helping clients better understand their bodies and take a proactive, whole-person approach to wellness. With several years of experience in a functional medicine setting, Megan combines functional lab testing, nutrition, lifestyle education, and individualized wellness strategies to help uncover potential stressors that may be affecting how a client feels. Her approach focuses on the foundations of health: nutrition, rest, exercise, stress reduction, and supplementation. Megan especially enjoys helping clients connect the dots between gut health, hormones, stress, energy, sleep, and overall well-being, in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
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Services with Megan:
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- Initial FDN Consult
- Dietary Guidelines
- Personalized Diet Plans: Created under licensed medical supervision
- Ongoing Nutrition Support
- Functional Lab Testing (GI-MAP, hormone, metabolic and food sensitivity panels)
Andrea Arel, LMT (MA94232)
Positional Release Specialist
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For over 28 years, Andrea has helped people find relief and move more comfortably. She specializes in Positional Release Technique (PRT), a gentle, painless approach that helps tight muscles and fascia let go through positions of comfort. She also offers a wonderfully firm, flowing therapeutic massage that eases tension and leaves you feeling relaxed and renewed. Her experience spans newborns to seniors, athletes to desk workers, amputees, and people with cerebral palsy or autism. Massage isn't just pampering, it's what your body needs.
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Services with Andrea:
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- Positional Release Technique
- Therapeutic Massage
- Myofascial Work
- Free 15-minute Positional Release intro session
Kathy Shankland, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
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Kathy has practiced massage therapy since 2005, after graduating from Space Coast Health Institute in Melbourne, Florida. For many years she ran Garden Oasis Massage on Merritt Island, and she has also worked in private massage offices, a spa, and a chiropractic office. Her early career in medical specialists' offices shapes her attentive, thoughtful approach. Kathy listens closely, pays attention to what she feels in the tissue, and adjusts every session to the person on her table, helping the nervous system settle into deep relaxation. It's a reset for body and mind.
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Services with Kathy:
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- Fusion Massage
- T.L.C. Back & Neck Massage
- Specific Target Therapy
- Pre- and Post-Natal Massage
- Corporate Chair Massage
- Ear Candling
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