Carla Van Arnam, LMT, CZB

Welcome to Carla Van Arnam, LMT, CZB Zero Balancing & Massage Therapy, your go-to place for holistic healthcare solutions in Gainesville, FL. Our mission is to provide top-notch bodywork services that help alleviate pain, reduce stress, and enhance your overall well-being. With a combination of Zero Balancing, Holistic Massage, and Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), we offer a multi-layered approach to address your specific needs.

Our Services

*Zero Balancing*: This powerful bodywork method works at the deep layer of bone and ligament, targeting old patterns to release them from any layer of your anatomy. By working with the deep structures of the body, Zero Balancing helps to create a profound sense of relaxation, balance, and well-being. It is an excellent way to relieve stress, ease aches and pains, and improve your overall vitality.

*Holistic Massage*: Our holistic massage therapy focuses on the middle layer of muscle, fascia, nerve, and meridians to relieve pain, reduce stress, and support your health and well-being. By working with the muscular system, we help to release tension, improve circulation, and balance the nervous system. Our holistic approach considers the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - to create a personalized massage experience tailored to your specific needs.

*Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)*: This gentle, rhythmic massage targets the rich, superficial layer of lymphatic vessels that connect to the pervasive lymph system. MLD helps to reduce swelling, enhance your immune system, and promote overall health and well-being. It's an excellent way to support your body's natural detoxification process and boost your immune system, making it a perfect complement to your self-care routine.

Meet Our Practitioner

Carla Van Arnam, LMT, CZB, CHMLD, MA41884, is a certified practitioner of Zero Balancing and holistic Manual Lymph Drainage therapy (Vodder Method). With a passion for helping people find balance and well-being in their lives, Carla draws on her extensive training and experience to provide a personalized, caring, and compassionate approach to bodywork. Carla's journey in bodywork began with dance classes, live drawing and sculpture, taiji, and her first Zero Balancing class in 1995. After attending the Florida School of Massage and receiving her Florida massage license in 2004, she began her practice, completed ZB certification in 2005, and graduated from the Core ZB Teacher training in 2012. With a background in costume design, administration, and executive assistance, Carla brings a wealth of experience, skill, and dedication to her work.

Why Choose Us?

At Carla Van Arnam, LMT, CZB Zero Balancing & Massage Therapy, we are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and healing environment for our clients. With a focus on the whole person, we strive to support your health, vitality, well-being, and happiness. Our services are designed to help you feel better, reduce stress, relieve pain, and enhance your overall quality of life.

Whether you're seeking pain relief, stress reduction, or a regular maintenance program, Carla's skills, attention, and compassion will help you achieve your goals. Let us help you feel better, inside and out. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and discover the benefits of our holistic approach to wellness.