Dedric Carroll

Empirical Knead  - Where RELAXATION is defined by the experience of RESEARCH.

Since 2008 Dedric of Empirical Knead has been a pioneer in the massage therapy industry - As a Clinical researcher with Emory University, Dedric possesses a rare insight to the biological gains offered by massage therapy. Leading 3 clinical research trials proving the efficacy of massage therapy in controlling pain, anxiety, fatigue, modulating the innate immune system among others are the many until recently unknown benefits of massage. Dedric offers insight to the biology of relaxation that is uncommon on the massage industry. 

A research curriculum developer and massage instructor with Atlanta School of Massage since 2010 - Dedric not only collects and contributes to the body of science about massage - but also takes that knowledge and shares it with new students entering the massage industry.  

Dedric is an orthopedic massage specialist with a proven record at restoring functional movement, clinical researcher, massage instructor and published author. He specializes in orthopedic massage, solving musculoskeletal issues and reducing systemic inflammation     

Learn about our research here https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=faW57xzY6H4

Researching the biology and neurobiology of massage has uncovered some amazing benefits of massage that he incorporates into each and every session. Massage, as a tool for reducing systemic inflammation, is shown to reduce such factors far better than pharmaceuticals and is shown to have lasting effects beyond that of conventional treatments.

"Go get a massage! If not from me, from someone; Do it regularly, do it often. and do it again. It works and we have the Empirical evidence to prove it" ~ Dedric