Tom Darilek

A native Central Texan, Tom Darilek completed his BA in philosophy from The University of Notre Dame and worked in healthcare related fields for several years before pursuing studies in massage therapy with David Lauterstein and John Conway (founders of the Lauterstein-Conway Massage School) at The Texas School of Massage Studies. Practicing since 1988, Tom’s specialties include the treatment of Musculo-skeletal injuries and chair massage. He received his initial chair massage training in 1990 from Iris Lee of the Touch-pro Institute, founded by David Palmer, the creator of contemporary chair massage.  He received his certification in the Evaluation and Treatment of Musculo-skeletal injuries at Ben Benjamin's Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, Mass, in the early 90's. Tom is also the owner of Seize the Day Chair Massage Service in Austin, TX, founded in 1995.