About Focus Body Work

Focus Bodywork is a specialized massage therapy practice in Salt Lake City combining orthopedic bodywork with individualized approaches to movement, recovery, and lymphatic health.

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  • After concluding a 13-year career in professional figure skating in 2020, Danielle turned her attention to anatomy, physiology, and all things functional movement. She uses myofascial release and neuromuscular repatterning techniques to help facilitate muscle recovery, nervous system regulation, and movement optimization. With her extensive background in yoga, personal training, and Pilates, Danielle specializes in orthopedic treatment plans that support each client’s primary concerns, whether that’s a short-term injury or chronic pain. She is continuing her education in Advanced Myofascial Techniques to better serve her clients interests, ranging from Ultra Marathons to pain-free walks around the park.

    During her down time, Danielle enjoys moving her body, connecting with her community, and mulling over the intricacies of the human experience.

    Rates

    30 Minutes - $60 | 60 minutes - $120

    90 minutes - $180 | 120 minutes - $240

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  • Owner


    Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage therapist, Complete Decongestive therapist, ASTECC therapist

    Brenna is a highly experienced Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and Complete Decongestive Therapist, with over 20 years in massage therapy. A 2001 graduate of the Utah College of Massage Therapy, her comprehensive continuing education, including ASTECC, led to her Vodder School certifications. Brenna's career began in luxury spas, where she honed her skills in both massage therapy and esthetics.

    In 2016, Brenna transitioned to private practice at Focus Bodywork. This pivotal move coincided with her mentorship under Margaret Madsen, where she not only deepened her expertise in Cranial Sacral Therapy but also gained invaluable insights into business management. This comprehensive learning experience ultimately led her to become the owner and operator of Focus Bodywork in 2023. She specializes in injury and post-operative recovery, orthopedic massage, and lymphedema management, and is passionate about supporting new therapists through her mentorship program for newly graduated Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs).

    Outside of her practice, Brenna and her partner are enjoying their new empty nest phase, often found cooking, exploring different approaches to self care , or adventuring in their vintage motorhome. She also enjoys, live music, gardening, and gathering with friends and family.

    Rates

    30 Minutes - $60 | 60 minutes - $120

    90 minutes - $180 | 120 minutes - $240

    *please note, Brenna is not currently accepting new clients

A Focused Approach to Bodywork

Orthopedic massage is the foundation of our work at Focus Bodywork. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all routine, we look at how your body moves, where restrictions or compensations may be occurring, and what you want to be able to do more comfortably.

From that shared foundation, each of our therapists brings a different area of specialized training and experience to your care.

Athletic Performance & Movement — Danielle Endow, LMT

Danielle combines orthopedic massage with movement assessment, coaching, myofascial techniques, and neuromuscular techniques. With a background as a professional figure skater, she has a particular interest in working with athletes and performers—including figure skaters, dancers, gymnasts, and others whose activities demand strength, flexibility, coordination, and precise movement.

Her approach is designed to help clients better understand their movement patterns, address restrictions and compensations, and support recovery and continued participation in the activities they love.

Orthopedic & Lymphatic Care — Brenna Gardner, LMT

Brenna combines orthopedic massage with specialized training in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and lymphatic care. Her work is particularly suited to clients navigating injury and recovery, post-operative needs, swelling, lymphedema, chronic conditions, and changes in mobility and function.

Her approach considers both the musculoskeletal and lymphatic systems to provide care tailored to the individual and their stage of recovery or ongoing needs.

Not sure which practitioner is right for you? Explore our individual profiles to learn more about our training, approaches, and services.