Troy Maddux is a Licensed Massage Therapist and natural therapeutics specialist practicing in Corvallis, Oregon. First licensed in New Mexico in 1995, after completing his training at the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics, Troy developed a private practice, volunteered his massage services for end-of-life patients at New Mexico AIDS hospice, and worked at the Ayurvedic Institute, where he specialized in abhyanga and shirodhara (traditional Indian bodywork treatments.) Inspired by the beauty and power of Ayurvedic Medicine, Troy went on to study Ayurveda with Dr. Vasant Lad.  Troy currently incorporates polarity therapy into his practice of integrated relaxation massage.

   A seasoned educator with a Master’s in Biology, Troy has taught Human Anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, and botany at the Master’s level at Southwest Acupuncture College, as well as at The Ayurvedic Institute and at The Southwest School of Botanical Medicine.  He is currently developing workshops geared towards the general public on the medicinal uses of herbs, self-hypnosis, couples’ massage, and essential oils. Troy lives in Corvallis, Oregon.