meet our massage therapists

Mark Mills  |  Master Therapist

Specializing in deep tissue, sports and rehabilitation massage.  Mark holds additional certifications in Reiki, energy work, cranial sacral, myofascial release, neuromuscular re-education, hot stone and pre-natal modalities.  Mark’s deep passion for health and wellness have led him to an in depth study of nutrition and exercise.  As certified personal trainer and accomplished endurance athlete Mark is ideally suited to address each client specific needs and wellness goals. 

Further, as a competitive endurance runner, Mark has run over 100 marathons and over 50 ultra marathons.  His resume includes having been nationally ranked at the 50 mile and 100 mile distances, as well as having graced the cover of Ultra running magazine. 

Mark is a nationally certified massage therapist offering a wealth of knowledge and skill with over 18 years experience in helping people reach their wellness goals.  His multifaceted holistic approach to health and well being is highlighted by a truly caring in depth exploration through body work, into the essence of not only our physical selves but also our emotional, intellectual and spiritual selves.

Jenny Karp  |  Level therapist 2

Jenny is a nationally certified massage therapist.  She began her journey down the road to massage therapy after starting college.  After about two years of taking classes on and off she realized that she needed to do something different.  Jenny has always been drawn to professions where she was able to help people.  This is what lead Jenny to massage therapy and she couldn’t be happier. 

 Jenny enjoys providing a unique and relaxing session that is geared to each client individually.  She finds massage to be a very important element in keeping your body and mind happy and that is what she is here to provide.  One of her specialties is pre natal massage.  I feel that massage during pregnancy is very important and helps the mother in many ways.  She loves being able to provide relaxation and comfort for mothers to be.  During pregnancy many changes are taking place and massage is a wonderful way to help make some of those changes easier. 

Jenny has been a nanny for many years and is drawn to helping not only mothers to be but also children.  I think massage is important for every age including kids!  She is passionate about what she does and loves providing a great massage to everyone she can.  

Sara Moore  |  Level therapist 3

Sara graduated from the Louisville School of Massage in Kentucky and recently joined the Boulder area in pursuit of her Masters degree in Somatic Psychology at Naropa University. As a nationally certified therapeutic massage therapist and psychology graduate, she values the mind/body connection and aims to promote holistic wellness. She enjoys providing specific focus in Deep Tissue massage, but also loves giving a relaxing Swedish massage, if that's what your body needs!

Dan Hlavinka  |  Level Therapist 3

Education:

Colorado School of Healing Arts

International School of Graphic Arts, Venizia (Venice)

University of Denver School of Art and Art History

Places Lived:

Venizia, Italia

California

New York

London

Denver/Boulder

Places Traveled:

-China: Beijing

-Italy: Venice, Rome, Florence, Milan, Napolie, Verona, Letche, Pulia, Como

-France: Paris

-Germany: Berlin, Heidelberg

-Amsterdam

-Switzerland: Zurich

-almost all 50 U.S. states

My Dream Vacation:

Thailand, India, Egypt, Australia, Bali, South America, Alaska, Scotland, Pompeii, Canada, Japan, Africa (not necessarily in that order)

Favorite Massage Modalities:

Sports integrated with deep tissue and myofascial release supported by principles of yoga to hold space for individual needs

Philosophy on Healing:

Awareness, Attitude, and Alignment…if we become conscious of these within ourselves, the body’s ability to return to its natural optimal blueprint is possible.

In My Other Life (Before I Found Massage Therapy) I Was…

An artist, painter, drawer, printmaker. I paint murals for yoga studios and showcase my work in various galleries, nationally and internationally

Aleah Brisch   |  Level Therapist 4

Education:

Denver School of Massage Denver, CO

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA

Front Range Community College, Co

Places Lived:

Taiwan, Switzerland, San Diego, Denver

Places Traveled:

England, France, Germany, Russia, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Canada and throughout the United States.

My Dream Vacation:

Backpacking through South America to climb the Andes mountains, meet relatives and write.

Favorite Massage Modalities:

Deep tissue, cranio-sacral, structural, trigger point and reflexology foot work.

Philosophy on Healing:

In order to be healed you must accept that you deserve, need and want to be healed.   Each person must choose to take that first step and have faith that you will find people on that path to keep pushing you closer.  Everything comes down to love- loving yourself and loving others.

In My Other Life (Before I Found Massage Therapy) I Was…

I don’t think I had a life before this one!  Before I found massage I lived in bondage to things I had done and things that happened to me.  Massage has brought me back to a place of growth, understanding, respect and LOVE for the world, myself and others.

Linsay Barringer  |  Level 4

Education:
National Institute of Massage Therapy, Akron Ohio
Steiner Leisure Academy (hot stones, body treatment wraps, etc…)

Places lived:
Streetsboro, Ohio
Parker, CO
Boulder, CO
Cruise Ship

Places Traveled: all around the Mediterranean, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela.  I have been to Cancun, Mexico, Nassau, Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Egypt, and Turkey.

My Dream Vacation: There are so many but right now Peru is at the top of my list.  I really want to go to Lima, Machu Picchu, the Andes, and Amazon Rainforest and all over really.

Favorite Massage Modalities: at this moment deep tissue therapeutic massage is what I do the most of and enjoy.  I also would like to add in Jin Shin Jyutshu to my list for energy work.

Philosophy on Healing: If everyone payed close attention to what their bodies are telling them and took the time to care for themselves through meditation, massage, and other natural therapies we as a whole would be a lot healthier and happier.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… I wanted to be a lawyer but after a little bit of college I decided It wasn’t my passion.

Kelsey lapping  |  level 3

Education:        
-Boulder College of Massage Therapy
-Associate of Occupational Studies in Massage

Places Lived:
-Boulder, CO
-Cleveland, OH

Places Traveled:
-I have never left the country but my favorite here are San Fransisco, Santa Fe, and Outer Banks

My Dream Vacation:
-Ireland, with time to explore the countryside and urban life as well as some Gaelic studies

Favorite Massage Modalities:
-Integrative with lots of flow and connection
-Neuromuscular- I love working with layers in the body

Philosophy on Healing: 

-Curiosity and deep listening open up the space for profound healing to happen in the body.

In my other life (before I found massage) I was…
a student trying to combine interests in psychology, creativity, spirituality, and self awareness into some sort of balanced life.
-20+ years experience as a bookworm and artist.
-I started giving massage at a young age to family and have returned after a long hiatus and an education.

Dana  |  level 2

Dana has always been interested in the mind, body, spirit connection. She studied socio-cultural Anthropology in college in order to broaden her own perspective of the world and how we live within it. She has traveled to faraway places from Israel, India, and Europe seeking teachers and guides. She has taken workshops in flower essences and herbs. She has a strong interest in nutrition because she believes in the principal, “If we truly eat what is right for our own bodies, we will be happier from the inside out; not just in our physical bodies but nutrition also brings balance and clarity to our mind and spirit as well. From a healthy and balanced being inside we can bring about a happy and healthy world around us.