Meet Our Massage Therapists

Education: I received my massage certification from Lakeside School of Massage Therapy.

Places Lived: I have only lived in Wisconsin.

Places Traveled: I have traveled just in the U.S. I traveled a lot white in High School. I’ve been to a few places such as Florida, Iowa, Utah, Washington, D.C. and New York.

My Dream Vacation: I would love to spend some time in Australia.

Favorite Massage Modalities: I enjoy site specific massage and deep tissue work.

Philosophy on Healing: Everyone needs it in one way or another. It is good for a lot of things, not just if you want relaxation.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy): I was…kind of a jack of all trades. I used to be a vet tech, which I really enjoyed. I also worked for Lakeside as their admissions coordinator. I learned a lot there too. I also did some of your boring jobs and that everyone does as well. My passion with animals and massage made me take animal massage courses, which I also find enjoyable too.

Education:  I am a Lakeside massage graduate from 1989. I have BSN from Creighton University, class of 1983.

Places Lived: I have lived in Milwakee and then had an extended stay in Omaha NE - until I missed Lake Michigan! Since then I've explored Cudahy, Pewaukee and Wauwatosa and am nestled again in Milwaukee.

Places Traveled: I have lived in Milwakee and then had an extended stay in Omaha NE - until I missed Lake Michigan! Since then I've explored Cudahy, Pewaukee and Wauwatosa and am nestled again in Milwaukee.

Dream Vacation: So many places I'd love to go...more of the U.S. - Northwest, Galapagos Islands to the turtles, Nova Scotia/Iceland and...

Favorite Massage Modalities: Giving a therapeutic massage, opening my toolbox and using what's called for...Swedish, membration, lymphatic, myofascial, craniosacral.

Philosophy on Healing: In regards to life, for healing, I find it important to learn from life's lessons, to have forgiveness and gratitude and fashion a "new" life over and over. In regards to massage, I find it important to fell the pleasure, support relaxation, to breathe and be awake. All of this supports a healing environment to offer the wisdom of the body.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy): I was... a coronary care nurse and emergency driver. I'm still learning how to relax!

Education: Lakeside school of Massage

Places Lived: only have lived in West Allis . . . so far J

Places Travelled: I have been to Colorado, Washington D.C, Ohio, Wyoming, North and South Dakota.

My Dream Vacation: Trips to Ireland, Italy and then down to Australia.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Deep tissue, trigger point, connective tissue. I especially enjoy work in the neck and back.

Philosophy on Healing: Its more than just going to get “fixed,” you need to involve your mind as well as the body in order to truly heal.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy)…I was a bartender at Summerfest and worked retail . . .

Education: BS in Educational Studies - Youth Leadership from UWM & Certification of Massage Therapy from Lakeside
 
Places Lived: Luxemburg, DePere, New Franken, Glendale, Milwaukee & currently Wauwatosa
 
Places Traveled: I have been many places in the Midwest & South Eastern US. I also spent a month along the Eastern Coast of Australia and the North Islands of New Zealand.
 
Dream Vacation: I would love to go to the South Island of New Zealand or to St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands for a few weeks.
 
Favorite Massage Modalities: I enjoy combining therapeutic deep tissue, connective tissue, and trigger point work with a relaxing Swedish massage.
 
Philosophy on Healing: I believe that you have to listen to your body & come to understand what it needs in order to stay healthy and be at your best at all times. Everyone's body will something different so it's searching for what works for you and continuing along that path until a balance is found.
 
In my other life I was... a waitress, hostess, office assistant, farmer's market produce seller, youth mentor and a student at UWM an LSMT. Currently I do reception and massage at elements and I am also an Admissions Assistant at LSMT. I also volunteer for a non-profit youth leadership organization called Wisconsin Leadership Seminars, Inc (WILS).

Education:  Lakeside School of Massage and UW-Waukesha

Places Lived:  Mukwonago, WI

Places Traveled:  Arizona, New York, Florida, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, Iowa, Georgia

My Dream Vacation:  Australia

Favorite Massage Modalities:  Cross Fibre and stripping, trigger point work

Philosophy on Healing:  Learning more about the fashionation how the body and mind heals over time for a healthy life

In My Other Life:  I want to be a young children's book author.  I was also a day camp counselor at Old World Wisconsin

Education: Institute of Beauty & Wellness. 

Places Lived: Just Milwaukee. 

Places Traveled: Florida & California.

My Dream Vacation: to always be on vacation!

Favorite Massage Modalities: relaxation.

Philosophy on Healing: Make time for yourself and what you love.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was…a secretary.

Education: Blue Sky School of Massage 2002; always a part time student somewhere – usually UW Waukesha

Places Lived: SE Wisconsin

Places Traveled: Denmark, Amsterdam, FL, Hawaii, around the Midwest

My Dream Vacation: climbing a mountain or backpacking through Europe

Favorite Massage Modalities: precision, NMT & sports

Philosophy on Healing: treating just symptoms will never resolve the imbalance, treating the imbalance will always resolve the symptoms. The trick is finding the imbalance!

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… wandering about from school to school

Education: Lakeside School of Massage Therapy

Places Lived: Wisconsin

Places Traveled: Across the U.S. (Grand Canyon)

My Dream Vacation: Dreaming big: Travel in Europe

Favorite Massage Modalities: Trigger point

Philosophy on Healing: preventative massage therapy is sometimes more beneficial in itself than treating an existing problem. Better now than later.  

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… general job hopping.

Education: Pius XI High School, Marquette College of Professional Studies-Majoring in Biology and communications, Lakeside School of Massage Therapy.

Places Lived:    Milwaukee, Eau Claire for 2 years and 1 month in Marina, California

Places Traveled: Japan (3 times), Amsterdam (2 times), New York City, San Francisco, London, Seattle, Nashville, and Orlando.

My Dream Vacation: I love traveling, so I have more than one: Munich, Austria and Switzerland during Oktoberfest. Backpacking through Europe and vacation to Japan, which I think is the most wonderful place to visit.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Swedish, creative mobility therapy, shiatsu and hot stone massage.

Philosophy on Healing: I take a holistic view coupled with eastern philosophy. I believe healing is about treating spirit, mind and body; and that you need to not only treat the symptoms but address the causes of pain as well. I aim to live a balanced life in all three aspects as well.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… doing nothing of significance or importance, I worked for a phone company.

Education: Milwaukee School of Massage graduated 2001

Places Lived: Racine, WI; Northern Virginia; outside of D.C; now in Milwaukee

Places Traveled: Spain, London, Italy, France, Canada, Florida, California, New Mexico and many other places in the U.S.

My Dream Vacation: to spend a week. . .well maybe two weeks at a resort where I can sleep, eat and sit in the sun all that I can. Haven't gone on a honeymoon so I would love to do that with my husband and no kids [I love them but could use a break :)].

Favorite Massage Modalities:

• Site specific with focus on specific muscles/problems
• Neck, shoulder, TMJ
• Medium pressure full body and relaxation massage

Philosophy of Healing: I believe that if we think badly about ourselves we will not feel good. By thinking and speaking highly about ourselves and others we can heal ourselves. Some things may not get fixed or feel better but with time to take of yourself and others, good things can happen.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was. . . a waitress and worked with people with disabilities.

Education: studied Massage at Lake Country School of Massage and upheld Private School with Reneta Egnes in Delafield; also studied Business & Communication.

Places Lived: Been a Midwestern Wisconsin girl; however, moved from city to country small town-love it, farm field and all!

Places Travelled: US, West Coast to East Coast, Hawaii, Canada, and many states in between! Lake Superior is a nice get away, and I DO get away as often as possible.

My Dream Vacation: Back to Hawaii, the sun set and sun rise are unbelievable.

Favorite Massage Modalities: I focus on therapeutic pain release. I like to use the full body Swedish as my foundation massage and move the circulation and include trigger point deep tissue, myofacial release, tragger which is a nerve calming technique, acupressure, reflexology and hot stone.

Philosophy on Healing: Alternative medicine is affordable and will word off illness. Relax and take 3 deep breaths and feel your body. Take time to know yourself and get help when you need it. Love and compassion go a long way.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy)…I was a being a mother is the best gift I’ve had and given.

Education: Waterford Union High School 2004; Anthem College 2010

Places Lived: Chandler AZ, Springfield MO, Waukesha WI

Places Traveled: CO, FL, AR

My dream vacation: go to Australia and live it up on the beach.

Favorite Massage Modalities: deep tissue, reflexology and relaxation

Philosophy on Healing: exercise, drink plenty of water and eat right, also when we find a balance between all levels of our being.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was…a pipe fitter working on gas meters for WE Energies. I installed piers and boat lifts all over southeastern Wisconsin. I worked in the Generac factory building transfer switches.

Education: Graduate of Lakeside School of Massage Therapy in 2010.

Places Lived:  New Orleans, LA. Kenosha, WI. Milwaukee, WI.

Places Traveled: Italy, Mexico, France, England, Canada

My Dream Vacation: I would love to spend a month renting an apartment in Paris.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Hot stone. The heat helps get deeper into the muscles and provides great relaxation.

Philosophy on Healing: I treat the overall individual, not just the issue. I feel it’s very important to listen to the client’s needs and be present during each session.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… I worked for most of my life as a Barista. I also had about five years experience in Human Resources. Massage has been the first career where I feel fulfilled an very happy