Meet Our Elm Grove 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 while 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: 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: 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: We are shaped by our thoughts. We become what we think.

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: Graduate of Lakeside School of Massage Therapy in 2010.

Places Lived:  Williamsburg, VA ,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

Education: NY, NY: The Julliard School, BFA

Milw, WI: UW-Milwaukee, MFA

Milw, WI: Institute of Beauty and Wellness-Aveda Concepts Milwaukee

San Juan, PR: Momentum Fitness

Places Lived: California, NY, MO, WI

 Places Traveled: 36 Countries within Africa, Asia, Europe, Caribbean and U.S. Territories.

My Dream Vacation: Summer in Puerto Rico…unlimited salsa, carribean cuisine, beach hopping and pina coladas (without).

 Favorite Massage Modalities: Deep tissue, Swedish, hot stone and chair massage.

Philosophy on Healing: “. . . heal thy self.”

 In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was…and am a Fine Arts Educator (Dance).

Education: I have my degree in Applied Sciences of Massage Therapy from Anthem College.

Placed Lived: Milwaukee, Greenfield, Greendale, Franklin, and Waukesha

Places Traveled: Washington D.C., Walt Disney World in Florida, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

My Dream Vacation: My wife and I want to visit Italy and Greece for a few weeks so we can learn more about one of the world's oldest cultures.

Favorite Massage Modalities: I love sports massage and that is what I plan to learn more about in my future education; I love giving Swedish, deep tissue and work very well with Trigger Points.

Philosophy on Healing: With the right touch and the right treatment if needed your body can relax, putting both your body and soul at ease.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was.... a server at multiple restaurants and I have been a manager at various establishments.

Education: 2010-Massage Therapy Degree from Lakeside School of Massage Therapy. 1984-BS in Occupational Therapy from UW-Milwaukee

Places Lived: Nebraska, Illinois, Wauwatosa, Pewaukee

Places Traveled: Banff, Canada; Peru; So far I’ve been to 20 of the 50 states, (more if you count driving through)

My Dream Vacation:  I have goal of seeing all 50 states, plus I want to see many countries throughout the world. However; to be a dream vacation, it has to have two things: 1) to be shared with the people I love. 2) to be 2-4 weeks to explore the area and meet the people.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Myofascial Release, hot stone and Swedish. Mostly I blend techniques based on how the client is responding to the treatment.

Philosophy on Healing: Health is a balancing of our life. This includes caring for our mind, body and spirit. I believe that each day is a new opportunity for each person to choose to work towards a better life balance to find peace, joy and their optimum health. Massage therapy can be one part of an individual’s journey toward wellness.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was. . . and still am a wife, mother Christian and community volunteer. Professionally I was an Occupation Therapist which is what lead me to my massage career-the two blend beautifully!