meet our massage therapists

Devon  |  Certified Massage Therapist

Education: 1 year of interior design at WCTC; 1 year of Illustration at Mikwaukee Institute of Art and Design; Lakeside School of Massage Therapy Graduate.

Places Lived: Waukesha and West Allis, WI.

Places Traveled: Alaska, Canada, Maui & Uahu Hawaii, Cancun and Calou San Lucas, Portsmouth and London, England, Paris, France, Most states in the USA but California, Tennessee and Florida several times.

My Dream Vacation: My husband and I want to get to Italy and Ireland yet, but I would love to go back to London, Paris and Hawaii.

Favorite Massage Modalities:Trigger Point, Neuromuscular massage and deep tissue.

Philosophy on Healing: Take time for yourself and the ones you love and enjoy life.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy): I worked retail, BLAHH!

Barb  |  Certified Massage Therapist

Education: Cayce and Reilly School of Massage in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Graduated in 1993.

Places Lived: I have lived in Western Massachusetts, East Hartford Connecticut, Key West, Florida, Seattle, Washington, Chicago, Illinois, Virginia Beach, Virginia and now Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Places Traveled: Guatemala, Italy and Mexico.

My Dream Vacation: Greece, Spain, Egypt and travel the world.

Favorite Massage Modalities: It all depends on the body, what the issues are, what the body needs. I like deep tissue mostly.

Philosophy on Healing: I believe in mind, body and spirit. I believe in maintenance of what you do for your body and what you put in your body.

In my other life (before elements) I was: a cook, chef, caterer year before. I used to be an inspector of gears that fly planes at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft.

Laurie  |  Certified Massage Therapist

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.

Melanie  |  Certified Massage Therapist

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

Ashley  |  Certified Massage Therapist

Education:  2 years at MPTC (Morraine Park Tech College) for Surgical Technician, 2006, then one year at High Tech Institute for my Massage Therapy diploma

Places Lived:  I have lived in Utah, where I'm originally from, Colorado, and of course Wisconsin

Places Traveled:  I have traveled all over the US, most memorably, Mt. Rushmore and Glacier Falls.  I have been to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and also Las Vegas.

My Dream Vacation:  Would have to go to Italy!

Favorite Massage Modalities:  Swedish with deep tissue, which would involve trigger point therapy.

Philosophy on Healing:  I think healing starts within you, then moves outward.  It starts with you mind and then moves to your body.  If you think positively, you will most likely have a positive outcome.  The mind is a powerful thing.

In My Other Life (before I found massage therapy) I was...I still work a tthe hospital as an technician, and I also work at the MPTC as an instructor.  I love both!

Jeanne  |  Certified Massage Therapist

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!

Christina  |  Certified Massage Therapist

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).

Nicole  |  Certified Massage Therapist

Education: Lakeside School of Massage – 2002, Martins College of Cosmetology for Aesthetics – 2006, Certified Pre-natal, Certified in La Stone Therapy, Reiki, and Rainbath Therapy

Places Lived: Milwaukee & Madison, WI

Places Traveled: Barbados, Mexico, Las Vegas, California, Chicago, New York, New Orleans, Montreal & Toronto

My Dream Vacation: Atlantis in the Bahamas or anywhere warm & sunny on the ocean!

Favorite Massage Modalities: Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, and Site Specific
I would love to learn more Eastern Techniques & take another Reiki class!

Philosophy on Healing: Our bodies are amazing & can heal themselves if we give ourselves what we need; rest proper nutrition, massage, etc…

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was…
Going to school for Special Education, but didn’t feel it was the right path for me. After I got my first massage at the age of 19, I truly felt that I had found my calling! I plan on going to school for Nutrition this year. Massage has opened to many wonderful doors for me & I feel truly blessed to be in this field of work.

Gail  |  Certified Massage Therapist

Education: Bachelor’s Communications – Concordia University, Received my massage certification at Blue Sky in Grafton, WI

Places Lived: I have lived in Wisconsin only.

Placed Traveled: Traveled mostly in the U.S. such as Florida, California, Nevada, though my favorite trip was Alaska. Did visit family in Nova Scotia!

My Dream Vacation: Anywhere fishing is good! My favorite hobby, summer fishing, or ice-fishing

Favorite Massage Modalities: Relaxation, Deep Tissue, and Reiki

Philosophy on Healing: Since I am passionate about Reiki, feel we all have the ability within us to help promote our wellness with energy.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was…
in the Corporate world of Human Resources – Benefits area was my specialty.

Leola  |  Certified Massage Therapist

Education: MSOM (Masters Oriental Medicine), BS Nutrition, Tai Chi Q: Gang Instructor Certification

Places Lived: Wisconsin

Placed Traveled: Throughout the U.S.

My Dream Vacation: Somewhere Tropical

Favorite Massage Modalities: Tui Na, Thai

Philosophy on Healing: The body is an adaptable organism that when cared for respectfully can exceed all expectations.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was…
a student of Oriental Medicine