Meet Our Meridian Massage Therapists

Education: Self education on body, mind and spirit healing. Graduated from Milan Institute.

Places lived: California, Idaho, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Montana

My Dream Vacation: The world- I want to see it all!

Favorite Massage Modalities: All!

Philosophy on Healing: The body is amazing and there is nothing we can't heal, if we choose to!

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was... a Birth coach, a florist

One word that describes me is... and why? Passionate- about life!

When I am not massaging I am... gardening or reading about the body!

Last book I read was... "Brida" Paulo Coelho

Education: East West College of Healing Arts

Places Lived: Portland, OR and Boise, ID

Places Traveled: West coast and Hawaii

My Dream Vacation: Thailand to study Thai massage

Favorite Massage Modalities: Deep tissue, Swedish, Trigger point, Thai

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was... An Esthetician

When I am not massaging I am... With friends, family, and outside playing

Last book I read was... The Four Agreements

Education:  CRSMT from Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy and B.S. in Social Work from University of Portland.

Places Lived: Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, Colorado, Iowa, Oregon, Idaho, London, Costa Rica.

Places Traveled: Hawaiian Islands, England, Belgium, Paris, Germany, Amsterdam, Switzerland, Italy, US Virgin Islands, Banff, Canada, and 25 of the 50 states

Favorite Massage Modalities: Thai table massage, trigger point, myofacial, deep tissue, swedish, and oncology massage.

Philosophy on Healing:  Release and let go... of physical tension, negative emotions, of all the blockages within ourselves.  Regular massage, clean eating and exercise are facilitators to our well being.

In my other life (before I found Massage Therapy) I was... a domestic goddess and stay-at-home mom, inside sales rep and veterinary nurse.

One word that describes me is...and why? Seeker... of knowledge, experience, possibilities, excitment, creativity, connection, of peace.

When I am not massaging I am... cooking, traveling, reading, excercising, running a house hold, hooping, hanging with friends.

Last book I read was... A New Earth

Education:  Milan Institute

Places Lived: California and Idaho

Places Traveled: All surrounding states

My Dream Vacation:  I would be living on a beach, doing everything I love to do and soaking up energy.  I would also love to go to China to learn their culture and try out the Tai Chi they do every morning all across China.

Favorite Massage Modalities:  I love every massage modality.  Just touching someone knowing I can make them feel better brings me joy.

Philosophy on Healing:  To love the muscle and not fight it.

In my other live (before I found massage therapy) I was... A college student making ends meet, and always touching others shoulders to make them feel better.  My whole life all I wanted to do was heal people and give them the most positive energy.

Education: Apollo

Places Lived: Jerome and Boise

Places Traveled: Virginia, Texas, Oregon, Nevada, Hawaii, and Hawaii

My Dream Vacation: Go to Tailand

Favorite Massage Modalities: Deep tissue, structual

Philosophy on Healing: Anyone can heal themselves by changing their mindset.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was... I've always been in massage therapy

One word that describes me is... and why?Crazy! I love to have fun and I'm very unpredictable.

When I am not massaging I am... Messing around with my dogs, visiting family, and relaxing.

Last book I read was... House of Night series

Education: Bachelors- St. Louis University

Places Lived: St. Louis, MO., Denver, CO., Boise, ID.

Places Traveled: Scotland, Belgium, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Brazil, Virgin Islands, Canada and 28 of the 50 states.

My Dream Vacation: New Zealand's South island

Favorite Massage Modalities: Trigger point, muscle energy, myofascial

Philosophy on Healing: Try the least invasive treatment first.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was... A customer service/conversion Rep- Licensed Hearing Aid dealer

One word that describes me is... and why? Open minded- because that's how you should be- end of discussion!

When I am not massaging I am... Exercising or relaxing

Last book you read was... You are Your Own Gym

Education:  Graduated High school from Borah high in 1999. Attended New Images massage therapy training completed 600 hours.  Recieved associates degree in medical assisting from Apollo college in 2006

Places lived: I was born and raised in Idaho.  I grew up near Sun Valley and moved to Boise when I was 16

Places Traveled: I have not done much traveling.  I have been to most of the western states.

My Dream Vacation:  A relaxin month on an island, getting massage on the beach and learning all I can to grow and become an even better therapist.

Favorite Massag Modalities: I have taught massage for years.  I would have to say I don't have a favorite modality, I love what I do, therefore I enjoy everything about it.

Philosophy on Healing:  Given the right tools and state of mind, the body can do great things if we only allow it.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was... I have always done massage, ever since I graduated from high school.  It is the only time I feel happy and at peace with who I am and what I do.  I was meant to heal people, and in turn they heal me.  Each client has made me better an helped me learn and grow.  I look forward to more growth.

Education: Certification in Massage Therapy from Carrington College

Places Lived: Long Beach, CA, Emmett, ID

Places Traveled: California, North Carolina, Lake Powell, Las Vegas

Favorite Massage Modalities: Swedish and Hot Stone

Philosophy on Healing: I believe that if you take care of yourself body, mind, and soul your body will heal itself which is why I think Massage is the perfect way to take care of yourself.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was... A young single mom looking for a better way to provide my daughter with everything she deserves.

One word that describes me is... and why? Positive.  I feel like if you stay positive then positive things will come your way.

When I am not massaging I am... Spending time with my daughter and family

Last book I read was... Breaking Dawn