Meet Our Massage Therapists

Modalities:

• Relaxation
• Therapeutic

Education:  A 2011 graduate of Lakeside School of Massage.

Places Lived:  Nothern Wisconsin (Indian Reservation), Wakesha, Milwaukee, and Green Bay.

Places Traveled: Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Harvest, Alabama; Topsail Island, North Carolina.

My Dream Vacation:  To rent an RV and travel all over the United States with her family.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Relaxation, therapeutic, and massage in general.

Philosophy on Healing: It is all about bringing the mind, body, and soul together.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was:   mostly in management positions, restaurants, retail, and grocery stores.  Very stressful so massage couldn't be a better fit and she feels she has found her "home".

• Deep Tissue
• Trigger Point
• Passive Stretches

Education: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Places Lived:  Chicago, Up State New York, and Salem, Oregon

Places Traveled: Germany, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Montana, Florida, and Vermont

My Dream Vacation:  Hawaii, India, and New York

Favorite Massage Modalities: Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, and passive stretches

Philosophy on Healing: Our bodies have a great capacity to heal themselves, if we give them the proper tools: good nutrition, hydration, and relief from stress.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was:  Office manager

Modalities:

• MFR-Myofacsial Release
• Integration
• Trigger Point
• Pediatric

Education:  A graduate of University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse and a graduate of Tribia Massage School located in Madison.

Places Lived:  Burlington, Whitewater, Madison, LaCrosse, Milwaukee, and San Diego. 

Places Traveled:  All across the US - has taken many road trips.

My Dream Vacation:  Backpacking in Europe.

Favorite Massage Modalities: MFR, integration, doing deep tissue and trigger point, and pediatric massage.

Philosophy on Healing: Healing is the balance between Mind, Body, and Soul.  Massage brings great awareness and healing to the body.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was:   A student at UW-LaCrosse and a gymnastics coach.

• Deep tissue
• Swedish Massage

Education:  Lakeside School of Massage Therapy, Milwuakee.

Places Lived:  East Troy and Milwaukee, WI. 

Places Traveled:  Colorado, Minnesota, Florida.

My Dream Vacation: Anywhere with a beach and warm water.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Deep tissue and Swedish but he likes to integrate many modalities to best serve each client's unique needs.

Philosophy on Healing: With proper treatment and a positive attitude you, one will have a positive healing process.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was:   A cabinet maker and Milwaukee's Best Sandwhich Maker.

Modalities:

• Deep Tissue
• Trigger Point
• Hot Stone
• Prenatal
• Sports
• Shiatsu

Education:   High Tech Institute, Brookfield, WI.

Places Lived:  Milwaukee, Waukesha, De Kalb, Il.

Places Travelled:  Madison, Chicago, New York

My Dream Vacation:  Italy, Florida, Texas

Favorite Massage Modalities:  Oriental Shiatsu

Philosophy on Healing:  Massage helps the body heal itself by moving the flow of ‘qui’, the blood and life energy that is blocked in those painful areas. Massage renews balance and increases flexibility.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was: A photographer.  This made me happy because I made a lot of people smile. I was also a nursing assistant. I enjoyed working with the elderly and with massage, I’m able to work with all the people that need my touch.

Modalities:

• Swedish
• Deep Tissue
• Trigger Point
• Prenatal
• Sports
• Reflexology
• Shiatsu

Education: Lakeside School of Massage, UWM graduate in Elementary Education and Child Pshchology

Places Lived:  Milwaukee; Quito, Ecquador; Puebla, Mexico; Seattle, Washington

Places Traveled:  Used to be a flight attendant so has been everywhere.

My Dream Vacation:  I'd like to rent a flat in Paris and live as a native for 2 weeks, shop for dinner at the local markets, and drink coffee at the cafes.

Philosophy on Healing: Believes that our bodies have the capability to heal themselves and that as a massage therapist she is there to encourage healing through massage.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was: A mother of three and a flight attendant at Delta Airlines.

Modalities:

• Deep Tissue
• Trigger Point
• Hot Stone
• Prenatal
• Sports

Education: European Massage Therapy School and the Chicago National College of Naprapathy

Places Lived: I’ve lived most of my life in Chicago, and just spent the last two years in Las Vegas. I currently reside in Shorewood and am excited to raise my family there.

Places Traveled: In the US I have been all over from the East coast to West coast. I have been to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Madrid, Spain; Venice, Italy; Munich, Germany; and South America.

My Dream Vacation: I would love to travel all throughout South America and hit every country.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Deep tissue, myofascial, structural integration, and tui ne. I like to find the problem and fix it! I am also trained in Prenatal, oncology, fibromyalgia, sports, hot stone, geriatric, and kid massages. I can also incorporate stretching and shiatsu into my massages.                                                                                               

Philosophy on Healing: The body will heal itself.  Massage therapists remind it how.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was: A rehab therapist, nutritionist, and human anatomy/physiology instructor.

Modalities:

• Swedish
• Deep Tissue
• Trigger Point
• Hot Stone
• Prenatal
• Sports

Education:    I went to Sts. Cecilia & James Catholic School until high school when I attended Homestead in Mequon.  I studied at UWM for a few years in psychology and then attended Blue Sky School of Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork. There I studied neuromuscular therapy, lymphatic massage, massage for cancer patients, cranial sacral and reflexology.

Places Lived:   I was born and raised in Mequon until 22years old when I moved to Germantown. When I was 24 I moved to Milwaukee where I presently reside.

Places Traveled:   I have been to most of the continental U.S with trips to Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Florida, Washington D.C, New York, and many other fascinating places.

My Dream Vacation:   To either Europe or to the Islands somewhere.

Favorite Massage Modalities:   I enjoy doing a neuromuscular therapy blend with a Swedish massage. Here are some other massages I am trained in as well: Kids, sports, prenatal, oncology, geriatric and fibromyalgia.

Philosophy on Healing:  I really believe that as a massage therapist I can do a lot to help clients but they also need to do their part and be proactive about their health.  I think if we both do our part we can make life more enjoyable.                       

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was: “A student and an equestrian and a migraine patient, it was a long journey to get here but I learned a lot about self healing and life along the way”.

Modalities:

• Swedish
• Deep Tissue
• Reflexology

Education:  Milwaukee School of Massage.

Places Lived:  Lithuania, Milwaukee, and Waukesha.

Places Traveled:  New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Florida, Arizona, Las Vegas, South Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois.

My Dream Vacation:  To go to Hawai'i, Egypt , Australia, Machu Pichu, and to see the seven wonders of the world.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Swedish, deep tissue, and reflexology.

Philosophy on Healing: True healing occurs when we find a balance between all levels of our being--body, mind, emotions, and spirit. My goal is to help you feel that balance, feel amazingly renewed, to have a life you deserve.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was:   an officer administrator.

Modalities:

• Swedish
• Deep Tissue
• Pregnancy

Education:  Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness.

Places Lived:  Milwaukee.

Places Traveled:  Texas, Michigan, Illinois, Arkansas, Tennesee, Iowa, and Indiana.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal.

Philosophy on Healing: The body heals itself. Stop moving and listen to it talk back to you with pain.  Don't mask pain with pills and other remedies.  Seek out truth and not a trial.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was:  Administrator, Office Manager, Sales Representative, Concessions, Tutor, Teacher, and Singer.

Modalities:

• Swedish
• Deep Tissue
• Trigger Point
• Prenatal
• Sports
• Reflexology
• Shiatsu

Education:  A 2004 graduate of Lakeside School of Massage, UWM graduate in Elementary Education and Social Studies

Places Lived:  Milwaukee, Chicago, Puerto Rico, and Ireland

Places Traveled:  United States: Michigan, New York, Florida, Las Vegas, California, Arizona, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, Washington. International: Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Barbados, Scotland, England, Amsterdam, Italy, and France.

My Dream Vacation:  To go around the world before I turn 50.Tropical beaches, anywhere! Culturally, Budapest, Prague, and Greece

Favorite Massage Modalities: Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, hot stone, reflexology, shiatsu, and Chakra healing

Philosophy on Healing: Healing needs to take place in the mind, for the body and spirit to be whole and balanced. We are all connected to the Universe and it to us

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was:   A pre-school and elementary teach and world traveler

Modalities:

• Swedish
• Myofascial
• Trigger Point (Myotherapy)
• Shiatsu

Education: Lakeside School of Massage Therapy- Milwaukee

Places Lived:  Kenosha, Milwaukee, Nashville, TN

Places Traveled: Jamaica, Mexican Riviera, Bahamas, Belize, Canadá. I have been to all of the continental U.S. States and my favorites are Northern California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Vermont.

My Dream Vacation:  A “permanent” vacation on the island of Ladigue (off the eastern coast of Africa).

Favorite Massage Modalities: I prefer to use a combination of therapeutic strategies in my treatments- including Swedish, myofascial, trigger point (myotherapy) and shiatsu.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was: Part of the corporate world. First in security, later in transportation. I have held over 50 part-time jobs in my life including; roofer, baker, prep cook, taxi driver, salesman, and a radio engineer.