Meet Our Whitefish Bay Massage Therapists

Modalities:

• Swedish
• Therapeutic
• Deep Tissue

Education:  Bachelor’s in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University and Lake Side school of Massage Therapy

Places Lived: Chicago Illinois, Nashville Tennessee and Milwaukee Wisconsin

Places Traveled: All across the US and Canada. My Favorite places were South Carolina, New Mexico, and Hawaii

My Dream Vacation:  Alaskan Cruise

Favorite Massage Modalities: Swedish and Therapeutic- Combination of deep tissue work into a relaxing massage to meet the client’s needs.

Philosophy of Healing: The tissues in the body do more than just hold us upright and allow is to move. They store physical and emotional trauma and stress. Through the power of massage therapy we can heal not only the body, but the mind and spirit as well.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was: A human resources assistant and a health care recruiter. 

Modalities:

• Relaxation
• Therapeutic
• Deep Tissue
• Prenatal

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, and New Zealand

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:  Wildlife Rehabilitator & Ecologist

Modalities:

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

Education:  A graduate of University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse and a graduate of Tibia 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

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
• Therapeutic

Education: Anthem collage Massage School

Places Lived: Slinger Wisconsin, Joao Pessoa Brazil

Places Traveled: Brazil and various other US states

My Dream Vacation: Anywhere warm!

Favorite Massage Modalities: Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Therapeutic

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was: lost and unhappy with anywhere I was working until I found Massage!

Modalities:

• Therapeutic
• Deep Tissue
• Trigger Point
• Relaxation
• Sports

Education:    Graduated from Lakeside School of Massage in 2011 and a current Kinesiology student at UW – Milwaukee

Places Lived: Milwaukee and Slinger Wisconsin

Places Traveled: Florida, most of the mid-west,, spends 2 weeks a year in the Rockies

Dream Vacation: Travel around the world in 80 days

Favorite Massage Modalities:  Relaxation, Sports, Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, neck & shoulders

 Philosophy of Healing: Massage enables the mind, body, and soul to be at a healthy balance.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was: On the table receiving massage. I went through a number of surgeries and received massage therapy as part of my rehabilitation giving me insight to the benefits of massage.

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 two years in Las Vegas. Now I live in Whitefish Bay.

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 and Munich, Germany.

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, Bachelor Degree in Business Administration.

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 office administrator.

Modalities:

• Deep Tissue
• Therapeutic / Site-Specific
• Trigger Point
• Hot Stone
• Swedish
• Prenatal

Education:  Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness.

Places Lived:  Milwaukee.

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

Favorite Massage Modalities: Therapeutic/site-specific , 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
• Relaxation Deep Tissue
• Prenatal
• Reflexology
• Shiatsu
• Hot Stone

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, relaxation 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:

• Myofascial
• Deep Tissue
• Thai

Education: Lakeside School of Massage Therapy and Esalen Institute

Places Lived:  Milwaukee, Champaign, Il, and Mexico City

Places Traveled: Lots and lots of places.

My Dream Vacation:  Thailand, for food, massage, and wood carving

Favorite Massage Modalities:  Thai, myofascial work, and deep tissue, but there is something special about a really good Swedish massage.

Philosophy on Healing: No pain, no pain. Massage is about suggesting new ways of being to tissues. If that causes pain, the tissues won’t take the suggestion. 

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was: A writer of manuals for industrial software.