Our Therapists

 

Annette Oevermann, Advanced Therapist

• Advanced Swedish/Western
• Sports Massage
• Clinical Deep Tissue / Deep work

 

Ultimately, every body seeks its own wholeness. As a massage therapist, I see my role as a facilitator of healing, partnering with my clients in their efforts to achieve greater balance and more optimal physical function. In my work I combine various techniques, from the long flowing strokes of Swedish/Western massage to trigger point release, to stretching and muscle energy techniques that are typical for sports massage. With each session, I give suggestions to help the client enhance overall, long-term well being. There is nothing more satisfying to me than helping individuals overcome pain, physical limitation, and dysfunction.

 

Art Maurice, Advanced Therapist

• Swedish/Western
• Advanced Sports Massage
• Clinical Deep Tissue / Deep work
• Pregnancy Massage

 

Having played rugby in college, I have a lot of experience with sore muscles. And now that

I am teaching gymnastics, I have an even deeper understanding of the importance of a body

that is well stretched and equally balanced in its musculature. Although my basic training has

been in Swedish relaxation massage, I have concentrated my studies in Sports and Clinical

Deep Tissue. I have completed over 600 hours and have brought my skills to participants

at numerous sporting events. My heartfelt dedication is to bring all of my knowledge and

expertise to my clients, athletic or not, to help them live better, more exciting lives.

 

Barbara White, Advanced Therapist

• Feldenkrais®
• Pregnancy

 

I have trained with Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais and have been teaching as well as practicing Functional Integration and Awareness Through Movement® for 24 years. My specialties include posture and gait improvement, back and neck pain relief, sports injury treatment, and stress management. I have just completed the production of a CD series called Small Moves for Comfortable Walking®. These protocols are designed to enhance ‘walking as exercise.’ I feel excited and fulfilled in my contributions to my clients’ health and fluid movements.

 

Becky Wecks, Advanced Therapist

• Advanced Swedish/Western
• Clinical Deep Tissue / Deep work
• Sports Massage
• Pregnancy Massage

 

My initial education was in Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, and Deep Tissue. Over time, I have taken a number of workshops and have developed an integrative style that is slow, deep, and incorporates many of the modalities I have learned. In the last few years, I have been studying Craniosacral Therapy. These classes have taught me the importance of listening with my hands and allowing the body’s intelligence to lead me. I love letting each session evolve around individual client’s needs. This keeps my work fresh and alive.

 

Elizabeth Heath, Advanced Therapist

• Advanced Swedish/Western
• Neuromassage
• Shiatsu
• Pregnancy Massage
• Deep work

 

I specialize in treating clients using deep tissue massage for specific complaints as well as for an overall relaxing experience. I begin by enhancing a deeply relaxed state so that the muscles will be more receptive to deep manipulation. During deep tissue work, I address both the specific muscles exhibiting symptoms, and the muscular and postural patterns which caused those symptoms to develop. I use a combination of deep gliding strokes, Shiatsu points, stretching, and other techniques as appropriate. My aim is to give you an enjoyable and beneficial experience with a sensitive and well-trained massage therapist.

 

Estel Pereira, Advanced Therapist

• Swedish/Western
• Neuromassage
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Lymphatic Drainage
• Pregnancy Massage
• Deep work

 

My approach is to provide a deep relaxing massage in the hopes of allowing my clients the opportunity and safety to ‘just let go and be with themselves.’ I combine Swedish/Western massage, structural work, and neuro-massage into this foundation to address each client's desires to be more pain free, to come back to her/his body, to walk a little better because the hips are looser, to even out the shoulders, or to ease the tightness in the neck. I try to incorporate energy work at every level. Of central importance to me is that the client come back to her/his body, feel wholeness, and hopefully allow whatever healing is needed. Every day I am inspired with this profound work.

 

Jack Wu, Advanced Therapist

• Advanced Swedish/Western
• Acupressure
• Clinical Deep Tissue / Deep work

 

I am a graduate of the Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China and have been nationally certified by the American Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. I specialize in acupressure, clinical massage therapy, reflexology, deep tissue, and Swedish massage. I worked at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University for several years where I successfully helped many patients with back, shoulder, and neck problems, as well as headaches and insomnia. I am dedicated to providing effective ways to help my clients release strain patterns and tension and, at the same time, create a nurturing healing environment.

 

Jessica Ehlers, Advanced Therapist

• Advanced Swedish
• Deep Work
• Clinical Deep Tissue
• Sports
• Shiatsu

 

I have over 1000 hour of training from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy with a focus in deep tissue and sports massage. I have been fortunate to work with athletes of all levels at numerous outdoor events, as well as with the NCAA athletes at Colorado University. I enjoy integrating everything I have learned to create a whole body experience tailored to each individual’s needs. Regular massage can increase your recovery time, support proper healing after an injury, and prevent future injuries. My goal is to work with you to reach your optimum level of physical and mental performance, regardless of what your day holds.

 

Joyce Chizuru-Hanson, Basic Therapist

• Swedish
• Advanced Esalen
• Pregnancy Massage
• Deep Work

 

I am a graduate of Body Therapy Center School of Massage and have completed trainings in Swedish massage, advanced Esalen, Sciaticare, hot stone massage, and reflexology. My approach is centered on ‘listening’ carefully, through my hands, to the needs of my client’s body. I include Swedish relaxation, deep tissue work, Esalen massage, and Japanese acupressure to provide useful techniques and nurturing muscle unwinding. Helping people find a better way to live in their bodies with ease and little pain is my passion. I am thrilled to be part of this valuable profession.

 

Lara Berthiaume, Advanced Therapist

• Advanced Swedish/Western
• Pregnancy Massage
• Deep Work

 

I have been a full-time professional massage therapist for seven years. Throughout my career I have worked with many different clients and a broad range of physical issues. Besides my basic training in Swedish/Western massage, I have studied extensively one-on-one with several teachers of structural integration and clinical deep tissue. My clientele benefits from basic stress-releasing work, as well as relief from specific medical conditions such as multiple sclerosis. I have a passion for my work, and I am dedicated to continuously learning adjunct bodywork skills through experience and external studies which include advanced techniques in orthopedic massage.

 

Linda Carpenter, Advanced Therapist

• Swedish/Esalen
• Sports Massage
• Deep work

 

I truly believe that massage is a very important aspect in maintaining your overall health. It affords you the much needed opportunity to slow down so that your body and mind can reconnect for ongoing repair. My therapeutic sports massage session will concentrate on areas of discomfort. The goal is to increase range of motion and help relieve chronic pain. With my assessment and good listening skills, I tailor each visit to meet your individual needs.

 

Loretta Starkey, Advanced Therapist

• Swedish/Esalen
• Clinical Deep Tissue / Deep work
• Myofascial Release
• Pregnancy Massage

 

I have been a full-time professional bodyworker since 1984. I have close to 1000 hours of training, and I know I will continue to evolve through further studies. The styles I primarily employ are slow and relaxing Swedish/Western, deep tissue, and myofascial release. My massage and bodywork have also been influenced by many years of practice in yoga and Pilates.

 

Lucia Miracchi, Advanced Therapist

• Advanced Swedish/Western
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Reiki
• Breathwork
• Pregnancy Massage
• Deep work
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In 1982, I became one of the founders of Massage Therapy Center. I have followed and supported the organic growth of this company as an innovative process -- creating a business with heart, integrity, and deep respect for the intelligence of the human body. I am now the sole owner and president of the corporation. In my work I interweave deep work, acupressure, craniosacral methods, breath, and mindfulness, helping my clients move into deep states of healing and well-being. I am also a certified yoga instructor and a licensed Continuum movement teacher.

 

Margarita Datikashvili, Advanced Therapist

• Advanced Swedish / Western
• Deep Work
• Reflexology

I specialize in Deep Tissue massage as well as Western Swedish relaxation and Reflexology. Each session is intuitively designed to meet my client’s needs -- sometimes more therapeutic, sometimes more soothing. What I find most powerful in these sessions is getting to know clients through my unique touch and style. My intention is always to help people get through physical, emotional, and spiritual stress. I believe strongly that this leads to healthy, happy, successful lives.

 

Mitzi Copeland, Basic Therapist

• Advanced Swedish/Western
• Reiki
• Pregnancy Massage
• Deep work

 

Nothing compares to the healing power of touch, in my opinion.  I use different modalities such as Swedish, shiatsu, polarity, deep tissue, and energy work based on individual needs. My compassion and intuition, along with many years of experience, allow me to give sessions resulting in physical and emotional balance.  I encourage my clients to be more aware of how they can have pain free and energetic lives.  I find it fulfilling to be in this helping profession.

 

Norvin Powell, Advanced Therapist

• Advanced Swedish/Western
• Orthopedic Massage
• Clinical Deep Tissue / Deep work
• Pregnancy Massage

 

I began my professional work in 1998 and average a thousand massages per year. Listening is a central concept of my treatment plan. I have been trained in clinical deep tissue massage, advanced Swedish/Western massage, massage for orthopedic conditions, and structural integration, but without ‘listening,' I cannot be fully present or effective with my clients. I listen with my hands and my heart,

then I use my training and ten years of experience to customize each session to meet current needs and expectations. Helping clients achieve healthy, happy, pain-free lives is my goal!

 

Patt Watts, Advanced Therapist

• Advanced Swedish/Western
• Acupressure
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Pregnancy Massage
• Reiki
• Deep Work

 

I use energy and emotional balancing in my work, drawing on the needs of the body canvas. All sessions are as unique as each client. I use intention and intuition to create what the client's body, mind and spirit need. The picture holds many colors: gentle, very firm pressure, soft craniosacral, or meridian balance using acupressure. My spiritual practice is very important in my life and flows into my work, making it complete. I've practiced for ten years and trained my entire life.

 

Robert Meconi, Advanced Therapist

• Advanced Swedish/Western
• Craniosacral
• Myofascial Release
• Orthopedic Bodywork
• Clinical Deep Tissue / Deep Work

 

I have been in professional massage practice and training for over twenty five years and specialize in deep tissue, neuromuscular, orthopedic, and myofascial therapies as well as various models of somatic re-education. I also have been practicing light-energy healing and polarity reflex harmonics for over three decades. I have been trained in somatic psycho-noetic therapies and have been in spiritual practice for many years. I bring kind, intuitive, listening hands, heart, and mind to my clients. My sessions result in deeply releasing, relaxing, and restorative transformation.

 

Robin Malmquist, Advanced Therapist

• Seifukujitsu
• Pregnancy Massage
• Deep work

 

I practice a Japanese form of deep tissue massage therapy called Seifukujitsu. It uses a pulsating broad forearm pressure to work into muscles and fascia. Pressure can range from light to very deep. I also incorporate Chinese acupressure to open physical and energetic pathways. My goal is to bring structural alignment and balance to my clients as well as a renewed sense of vitality and good health.

 

Rose Zhang, Advanced Therapist

• Advanced Swedish/Western
• Acupressure
• Reflexology
• Pregnancy Massage
• Deep work

 

I have been practicing massage therapy approximately six years. I am trained in both Eastern and Western massage techniques. I very much believe in the benefits of massage therapy which include stress reduction, increased circulation, reduced muscle tension, and improved range of motion. I am very dedicated to helping my clients achieve positive results!

 

Sandy Torma, Basic Therapist

• Swedish/Western

 

I have been practicing massage since 1986, after I received my training in Swedish/Western massage at Body Therapy Center School of Massage. My treatment includes breath awareness, as well as slow flowing strokes that incorporate light to firm pressure, deep elbow work, and some stretches. With input from the client, as well as intuition, I can address and relieve her/his discomfort. I encourage all my clients to be more aware of how they can lead pain-free, energetic lives. I feel honored to share in this enriching profession.

 

Susan Yoshioka, Advanced Therapist

• Advanced Swedish/Western
• Reiki

 

My intention during a session is to facilitate the release of physical discomfort and stress, while relaxing both the mind and body in a nurturing, safe environment. I love integrating the physical aspects of bodywork with energy work for pain relief as well as overall health. My work varies from a relaxing massage with long, flowing strokes to a firmer massage for specific muscle unwinding. I am a Reiki Master and certified in Earth Energy Medicine which brings energetic balance to the body’s chakras, organs, and systems. My goal is to work in a way that brings each client’s attention back into the body for reduced tension, increased connection, and deep healing.  

 

Tony Sheppard, Advanced Therapist

• Advanced Swedish/Western
• Clinical Deep Tissue / Deep work
• Structural Balancing
• Pregnancy Massage

 

I’ve been a body worker since 1991 as well as an instructor and director for a professional-level massage training program. I specialize in Deep Tissue, Sports, and myofascial release modalities -- all characterized by a flowing massage style developed over many years. My approach is based on compassion and respect for each client. Even the deepest work will always be integrated with comforting, soothing strokes to create a deep level of healing. I have a long and successful track record in helping people enjoy their lives and be pain-free in their bodies.