Alexandra Ogsbury
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| Alexandra Ogsbury has worked as a massage therapist for more than 25 years. She was introduced to this while dancing for Elaine Summers in New York City. The dances were based on Kinetic Awareness, a body-work technique focused on understanding the body in stillness and motion. In her early career she learned to recover quickly from, and prevent dance injuries. She also became certified as a Kinetic Awareness Teacher.
Alexandra specializes in Integrative Therapeutic Massage. This includes deeply focusing in on a problem area such as neck and shoulders while also addressing whole body stress relief. Her main interest is the well-being of her clients. She gives self-care suggestions related to her diverse background in health care.
Her techniques include Deep Swedish, Sports Massage, Reflexology, Polarity, Pre-Natal, Manual Lymph Drainage and BioDynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy.
Alexandra has credentials from The Swedish Institute, The Polarity Wellness Center and The Kinetic Awareness Center, NYC. In Boulder she graduated from Front Range Community College as a Certified Medical Assistant and worked in Family Medicine for seven years.
She is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage, a member of ABMP and is registered by the state of Colorado to practice massage. Alexandra received her foundation training as a BioDynamic Cranial Sacral Therapist at The Colorado School of Energy Studies in 2003. She does advanced trainings with Mike Boxhall formerly of The Karuna Institute, U.K.
On the side Alexandra is also involved in Chinese Martial Arts, road biking and gardening. |
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Breanne Nelson
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| Breanne began her massage therapy career in Colorado Springs, CO, where she graduated at the top of her class in 2001 from the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy. With over 1100 hours of massage training, including a certification from the International Academy of Neuromuscular Therapy, she is also fluent in trigger point, Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, and myofascial release. Breanne has worked closely with chiropractors and has experience doing on-site corporate massage. She enjoyed a successful private practice before having children and relocating to Boulder. Clients appreciate her firm, strong touch, her intuition, and her specific knowledge of anatomy.
Breanne believes in the body's ability to heal itself and that massage therapy is one of the many paths to restoring health and wholeness to the body. She is also a strong supporter of self care. Breanne’s continuing education plans include the completion of the second level of craniosacral therapy training and certification in pregnancy and infant massage.
In addition to massage, Breanne enjoys hiking, reading, and mothering her daughters. Her areas of independent study and interest include herbs, midwifery, and nutrition. |
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Carla Salinas
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| Carla creatively combines intuitive and technical skills in her bodywork to help her client’s access their innate body wisdom, leaving them feeling more rejuvenated and relaxed. She was trained at the highly acclaimed Boulder College of Massage Therapy and the Colorado School of Energy Studies, has over 2,200 hours of training, and has 13 years experience.
Carla offers Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Sports Massage Therapies, as well as Biodynamic Craniosacral (subtle alignment of structures) and Polarity (full body refloxology) Therapies. These modalities are calming for the nervous system and invigorating for the immune system, creating the perfect combination for healing anything from long term illness to every-day stress.
She enjoys working with athletes, elderly, children, infants, and pre and post natal mothers. She has a passion for working with people surviving terminal illnesses and recovering from traumatic injuries. Her practice of Kripalu Yoga and meditation, Living Foods, and Macrobiotics for the past 20 years serves as a foundation for her own centeredness and ability to facilitate an exceptional experience of bodywork. |
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Chad OBrien
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| Chad’s foundation for his intuitive, creative bodywork sessions comes from his study and practice of qi gong and meditation, his passion for creating music, and his studies in Chinese Medicine. Chad graduated from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine with a Holistic Health Practitioner/Massage Therapist degree. At Pacific College in San Diego, he specialized and was certified in Chinese tui na, a 2500 year old modality. Tui na is relaxing yet extremely energizing to the immune system, it is used in Chinese hospitals to treat everything from injuries to cancer.
At Pacific College, Chad also studied acupressure, developing knowledge of hundreds of acupuncture points, which he incorporates into his sessions. Chad combines the most effective and enjoyable elements of tui na, deep tissue, Zen shiatsu, foot reflexology, acupressure, Swedish massage, and energy work to tailor each session to meet every client’s needs. The integration of these modalities creates an exceptionally healing and nurturing bodywork session. If not playing music or doing bodywork, you will probably find Chad recharging in the great outdoors with his wife and son. |
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Christina Stout
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| Christina is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork and brings to her work over 1000 hours of training from Boulder College of Massage Therapy, as well as five months of immersed holistic study, including master level reiki and shamanic healing, at the Omega Institute. When Christina puts her hands on a client, her energetic connection is palpable. Her specialty and passion is working with people in an individualized way to melt away the uncomfortable armor that they hold in the forms of restricted breathing, tense muscles, and defensive posturing. Christina is also educated in prenatal massage and has worked with women from the second trimester of pregnancy through the post-partum period. She loves to support women through the intense physiological, emotional, and lifestyle changes that occur throughout this amazing and challenging experience. Christina's bodywork style weaves together deep tissue and neuromuscular techniques, guided breath work, and dynamic movement with Swedish therapeutic massage to create an experience that is nurturing, rejuvenating, and effective.
No matter whom Christina is working with, be it a marathon runner, a stressed-out student, or a third-trimester mother, she finds that touch is a powerful medium for healing. This is especially true when combined with a deep energetic connection and excellent verbal communication between therapist and client. |
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Chrystos Minot
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| Chrystos graduated from the Boulder School of Massage Therapy in 1982. He completed the Postural Integration training in deep tissue myofascial work in 1985. He has been doing bodywork for 27 years. For nine of those years, he worked with chiropractors on auto accident and personal injury cases.
Chrystos has been a dancer, choreographer, and yoga practitioner for 30 years. He brings a nurturing presence to his sessions, as well as a gentle sense of humor. He is adept at perceiving the body’s needs and meeting them with support, intuition, and appropriate technique. Chrystos does not impose a “one size fits all” philosophy and is dedicated to supporting his clients in meeting their goals, be they injury recovery, personal growth, athletic achievement, or successful transition through a difficult chapter in their lives (e.g., illness, trauma, job transition, divorce).
One of Chrystos's specialties is deep foot and hand reflexology. He is also skilled in the treatment of insomnia, foot problems, PMS, bone spurs, knee ligament injuries, menopause, TMJ dysfunction, and headaches.
Chrystos is a published author and has been writing children’s stories, poetry, and essays for over three decades. He believes that his wife and two sons are some of his best life teachers. |
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Crista Henkin
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| Crista Henkin, a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist since 2005, trained at the National Massage Therapy Institute in Falls Church, VA while living in Washington D.C.. Crista is a Professional member of ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals). Since completing Massage School with an emphasis on Swedish Technique, Trigger Point Therapy, and Deep Tissue work, Crista has completed continuing education courses in Pregnancy, Foot Reflexology, Hot Stone, and Chakra balancing.
She holds a BA from the University of the Incarnate Word, located in her hometown, San Antonio, TX, where she majored in Theatre Arts Performance and minored in Ballet. She was working as a scenic painter in NYC when she was first invited to visit Boulder in 2000 to work with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. After spending a few weeks here she knew Boulder was a special place and she is happy to be a part of this amazing community.
Crista believes that massage is a healing art valid in body maintenance and rehabilitation. |
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Deena Ball
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| Deena is a successful professional massage therapist of 18 years. Even before then, her earliest memories were of “wanting to help people feel better.” Always moving towards that goal, it was her formal education and trust in the healing arts that blessed her own healing.
A year into her practice, Deena suffered a severe car accident, throwing her into deep physical and emotional agony. She survived by directing her own recovery - prescribing a treatment massage, Rolfing, and practioners’ healing intention. In this ongoing experience, Deena’s talent is in understanding the needs of a person in pain. Certified in deep tissue, trigger point, Polarity, pre/post pregnancy and infant massage, Deena offers her clients a safe haven to receive true therapeutic touch whether for recovery, chronic pain, or relaxation.
Deena knows bodywork restores impaired energy by nourishing the body and mind on a cellular, emotional and Spiritual level. When given the opportunity to free yourself from discomfort, a whole new perspective comes to life. Your session with Deena is dedicated to meeting your goals respectfully. |
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Dirk McCuistion
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| Dirk is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and Neuromuscular Therapist. He graduated from Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT) in 1995 with over 1100 hours of training in manual therapy. He has assisted classes in Neuromuscular Therapy and Anatomy and Physiology at the BCMT, as well as Anatomy at San Diego State University. Dirk is an insured professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
As Director of the MassageSpecialists Wellness Center, Dirk's goal for every client is to integrate the body for optimum function and maximum performance.
Through Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy and deep tissue Swedish Massage, Dirk can relieve effects of stress, chronic pain, headaches, repetitive motion syndromes and tendonitis. As a former Silver medalist in the U.S. National Cycling Championships, he is particularly sensitive to the needs of athletes. In fact, Dirk assisted professional triathletes in the preparation for eight Ironman triathlon wins in the past 6 years.
Dirk is also our primary seminar presenter and ergonomics/ biomechanics consultant. He specializes in treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Repetitive Stress Injuries. His track record is so solid, Dirk offers a money-back guarantee on his work. |
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Erin Love
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| With over 8 years of professional massage therapy experience and a passion for helping her clients move forward in attaining their physical and personal goals. Erin loves the work she does at MassageSpecialists!
She is continually intrigued by the body and its holistic wisdom. Within her sessions, she utilizes techniques from her studies in the St. John’s Method of neuromuscular therapy, core synchronism, sports massage, prenatal massage, Thai yoga therapy, as well as polarity and myofascial release techniques. She is also a yoga instructor and has completed an apprenticeship in shamanic practice and healing.
Erin’s work is deep and specific, delivered with a compassionate touch. She is especially interested in using massage as part of the holistic picture for issues such as whiplash, TMJ dysfunction, chronic headaches, grief and depression, infertility, and work-related stress. She also enjoys working with teenagers and the specific needs of runners and professional musicians.
Erin is excited to offer the work of core synchronism here at MassageSpecialists, a technique that is based on craniosacral work and the principles of natural therapeutics. Ask her about it, and how it works with massage therapy. |
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Joe Stoller
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| Joe's bodywork is an expression of his long-term engagement with the integration of the spirit, body and mind. Grounded in the present, Joe draws on multiple techniques to facilitate a client's restoration of a calm and vital sense of well-being; whether that means relieving chronic pain and stiffness, relaxing a stressed nervous system, or invigorating a dragging spirit.
His development, expression and practice of integration is rooted in Dance, Somatic Movement, T'ai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, and Meditation. Since 1998 he has been passionately involved in researching and teaching Contact Improvisation, a highly athletic and subtle dance form that uses touch as a medium of creation, focus and communication. His practices are evident in the mindful, skilled touch he brings to healing.
He began his formal bodywork studies with Tui Na, and Shiatsu while living in Taiwan and France as a dance teacher and researcher. He continued his training at the Heartwood Institute, one of the countries oldest and most respected Massage Schools. He graduated from the highly integrated Massage Therapy program, after living on site for 2 years studying Deep-Tissue, Swedish-Esalen, Shiatsu, Healing Movement, and Whole Foods Nutrition. He recently began training at the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration. He is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and a Boulder native. He believes that love, a regular practice of self-cultivation, and good technical skills joined together make for deeply effective bodywork. |
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Justin Howard
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| Dr. Justin Howard D.C./C.M.T., a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic, is a Colorado Board certified chiropractor. He received his bachelors of science in Human Biology in 2006. Justin Howard D.C./L.M.T. is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Toastmasters Inc., and is certified in Active Release Technique (ART) of the spine. He graduated from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in September of 2000, and has practiced massage therapy for over 8 years, specializing in sports, Swedish, and deep tissue massage. With his extensive background in massage therapy, Justin Howard D.C./L.M.T. has developed a great understanding of anatomy and the relationship of joints and muscles. He applies his anatomy expertise to his practice and achieves the best possible results combining Chiropractic and ART. He is a “results-driven” doctor that puts his patients’ best interest first. His ability to problem solve while maintaining focus on the patient as a whole has enabled Dr. Justin Howard to achieve accuracy in diagnosis and treatment with a holistic approach.
Dr. Justin Howard enjoys snowboarding, hiking, camping, fishing, yoga, exercising, and watching and cheering for the Broncos and the Avalanche! |
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Kate Mahoney
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| Kate first discovered her passion for alternative therapies shortly after she moved to the Boulder area from Virginia in 1994. Having come from a background heavily influenced by Western Medicine and having suffered from her own health issues, Kate found that simple lifestyle changes and bodywork provided more relief than painkillers and heartburn medication. She has since become an avid reader of all books having to do with health and nutrition. She finally decided to study massage in addition to her personal study of nutrition, and she graduated from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 2002. Since graduation Kate has worked with sports medicine and chiropractic clients, as well as at a popular spa in Steamboat Springs, CO. But Boulder keeps calling her back.
Kate’s work is a combination of several different modalities, providing a massage that is both therapeutic and extremely relaxing. Taking techniques from Swedish, deep tissue, orthopedic, myofascial release, and sports massage, then adding energy work from shiatsu, polarity therapy, and integrative massage, Kate has developed her own style that is as unique as it is effective. She likes to combine deeper techniques that really get the blood flowing with subtle, gentle techniques that allow the body to relax. Also, Kate prides herself on her ability to tune into her client’s tissues and feel the minute changes that occur there, enabling her to respond to the body rather than intruding on it. Each of Kate’s sessions is individually tailored to meet the client’s needs. |
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Kristen OBrien
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| Kristen combines the most enjoyable and effective elements of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Zen Shiatsu and Chinese Tui Na to tailor every treatment to each individual’s needs. With her intuitive use of gentle stretches, acupressure points and firm, therapeutic pressure, her massage is deeply restorative, nurturing and refreshing.
Kristen is also passionate about pre and post natal massage. She enjoys sharing this special and sacred time in a woman’s life while easing the pain and discomfort that can arise in a rapidly changing, pregnant body. As a mother herself, she understands what you are feeling, both physically and emotionally, and loves nothing more than sharing her joy, excitement and healing touch with expecting and post partum mothers.
Kristen received her training at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego and furthered her studies at Boulder College of Massage Therapy. Her areas of independent study and interest include yoga, nutrition, herbs and midwifery. |
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Lawrence Rincon
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| Lawrence Rincon is owner of our Denver store and a Certified Advanced Rolfer™ with 1800 hours of training in structural integration + 4500 clinical hours of bodywork. He specializes in treating chronic pain – spine, cervical, TMJ, repetitive use strains, joint, post-surgical, and visceral issues related to structure. In addition to his technical skills, clients also value his ability to create a nurturing session.
Structural Integration ~ Rolfing® is the art and science of inviting the body toward a more natural state of alignment, posture, and inherent movement. The medium for this change is an exploration of perception, coordination, and the body’s connective tissue. This soft skeleton can be gently reorganized around the core, freeing the body as it comes into balance with gravity. But it’s our habitual patterns of perception and coordination that neurologically return us to our posture. Rehabilitating these patterns, often main contributors to chronic pain, offers the client a powerful tool for their own healing. The work is particularly useful for anyone who is feeling “off” because of unresolved accidents, operations, or years of repetitive work and neglect.
Lawrence teaches Structural Integration at the Rolf Institute in Boulder and enjoys yoga, cycling, running, dancing and moving for a good cause- biking 585 miles for the California AIDS Ride, 200 miles for the Multiple Sclerosis Society bike tour, and participating in the Bolder Boulder 3 years running. |
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Melissa Greene
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| Melissa is driven by her passion to heal. Therefore, beyond her 1000-hour certificate from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy, she continues to expand and improve her skill set through additional education, including her certification from the Dr. Vodder School in Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy. She is also a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
Her skills have evolved over the years through her work in spas, private practice, and sports facilities across the west including the elite Balboa bay Club in Newport Beach, CA, the University of Colorado Athletic Department, and as a therapist to various competitive athletes in Crested Butte, CO.
Melissa offers Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Pre and Post Natal and Manual Lymph Drainage. Her clients often make remarks about her intuition and they describe her massage style as deep and therapeutic, yet rhythmic and relaxing. |
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Paul Parker
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| Paul Parker, a Boulder Native, is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and has been in practice for over 15 years. He graduated from Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 1993 with over 1000 hours of training in massage and bodywork. He has assisted classes in Neuromuscular Therapy and Anatomy at BCMT. Paul is a member of the Association of Bodywork and Massage professionals.
Practicing in conjunction with a chiropractor for over 12 years, Paul has worked with a wide variety of clients, treating conditions ranging from from headaches and neck tension to low back, shoulder and hip pain. Utilizing a variety of modalities, including deep tissue massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, myofascial techniques and assisted stretching, Paul works to assist his clients in relieving stress related tension, reducing chronic pain and correcting musculoskeletal dysfunction.
As a former college basketball player and current competitive ultimate frisbee player, Paul understands the challenge of balancing part time athletics with a full time personal and professional life. He strongly believes that massage therapy can play a vital role in overcoming that challenge through its ability to reduce recovery time, prevent injuries and maximize performance. |
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Ryan Stevens
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| Ryan was educated at the Utah College of Massage Therapy in 1996, with a specific focus in the areas of deep tissue, Russian sports massage, and shiatsu, going on to become a primary or assistant instructor of each.
Ryan's passion for bodywork is a desire to holistically participate in the discovery of everything that makes up the human experience. The potential for genuine connection, listening, and an interest in another person's well-being is a foundation of his bodywork practice. This is also supported by his background in ashtanga yoga, martial arts, and nutrition/ living foods.
In Ryan's sessions the approach is always guided by the idea of balance. Since balance is never static, this means developing an understanding of the living, fluxuating relationships of the body, which bodywork can have a tremendous influence on. His desire is to discover the most appropriate influence possible, combining deep work with the muscle tissue while also responding to subtle energetic patterns. He feels that a patient, highly aware approach will allow the body to discover the balance and harmony that is always available. |
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Sarah Pancoast
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| Sarah has graduated from the Colorado School of Healing Arts in Lakewood, Colorado with over 1000 hours of training. She is also a certified member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP). Her areas of specialty include: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, and Neuromuscular Therapy.
Sarah is team member of the Rocky Mountain Sports Massage Team which provides massage for events such as the Bicycle Tour of Colorado and the Triple Bypass. She has extensive experience working with all types of athletes such as: runners, swimmers, cyclists, gymnasts, and rock climbers. She helps to alleviate stress and tension which builds up in the body's soft tissue during physical activity, which can also help in the relief of minor injuries, muscle tension and overuse and/or overexertion. Sarah is enthusiastic about her work and thrives on healing clients with specific and focused massage work. |
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Sherrie Marquet
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| Sherrie graduated from the top rated Boulder School of Massage Therapy in 2007 with over 1,100 hours of training. Sherrie is intuitive and nurturing by nature, and it is evident through her therapeutic touch that she enjoys serving her clients health and well being. Her unique fluid style is a blend of deep Swedish techniques, Thai-inspired stretching, and specific muscle releasing strokes that support the bodies natural ability to heal itself. Sherrie believes in and practices a holistic approach to bodywork that takes into account lifestyle, body mechanics, and overall health.
Clients who request Sherrie can be assured that they will leave a session feeling nurtured, supported, and met with respect and compassion. Her massage space is always a safe container for clients to relax, receive and release, free from any agenda or judgment. Sherrie's training and experience allows her to serve others living with chronic and acute conditions, general stress related issues, and specific muscular imbalances. One of the groups of people she enjoys working with most are expecting and new mothers, massaging and supporting them from pregnancy and well after birth. Sherrie is also passionate about bringing massage into the workplace, and has served many local companies in Boulder with in-office chair massage.
Sherrie enjoys traveling, cooking, yoga, bodywork, fitness, reading, and socializing. |
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Stefanie Pitthan-Garcia
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| Stefanie is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist in the State of Colorado. She completed her massage therapy training in the year 2001 at the Connecting Point School of Massage and Spa Therapies in Telluride Colorado. In 2001 she began her study of Chinese Medicine at the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is there she discovered her love of yoga and began a regular practice. Her path through Oriental Medical School led her to Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego and then to Boulder where she completed her certification at the Southwest Acupuncture College.
Stefanie has a wide variety of styles both in her massage and acupuncture practice. She has vast experience working with the physical, emotional and spiritual. This range includes athletes, pregnancy, women’s health, pain, and emotional/ spiritual issues. She draws on various massage techniques including deep tissue, Swedish, Trigger Point Therapy, Acupressure, energy work, Tui na and many more. In her many years of experience with different teachers of Acupuncture, Herbology, yoga, meditation, and massage, she has become well versed in different treatment approaches and paradigms and seeks to find the best one for each individual.
Her passion is for people to find harmony in their body, mind and spirit. Her needle technique is gentle yet effective. Her strengths include: years of study, compassion, and an ability to intuit the needs of her clients. She draws on her own experiences of being a mother, an artist, a student and a human being to connect with her clients. She is forever the student of life and of her practice. |
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