Minneapolis Wellness Center Massage Team

Our Office Team

Our Massage and Bodywork Team Get to know our talented team of highly trained massage therapists and bodyworkers. The Wellness Center employs only professionally trained therapists who have skill, talent and experience that will meet our clients expectations for a quality massage experience.
	Karen is a graduate of Northern Lights School of Massage Therapy in 1988 and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. She specializes in deep tissue, sports therapy and pain relief and customizes each session for her clients. Karen's hours: Monday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday 4:30 to 8:00 p.m., Friday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday 10:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
	Jacque is a graduate of the Minnesota School of Business in 2009 with an Associates of Applied Science degree in Massage Therapy. She is trained in a wide variety of modalities including hot stone, pregnancy, and CranioSacral massage. She specializes in deep tissue, lymph drainage, myofascial release, thai body work and energy. She incorporates different techniques to each individual massage specific to her clients' needs. Jacque's approach is to help her clients find mind and body balance. Jacque's hours: Tuesday and Thursday 3:15 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday 9:00 to 2:15, Friday 9:00 to 2:00
	Tera is a graduate from the Minneapolis School of Massage and Bodywork in 1999, and holds additional certification in CranioSacral massage. She specializes in a blend of Esalen, relaxation and therapeutic pressure techniques. Tera helps her clients find increased body awareness, relaxation and healing. Tera's hours: Tuesday. By request only, Saturday 10:25-5:00, Sunday 11:30-5:00.
	Becky graduated with 890 hours of training from Sister Rosalind's School of Massage in 2004. Shortly afterwards, she attained national certification in both massage (NCTMB) and reflexology (ARCB). Since then, Becky has also received certification in Thai Yoga Massage. She is insured through ABMP and currently has over 300 hours of continued education in various modalities. Previously, Becky achieved her Master of Music from the U of MN and although she has moved more into the direction of bodywork, she still enjoys composing and continues to get her music published through the Kjos and FJH. Becky's Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 2:00 - 8:00 .
	Daniel is a graduate from the Guild for Structural Integration as taught in the school of Dr. Ida Rolf in 2004. Daniel practices deep tissue massage therapy integrating the knowledge of the structural integration method for single sessions. Daniel's hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
	Yvette is a 2008 graduate from HighTech Institute (now Anthum). She is trained in a variety of techniques including: Aveda's Chakra balancing Massage, reflexology, hot stone, pre & post natal, Healing Touch, geriatrics and pediatrics. Yvette enjoys blending many of these techniques to fit each client and for those clients' specifically seeking, headache relief, deep tissue massage and relaxation. Yvette's Hours: Tuesday 9:00 - 12:45, Wednesday 3:15 - 8:00, Thursday 9:00 - 6:00, Friday 2:00 - 8:00, and Saturday 9:00 - 5:00
	Kathleen is a 2001 graduate of the Minneapolis School of Massage and Bodywork. She has studied Craniosacral Therapy at the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts and completed her yoga teacher certification from YogaFit. Drawing from her experience in Swedish, Esalen, deep tissue, and sports massage, she incorporates myofascial release and CranioSacral techniques into your massage, creating a deep and relaxing experience for greater pain relief. She specializes in headache relief, neck and shoulder tension to name a few conditions. Having studied and taught yoga, Kathleen can help you with customizing your own yoga practice and/or helping you to find a yoga style that is beneficial to you. Kathleen's hours are Tues. 2 - 8PM, Wed. 2 - 8PM, Fri. 2 - 8PM, and Sat. 11:30AM - 4:30PM.
	Mariah is a graduate from Northwestern Health Sciences University's accredited Massage Therapy program. She is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and is an American Massage Therapy Association Member. Mariah specializes in a combination of massage techniques including Trigger Point Therapy, relaxation (Swedish) massage, headache relief, prenatal massage, and Myofascial Release. Her goal is to improve the lives of others through professional therapeutic massage, and provide respectful, personalized treatment for each individual in a relaxing and friendly environment. Mariah's hours: Monday 10:15 - 6:00, Tuesday 9:15 - 4:30, Wednesday 11:30 - 8:00, Sunday 10:45 - 5:00.
	Stacy graduated from the Aveda Institute Massage Therapy in 2010. She trained in a variey of techniques including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Points, Reflexology, and Pre&Post Natal Massage. She enjoys consulting with clients and customizing treatments to meet their specific needs. She likes to work with clients on an ongoing basis to address chronic, pain, injuries and stress-related issues.
	Valerie decided to pursue a career in massage and bodywork after receiving her first Reiki treatment in 1996. She was amazed by the positive affects and felt Reiki gave her clarity to follow her next path with relaxed confidence. She received her Reiki Master designation in 1997 and graduated from the Wellness and Massage Training Institute in 1998. She has been a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist since 2000. In 2012, she completed the certification program for Zero Balancing, a hands-on mind-body therapy developed in 1973 by Fritz Smith, M.D. (see link) In her massage work, Valerie uses a combination of Swedish and Deep Tissue techniques and uses gradual, consistent pressure with a therapeutic focus. Valerie believes that massage therapy is an avenue for a person to become more aware of their self and state of wellness. The more involved and aware a person is in their own health, the more empowered they become. The new awareness expands to their family and to the larger community as well. In her free time, Valerie enjoys studying Flower Essence Therapy and working with healing plants and crystals. After living in Arizona for the past 7 years, Valerie moved to Minnesota in 2012 to be closer to her family living here. She is looking forward to discovering the parks and walking trails in the Twin Cities.