About me
I stumbled into massage therapy after a skiing accident left me with chronic back pain. After experiencing firsthand how therapeutic touch changed my life, I knew this was my calling.
My approach? I like to keep things simple. No fancy jargon or promises of miracle cures – just careful attention to what your body’s telling me. Most clients come to me all tensed up from desk jobs or stressed from life’s chaos. By the time they leave, they’re usually wearing that blissed-out smile I love seeing.
Swedish massage is my foundation – those long, flowing strokes are great for getting people to finally exhale and let go. But I’m not afraid to dig deeper when needed! Some days you need gentle relaxation, other days you need me to work out that stubborn knot that’s been bothering you for weeks.
My recent addition of infrared therapy has been a game-changer, especially for clients with chronic tension. The gentle heat helps muscles soften before I even start the hands-on work. It’s like giving your body a head start on healing.
Training, qualifications & experience:
- Graduated from Northwest School of Massage in 2017 (650-hour program)
- Worked at Mountain Wellness Center (2017-2019) before starting my own practice
- Advanced Swedish Massage certification from Healing Arts Institute (2018)
- Infrared Therapy Specialist training with Sarah Johnson (2020)
- Ongoing education in pain management techniques (30+ hours annually)
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Former competitive swimmer – gives me great insight into athletic recovery
- Member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals since 2017
I'm always learning new techniques, but honestly, my best teachers have been my clients. Every body tells a different story, and listening closely has taught me more than any classroom ever could.
About Raquel
I stumbled into massage therapy after a skiing accident left me with chronic back pain. After experiencing firsthand how therapeutic touch changed my life, I knew this was my calling. My approach? I like to keep things simple. No fancy jargon or promises of miracle cures – just careful attention to what your body’s telling me. Most clients come to me all tensed up from desk jobs or stressed from life’s chaos. By the time they leave, they’re usually wearing that blissed-out smile I love seeing. Swedish massage is my foundation – those long, flowing strokes are great for getting people to finally exhale and let go. But I’m not afraid to dig deeper when needed! Some days you need gentle relaxation, other days you need me to work out that stubborn knot that’s been bothering you for weeks. My recent addition of infrared therapy has been a game-changer, especially for clients with chronic tension. The gentle heat helps muscles soften before I even start the hands-on work. It’s like giving your body a head start on healing.
Training, qualifications & experience:
I’m always learning new techniques, but honestly, my best teachers have been my clients. Every body tells a different story, and listening closely has taught me more than any classroom ever could.
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