🪷Licensed Massage Therapist, Yoga Leader, Meditation Leader, Hypnotherapist and Ayurveda Student to support and empower women to live well; Mind, Body and Spirit. 🪷
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Desiree discovered her interest in natural health while attending Kent State University for her undergraduate degree in Recreation Administration. Her self studies in Natural Health and Reflexology inspired her to return to school to learn Massage Therapy and other wellness modalities. Helping people feel better has become her life's purpose. She has been massaging since 2005 and has gone on to continue her education in many different massage techniques and uses an integrative approach when helping women with their wellness.Desiree discovered her interest in natural health while attending Kent State University for her undergraduate degree in Recreation Administration. Her self studies in Natural Health and Reflexology inspired her to return to school to learn Massage Therapy and other wellness modalities. Helping people feel better has become her life's purpose. She has been massaging since 2005 and has gone on to continue her education in many different massage techniques and uses an integrative approach when helping women with their wellness.
EDUCATION
Kent State University, B.S. Leisure Studies; Commercial Recreation and Tourism (1998)
The Ohio College of Massotherapy, Massage Therapy (2007)
Mahadevi Yoga School, Yoga Alliance Registered School; 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (2013)
iHeal Institute, Certified Hynotherapist Training (2020)
Expert Hypnosis Training, Advanced Hybrid Certification Training (2020)
Yogamu Institute, Meditation Certification (2022)
Yogamu Institute; Meditation, Yoga and Ayurveda Practitioner Student (2026 projected completion)
LICENSURE
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Licensed Massage Therapist #MSG003342
CERTIFICATIONS
Nurturing the Mother® Certified Pre/Peri-natal Massage Specialist
Certified Integrative Reflexologist®
Certified Aromatherapist (NAHA approved program)
Certified Meditation Teacher: Level 1
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Nurturing the Mother® Fertility Massage
Therapeutic Hot Stone Massage
Massage Cupping
Treating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
Michael Reed Gach's, Master Acupressure Program
Neural Reset Therapy®
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy®
Alexander Technique
Manual Lymph Drainage
Marma Point Therapy
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
Energy Medicine Professional Association Member
American Pregnancy Massage Association Member
AWARDS
Jefferson County's Readers ChoiceBest Massage Therapist 2020, 2021 $2023
