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Our Therapists
Jen
Jen completed her massage training at the Boulder Massage Therapy Institute, and currently resides in beautiful Grand County, CO. She is committed to helping her clients heal dynamically through an integrative blend of therapeutic, structural, deep tissue, myofascial, and pain management centered work. She is also a movement coach, certified in both Primal Movement and Functional Range Conditioning, and is passionate about movement for longevity. A lifelong learner, she continues to study a variety of modalities within the bodywork and wellness realms. She is an herbalist, and enjoys leaning into the bioregional aspect of plant medicines that the Rocky Mountains have to offer. As a lover of poetry, Jen quotes Mary Oliver's words, that "the body is solid and strong and curious and full of detail," and believes that we are so much more than just our bodies. Jen is an avid backpacker and hiker, and enjoys canyoneering, snowboarding, snowshoeing, permaculture, and exploring wild spaces.
Spencer
Spencer moved from Minnesota to Grand Lake with her husband. She loves her 3 cats and is herself part cat. She enjoys fiber arts, video games, and international travel. In Munich, Germany she received a master’s degree in Media and Design from Macromedia University. While visiting Sage and experiencing her healing arts, Spencer was inspired to pursue a career in healing others. Studying at Denver Integrative Massage School which combines both Western and Eastern healing modalities. Inspired by Thai massage or the lazy man’s yoga, it includes stretching, acupressure, energy work, & reflexology and can be considered a sport’s massage. Spencer is inspired to aid clients in opening their range of motion, and working on chronically stiff joints. She will be offering techniques practiced: Swedish, Table Thai, Hot & Cold Stones, Deep Tissue (Myofascial & Trigger Points), Advanced Neck, Reflexology, Integrated (Thai, Swedish, & Deep Tissue).
Anastasia
Raised in Minnesota, Anastasia moved to Colorado in 2015. In 2011, she accidentally found herself as the only non-massage therapist in a massage cupping clinic at her local acupuncture and yoga studio in Anchorage, Alaska. She was hooked and made plans to change careers. She attended the Minnesota School of Business in 2014, and received her associates degree in Applied Sciences with an emphasis in Massage Therapy. Her favorite modalities are Deep Tissue, Sports, Prenatal, Swedish, and Raindrop therapy. Anastasia’s attention to detail allows her to incorporate her clients wishes as well as their needs. She blends techniques from various parts of her training so that the client receives a comprehensive therapeutic massage addressing essential goals ranging from acute injuries to overall emotional and physical stress. Some of the techniques you’ll find in her massages are passive stretching, reflexology, even myofascial release, to name a few. Her aim is to create a safe space for you to unwind from all of the burdens of life.
Monica
Monica graduated from Denver Integrative Massage School in 2019 and has called Grand County her home since 2018. She specializes in integrative, deep tissue, trigger point therapy and cupping. Her background includes extensive studies in yoga, Ayurvedic Yoga massage, Thai massage and Western massage techniques. Years of travel have cumulated in an East meets West approach with a focus on nourishing the nervous system so that the physical, mental and emotional bodies can relax and restore.
Mickala
Mickala has been in beautiful Grand County for 10 years! She completed her massage certification at the Berkana institute of Massage Therapy in Longmont CO. While attending Berkana, she was able to develop multiple skill sets, and truly fell in love with the art of massage therapy. Outside of work, Mickala is a mom of 3 amazing little boys. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family and loves to be outdoors!
Sage
Sage received her Massage Therapy certification is 2001 from Colorado School of Healing Arts, and continued her training focusing on Structural Alignment and Myofascial release. She has maintained a Massage Therapy practice in Grand Lake, located at the west entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, for 25 years. She began studying Oriental Medicine to further expand her journey of natural health and supportive healing, and is inspired to share the benefits of holistic medicine with Grand County. Sage received her Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in August of 2013, and is nationally certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. She is Colorado State licensed, is certified in Clean Needle Technique and is a member of the Colorado Acupuncture Association. Sage has 795 hours of clinical acupuncture practice and is trained to perform adjunct therapies such as Tui Na, cupping, moxibustion (heat therapy), acupressure, auriculotherapy, and diet and lifestyle recommendations. Sage has a life long passion for the outdoors, finding her home in Grand Lake where she can enjoy skiing, hiking, backpacking and seeking adventure in the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains.
David: Summer team
David absolutely loves his life as a massage therapist! He graduated from Cumberland Institute of Holistic Therapies, in Nashville, in 2013. He was blessed to have some of the most caring and intuitive teachers who helped him cultivate his own intuition. Through that intuition and a thorough intake he can help craft a session that fits your individual needs. Whether it be deep structural work or just checking out and melting away life's stress's, he can help you create a unique session catered to your needs.
