LMT, Reiki, CYT, Yoga Instructor

Styles of massage:

Medium to firm pressure.

Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, Stretching and Mobility techniques, Sports, Cupping

Marisa is a licensed massage therapist specializing in deep tissue and focused therapeutic massage. She creates individualized treatments and expertly assesses how tension in the muscles and surrounding tissue are impacting the health of the rest of the body. Marisa’s sessions include gentle to firm-pressure therapeutic massage, deep tissue and trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and a variety of stretching & mobility techniques. Marisa also incorporates tool-based techniques such as cupping and gua sha with her clients’ permission. Marisa enjoys working and teaching from the heart, creating a safe, judgement and expectation-free zone in which clients can heal, achieve their personal health/wellness goals, and deepen their relationship with themselves.

Marisa obtained an Associate in Applied Science degree in Massage Therapy in 2014, which consisted of 1200+ training hours. She also holds a 230-hour Yoga Instructor Certification and Advanced Reiki Certification. She has obtained continuing education in a variety of modalities including Reflexology, Mayan Abdominal Therapy, Thai massage, and (her personal favorite) Dermal Traction Method.

Although massage is Marisa’s “big girl” job, she is also a certified yoga instructor and former pole fitness instructor/competitor. Bodywork, yoga, and dance have been a huge part of her personal journey and growth, and she is ecstatic to have the opportunity to share her passions and help create a community of health-conscious individuals.

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Dr. Joshua Carter​

Chiropractic - Functional Medicine - Applied Kinesiology - Energy Work

​ Originally from Marshall, MN Dr. Carter spent a year in Africa trying to start a sustainable non-profit chiropractic and functional medicine clinic.

From there he spent some time soul searching and ended up in Salt Lake City, Utah. He practices in a busy clinic and specializes in manual adjustments, soft tissue, functional medicine, energy medicine, and Applied Kinesiology. His Travels and have brought him back to Minnesota to be closer to family and friends

Currently Dr. Carter is studying traditional healing with Native American tribes as well as the Carare Community of Colombia and other Amazonian tribes.

In his free time Carter can be found found exploring nature, lost in a book, evolving with plant medicines, or hanging in a hammock.

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LMT

Styles of massage:

Medium to firm pressure.

Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Cupping, Myofascial, Chronic Pain, Sports, Relaxation.

La’Mika has a vast knowledge on anatomy stemming from her experience in the health & fitness industry. La’Mika approaches her massages with the focus of treating the root cause of pain and not just the symptoms. She masterfully blends her skills of Deep tissue, trigger point therapy, cupping, and myofascial release to ensure the best outcomes for your mind and body.

La’Mika’s work can help those suffering from chronic pain, athletes looking to improve performance, or anyone seeking to improve overall relaxation and wellness.

La’Mika has a passion for sports and loves to help with youth activities. She has a creative and entrepreneurial drive, working in massage therapy, sports, and clothing. She enjoys spending time with her son and loves to travel in her time off. She is passionate about helping others grow, find balance within their bodies, and mentally being their best selves.

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LMT

Styles of massage:

Gentle to medium pressure.

Medical, Orthopedic, Trigger Point, Relaxation, Swedish, Cupping, Reflexology.

In the early 2000’s Jenni became very passionate about holistic health and wellness. Her path started as a licensed esthetician in California. She always enjoyed the relaxation her clients enjoyed from her esthetic treatments.

After years of practicing in esthetics Jenni became more drawn to the relaxation benefits of massage. This is why Jenni decided to enroll in and complete training as a massage therapist from The Aveda Institute of Health.

Jenni’s goal is to create a comfortable healing space for people to breathe and let go of all their stress. She combines therapeutic massage with a comfortable pressure to allow the mind and body to relax.

Outside of work Jenni enjoys spending time with family, being up north on the lake, kayaking, road trips, and good dance session listening to some live music.

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LMT

Styles of massage:

Light to medium pressure.

Swedish, Therapeutic techniques, Cupping, Myofascial release.

Living along the water of the Mississippi River, Marissa has always called Minnesota her home & the ones who live in southern MN her community. An advocate for self-development & body positivity, she aspires to optimize her overall well-being while helping others do the same.

Marissa completed a 700-hour program at Minnesota School of Cosmetology & believes the learning has just begun for her! Having graduated in September of 2022, Marissa uses a softer touch to calm the nervous system and relax her clients muscles. She is interested in myofascial release, advanced therapeutic techniques, and cupping therapy. She also loves the style of Swedish massage & the benefits that come from this amazing technique.

Marissa values the power of solitude & surrounding herself with her loved ones (especially her dog Koda)— You can spot her cheering at sporting events, soaking up the sun or rereading the Harry Potter series.

She is looking forward to working with everyone at Optimal Movement & is excited to learn more about the world of massage therapy from them.

“relaxation is a practice, so whenever I give someone that space to truly relax it brings a lot of opportunity for healing… that means more than anything to me.”

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LMT

Styles of massage:

Light to firm pressure

Relaxation, Trigger point, Reflexology, Lymphatic drainage, Healing touch, Swedish, Cupping.

Teresa entered the field of Massage Therapy and bodywork after a life changing experience with Energy Medicine. She promptly enrolled Sister Rosalind Gefre’ School of Massage Therapy and graduated in 2009. She has advanced training in the massage modalities of Relaxation, Trigger Point, Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage, and Healing Touch.

Teresa Believes in treating the whole person. She believes that health and wellness are not just limited to your physical health. She recognizes the intricate connection of the mind, body, and spirit and is passionate about helping people tap into their inner-selves to promote health and wellness.

When Teresa is not working, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones- that includes her cat, Ari! She loves being outside in nature, where she feels grounded and connected. She also likes to have fun singing and dancing!

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Rick Fulton

RYT/Somatic Yoga Therapist

Rick is a compassionate and dedicated practitioner of Yoga and is also a Somatic Yoga Therapist.

Oftentimes our natural movement patterns are obscured by pain and injuries stemming from bad habits, trauma or overuse. Rick helps his clients find their bodies’ intended patterns through body awareness, breathework, muscle activation exercises, and muscle activation therapy liberating the individual from pain.

Rick is a certified 500hr soma yoga therapy instructor and studies yoga therapy at Yoga North Soma Yoga Institute in Duluth, MN, where he focuses on Thomas Hannah clinical somatics, Buteyko breathing, therapeutic yoga, ayurveda and classic hatha yoga. He is also a AFPA certified holistic wellness coach and holistic nutritionist, as well as a French Culinary Chef.

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Optimal IV Therapy is the first IV Nutrition Therapy company in Rochester, MN. Optimal IV Therapy is proud to be offering their expertly crafted proprietary blends of nutrient therapy to sports stars, average Joes, Weekend warriors, and those looking to enhance overall wellness, immunity, and beauty.

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Philip is a dedicated and passionate practitioner who combines principles of Eastern and Western Medicine practices with Movement Based Therapies to help individuals think, move, and feel the best they possibly can.

His Studies Include Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Exercise Science, and Doctorate In Eastern Medicine and Acupuncture. Philip specializes in the treatment of Sports and Orthopedic Injuries, Joint Function/Mobility Assessment, Athletic Performance Enhancement, Neurological and Receptor Dysfunction, Food and Supplement Therapy. ​

“I strongly believe in Empowerment. Every individual is in charge of his or her health. In order to improve at a sport or skill, you have to practice. In order to feel or perform better, you have to change your practices. I am here to guide and equip individuals with the skills for health and movement optimization, but ultimately you have to make the decision. There is no magic needle or pill; health takes discipline.”

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I joined the Optimal Movement Team in December of 2018. I am the ONLY PEMF Exercise system in the world to combine solid-state engineering, integrated electronics, user-controlled adjustable pulse and magnetic field strength, with up to 10Hz of pulsing power! My purpose is to change your life!

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LMT

Styles of massage:

Medium to firm pressure.

Deep tissue, Trigger point, Sports, Lymphatic, Swedish, Relaxation, Cupping.

Abe has been a massage therapist practitioner for over 20 years. He received certification from the Utah College of Massage Therapy. Abe has a firm therapeutic touch that has been honed through his certifications in medical massage, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue, medical cupping, and sports massage.

For the last 20 years Abe ran and owned a spa in Mississippi. 14 years ago he opened up a school of massage in Mississippi. Unfortunately, covid put an end to both of these long-standing institutions. As a result, Abe decided to move to Rochester to continue to share his skills and love for massage in the Med City.

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LMT

Style of massage:

Firm Pressure.

Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Sports, Orthopedic, Cupping.

Deb was first introduced to massage therapy while working at a jewelry company. While there, she developed chronic pain patterns from working long hours, performing detailed work with a bad posture. After getting a massage, she was amazed by the relief she felt from her chronic muscle tension. Ever since, Deb has been fascinated by holistic and natural approaches to facilitating wellness and balancing the mind-body-spirit connection.

Deb combines Deep Tissue, Orthopedic, and Trigger Point Therapy as needed to treat each client’s specific needs while also incorporating relaxation techniques into her massages. Deb received her certification in massage therapy from the Minnesota Riverland Technical College in Rochester, MN and has been practicing massage therapy for the past seven years.

In her free time, Deb likes to stay active by working out at the the gym.

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LMT

Styles of massage:

Light to firm pressure.

Deep tissue, Trigger point, Myofascial release, Sports, Swedish, Craniosacral, Cupping.

Ricardo specializes in Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, and Craniosacral Therapy. He works with each client’s focus areas to start relieving the problem and will tailor his techniques and massage to the client’s tolerance of pressure. Ricardo’s goal is to help you feel more grounded in your body and live life more fully by helping to reduce your pain and stress.

Ricardo received his certification in massage therapy from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in Tucson, AZ in 1996 which consisted of 1000+ training hours. He was a combat medic in the Arizona National Guard.

In his free time Ricardo likes to be outside with his girlfriend and their two dogs. They enjoy hiking, kayaking, fishing, and camping. Ricardo is new to the area and is excited to explore the city and all that it has to offer.

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LMT

Styles of massage:

Firm pressure.

Trigger Point, Pressure Point, Deep Tissue, Chronic Pain, Sports.

Pan comes from the original family of Traditional Thail Massage Healing Hands. Pan offers Deep Tissue and Medical massage. Her passion is helping people get out of pain through massage.

Pan got into healing hands massage when she was 8 years old as a result of an injury that her mother suffered. Her mother taught her how to palpate and massage her injured hip and it worked like magic. Her mom was able to walk a short time after teaching her these traditional techniques. As pan was young, she ignored her calling and gift of healing through massage until she was injured in a car accident herself. Through chiropractic and massage therapy she was able to heal and felt that massage was her true calling.

Pan has over 800 hours of training and has obtained her associates degree in Massage Therapy. She also went to the Thai Healing Therapy Massage School and is a level 2 practitioner in Thai Yoga Massage.

Pan is very passionate about helping people to relieve their stress and pain. She has 15 years of experience as a licensed practitioner in the state of Minnesota. Pan is very skilled in trigger point therapy, pressure point therapy, deep tissue massage and in the treatment of chronic pain. Pan enjoys treating rotator cuff injuries, tingling and numbness in arms and hands, migraine headaches, sciatica, muscle strains, and low back pain.

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