THERAPIST BIOS

Our Massage Therapists will work with you to help you feel relaxed and refreshed.  

KRISTEN BUSBY -  LMT Before becoming a massage therapist, Kristen graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee with a B.A. in Anthropology in 1999.  She then went on to attend the Lakeside School of Massage Therapy, earning her certification in 2004 and joining the staff of healing hands immediately.  Kristen's areas of expertise are: Therapeutic Massage Trigger Point Therapy Stress Reduction and Relaxation

• WCMT (Wisconsin Certified Massage Therapist #3255-046)
• NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork)

Kristen recently graduated from U.W.M. with a Bachelor's degree in both Psychology and English as well as a minor in Biology.  Kristen is also a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

MOLLY EMMONS-  LMT Before becoming a massage therapist, Molly graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in 2007 with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and a sub major of Pre-Physical Therapy.  Upon graduation, she began working as a Program Director at a physical therapy clinic in Appelton where she received additional certifications and was in charge of running two injury prevention programs for local runners and athletes.  Molly was also given the opportunity to observe and work side by side with two orthopedic physical therapists, further piquing her interest in the field.  She then went on to receive her massage certification from Lakeside School of Massage Therapy and graduated in May of 2009.  She joined the healing hands team in June, 2009 and has really enjoyed working with the variety of clientele that healing hands offers.  Molly plans to continue her education in June 2010, going back to school to earn her Docorate in Physical Therapy.  She is also a certified Health and Wellness Coach.  Molly's areas of expertise are: Therapeutic Massage Neuromuscular Approach Stress Reduction & Relaxation Sports Massage

Certification:

• WCMT (Wisconsin Certified Massage Therapist #4746-146)

Molly plans to continue her education in June 2010, going back to school to earn her Docorate in Physical Therapy.  She is also a certified Health and Wellness Coach. 

Molly's experiences both in and out of school make her a uniquely qualified massage therapist.  Her many hours of clinical experience have helped to refine her skills as a therapist and expand her knowledge and understanding of massage and its effects on the human body.  Her field work and job opportunities have shown her a variety of settings in which therapeutic massage can be applied and the various populations it can benefit.  With her strong background in the field of kinesiology, Molly has excellent understanding of the human body and its connection to the field of massage therapy.

Certifications and memberships:

• American Massage Therapy Association
• NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork)
• IFA Aerobics
• Certfied personal trainer

There aren't many people better suited to work in Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM) than Orlando Harding.  From his many years as a runner/racer, fitness coach, and yoga practitioner, his knowledge of kinetic movement makes him a perfect fit for massage therapy.  While participating in these activities, the body experiences injury, wear and tear and therefore staying fit is not always possible.  He quickly realized the need for muscle recovery therapy.

After correlating yoga (the ability to heal from within), with having the energy to help others with massage, in July 2001 he enrolled at Miller-Motte Technical College in Lynchburg, Virginia.  While in attendance there, he studied Medical Massage Therapy, under the primary instruction of Mr. Kenneth Harbour.  His mind was immediately opened to the possibilities of "what-if and how-can..."  How can massage therapy heal a person from within so they can function on the outside?  With this philosophy, he has since then provided his services and skills in different modalities to a number of spas and salons across the country.

GREG JOLLY-  LMT  Greg Jolly has over twenty years of experience as a bodyworker.  As a massage therapist, Greg has worked in rehabilitation units, health clubs, and hospitals.  Greg's areas of expertise are: Advanced Craniosacral Therapy Myofascial Release Visceral Manipulation (a gentle manual approach to free restrictions around the organs and help them work better) Neural Manipulation (a gentle manual approach to relieve restrictions to the nerves, releasing pain and dysfunction) Massage for Cancer patients Breathwork Neuromuscular Therapy

• Couples Massage
• Intro to Massage
• Intro to Meditation and Relaxation
• Breathwork

Certifications:

• WCMT (Wisconsin Certified Massage Therapist #820-046)
• Craniosacral Therapist Techniques Certified from Upledger Institute (one of ten certified therapists in the state)
• NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork)
• Hypnotherapist (ChT) from National Guild of Hypnosis (NGH)

Greg enjoys practicing yoga daily and has meditated daily for over twenty years.

VALENE (VAL) NELSON-  LMT Valene has been a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association for the last two years, and graduated with an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Massage Therapy from Hightech Institute in 2009.  She specializes in Therapeutic, and Swedish (relaxation) massage and trigger point therapy.  Her interests lie in Sports Massage and Thai Massage. Val enjoys helping athletes and other clients who have recent or past injuries or who have overworked or strained their bodies.  Massage has been shown to facilitate recovery from muscular injury and soreness.  Her massages are designed to promote both healing and relaxation.  In the future Val would like to become a licensed Personal Trainer and branch off into Health and Nutrition. In her free time, Val enjoys keeping active in a wide variety of extreme sports.   Val's areas of expertise are: Therapeutic Massage Neuromuscular Approach Sports Massage Stress Reduction & Relaxation

JENAE NOEL-  LMT Jenae graduated from Lakeside School of Massage Therapy in 2010 as the youngest member of her class with a 93% final grade.  She is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, as well as the state of Wisconsin.  She also carries a certification in CPR/AED and first aid, as well as membership to the American Massage Therapy Association.  Jenae enjoys researching and attending classes to expand her knowledge in the massage therapy field.  Jenae's areas of expertise are: Swedish relaxation and stress reduction Therapeutic Massage Trigger Point Therapy Deep tissue massage

Certifications:

• WCMT (Wisconsin Certified Massage Therapist #10387-146)
• NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork)
• American Massage Therapy Association 

TERESSA (TESS) SCHAEPE-  LMT Tess graduated from Lakeside School of Massage in 2009 and joined healing hands shortly there after. She has really enjoyed working with the variety of clientele that healing hands offers. Having always had an avaid interest in sports massage she has focused her education to enhance her skills by working on atheletes. She has worked with a number of marathon runners, both pre and post event and is a highly sought after massage coach. Tess's love for sports adds to her enthusiate healing approach. She also has an excellent understanding of the human body and its connection to the field of massage therapy. Tess's areas of expertise are: Sports Massage  Hot StoneTherapeutic Massage Trigger Point Therapy Myofascial Release Stress Reduction & Relaxation

Certifications:

• WCMT (Wisconsin Certified Massage Therapist #10725-146)
• American Massage Therapy Association

KRISTA SCHICKER -  LMT Krista Schicker completed an intensive program at Blue sky school of professional massage in 2010.  Nationally certified and a member of Associated bodywork and Massage professionals.  Krista integrates many modalities into your session to provide positive results.  She uses postural assessment and gait analysis to get a sense of what the client needs.  Krista's areas of expertise are: Therapeutic massage Myofascial release Lomi lomi, an energetic form of ancient massage found in Hawaii Neuromuscular, trigger point therapy Craniosacral therapy Swedish relaxation

Certifications:

• WCMT (Wisconsin Certified Massage Therapist #10468-146)
• NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork)
• American Massage Therapy Association

BRENDA SHERMAN - C.Ac., MSOM, DipL.OM.  Brenda is a graduate of the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Racine, WI where she earned a Master of Science in Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Traditional Chinese dietary therapy. Her interest in Oriental Medicine began when her husband was successfully treated with acupuncture for Diabetic Neuropathies. She practices using traditional Chinese methodology with the addition of techniques from other styles as individual cases warrant. Brenda's areas of expertise include: Acute & Chronic musculoskeletal pain. Chronic digestive disorders. Stress, insomnia and headaches.

Certifications:

• WCA (Wisconsin Certified Acupuncturist#654-055)
• NCCAOM(National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine)
• Diplomat of both Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine