Meet Our Staff
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Kathy Volrath received her training in Therapeutic Massage from Anne Arundel Community College. She is a Licensed Massaged Therapist, a Certified Cancer and Mastectomy Massage Therapist, and a Certified Equine and Canine Sports Massage Therapist.
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has received training in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Lymphatic Massage, Massage for Fibromyalgia, Massage for the Chronologically-Gifted, Hot Stone Massage, various biofield therapies, Reflexology and Raindrop Therapy. |
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Michele Pedersen received her training as a Massage Therapist at Baltimore School of Massage in 1986. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. She received certifications in Reiki I and II, is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and a Certified Wu-Ming Qigong Teacher for Breast Health. Michele is also a Certified Hypnobirthing Childbirth Instructor, providing support during natural childbirth. She has also received training in Swedish, Deep Tissue massage as well as Shiatsu Acupressure massage, Healing Touch, Chakra Balancing, Quantum Touch, Craniosacral work, Neuromuscular, strengthening and stretching techniques for the whole body, hot stone therapy and seaweed body wraps. Michele's special interests are holistic nutrition, hormone balancing and alternative approaches to healthcare in order to support her clients in achieving a higher quality of life. |
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Amy Teets received her training in Therapeutic Massage from Anne Arundel Community College in 2005. Amy was trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, and Hot Stone Therapy. Amy has also received a certificate in Sports Massage. Amy loves being able to help her clients reach their goals through massage. |
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Sharon D'Orsogna is a graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage. She has her State and National Certification and has been trained in the areas of Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, pregnancy, and hot stone massage. Sharon is continuing her education into different massage modalities in the profession and helping her clients in their healing process and their quality of life. |
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Robert Ristow has been practicing Shiatsu and Macrobiotics for 24 years. He is a graduate of the Kushi Institute (Macrobiotics and Shiatsu) and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Michigan. He studied and worked for ten years with well-known Macrobiotic teacher, counselor and acupuncturist Michael Rossoff. Robert has also taught Shiatsu classes. |
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Lynn Breeding, M.Ac., L.Ac., AcuCare, received her Masters of Acupuncture from Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel MD. Tai Sophia, founded in 1978, became the first acupuncture school in the United States accredited to award the Masters degree. AcuCare has been located in Eldersburg on Liberty road since 2006. As an acupuncturist, Lynn endeavors to partner with her patients to lead them to greater levels of wellness in their lives. |
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Katie Sirk is a graduate of the Maryland Institute of Massage. She is State and Nationally Certified. Katie is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial and the Rossiter technique. Katie enjoys customizing massage sessions to each client’s individual needs. |
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Malinda Venegas
Melinda in our Hatha yoga instructor. She is also a Certified Animal Chiropractor, certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. |
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Bob Ciampaglia is a Certified Supreme Science Qigong instructor, Level-1 Qigong Healing Form, Breath Empowerment & Nine-Breath Method, Level-2 Qigong Healing Form, and Level-3 Workshop Facilitator. Qigong has become Bob’s life’s work. He has dedicated himself to the practices and teachings of Qigong. Qigong gives Bob strength, energy, and love of spirit which he wants to share with the world. |
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Jill Shaw has been a licensed Cosmetologist/Esthetician since 1988. She specializes in skin care and tailors each visit to meet her client’s individual skin care needs. Jill attended the International School of Cosmetology and Von Lee International School of Aesthetics. She continues her education on skin care by taking various product line classes and attending skin care seminars. Jill loves to do everything from wax removal, makeup applications, customized chemical peels, and most of all her “Signature Facial” that leaves clients feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. She thrives on pampering her clients and educating them about their skin. |
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Ashley Ellinger
Ashley is a licensed Esthetician. She enjoys working with people and helping them attain their goals for younger looking skin.
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