Suzanne Melby – Licensed Massage Therapist (LMP)

Suzanne graduated from Ashmead College for her Massage Therapist Certification in 2004 and immediately started working at Gene Juarez Salons and Spas.  Shortly after, she decided to persue continuing education that focused on treatment and sports massage.  It was a natural progression for her to help create Thrive Healing Massage, an environment that emphasizes on both wellness and effective therapy.  Suzanne has extensive experience and education in Deep Tissue, Structural Integration, Acute/Chronic Conditions, Sports Massage, as well as the promotion of solitude and stress management. She incorporates relaxation along with therapeutic techniques to ensure the most beneficial and individualized treatment for each person.  She is also certified in strapping (Kinesio-taping). Suzanne currently resides in West Seattle and has a passion for playing Roller Derby.

Antonio Krebs – Licensed Massage Therapist (LMP)

Antonio, originally from Peru, moved to Seattle and graduated from Cortiva Institute in 2010. Having worked in the physical therapy environment as an interpreter, being fluent in spanish, he decided to realize his passion for helping people recover from injury by becoming a massage therapist. His interest in the science behind massage has him constantly learning techniques to draw from, like Deep Tissue, Muscle Energy and Structural Integration, to find the best way to work with his clients. With a passion for all things massage, he has also taken lessons in Hawaiian Lomi Lomi and Thai massage, leaving room to experiment with other modalities. He enjoys martial arts, reading and traveling.

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Antonio, originalmente de Peru, se mudo a Seattle y se graduo del Instituto Cortiva en el 2010. Habiendo trabajado

en el entorno de terapias fisicas como interprete, decidio realizar su pasion por ayudar a la gente a recuperarse de lesiones, aprendiendo masaje terapeutico. Su interes por la ciencia detras de los masajes lo tiene constantemente aprendiendo tecnicas, como Masaje de Tejido Profundo, Energia Muscular e Integracion Estructural, para encontrar la mejor manera de trabajar con sus clientes. Con una pasion por todo lo que sea masaje, tambien ha tomado lecciones en lomilomi Hawaiano y masaje Tailandes, dejando espacio para experimentar con otras modalidades. Le gustan las artes marciales, leer y viajar.

Justine Cain – Licensed Massage Therapist, (LMP)

Justine is a recent graduate from the Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts.  As a former competitive runner and cyclist she is aware of the demands placed our bodies.  She believes that we are all performers, athletes and artists. Our bodies are instruments we use to perform in life. Like any tool the body needs to be maintained.  She believes that massage is essential for maintenance and rehabilitation.  It is a fantastic tool for grounding the mind and becoming centered, conscious and aware.  She likes to combine deeper techniques that really get the blood flowing with subtle gentle techniques that allow the body to relax.  Justine’s plans included becoming certified in Oncology Massage as she is passionate about working with individuals and families affected by cancer.  She is thrilled to be part of the Volunteer Massage program at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance & a member of Thrive’s team.

Nikki Ono – Licensed Massage Therapist, (LMP)

Nikki graduated from Brian Utting School of Massage in 2003.  Having worked in a wide spectrum of bodywork, from spa to chiropractic offices, she has a great appreciation for relaxation as well as injury treatment sessions.  Nikki draws on various modalities to the specific needs of each session.  Starting from Swedish/Deep Tissue base she incorporates Sports Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Trigger Point Therapy and Neuromuscular technique.  Besides massage, she also enjoys running, soccer, and spending time with her husband Steven and two munchkins called Makai and Makena.

Renata Dalglish – Licensed Massage Therapist, (LMP)

Even before I became a massage therapist, I always believed in and understood how important WELLNESS is in order to obtain a healthy and longevity life.  Going to massage school helped me realizing that I can help other people to ease their days.  The idea of helping people to be free of pain, relax and energize is facinating to me and is truly a gift.  I am so happy that I chose this career path.  Becoming a massage practitioner by Cortiva Institute-Seattle last year, allowed me to learn how to focus on the needs of each client helping them to acheive their best condition and comfort as a result of a positive therapeutic communication and client centered massages.  To accomplish beneficial results my goals as massage therapist is to create a positive impact on my clients body while helping to instill a better sense of awareness.  My treatments sessions incorporate healing techniques but always with the intention to balance and to relax a person’s whole being.  My further development plans include specialization in Medical and Sports Massage.  To accomplish my bodywork experience, I will be taking Pilates instructor classes this year.  Two of my biggest passion in life is the ocean and outdoor activities.  I’m originally from Brazil fluent in Portuguese and I have a natural curiosity to learn about different cultures, I have lived in United States now for over 9 years, including Seattle and Hawaii.

Brenna Morgan – Licensed Massage Therapist, (LMP)

After graduating from the University of Iowa, Brenna moved to Seattle to follow a love of the mountains, water, and the general freshness of the Northwest.  A graduate of Brenneke School of Massage in Seattle, Brenna has been practicing massage for over seven years.  She is certified through the state of Washington to practice Massage and is affiliated with a number of insurances, including Regence, Premera/Blues Cross, Cigna, Aetna, Lifewise, and Uniform.  Her professional background is based around a treatment-oriented massage including an extensive experience with patients facing many challenges with acute as well as chronic symptoms and conditions.  She also enjoys working with clients simply looking to relax and escape the stresses of daily life. In this chiropractic/massage clinic she is able to focus on treatment for auto accident injuries, on the job injuries, and repetitive body issues.  Her goal is to make her patients feel better, body and mind.

Jessica Sims – Licensed Massage Therapist, (LMP)

Jessica graduated from Seattle Massage School with over 800 hours of training and has been a practicing massage therapist since 1999.  Jessica frequently works with athletes of all kinds. Clients with conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Torticollis and Chronic Headaches have benefited greatly from Jessica’s work. She is well trained in Deep Tissue, Swedish, Trigger Point Therapy, Pregnancy Massage and Shiatsu.  Jessica’s favorite and most rewarding work is the treatment of injuries sustained from motor vehicle accidents.

Jenny Peterson – Licensed Massage Therapist, (LMP)

Jenny Peterson grew up in the midwest and spent much of her youth as a competitive gymnast. In 2006 she graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with a B.A. in dance and visual arts. After a brief stint in San Diego, she moved to Seattle, where she attended Cortiva Institute of Massage. As a dancer and athlete, Jenny has experienced the benefits of massage therapy first hand, and seeks to provide intelligent and compassionate touch for those seeking relief from injuries and stress. Jenny currently specializes in Deep Tissue, Swedish, Myofascial Release, and Neuromuscular massage techniques, and is dedicated to continually expanding her knowledge and skill. When she isn’t massaging, Jenny can be found dancing professionally in and around the Seattle area, as well as creating work as a fine art photographer.