Anja Brannstrom, AOS, CMT, LMT
Born in the South of Sweden and raised in the US, Anja speaks three languages fluently: Swedish, English and Spanish. She moved to Boulder in 2009 (from New York City), inspired by its mountains, fresh air, big sky, healthy living and progressive sensibility. Prior to Massage Therapy, she worked in finance, marketing, Internet development and office management. She pursued a degree in Massage Therapy to reconnect with people and help them achieve better health through healing touch. Anja loves skiing, hiking, yoga, meals with friends, arts and culture. She is an education junkie and enjoys attending new workshops and expanding her expertise.
Specialties:
Anja’s deep tissue work particularly helps her athletic clients train hard and be ready for major events, but can benefit weekend warriors and non-athletes alike. Her specialties include:
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Myofascial Release
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Advanced Sports Massage
• Medical Massage of the Head/Neck and Hip/Pelvic Complex
• Shiatsu
Education and Training:
• AOS in Massage Therapy, Swedish Institute College of Massage in New York City, 2008
• Advanced certifications in Medical Massage of the Cervical Region and Hip/Pelvic Complex
• Advanced Sports Massage Certification
• Finish Line Athlete Support with on-site Medical Team for NYC Marathon, NYC Triathlon, Manhattan Island Marathon Swim
Philosophy
I like to think of myself as a catalyst of change with my clients. Most of the work I do is very patient, very deep tissue work. What I try to do is tune in to the person I am working with, see what their body responds to, carefully test the boundaries without pushing beyond them, and most importantly, be sensitive to their needs. Although some clients are surprised by the depth of pressure we achieve, it is important to me that change is achieved in partnership, in a way that the body welcomes, instead of fights.
Testimonials:
"I came in with my lower back in spasm. I was scheduled to compete in the Boulder Sprint Triathlon the following day and had no hope of an instant recovery. I asked Anja for a miracle and she didn't flinch. Her massage stopped the spasming and I actually was able to compete and better my prior time by a full 9 minutes. And I'm still walking upright! I get these back attacks about once a year and never in a million years thought I'd be able to get to the race. I can't tell you how much I appreciated her massage." - B.K.
"A massage with Anja isn't a simple luxury, it's healthcare" - A.J.
Caroline is an ultra marathon runner and enjoys everything about being outdoors. She grew up in New Zealand, where she took up hiking and backcountry skiing. Caroline moved to Boulder because of its outdoor lifestyle, great trails and mountains. She has always been interested in massage and appreciates the benefits of massage in her own athletic performance as well as the performance of her clients.
Specialties:
Caroline works with endurance athletes and active people of all ages, helping them achieve and maintain their optimal performance. Earlier in her career, she played a key role in patient rehabilitation with a focus on soft tissue mobilization and stretching at Endurance Rehabilitation, a physical therapy center in Scottsdale AZ. Caroline’s specialties include:
• Sports Massage with Assisted Stretching
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Relaxation and Stress Management
Education and Training:
• Bachelor of Sports Studies, Waikato University, New Zealand (1995)
• PSIA Ski Instructor, Level II (1996-2003)
• Healing Spirits Massage School, Boulder, CO (2003)
• Certification - Thai Massage, Phoenix, AZ (2004)
• Endurance Rehabilitation, Scottsdale, AZ (2005-2007)
• Continuing education – Advanced Myofascial Training (2008)
Philosophy:
Massage is important in keeping the mind and body working as one. It is a time to relax the mind and regenerate the body. With a relaxed mind, the body can relax and allow the soft tissue manipulation of the therapist to release tight and congested muscles. When the muscles are freed of restrictions, the body will function at its optimum level.
Regular massage has been an integral part of my ultra running lifestyle. I am injury free, and my body is able to recover a lot quicker with massage.
David and his wife moved to Boulder from Santa Barbara in 2010 because they wanted to live in a small-town, progressive community. Before becoming an Oriental Medicine practitioner, he spent 10 years passionately studying and practicing alternative medicine and healing. David chose Oriental Medicine, because it combines clinical and esoteric disciplines and has been tested and proven for over 5000 years. Along with practicing at FAC, David works with patients at his private clinic. For fun, he enjoys movies, dining out, long drives into the Rocky Mountains and long weekends on the beach in Santa Monica.
Specialties:
As an Oriental Medicine practitioner, David was trained to diagnose and treat any imbalance or disorder in the body. He teaches his patients how to optimize their health and athletic performance and prevent injury and disease. David treats athletes of all types and practices sports medicine for injuries. David’s work covers:
• Acupuncture
• Chinese Herbs and Massage
• Reiki & Energy Healing
• Sports and Other Injuries
• Wellness Treatments
• Pain Management
• Joint Mobility
• Digestive Disorders
• Emotional Well-Being
• Immune System Support
• Men’s Reproductive Health
Education and Training:
• Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York
• Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine in Santa Barbara, California
• Certified Massage Therapist, Colorado
• Certified Reiki Master since 1992 (Energy Medicine)
• Certified PFTS facilitator since 2003 (Art Therapy)
• Meditation Instructor since 1982
Philosophy:
I believe that the healing process is a co-creation that begins within each and every one of us. It is my intention to help those who work with me achieve a state of balance or homeostasis, to assist them in finding the creative healing force or power that lies within. It is this force that in Oriental Healing Arts we refer to as “Qi or Chi”. The deeper we form a relationship to this Qi, the greater the potential for anything being possible. With proper diagnosis, treatment and a cooperative relationship between the practitioner and the patient, it is possible to have optimal health.
Jenn Posterick is a Thai yoga bodywork therapist, massage therapist, and yoga instructor. She first explored Thai yoga bodywork as part of her yoga journey. It was instantly a passion, and since becoming a certified bodyworker in 2006 she has continued to study and add to her skill set. Her practice is built on a passion for Thai yoga bodywork, flavoring her sessions with other modalities such as Reiki, healing touch, Ayurveda, and of course applying traditional Western massage techniques as the framework. Her commitment to Thai has led her to become an instructor, offering both course work and workshops that weave together bodywork and yoga. Her deep training in Traditional Thai Medicine weaves together Thai yoga bodywork, Thai herbal compress, rasueri dat ton (a very gentle style of yoga), as well as use of traditional Thai therapeutic tools (tuk sen).
Specialties
At FAC, Jenn offers Table Thai stretching with massage, deep tissue relaxation massage, sports recovery massage, and one-on-one yoga instruction. Sessions with Jenn are built around the idea of creating positive results to benefit her clients, who might also be offered stretching yoga homework for self care.
Education and Training
Jenn has studied with some of Traditional Thai Medicine's leading instructors. Her first certification came from her mentor Tanya Sowards at Thai Yoga Bodywork and Devanadi Yoga in Minneapolis, MN, where she also earned her yoga instructor certification in the ParaYoga tantra style. Since then she has studied with such teachers as Bob Haddad, Noam Tyroler, and Hillary Olsen Hilliard, and also completed Denver Integrative Massage School's massage therapist training certification program. Her study in Thailand provided her the opportunity to deepen her understanding of herbal medicine with Homprang Chaleekanha and explore the history and traditions of Thai yoga bodywork with the storied Master Pichest Boonethame. Jenn also has an A.B. from Ripon College in English, anthropology, and music performance and theory.
Philosophy
Jenn attributes her own bodywork philosophy to lessons learned in Thailand: heal the self, trust the self, and we can offer our truest intentions to others for their healing and wellbeing.
Testimonials
I feel calmer after my sessions. Relaxed, but not tired. Like I can focus on what's next."
"Somehow I manage to leave my stretching/massage sessions without the crazy knots in my shoulders. They tend to disappear somewhere along the way."
"My Thai yoga bodywork sessions leave me feeling balanced. I look forward to them!"
Kathleen has always believed “Life is too short to be small”. As a result, she has dedicated her life to playing big and living fully. Kathleen grew up in Germany and is a world traveler. She moved to Boulder the moment she fell in love with it’s beautiful mountains, people and outdoor activities.
Having been a competitive endurance athlete and triathlete most of her adult life, Kathleen knows, first-hand, the performance-enhancing and healing benefits of massage therapy. It was after she realized she could truly serve other athletes through body work that she decided to dedicate her life to the profession. She immediately enrolled in the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 2007 and the rest is history. By choosing to combine her love of sports and massage, Kathleen has become one of the most sought-after, highly-specialized massage therapists in Boulder.
Kathleen spent the past two years serving Vail skiers in the winters and Martha's Vinyard vacationers in summers as a full time massage therapist. She rejoins our team as a well-respected and professional sports and deep tissue therapist. We are happy to have Kathleen's passion and smile back at our club as she loves life and has so much to give!
Specialties:
• Sports Massage
• Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Myofascial Release
• Deep Tissue Relaxation
• Pre-Natal Massage
• Reflexology
Education and Training:
• Bachelor in Graphic Design, University in Iserlohn, Germany (1993)
• Degree in Multimedia, Web Developing, and Computer Science, RRCC , CO (2003)
• Boulder College of Massage Therapy, (2007-2009)
• Facilitated Wellness in Boulder, Internship in Massage Therapy (2009)
• Mountain View Chiropractic Center in Boulder, Internship in Massage Therapy (2009)
• JointWorks, Physical Therapy & Massage, Edwards, CO (seasonal, 2009-2011)
• Certification in Thai-Shiatsu Massage, Martha’s Vineyard, MA (2010)
• Training with Adam Wolf, Boston, MA (2011)
> Movement Dysfunction: An integrated Approach
> Low Back Considerations: Functional Solutions
> Integrated Biomechanics of the Lower Extremity
> Regress before Progress: Strategies for Post-Rehabilitation
> Shoulder Issues: functional tri-plane actions of the shoulder complex
My Philosophy:
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Maggie is passionate about mountain biking and loves riding hard with a group
of friends. She also enjoys, scuba diving, snow boarding, gardening and learning everything she can about living an eco friendly lifestyle. Before Maggie became a massage therapist, she worked with developmentally disabled adults. After taking a weekend course in massage, she knew she wanted to share its healthy, life-changing benefits with others. A native of Minneapolis, Maggie decided to move to Colorado while doing a community service project in the San Luis Valley as a high school student. She loves Boulder for its natural beauty, progressive attitude, access to the mountains and proximity to a big city.
Specialties:
Maggie uses movement and firm pressure to release tight muscles and bring on a state of deep relaxation. She understands the physical and emotional struggle that come with chronic pain and is particularly effective with clients who have injuries. Maggie has helped clients recover from whiplash, low back injuries, general low back pain, and shoulder injuries. Maggie’s specialties include:
• Sports and Traumatic Injury Rehabilitation
• Orthopedic/Sports Massage
• Pre/Post Natal Massage
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Sciatic Nerve Massage
• Low Back Pain and Pelvic Balancing
• Myofascial Release
Education and Training:
• BA in Psychology from the University of Minnesota, 1993
• Boulder College of Massage Therapy, 1997
• Advanced training in Orthopedic/Sports Massage
• Advanced training in pre/ post natal massage
• Level One and Two of Upledger Craniosacral Therapy
• Techniques in Sciatic Nerve Massage
• Advanced Training in Low Back Pain
• Advanced Training in Myofascial Techniques
Philosophy:
I believe that massage is an essential tool for wellbeing. In our high stress society, regular massage is a necessary part of taking care of oneself. Massage Therapy connects the mind and body, and the mind body connection can help a person deal with difficult times in their life. My personal experience has shown me how important Massage Therapy is for injury recovery because it can maximize the healing processes. Massage Therapy gives me the opportunity to work with people and help others. I truly love what I do.
Testimonials:
“I started regular massage with Maggie 3 years ago. I had been recovering/struggling for years from foot surgery I had in 2000. My legs, hips and back would be in such pain after a day at work, that it was all I could do to come home and sit on the couch. It was only having massages with Maggie that my discomfort not only went away, but my mobility and energy increased to levels I thought absolutely impossible to ever regain. I've started snowshoeing, renewed my ski pass and added Pilates to my exercise program, thanks to my rediscovered body.” Client first name or Initials?
For a somewhat similar focus, if Maggie is not available, we suggest that you book with Kat Hearty.
Mariah grew up in Connecticut, attended the University of Virginia, was a ski instructor at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and tried her hand at International Development in Nicaragua before moving to Boulder in 2010. Mariah loves to ski, mountain bike, and rock climb. Sports have been a part of Mariah’s entire life and her curiosity about her own body’s aches and pains led her to pursue a career in massage at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy.
Specialties:
-Myofascial Release
-Sports/Orthopedic Massage
-Deep Tissue Massage
-Trigger Point Therapy
-Muscle Energy Techniques (METs)
Education and Training:
-Currently pursing an AOS in Massage Therapy at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in the Sports and Orthopedic Certification Track
-Boulder College of Massage Therapy, 2012
-PSIA Level I Certification, 2007-2010
-University of Virginia, BA 2007
Philosophy:
The body’s capacity to heal itself is astounding. I believe that massage therapy is an essential part of keeping our bodies healthy and whole. I love to work with clients who are recovering from an injury, dealing with a chronic condition, looking to maintain their athletic performance, or just need unwind from the stress of their daily lives. My own experience with massage therapy is one that has helped me through my own chronic conditions and allowed me to continue my athletic pursuits. I love to learn about the body through continuing education classes and clients. I look forward to meeting and working with you.
Testimonials:
“Mariah has the perfect balance of manual therapeutic depth while still allowing space for the client to relax and connect. One of the best massages I’ve received all year.” –N.B.
Michael is the owner and Program Director of Facilitated Wellness. He welcomes your comments and questions. You can contact him at: Michael@facilitatedwellness.com.
Before Michael opened Facilitated Wellness, he was a Personal Trainer at the Glenwood Springs Athletic Club, Sports Massage Instructor at the Boulder College of Massage and Director of Personal Training at the Flatiron Athletic Club. He opened Facilitated Wellness to be able to significantly contribute to his clients’ long-term health and wellbeing through the healing power of massage. A native of the rural farm community of Polo, Illinois, Michael enjoys ultimate frisbee, telemark skiing and mountain biking. When he is not at the club, he spends quality time with his wife and young son. Michael enjoys attending personal and professional growth workshops and encourages all of the therapists at Facilitated Wellness to continually learn and grow in their profession.
Specialties:
Michael’s experience as both a personal trainer and massage therapist enable him to help his clients with proper postural alignment, muscle balancing, recover more quickly from injuries and improve their athletic performance. He teaches clients how to stretch and strengthen weak muscles to help prevent injuries. His massages often include assisted stretching to loosen up tight muscles. Michael’s specialties include:
• Sports Massage
• Myofascial Release
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Post-Rehab Massage and Stretching Techniques
• Deep Relaxation Massage
• Personal Training
Education and Training:
• Illinois State University, BA Marketing, 1993
• Boulder College of Massage Therapy, 1995-1996
• American Council on Exercise (ACE) – Certified Personal Trainer, 1995
- Sport Massage instructor (BCMT) 1999-2001
• Upledger Institute, Craniosacral Therapy– Level 1. Level 2, & Somantic Emotional Release Certificates, 2003-2009
• Biosomatics Movement Patterning Cert. Level 1, 2, & 3 2004-2008
- Bob King Myofascial Therapy, 2001 & 2009
• Cold Laser Therapy training, Apollo Lasers, Dr. Turchin, 2009
-Active Release Technique (A.R.T.), Lower Extremities Cert., 2012, Spine cert., 2013
Philosophy:
I am continually amazed by the resiliency of our bodies. They roll us through those stressful times of overwhelm, lack of sleep, overtraining and computer posture. The signs of distress are there. I, personally, receive regular monthly massage and bi-monthly acupuncture. Proper supplements, in conjunction with functional exercise and somatics (postural muscle strengthening), make a huge difference in how I function. Massage plays an extraordinarily important role in our long-term health and wellbeing. Facilitated Wellness, as a business, came from this strongly held belief.
Education:
University of Massachusetts - Amherst, MA Bachelors of Science in Economics, 1995
Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado- Denver, CO, 1998
Experience:
Private Practice for over 10 years as a Massage Therapist
Mountain's Edge Fitness Boulder, CO 1995
Harwich Chiropractic Cape Cod, MA 1998
Currently Creator and teacher of Kids Yoga (Kid Yoganimals) - Boulder, CO
Currently Massage Therapist at Facilitated Wellness, 2008.
Philosophy:
Our bodies are ours for the duration of our lives. I believe in taking the time to nurture our bodies- physically, emotionally, and nutritionally. I am devoted to supporting anyone's efforts in achieving well-being whether that is through my work as a Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer or an example as a mother finding balance in nurturing my children as well as giving myself peace and rest. I feel so blessed to have an incredible "job" being part of an individual achieving such positive rewards.
Please call Stephanie at 303-731-6142 for a free 10 min. phone consultation.
Stephanie has been happily practicing acupuncture in Boulder since 1998. Her practice has been centered primarily on seeing private clients but has also included providing treatments for patients at Helios Health Center, Longmont United Hospital's Health Center for Integrative Therapies and Frasier Meadows Manor's Wellness Center. In 2008, Stephanie also completed a degree in nursing and has been working at the Children's Hospital Colorado since February 2009.
Motivated by both a love of languages (acupuncture studies and Western medicine each have their own) and a desire to face one's fear (past mistrust of Western medicine), she began to bridge the gap between these two world views of treating the body by continuing her own education in nursing and Chinese medicine and bringing this combined wisdom to her practice.
Specialties:
Sports injuries, stress reduction, immune boosting, pregnancy challenges and fertility enhancement.
Acupuncture is also very beneficial for back, neck and shoulder pain, digestive and sleep disorders, asthma and sinusitis. Children benefit tremendously too and don't usually require needles during treatments. Please call me, free 10 min. consultation 303-731-6142, for questions for kid's allergies, bed wetting, night terrors or immunity boosting.
REIKI, REFLEXOLOGY, ACUTONICS, TUI NA (CHINESE MASSAGE) AND SHO NI SHIN JAPANESE NEEDLING
These modalities are incorporated into her practice and utilized with almost every session, depending on
the person and the condition.
Education:
Northern Arizona University - BA 1990 in International Affairs and SpanishColorado School of TCM - 1997 Dipl. of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - BS, Nursing, 2008
Required annual continuing education units (CEUs): 15 for acupuncture, 6 for nursing.
Philosophy:
Gratitude toward the body for doing so many things right so much of the time. Gratitude for and awareness of the messenger (pain or discomfort) so that we can make changes and find ways to re-establish balance.
Gratitude that we choose beautiful surroundings, and surround ourselves with people who can help us move closer to our goals, dreams and wellness of being.
Gratitude to be here with this team of wellness-minded friends and bodyworkers.
As the WonderPets sing: "what's gonna work? TEAM WORK!"
Trevor enjoys a wide variety of athletic activities, including mountain biking, road biking, yoga, weight lifting, snowboarding and hiking with his dog Marley. A native of New Jersey, he regularly heard about Boulder from his parents, who had both attended CU. When it was time for him to go to college, Trevor came to Boulder as well. He loves Boulder for its natural beauty and wealth of outdoor activities. He decided to become a massage therapist because he wanted to help people feel less pain and recover from injuries faster.
Specialties:
Being an athlete himself, Trevor has a strong passion for athletes. He especially enjoys working with individuals who seek to recover from injury and feel less pain. Trevor’s specialties include:
•Sports Massage
•Deep Tissue
•Swedish Massage
•Myofascial Release
•Tension and Stress Reduction
•Sports and Other Injuries
•Lymphatic Drainage
•Trigger Point Therapy
Education and Training:
• University of Colorado, BA, Sociology, 1995
• ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, 2000
• Yoga Teacher, 2009
• Boulder College of Massage Therapy, CMT 2010
Philosophy:
Everyone can benefit from Massage Therapy. As a Wellness Provider I want to open the doors that allow each of my clients to find that healing energy that lies within each of us. I offer many techniques to my clients while I work WITH them. However, a great deal of the healing comes from within the client. I am there to meet the client wherever they are. I am extremely passionate about helping people feel less pain and live a healthy, active life. We all experience things in life, some good and some bad, and they affect us in different ways. With proper diagnosis and LISTENING to my clients, I am able to provide a proper treatment plan to help my clients be active and healthy.
Victoria has been a dancer for most of her life, both professionally and for the sheer joy of it. Earlier in her career, she lived in the Hawaiian Islands, where she worked with a professional performance company as a massage therapist, taught dance and led warm-ups. Since then, Victoria has taught at The Boulder College Of Massage Therapy as well as continuing education courses for professional massage therapists. Originally from Kalamazoo Michigan, she moved to Boulder after falling in love with Colorado during a two-week vacation in the mountains.
Specialties:
Victoria’s career and training have enabled her to practice in a number of venues, including hospitals, rehab clinics and educational settings. She has worked with professional dance companies, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Acupuncturists, and Physicians. Her goal is to meet every client where they are and, through deep relaxation, invite the body to heal and come to a homeostatic place. Victoria’s specialties include:
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Energy Therapies
• Pre-Natal Massage
• Integrative Massage
• Deep Relaxation with focus on Movement Awareness
Education and Training:
• Graduate of The Boulder College of Massage Therapy
• Faculty Member and Team Leader for The Boulder College of Massage Therapy
• Maui Academy of Healing Arts Instructor, Maui, Hawaii
• Ulalena Dance the Performing Arts Company, LMT, Maui, Hawaii
• Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy Associate Faculty, Broomfield Co
• Visiting Faculty for the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy
Philosophy:
We are only guides and messengers, ones who open the doors or windows for healing to occur. The client does the work. My philosophy is: Be impeccable with your word, touch, and boundaries. Show up completely and make no assumptions. Always do your very best. Remembering, that the healing process is a group journey, it takes many to provide the needed support. We are all part of the much larger system. Peace out with blessings.
Testimonials:
“When I come to see Victoria, I know it is going to be a good day. Because, although she always asks, professionally and politely, "How are you doing? What are you needing today?" she already knows what's going on with me the minute I walk into the room. In addition to being a superb massage therapist who knows many sub-specialties, Victoria is a great medical intuitive. Consequently, when I'm in a session with her, and she's running on her remarkable "auto-pilot," good things happen. And I always emerge feeling solid, yet flexible; grounded, yet ready to fly.” - Dave Moran, PHD
“Victoria helps me keep all my parts singing. The aches and stress held in my body, as well as my innermost being, feel soothed and restored by her strong hands and impeccable technique. Victoria is a gifted listener and has a sixth sense about supporting me with whatever lies ahead. She empowers me to show up for the whole dance!” - Bonnie Schwab
