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Sonja in Minneapolis, MN + St. Paul, USA

Massage Therapist

My name is Sonja

I have lived and worked on the Monterey Peninsula for most of my life but now I live in Minneapolis,Minnesota. My first experience in the Health Care Industry started when my grandmother first opened a Residential Care Home in 1974. I helped her care for her elderly clients for over two decades until I decided to become a Health Care Practitioner myself.

My first coarse work was in 1992 when I became a Certified Massage Practitioner. I then completed a 2 year Pre-Med program from Monterey Peninsula College. When I finished a 4 year program at the Five Branches University in 2003, I received a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

I was fortunate enough to study with Frank He, a student of Miriam Lee, who was a leading pioneer for Acupuncture in the United States, in the 1970's. My focus was and still is Sports Medicine and Pain Management.

In 2008 I began to work in the Cruise Line Industry as an On Board Acupuncturist for Steiner Trans ocean Ltd. One requirement to work onboard an Ocean liner as an Acupuncturist is to offer the Guests free seminars during their cruise.

Due to the popularity of the seminars, I have had the opportunity to treat thousands of individuals for many different reasons.

The primary concerns I treated were usually for acute or chronic pain. Although I did numerous treatments for Facial Rejuvenation and Weight Loss.

My number one favorite thing to do after all the travel is to swim in the ocean. My new goal in life is to get a Scuba Dive license. I am in love with life and realize the privileges I have been bestowed and as I live and grow I can only hope to share my gift with others.

Feedback:

“"I am very familiar with the Dr. Her team is awesome"”
Steve Vai Tour Manager Warren
“Hi Dot! Yared enjoyed the massage very much! Talked about it all evening. Thank you again and I will contact you for any artist I will work with Best, Tom ”
Yared Dibaba Tour manager Tom C.
“To Whom It May Concern: I have been touring for about 22 years with many different bands (Dave Matthews, Tracy Chapman, Primus, etc etc...) The masseuse I had today for The Weepies show at The State Room in SLC, Danielle, was perhaps one of the best I have ever had. Everything from her disposition to her skills. My entire band and crew adored her. I felt it was important to tell how amazing this woman was, and how she brightened our day. Best Regards, Brett Manager – The Weepies”
Brett, Manager – The Weepies
“Good morning! The last couple masseuses you guys sent out were so great! Thank you for all you do. -Ben”
Anthrax TM 2021 Ben W.
“Both Smo and I love your Dot Bots. Between filming our tv show and touring constantly, your bots are our saving grace! Thanks! Dan”
Big Smo tour manager Dan
“I only and will only use DOT BOTS!”
Sid Wilson (Slipknot)
“"We were absolutely delighted with your service- very many thanks. Cheers Simon"”
Perfume (Japanese Band)
“"She rules. Our favorite yet. Let's have her every time"”
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros TM Sam
“"Dr. Dot really is just the best and saves me so much time hunting for (good) massage therapists for whole mornings!"”
Sarah, the Wombats
“"Everything was great! Thank you so so much. Especially for your quick response...Will"”
Pointer Sisters manager, William
“I just wanted to say thanks for another great tour. Your folks were, per usual, wonderful. You provide a great service, and I appreciate it.”
Manager of Everlast
“ "The bots this tour have all been awesome and made everyone have a better time." Sam”
Edward Sharp and the magnetic Zero's
“Dr. Dot is a life saver on tour.”
Rikki Rockett - Drummer of Poison
“"Thanks for the prompt service. Amy (Miami) was great!"”
Paul C. (Tour manager of the Hives)
“"thank you and your company for coming to our need and being very accessible to our artists and touring entourage and thank you for always being there for my band/crews over the years!"”
ROB ZOMBIE | PRODUCTION: Samantha Luettke
“"Hi Dot, everyone was happy with their massage - so thumbs up! Thanks for arranging for us! Cheers, Yvette"”
Bon Jovi TMA Yvette
“"Hey Dot, All your "bots" we're great. No complaints, and a few were LOVED. JONNY particularly liked the girl in Thackerville OK (Kourtnii), she was strong enough to really reach Jon's tough back issues"”
Experience Hendrix Tour Manger, Greg
“"The service was great. Thank you"”
Shawn Richesin TOUR MANAGER - Kaleo
“Dr. Dot aka the Queen; helping us out on this run!! #drdot #dotbots”
Kristin Schloesser Tour Manager -Allyssa Edwards; Scream it lymi tour; Get Loud tour
“"thanks a lot for your help during our tours"”
Zucchero tour manager Laura
“We love Dr. Dot and her entire team. It's so nice to know that we can get a massage in any city! Traveling can be uncomfortable and her team really helps us out on the road. I would hate to tour without them!”
Erin - Tour Manager (Pat Benatar)
“Thank you for all the great therapy over the touring year. I appreciate your professional staff and look forward to working with them again soon.”
Steve Miller
“"Service has been very good on this tour. Hanne in Munich was great."”
Jason Mraz tour manager Matt S.
“Thank you.. Also.. The person that came out to our Chicago show (Ali) was amazing, and because of her i decided to look into getting more book for the tour. Thanks again Roger Nightwish - Tour Mg”
Nightwish Tour Manager Roger
“"Thanks for sorting today. Dan ( Dan Haggis (drums, percussion, keyboard and backing vocals) said it was one of the best massage's he's ever had. S." ”
Wombats Manager
“"Dr. Dot and her team are GREAT; the Dot Bots did an amazing job, thanks for helping us on tour"”
Zucchero Tour manager, Raymond A.
“"Thank you so very much for your help Dot. We really couldn't do the shows without you!"”
Dream Theater tour manager Brad
“"Thank you very much for the recent US run. You sent us some great Bots. My favorite was Calgary, she was awesome!"”
Rod Stewart Tour Manager Matt O.
“Whitney did a great job, and some of the other guys had work done also so I think it worked out well for her too cheers! Best Regards Paul Collis”
Anthrax Tour manager Paul
“"Hello Dot, Ms. Krall is thrilled over the service she's been getting and it looks like we'll be booking many more dates"”
Diana Krall TM Maria