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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:

“"Very pleased with the service, cheers Dot"”
Overtones Tour manager
“Jeff Wayne has really taken to all the massage’s he had so far from your team. Roland in Cardiff was great / Jeff and Jason Donovan both had massage’s from him and both said how good he was. Cheers, Neil Brighouse Tour Manager”
War of the Worlds Tour manager Neil B.
“Hello Just a note on how utterly our treatments were. Haley (Seattle Dotbot) was incredibly diligent and caring could not speak more highly of her Thank you again Sweeney Tour Manager APHEX TWIN / NOTHING BUT THIEVES ”
Sweeney Tour Manager APHEX TWIN / NOTHING BUT THIEVES
“"Everything was great! Thank you so so much. Especially for your quick response...Will"”
Pointer Sisters manager, William
“The Dot Bots are awesome. I send one email and one magically appears no matter where we are in the country.”
Demun - Singer of Rehab
“"As always thank you! Great service as ever. TB"”
Tyler the Creator Tour manager Tim Boardman
“"They were very pleased, excellent job. Thanks again"”
Empire of the Sun TM Tim
“"Service has been very good on this tour. Hanne in Munich was great."”
Jason Mraz tour manager Matt S.
“"What a great service! We used Dr. Dot on our winter tour. Everyone was extremely knowledgeable and a great addition to our daily team! Highly Recommended!" ”
Devin Hand Tour Manager Dethklok
“"She rules. Our favorite yet. Let's have her every time"”
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros TM Sam
“Dot, Thank you again for taking such good care of us. Your Dotbots are doing a great job for us out here and making happiness for our bands and crew. Melanie”
Casting Crowns Tour manager Melanie H.
“"We really like Denise (Boston Dotbot) she does a great job in Mass.... Of course all the therapists have been great on this run" Jan. 2014”
Gipsy Kings TM John
“"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
“"thanks a lot for your help during our tours"”
Zucchero tour manager Laura
“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
“"My tour manager wanted me to tell you Leslie was great. Very professional. He has never had an hour massage or someone come to his room. It was a nice treat for him and he doesn't have FB or Twitter but wanted me to tell you how professional your company was. The Wailers will be using you exclusively"”
The Wailers PA Michele V.
“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
“"Both Kaya and Skye did a great job for us. We love your team, please send more Dot Bots asap"”
Experience Hendrix Tour
“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
“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.
“Hello - Yet again successful - your Dotbots were perfectly pleasant to work with! Thanks! -- Becca Tour/Production Manager | Blippi: The Musical”
Becca -Tour/Production Manager | Blippi: The Musical
“"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
“"Dr. Dot really is just the best and saves me so much time hunting for (good) massage therapists for whole mornings!"”
Sarah, the Wombats
“Thanks. We've had a lot of the Dr. Dot's on various stops on the recent Staind tour. Thanks for the therapy!”
Brian Wolk
“"My guys were very pleased. Thanks for pulling through last minute"”
Manchester Orchestra TM Nate
“I want to thank you for coming through these last couple of times Dot. Your team has been completely professional and nothing short of stellar.”
Luis - Manager of Maxwell
“Sheila E. is in love with your service. ”
Joey F. Production manager Dave Koz Christmas tour
“The Dots we had rocked!”
Christopher - Tour Manager (Bad Company)
“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)
“"Thanks for sorting Cherri in Portsmouth(UK) …. My guitar player is very happy"”
Chris G. tour manager of Australian Pink Floyd