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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:

“Denise, Denver, Colorado DotBot was the Best Ever!”
Gypsy, Tour manager of Behemoth
“"The band LOVES your Dot Bots, thank you so much Dr. Dot"”
Matisyahu manager Jason
“"My guys were very pleased. Thanks for pulling through last minute"”
Manchester Orchestra TM Nate
“I really liked working with you & the team and I liked how smoothly it went.”
Kenny S. - Production Manager (Trans Siberian Orchestra)
“I love using your Dot Bots they are always so professional and provide excellent service regardless of the city or continent! They always make my clients very happy and at the end of the day that's all that matters!”
Clay - Tour Manager (Staind) and Guns n' Roses Monitor Engineer
“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
“"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.
“"you KNOW I would only use your team Dot. We go back way. You're the best!"”
Mitch; Production Manager Steely Dan
“"Thanks Dr. Dot! You're the best!"”
Rancid tour manager Cris
“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
“"The Dotbot, Chandra (San Diego) you had come out today, was amazing!"”
NIghtwish TM Roger
“"As always thank you! Great service as ever. TB"”
Tyler the Creator Tour manager Tim Boardman
“Hi Dot, FYI Danielle in Salt Lake City was amazing, she worked on my whole crew and band and everyone loved her. Thanks again Tony ”
Tony, TM: Victoria Justice / Cobra
“Clay Hutson Production Manager, Stage Manager, Rigger, Monitor Engineer & More! I have been using Dr. Dots "DotBots" for years. Her girls have seen many of the artists and crew that I have TM/PM'd for. Her girls are always on time, friendly, and professional. You need to make time and room on your tour for Dr. Dot's services. By far the best in the business.”
Clay Hutson Production Manager (Guns and Roses, Alice in Chains, Staind)
“Lars (Stockholm Dotbot) took care of the band-members and left all in awe! He provided a table, towels etc which made it very easy to work with. Very on point and definitely made for an amazing show at night - thank you again! Romi (Prague Dotbot) came by, arrived early, was very well prepped (had her own table, scented candles, oils, towels) and had the brightest smile we'd seen in days! She took care of the band-members who all were left amazed and startled by her touch ;) Thanks Romana, def will hit you up next time round. Martijn Tour Manager - Ben Howard”
Martijn Tour Manager - Ben Howard
“"I love working with Dr. Dot's crew. They are really a pleasure to work with"”
Casting Crowns Production mananager Jenn
“"Sheila in Detroit yesterday was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!"”
Harry Connick Jr. Tour Manager
“"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.
“"They were very pleased, excellent job. Thanks again"”
Empire of the Sun TM Tim
“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
“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 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
“Dr. Dot is a life saver on tour.”
Rikki Rockett - Drummer of Poison
“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
“Thanks a lot for your help along the way!”
Sherri - Production Coordinator (Mannheim Steamroller)
“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
“"Thank u for great service."”
Chris Daughtry TM Alan