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Rachel in Minneapolis, MN + St. Paul, USA

Massage Therapist

I have practiced massage for over 15 years and continue to learn and evolve my treatment methodology. I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in Psychology and Studio Arts(1998), and left feeling that balanced health consisted of more than talk therapy.

I continued my studies at the Aveda Institute(2001) in massage therapy, went on to intern with an Ayurvedic physician(2001), and followed that by intensive training at the Yoga Center(2007) for 2 levels of Thai massage. Most recently I went to Thailand to learn reflexology(2008) at the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai, and this past fall completed a certificate program at the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine(2012) in TuiNa, or Chinese Medical Massage.

I practice a blend of the modalities that I know, and am able to treat patients, seated, laying down, clothed, or unclothed. I utilize massage as a relaxation method and to treat specific conditions such as depression, migraines, menstrual irregularities, fatigue, and chronic joint pain, as well as digestive issues, in addition to smoothing and declunking troublesome muscle groups. Massage allows the body to engage in healing itself through unblocking energetic pathways and stimulating organ systems to increase or decrease their activity.

Traditionally, Thai massage is done in loose clothing on a mat on the floor, it stretches the body and works through the energy meridians of the body in order to create balance throughout. TuiNa targets aches and pains and specific medical conditions though a deep systematic terrain, and is based in Traditional Chinese Medical Theory, best known for acupuncture here in the west. Swedish and Esalan massage modalities are deeply relaxing, and productive in allowing a freer flow of energy throughout the body with the use of oil and long flowing strokes and moving pressure.

In addition to my wonder and practice with the body/mind/spirit, I am also a painter and muralist. I love to read about theology, mysticism, and philosophy and to form a greater understanding of our place in this world through people.

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Kristin Schloesser Tour Manager -Allyssa Edwards; Scream it lymi tour; Get Loud tour
“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
“"Service has been very good on this tour. Hanne in Munich was great."”
Jason Mraz tour manager Matt S.
“"Hi Dot, everyone was happy with their massage - so thumbs up! Thanks for arranging for us! Cheers, Yvette"”
Bon Jovi TMA Yvette
“"Heather (Seattle) was awesome...Pain is down from a 9 to about a 2 or 3. By far, one of the best massages I have ever gotten. As usual, you and your Bots rock!"”
Van Halen Tour Management Mike. M
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Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros TM Sam
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Harry Connick Jr. Tour Manager
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Casting Crowns Tour manager Melanie H.
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Helen PMA Lady Gaga tour
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Brendan Ekstrom - Guitar (Circa Survive)
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Zucchero tour manager Laura
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Devin Hand Tour Manager Dethklok
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Steve Miller
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Joey F. Production manager Dave Koz Christmas tour
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Sherri - Production Coordinator (Mannheim Steamroller)
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Chris Daughtry TM Alan
“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.
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Chris G. tour manager of Australian Pink Floyd
“"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
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Becca -Tour/Production Manager | Blippi: The Musical
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Big Gigantic TM Katie
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Edward Sharp and the magnetic Zero's
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Rod Stewart Tour Manager Matt O.
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Victor Wooten PM/TM Jack T.
“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.
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Sid Wilson (Slipknot)
“I really liked working with you & the team and I liked how smoothly it went.”
Kenny S. - Production Manager (Trans Siberian Orchestra)
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John Nave (Tour Manager - Gipsy Kings)
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Becca- Tour Manager of Blippi: The Musical