Top Massage Therapists in Minnesota
Despite having a long to-do list and errands, you should definitely unwind after all of it has been crossed out. Or you can even take a break halfway through your list to give you that boost of energy to complete what’s left. Taking a break doesn’t waste your time, it naturally recharges you by maximizing your body’s capabilities as if it were only about to start working. What better way to do that than have a massage?
Massage therapists can relieve your pain, reduce stress, unwind bound-up muscles and make you feel generally better. In addition, they can also help rehabilitate injuries, improve circulation, and increase relaxation. Now who doesn’t want that?
There are a lot of kinds of massage therapy techniques today. Some therapists specialize in deep-tissue, acupressure, reflexology, orthopedic, and sports massage. You’ll surely find one type of massage that you’re most comfortable with.
We’re way ahead of you. Yup, we’ve done our research to minimize the trouble of you having to looking for a massage therapist in your area. We now give you our Top 10 Massage Therapists in Minnesota!
Heather Dorweiler
West St. Paul, MN
Heather is the owner/operator of Simply Grounded Therapeutic Massage. She is a licensed and certified massage therapist and has been practicing massage therapy since 2003. She received her training at St. Paul College. Heather’s most recent training includes an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Clinical Massage. She also has training in Swedish, deep tissue, sports, healing stone massage, myofascial release and lymphatic drainage. Heather likes to integrate these techniques to help clients on their path to personal well being.
Mindy Geraets
St. Paul, MN
Mindy received her Massage Therapy Certificate at CenterPoint Massage School. She is an American Massage Therapy Association Professionals Member. Mindy’s specialties include, chronic pain and stress reduction, tension headaches and migraines, dystonia and geriatric massage.
David
Minneapolis, MN
David graduated from Center Point School for Massage in 2001 and was certified as a Neuromuscular Therapist (CNMT) by the International Academy of Neuromuscular Studies in 2003. David uses a combination of deep tissue/ neuromuscular, Swedish and various myofacial techniques to create the effects desired during your massage, be it for relaxation, recovery from injury, chronic pain or repetitive activities.
Margaret Harstad
Duluth, MN
Margaret is the owner, a massage therapist and an educator at Muggymoose. She continues to study Thai Bodywork, Massage, Yoga, Essential Oils and Ayurveda with teachers in the United States and Thailand. This includes over 500 hours of training in Thai Massage, over 1000 hours in traditional massage and 400 in Hatha and Principle Based Partner Yoga. Recent education includes the addition of Essential Oils and Ayurveda. Margaret has certifications as a Certified Massage Therapist, a Registered Thai Therapist, a Principle Based Partner Yoga Teacher, a Registered Yoga Teacher and values the integrity of training and certification. She is registered in all the modalities she practices on clients.
Mary Ernst Larson
St. Paul, MN
Mary has been practicing Therapeutic Massage since graduating from Sister Rosalind Gefre’s School of Professional Massage in 1997. She is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and is a Licensed Practitioner in the City of Saint Paul. Mary has additional training in Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Foot Reflexology. She has worked with adults, children, and the elderly; including individuals on hospice and in nursing home facilities.
Jennifer Englin
Saint Paul, MN
Jennifer is a graduate of CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School and has been working in the field for over 3 years. She is a well-trained and educated therapist with a broad range including Swedish, relaxation, pregnancy, and hot stone. Jennifer also studied Cranio-Sacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute and is a Reiki Master Practitioner. She brings a gentle demeanor and heart-centered approach to her profession.
Therese Bower
Duluth, MN
Therese began her journey and became licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board as a Massage Therapist in January, 2002. Most recently, her favorite and most efficacious therapy, NeuroStructural Therapy (NST), was discovered by her while reading on a website. Therese took the class and her clients started seeing great results immediately.
Sarah Degerstrom
Duluth, MN
Sarah has a meditative and calming style. She is nurturing and especially enjoys working with pregnant clients and children. She believes in listening closely to her clients and helping then to achieve a state of relaxation and relief. Sarah is a graduate of the Lake Superior College Massage Therapy program. Her modalities include relaxation, deep tissue, pregnancy and infant and child, Neuromuscular Therapy.
Mary
Rochester, MN
Christine
St. Paul, MN
By 2006 Christine began practicing massage therapy after studying massage at the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage and becoming licensed in the state of Hawaii. Hungry to deepen her practice she sought additional trainings in levels 1-3 in Thai Massage from the Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai, Thailand and level 1 Myofascial Release, studying under John Barnes. Christine returned to Minnesota in 2008 to pursue a career as a Certified Massage Therapist in the Twin Cities metro area as well as complete an Associates of Science Degree in Integrative Health and Healing. She most recently became a Certified Infant Massage Instructor and will begin doula training through Blooma in Saint Paul, MN.
