Staff
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| Meet our staff…. | ||
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Janet Carroll, RN Therapeutic Specialist |
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| Janet Carroll, RN | ||
Janet, Co-owner of VLTM, brings 37 years of Nursing experience to Vital Living. She’s spent the past 21 years as a Nurse Massage Therapist which includes 18 years as the Education Director of Center for Vital Living School of Therapeutic Massage. Janet has a diverse background in therapeutic modalities but now specializes in Myofascial Release and Craniosacral Therapy. f your pain hasn’t been relieved with traditional medical care or traditional massage therapy, Myofascial Release may be the answer for you. In addition, Myofascial Release can be transformational when used as an avenue for personal growth. I know it made such a profound impact on me that I left my traditional nursing career to pursue massage therapy. I’ve never looked back! The results speak for themselves.” |
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Stacey Dore, RN Customized Therapy |
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| Stacey E. Dore, RN | ||
Stacey, Co-owner of Vital Living, has been a Certified Massage Therapist since 1999 and a Registered Nurse since 1988. She began her passion for massage therapy and complementary healing after receiving regular massage and experiencing relief from frequent headaches. Stacey graduated from Healthy Lifestyle School of Massage in Muncie, Indiana and continued her training at Center for Vital Living School of Therapeutic Massage in Fort Wayne. She specializes in the areas of Therapeutic Massage, Prenatal Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Raindrop Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage and Golfology. I really believe in the power of compassionate touch and due to the fast-paced technological age that we are in….it is needed more than ever! I enjoy treating each person as an individual and integrating massage modalities to help achieve pain and stress relief and relaxation for my clients.” |
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Emily Blackman Customized Therapeutics |
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| Emily S. Blackman | ||
“Touch is essential for us as human beings and I am aware of how the quality of one’s touch can dramatically impact another person. I seek to provide a calm, compassionate touch that restores balance. I do this for my clients in many ways – by the physical touch of my hands, by creating a peaceful, healing haven for the massage, and by educating my clients on how to maintain that balance after they leave my office. ” Emily graduated from Center for Vital Living with an AAS degree and has also received training through International Institute of Reflexology and the Upledger Institute. She was the Reflexology instructor at CVL. Trained in many modalities, her specialties are Lymph Drainage Therapy, Reflexology, Hot Stone Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, and Health Maintenance Massage. She is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). |
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April Colon Customized Therapeutics |
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| April A. Colon | ||
April graduated from Center for Vital Living in 2003 and joined our Vital Living staff in 2008 after working with women’s fitness. Her specialties are Prenatal Massage, Deep Tissue Therapy, Myofascial Release, Sports Therapy and deep relaxation massage. elieve in meeting your needs whether you’re looking for specialized therapeutic treatment or to deeply relax. To me, massage therapy isn’t limited to the physical complaints that bring you in. It’s about helping you feel balanced in all areas - body, mind, heart and soul. I feel this is essential and what massage therapy is all about. Please come and see me. I look forward to a unique experience with you.” |
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Karen Gorrell, RN, CMT Customized Therapy |
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| Karen A. Gorrell, RN | ||
“My passion for massage began with receiving my mother’s head & neck massages many years ago. The message was clear: there are alternative ways of dealing with pain and symptoms. Nursing has benefited my massage journey; massage has certainly enhanced my nursing practice. Therapeutic Massage covers many forms of massage - my approach is very eclectic focusing on energy work.” Karen graduated 10 years ago (2000) from Center for Vital Living. Some of her specialties are Prenatal Massage, Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Therapy and Myofascial Release. Her attention to energy work in all of her treatments comes through in her beautiful & nurturing quality of touch. |
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Shelly Jackson Spa Services |
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| Shelly Jackson | ||
From a professional standpoint, Shelly views herself as seasoned and mature. She has been a Licensed Esthetician since 1998, graduating from the Vogue School of Beauty Culture in Mishawaka, IN. Shelly became a Certified Massage Therapist upon graduation from the Edmund-Morgan School of Neuromuscular Massage Therapy in North Carolina in 2003. Having over a decade of esthetic experience, you can trust Shelly to give expert advice on the best products and care for your individual skin type and ethnic background. She has extensive knowledge in many different modalities, in both esthetics and massage, and prides herself in giving great service. Shelly enjoys the unique relationship she has with each of her clients and the opportunity to bring out the best in each one. |
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Terry B. Kinas Customized Therapy |
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| Terry B. Kinas | ||
Terry is one of Vital Living’s senior Massage Therapists and has been practicing massage for 18 years with 12 years at Vital Living. He is a graduate of The Wellness and Massage Training Institute (WMTI) now located in Westmont, Ill. He was one of the primary instructors at Center for Vital Living School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and spent 2 years with a local medical office providing Pain Management Therapy. Terry is well known for his Deep Tissue Therapy and his knowledge of Kinesiology. He also enjoys Myofascial Release and Neuromuscular Therapy. “I believe massage therapy should be nurturing as well as therapeutic. Stress (physical, emotional, financial, environmental) causes so much change in all of our lives that it is hard for our body to keep up. I’m here to help facilitate your body’s healing process. Your body likes balance and a Health Maintenance Massage is a good way to help maintain that balance. We do all that we can to get you back as close to normal as possible. It is up to you to keep yourself healthily maintained.” |
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Kristine Lamborne Customized Therapeutics |
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| Kristine A. Lamborne | ||
“I have been a Certified Massage Therapist for 6 years now. I find my clients are usually looking for relief from discomfort due to injury or illness. Whether you are an athlete, cancer patient, geriatric client, pregnant mom or a regular Joe, getting regular massage is the key to staying healthy and pain free. You take your car in for regular maintenance – do the same for yourself. Your health is invaluable – health maintenance massage is essential.” Kris graduated as valedictorian from Center for Vital Living in 2004. Kris specializes in Oncology Massage as well as Deep Tissue Therapy, Myofascial Release, Prenatal Massage, Reflexology and Relaxation Massage and Raindrop Therapy. She is a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) and feels it is important to stay on the cutting edge in the field of massage modalities. |
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Lee Wilcher Advanced Therapeutics |
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| Lee Wilcher | ||
Lee has been practicing massage therapy since 2004. He has an Associate Degree in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork from Center for Vital Living. Lee’s passion for Massage Therapy is apparent in his individualized treatment and sensitive caring hands, with attention to detail, client needs and comfort. His zest for continuing education has made his “toolbox” of therapeutic modalities quite diverse. He provides Deep Tissue Therapy, Myofascial Release, Claire Davies’ Trigger Point Therapy, Integrative Table Thai, Barefoot Deep Compression Massage, Golfology, Esalen Massage, Swedish Massage, Prenatal Massage, Jin Shin Do Acupressure and Reflexology. You’re guaranteed to be deeply relaxed when you leave. Lee’s background is as diverse as his massage therapy. He’s been a Massage School instructor in Trigger Point Therapy, Chair Massage and Introduction to Massage for Couples. Lee is also a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher. |
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Gayle Zuber Therapeutic Massage |
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| Gayle J. Zuber | ||
Gayle has been in practice at Vital Living since 2001, after graduating from Center for Vital Living School of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Ongoing continuing education has deepened her love for and expertise in the areas of Oncology Massage, Deep Relaxation Massage, Prenatal Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Deep Tissue Therapy. As a Massage Therapist, Gayle believes in the ability of massage to promote the release of accumulated stress and tension through relaxation, which makes massage a natural, enjoyable and essential aspect of any quality health maintenance program. Gayle’s welcoming smile, reassuring manner and nurturing touch instantly create an immediate rapport with her clients. Her sincerity and thoughtfulness promote a healing sanctuary that invites you to let go and relax deeply. Gayle is a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP). |
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