Stella Gallegos, LMT

Hello, I’m Stella! I’m a Fort Collins native who graduated from the Healing Arts Institute in June 2018 and have been practicing since 2019. My mission as a massage therapist is to listen to each client’s story and modify every session to your specific needs. I tend to have a more sensory way of starting … Continued

Emily Ahmanson, LMT

* On Maternity Leave * Hi, I’m Emily! I’m originally from the central coast of California. I graduated from the Mind Body Institute in Nashville, TN in 2021 and have been practicing massage therapy since. I relocated with my family to Fort Collins in 2022 and love calling it home! I enjoy working slowly in … Continued

Chase Graboyes-Reed, LMT

Hi, my name is Chase. I graduated from Bellevue Massage School in 2019 and have been practicing ever since! I’ve worked in a multitude of environments with a wide variety of people, and think that these experiences have helped me cultivate a well-rounded approach to massage therapy. I enjoy working slowly and letting my clients’ … Continued

Tearza Harner, LMT

I graduated from IBMC of Fort Collins in 2018. Since graduating, I’ve worked in many massage settings and have found therapeutic work to be my passion. My ideal client is someone who not only wants to relax but wants to focus on facilitating better movement. My main focus points are on the neck, shoulders, and … Continued

Brittany Barnard, LMT

Hello everyone! My name is Brittany and I’m a Colorado native. I attended the Massage Therapy Program at IBMC here in Fort Collins. I’ve worked in healthcare most of my life, but really gravitated toward massage for both the preventative and healing aspects it supports. I’m always amazed at the complexity and beauty of how … Continued

Julie Fast, LMT

Julie studied Integrative Physiology at CU Boulder while working as a physical therapy assistant. After undergrad she spent 3 years volunteering in public health projects in South America before returning to the States and attending the Healing Arts Institute of Fort Collins for Massage Therapy. She enjoys working with anyone seeking to shake off stress … Continued

Sheila O’Shaughnessy, LMT

I am a Colorado native, born in Grand Junction, and after spending middle and high school in Albuquerque, I found Fort Collins as home base. I’ve left several times only to return, so I now just feel blessed to live in this amazing place! I graduated from Kona Hawaii School of Muscular Massage during one … Continued

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