Jarren Kitchens, LMT

Greetings! My name is Jarren Kitchens. I graduated from Healing Hands School Of Holistic Health in Laguna Hills California in 2023. Before becoming a massage therapist I worked as a personal trainer and holistic health coach for 7 year’s and am a total nerd about learning human biomechanics and helping my clients move and feel … Continued

Samantha Lutz, LMT

Hi! I’m Samantha (or Sam). I graduated from Aveda Institute of Denver in May 2022 and have been practicing ever since. I come from and IT/IS background and truly understand the pains of desk life (I lived it for 15 years!). I was trained in an Ayurvedic/Therapeutic style of massage so I love mixing in … Continued

Olive Ancell, LMT

Welcome, my name is Olive. The path to study massage appeared to me after I realized that my goal in life is to help others. Receiving massage has had a profound impact on my wellness, and I want to continually provide that kind of impact for the community. I graduated from the Fort Collins Bear … Continued

Caden Funk, LMT

Hello, I’m Caden! I graduated from the Fort Collins IBMC Massage program in November 2022. I’ve been practicing since January 2023, and I’ve been fortunate to work on a wide range of clients. I deeply appreciate how much a massage can impact someone’s day-to-day life and well being. When you book with me, you can … Continued

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

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 a lighter-medium pressure range, with … Continued

Tearza Blackman, 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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