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

Tiffany Armstrong, LMT

Hi, my name is Tiffany. I graduated from the Academy of Natural Therapy in 2021, and I look forward to meeting you! When working on clients for the day, I get excited about custom massages that require doing detective work to figure out what’s causing the root of discomfort. Through pin and stretch techniques, and … Continued

Emily Mereness, LMT

Hello! I’ve lived in Colorado my whole life and been in NoCo for over almost two decades. After many years working in pharmacy, I decided to shift to a different aspect of “healthcare” and study to get licensed as a massage therapist. I graduated from Healing Arts Institute in 2019 and feel very fortunate to … 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

Jenna July, LMT

Hey there, I’m Jenna! I graduated from the Denver Integrative Massage School in November 2022, where they teach a combination of Western and Eastern massage styles. I’ve been practicing since August 2023, and I love infusing my education into my massage style. I work in a lighter-medium+ pressure range, and I enjoy working with clients … Continued

Paul Bandong, LMT

Welcome, my name is Paul. I graduated from the Academy of Professional Careers: Holistic Health in 2004 in La Mesa, California, and I’ve been practicing for 20 years. In my time, I am grateful to have cultivated diverse skills and tools that help me support my client’s wellness goals from a holistic standpoint. Each time … 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

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