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Therapists
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Amy L. Thompson, Licensed Massage Therapist Having been a professional dancer for eight years, Amy is in tune with her body and the needs of those around her. She has a natural affinity to help and nurture others, which led to a desire to study massage; it seemed like a perfect fit to an already active and creative lifestyle. While working at the Folies Bergere at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, Amy studied massage and graduated from Northwest Massage School. She soon decided to return to Reno to build her massage business and be with her family. Amy has been licensed in Reno since 1999, and continues to be inspired by the evolving world of massage therapy and how it has changed her life. Amy brings a caring and generous energy to her work; she provides a safe, nurturing, and relaxing environment for her clients to experience a greater level of peace. Over the years, Amy has found her niche with both Prenatal and Relaxation massage, which combines Swedish and Deep Tissue techniques to provide an individualized massage treatment. She also offers Hot Stone massage and body treatments. After the birth of her son, Amy became a CAPPA certified Labor Doula in 2007. Her joy of working with pregnant women led her to pursue a future as a Labor & Delivery nurse. She is excited to attend TMCC's Nursing Program beginning Fall 2009 and will continue to see clients on a limited schedule. Massage therapy and the people it represents have truly enriched Amy's life and led her in directions she never dreamed possible. She feels blessed to help others each day and to share her passion of massage with them! [Top] |
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Mandy Cholico, Licensed Massage Therapist & Owner Spirituality and healing work were a major part of Mandy's upbringing, so it was natural that she pursue a career in the healing arts. Searching for such an education lead Mandy to a healing arts school in Salt Lake City that met her demanding criteria. She graduated in 1999 and moved to Reno to establish herself and has been providing massage therapy to the Reno/Sparks community ever since. Mandy's dedication to assist mind/body balance through a hands on therapeutic approach is truly prevalent in her work. Specializing in deep tissue and injury rehabilitation, Mandy also enjoys pre/postnatal massage, infant massage, hydrotherapy treatments, and offers instructions to couples and parents wishing to bring the healing benefits of massage into their homes. Those who know Mandy recognize her goal orientation and her natural gift of knowing what people need to recover from the effects of our fast-paced everyday lives and bring the well-being connection back to the soul. One of Mandy's ultimate goals was realized with the opening of Perfect Balance Therapies. Mandy says, "Being able to help more people in our community connect back to the soul, feel balanced and return to a healthy everyday life is truly divine." [Top] |
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Diane Huleva, Licensed Massage Therapist After working in a demanding, deadline driven environment at an advertising agency for more than a decade, Diane gained first-hand knowledge of how detrimental a high stress lifestyle can be. Born to nurture others, Diane gave countless neck and back massages to friends and coworkers, then finally listened to her heart and followed her calling to study massage therapy. A graduate of the Baum Healing Arts Center School of Massage, Diane focused her training on stress reduction, relaxation and rehabilitation for repetitive stress injuries. She uses a variety of massage techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, medical massage, therapeutic and sports massage. Diane encourages clients to participate in the co-creation of their massage session as much or as little as they prefer. She is able to provide very deep tissue work for those who desire it, or a mixture of therapeutic and relaxation massage, according to the client's needs and preferences. Helping clients physically and mentally to bring them back to good health is the ultimate reward for Diane. Eager to learn all she can, Diane is committed to continuing education. [Top] |
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Jeramie Lu, Licensed Massage Therapist Jeramie spent 10 years in the hotel and restaurant industry in Reno, observing the high levels of stress in his co-workers and customers. These experiences inspired Jeramie to seek a career where he could assist others in managing their stress. He enrolled in the Nevada Career Academy to study massage, and graduated in the fall of 2004. Jeramie's education and dedication to massage has grown over the years, and he became a massage instructor at the Milan Institute in July 2008. At Perfect Balance Therapies, Jeramie offers a full range of massage services. He especially enjoys sports massage and deep tissue massage. Many of his clients come from an athletic background. These clients report that with Jeramie's help they are able to train harder without the risk of injury. Jeramie combines each massage with aromatherapy and reflexology to take advantage of his continuing education focus. Jeramie's motto is, "I want you to leave feeling better than when you came in!" Jeramie feels that massage should be relaxing with long-term, positive results. [Top] |
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Jessica Greene, Licensed Massage Therapist A native Nevadan, Jessica was born and raised in Sparks. When Jessica was 5 years old, her father suffered a severe back injury during a truck accident and she wanted to touch him to relieve his pain. Ever since, Jessica tried to relieve pain through her touch. She never thought much of this as a career until moving to Las Vegas in search of her path in life. A talk with a close friend finally switched the light-bulb on, and within two days Jessica signed up at the Nevada College of Massage Therapy in Las Vegas. After graduating in December 2005, Jessica moved home passionate to share her new skills. She has been providing massage therapy to the Northern Nevada community ever since. Early experiences in her career made Jessica realize the large spa and resort environment was not for her. Her passionate desire to connect with her clients and assist with deep healing massage led her to Perfect Balance Therapies. Here she plans to help each client find balance through a hands-on therapeutic approach in her work, using all methods from deep tissue and injury rehabilitation to gentle, relaxing massage. Jessica believes we are constantly changing and evolving and that it is important to remember this in the bodywork she provides. Always client focused, she is forever evolving and changing which allows her to provide the exact service needed in the moment. [Top] |
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Karen Surrett, Aesthetician Building on 20+ years of experience in the dental industry, Karen Surrett began her career in aesthetics in 1999. Karen joined Perfect Balance Therapies in June of 2009 with a desire to help others look and feel better. A medically trained esthetician with over six years of experience working in a plastic surgeon's office, Karen provides peels, micro-dermabrasion and other advanced skin care solutions. She enjoys educating clients about their skin, recommending personalized products and treatments, and building professional friendships. Committed to providing the most comprehensive skin care, Karen continues to pursue extensive training in the most current methods of treatment available on the market today. [Top] |
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Steven Sarvis, Licensed Massage Therapist, Personal Fitness Trainer Having spent most of his life as an athlete, coach, and fitness trainer, Steven believes that 'balance' is the key to overall wellness. Whether your need for balance is physical, emotional, or spiritual, massage therapy addresses them all. Not satisfied that Personal Training was enough in itself to achieve total wellness, Steven attended Twin Lakes College of the Healing Arts in Santa Cruz, CA, earning his Massage Practitioner certification in 2002. He went on to complete his education as a Massage Therapist at the Myotherapy Institute of Massage in Salt Lake City, UT. Through the healing power of touch we can begin to align all the aspects of our life and find the balance that we're looking for. Steven's passion to help people find their balance and raise awareness on all levels has been a dream come true, and the most rewarding ten years of his life. [Top] |
Instructors
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Molly Burnsky, Pilates Personal Trainer / Physical Therapy Aide Molly has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, and was a professional dancer for 20 years. She has been a certified Pilates instructor through Polestar Education for seven years. She is also a registered Yoga instructor and a Level 1 certified instructor of the Gyrotonic Expansion System®. Molly teaches Pilates mat classes and yoga-on-the-ball at Dynamic Movement. She enjoys the outdoor environment that the Reno/Tahoe area has to offer and takes every opportunity to hike, bike and downhill ski. [Top] |
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Monica Limon, Yoga Instructor In 1999, the always on-the-go career gal and avid runner, Monica discovered yoga and began practicing Ashtanga yoga to add physical strength and flexibility. Now she nurtures her yoga path by practicing mindfulness, compassion and loving-kindness. She teaches yoga for kids, teens, adults and is passionately working with women who are preparing for pregnancy... mindfully encouraging us all to move our bodies, to breathe in life and to sit with calmness. She is a registered yoga teacher for kids and adults, she completed her 200 hour advanced study/teacher training program with Kim Orenstein in May 2011. Monica is a former fertility patient and knows the roller coaster ride of emotions and the struggles of isolation while trying to conceive. Join Monica in discovering your own personal strength and the power to heal the body through mindful poses and relaxation techniques. She invites you to share your experience with a community of women who share a similar path. [Top] |