PROMOTIONS

Katie (Meyer) Schimmel
Gained Elite Trainer status with ISSA after completing specialist programs in Exercise Therapy, Corrective Exercise and Transformational Behavior courses. She has studied BioMechanics Method, has Certification in Applied Functional Science and Functional Soft Tissue Transformation (Gray Institute). Katie is a graduate of Northern Lights School of MassageTherapy (now known as CenterPoint) in Minneapolis, MN in 2001. Schooling included: Swedish, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, Jin Shin Jyutsu (energy work), aromatherapy and yoga. I have continued my studies in the following: Medical Massage, Neuromuscular Cupping Therapy, Coaching The Body, Pregnancy Massage, Manual Lymph Drainage I (Chickley Institute), Active Isolated Stretching (Aaron Mattes), Geriatric Massage, Pilates Mat (Penny Crochiere), Ashiatsu (foot pressure massage), Oncology Massage (Tracy Walton & Associates).

I have worked with special needs clients; traveling to see these clients in their homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities and memory care facilities when individuals are not able to get transportation to my office (with an additional charge for the travel time and mileage.) I have worked around feeding tubes, ventilators, tracheotomies, colostomies and a variety of medical equipment. I perform massages with clients on massage tables, hospital beds, recliners and wheel chairs. Clients can be fully clothed to receive massage in hopes of decreasing the stress involved for clients who have a hard time dressing and undressing.

My intent is to help you become more aware of your body and gain better mobility. I believe in slowing down, decreasing stress and keeping movement in our lives. 

 Candace Lokken

 Candace is a graduate of Northern Lights School of Massage Therapy (now Center Point) in Minneapolis, MN in 2001. While in school she learned Swedish, Integrative and deep tissue massage, along with SMMaRT techniques, Jin Shin Jyutsu, aromatherapy, and Yoga. After school she also had additional training in hot stone, active isolated stretching, Pilates,  Ashiatsu and Cupping. Candace and Katie opened Sans Souci Massage in October, 2001, in downtown Eau Claire. In 2005 they acquired another massage business formerly know as Natural Healing Center, which became their new location in Altoona. Candace’s goal for her clients is to achieve optimum health. She does not believe that people should have to just “live” with daily pains and discomforts. She believes in living each day to its fullest, setting goals and being happy with what the universe has given us.

Brenda Boettcher

Inspired by natural therapeutic elements built on a foundation of traditional healing techniques, I graduated in 2001 from the PHD Academy in Eau Claire, WI; with a focus of Therapeutic Massage consisting of Swedish, Integrative, and Rehabilitative techniques based on theories of Western anatomy and physiology. I have since continued my journey furthering my education and awareness in techniques of Infant Massage; Specialized techniques for the face, scalp and neck; Precision Neuromuscular Therapy; Sports Massage; Myofascial Release (MFR); Prenatal Massage; Healing Stone Therapy and Medical Massage levels 2 & 3.  It is my belief that Massage Therapy is a complimentary therapy, not an alternative. It's of tremendous benefit supporting the body's own healing responses. It is my intent to provide a quality of excellence in my care, integrating essential touch and its lifelong benefits through many levels of conceptual understanding, elegant awareness and heartfelt communication with the healing art of massage therapy for personal development and well-being. 

Sarah Heinze
Sarah is a graduate of Northwestern Health Science University in Bloomington, MN in 2002. While in school she studied Swedish, Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapy. Sarah has since furthered her education in Prenatal, Hot Stone Therapy, Cupping Therapy and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage. Sarah is dedicated to assisting clients in improved health and enhancing their well being through therapeutic touch. 

Whitney Berg

 Whitney is a Neuromuscular Cupping Specialist, performs deep tissue, site specific, hot stone, pregnancy and relaxation massages. She has a keen interest in helping people reach their health and healing goals. Using a holistic approach to her work, Whitney fully attends each client’s needs whether you’re in need of a therapeutic massage to help relieve any areas of pain or tension in your body or in need of a relaxing massage to help you unwind and detox from stress in your life.

Gabrielle Brilla

Gabrielle has a thriving interest in helping people heal through therapeutic massage. After graduating from PHD Academy in Eau Claire in 2021, Gabrielle worked in an outpatient physical therapy clinic where she gained knowledge and experience working on a variety of clients involving basic massage to those who have had injuries and post-surgery. While being privileged to work on an array of conditions she has helped clients to reach their individual goals. Gabrielle fully attends to each client’s needs with practiced skill. Whether you desire a deeply indulgent massage, work on long-term injuries and trauma or prenatal treatments she is able to meet you on your journey. Gabrielle is experienced in deep tissue techniques, Swedish and trigger-point therapy. Gabrielle aims to use massage as a safe option to treat chronic pain without the use of pharmaceutical medication.