Anna Birkeland, NC LMBT #5518 has over 20 years experience in the health and wellness industry.
Her massage therapy, EMT training, private care provider and patient advocacy work experience pair well with her radiography experience, advanced radiation science studies and three years of hospital internships, enabling her to provide highly
Anna Birkeland, NC LMBT #5518 has over 20 years experience in the health and wellness industry.
Her massage therapy, EMT training, private care provider and patient advocacy work experience pair well with her radiography experience, advanced radiation science studies and three years of hospital internships, enabling her to provide highly skilled direct patient care from a strong knowledge base.
Anna has always fostered positive and genuine connections with people, which have led her to many interesting life experiences, including being a nationally certified ski instructor for over 13 years, teaching for 5 of those years at Deer Valley Resort in Park City Utah, one of the top US ski destinations. As a result, she has worked as a sports massage therapist with professional athletes as well as patients who require a high level of complex care during her many years as a private care provider.
A lifelong passion for learning, growth, and adding value to relationships are her main motivators. Effective June 2021, Anna has experienced extremely high demand for services and has welcomed the addition of well qualified associate therapists to the Lighten Up team! Due to high demand, inquiries about scheduling with Anna must be emailed to info@lightenupmassages.com or contact 828.808.9686 ext 0
License: NCLMBT #20559
As a massage therapist, dancer, and fitness instructor, Jessie has great appreciation for what the human body is capable of. Jessie recognizes that every client she gets to work with is unique and therefore each massage is catered to their goals using a variety of styles. Having studied Swedish, Sports, Shiatsu, R
License: NCLMBT #20559
As a massage therapist, dancer, and fitness instructor, Jessie has great appreciation for what the human body is capable of. Jessie recognizes that every client she gets to work with is unique and therefore each massage is catered to their goals using a variety of styles. Having studied Swedish, Sports, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Neuromuscular Therapy and various Spa techniques she aims to create an integrative massage experience with the goal that each client leaves feeling more comfortable and connected to their body.
License: NCLMBT # 20588
As a busy working mom of 2 and someone who has chronic pain from a traumatic car accident a decade ago, Racheal has experienced the power of massage herself. She decided she wanted to learn all about bodywork and its benefits to help others with their pain and tension as well. Racheal graduated from Center for Massa
License: NCLMBT # 20588
As a busy working mom of 2 and someone who has chronic pain from a traumatic car accident a decade ago, Racheal has experienced the power of massage herself. She decided she wanted to learn all about bodywork and its benefits to help others with their pain and tension as well. Racheal graduated from Center for Massage & Natural Health in Asheville, where she learned Swedish, Neuromuscular Therapy and Prenatal massage, among other modalities.
Racheal understands that life is busy and believes self-care is an important investment. Every session is catered to each specific client's needs using an integrative approach. Often, you won't even be aware of the tension your body is holding until you get a pair of hands on it! She is also passionate about working with children, expectant mothers and trauma survivors.
License: NCLMBT # 21366
So many people need warmth in their lives. I provide a warm, nurturing touch and presence to those who need to rest their minds and bodies.
A good massage starts with safe energy and I do my best to provide that to everyone I work with. I love working with clients who need to feel seen and heard.
My goal for every m
License: NCLMBT # 21366
So many people need warmth in their lives. I provide a warm, nurturing touch and presence to those who need to rest their minds and bodies.
A good massage starts with safe energy and I do my best to provide that to everyone I work with. I love working with clients who need to feel seen and heard.
My goal for every massage is for the client to feel lighter physically and emotionally.