healing massage therapy
for a sound mind in a sound body.
home is lawrence, kansas
MELISSA
Melissa began her journey with massage at the young age of 10 rubbing her mom’s feet for a quarter per minute. She first learned Swedish massage at the age of 17 when a local therapist in Paola offered private instruction. In 2004, she received her Massage Therapy Certification at Pinnacle Career Institute and in 2005, she passed the NCMTB national exam. Since then, Melissa has went on to receive certificates in CranioSacral Therapy I & II levels with Upledger Institute and completed all three levels into Reiki Master.
With over 15 years experience, we know she can find all the tight spots. She loves to do CranioSacral Therapy and has enjoyed watching the amazing ways it can help people. CST has provided migraine relief to many of her clients. She loves seeing people live in less pain.
JERRICA
Jerrica is here to help you come to a place of deep relaxation and peace. She understands that when we are able to shift our nervous system into a calm and nourished state we're better equipped to find aligned and creative solutions for what lies ahead. She uses a medium-ish pressure paired with a mindful pace and a relaxed and lighthearted attitude to create the most ideal environment for your nervous system to finally unravel and let go.
Book with her if you’re looking to feel refreshed and rejuvenated on every level: mind, body, and soul.
THIA
Thia Slesynski has been working with Sano Massage and Wellness since she moved to Lawrence in 2015. She also currently teaches at Wellspring School of Allied Health with a focus on Anatomy and Physiology. She began learning bodywork at age 12 by working on her mother who is a Doctor of Osteopathy specializing in bodywork. Thia has completed courses in Thai-Shiatsu and Acupressure as well as a 500-hour certification in Swedish, Prenatal, and Deep Tissue. She has been personally trained in craniosacral, myofascial release, lomi lomi, facilitated muscle release, lymphatic drainage, visceral manipulation, as well as other techniques available upon inquiry.
Thia specializes in pain related to trauma and chronic pain related to old injuries. Her gently assertive approach is specific to each body’s experience and lifestyle. With a focus on musculoskeletal balance, she pinpoints intricate tissues pulling on the body that creates the dysfunction. Each session you receive with Thia will be a little different. She reads and adjusts as your physical patterns change with the work being done. Her work is also effective for those with hypermobility Syndrome.
KIM
Kim became interested in massage therapy after becoming a mother. Four beautiful children helped her realize how much nurturing touch can change your health and wellness. Kim had many ups and downs with pregnancy, experiencing fertility and loss. It has fueled a passion toward connecting with her pre and post natal clients on all spectrums of the fertility process. Kim's touch will help heal injuries, improve circulation and mobility, reduce pain, stress and tension. Each session will be different depending on the mind/body needs that day. She specializes in deep tissue massage, and has experience working with arthritis and old/new injuries. After a session with Kim you will walk away feeling relieved, relaxed and refreshed!
ELLIE
Ellie decided to become a massage therapist after years of working on her friends and family. She found she had a passion for helping people feel better! She graduated from Wellspring School of Allied Health here in Lawrence and has since been able to follow that passion! She offers deep tissue as well as relaxation massage as she believes there is great benefit in both! Her specialty is working with those who suffer from chronic headaches and migraines. She believes the body is incredibly intelligent and has the power to heals itself, but sometimes it needs a bit of assistance. She tailors each session specifically to her clients needs and creates the space for the mind and body to relax, tension to fade away and healing to begin. you tell your story online can make all the difference.
LAURIE
Laurie is a registered nurse with a deep belief in the holistic and preventive approaches to health care. She holds an Associate of Nursing, a Bachelors of Communication Studies with a concentration in Health Communications, and she is a graduate of the Wellspring School of Allied Health’s massage therapy program having been trained in Swedish, deep tissue, pre/post natal, and neuromuscular techniques.
Laurie’s signature massage is focused on encompassing the life stage of the individual along with the individuals' circumstances, beliefs and affinities; from supporting the body of a pregnant mother to supporting the body of a robust senior looking to age gracefully and actively.
AMANDA
Amanda has always had a passion for helping people and found that massage therapy is her calling to do so. Her path to massage therapy included working in numerous healthcare settings such as a physical therapy and orthopedic clinics.
It was there when she discovered her gift for creating a calm, safe space for people to let go of stress and anxiousness, treating not just the body, but the mind as well. She is a strong believer in the mind body connection and believes that you cannot work on one without working on the other. She believes that our bodies are highly intelligent and are capable of healing themselves once our mind is calm and free of everyday stress.
Amanda’s work is intentional and client-oriented. You will feel like you have known her for years, as she has often been told she has never met a stranger.
