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Melissa Rich is the founder, owner and operator of A Rich Experience Massage & Wellness Spa and the Director of the Continuing Education Program. Melissa graduated in 2002 from The Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in Tucson, Arizona. As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Melissa focuses on whole body health; treating each client uniquely based on his or her individual needs. Utilizing various massage techniques, Melissa's intention is to facilitate her clients in their journey to optimum health and well being. Weaving together a group of experienced and diverse wellness specialists, Melissa is excited to create a truly unique spa  experience!

Ed Muren graduated from The Desert Institute of Healing Arts in 2005. He specializes in Deep Tissue/Sports Massage and is trained in Reflexology, Hot Stones, Prenatal, Swedish, Spa and Ayurvedic treatments. Ed has a general understanding of the five element theory and has had introduction to Shiatsu, and Thai Massage. Ed pursues each treatment with the intent of balancing while relaxing. He sees the body as a vehicle for traveling through this existence. Like any vehicle, proper care and regular tune-ups will keep them performing well. Massage is a great way to maintain flexibility and continue moving with fluidity.

Mandy Muren is a Licensed Massage Therapist with nine years of experience. Mandy’s massage training includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Chair Massage, Hot Stone, Pre-Natal, Reflexology, Opening the Core, basic Ayurvedic Theory and treatment, as well as introductory classes in Myofascial Release, and Lymphatic Drainage. Mandy is a Reiki Master and provides stand alone Reiki sessions and also incorporates Reiki into her massage sessions, balancing the body's subtle energies while providing a deeply relaxing and therapeutic treatment.

Sankhara Edwards studied at The McKinnon Institute of Professional Massage & Bodywork in 1995, the Rosen Method Institute of Berkeley, CA in 1999, The institute of Orthopedic Massage in 2000 and the Institute for Health & Healing, Integrative Medicine & Spirituality in 2005. Sankhara provides Swedish, Hot Stones, Spa Treatments, Rosen Method Bodywork, Orthopedic Massage, Oncology Massage, Geriatric Massage, Energy Bodywork Chakra Healing, & Balancing. “I believe touch is a perfect grounding tool. It reaches into our souls and reminds us that we exist. We are love.” –Sankhara

Lee Ann Metz is a Licensed Massage Therapist and 2006 graduate from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts and specializes in a variety of massage modalities including Swedish, Sports, Hot Stone, Prenatal, Oncology Massage and Reiki. Lee Ann is a highly intuitive individual who passionately seeks results with all her clientele. Communication is key before and after treatments which are designed to the client's specific needs. Lee Ann's focus allows a safe and relaxing environment to receive a natural, nurturing and consistent quality bodywork.

Sarah Metz has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2007, when she graduated from the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithica, New York. Sarah blends together modalities including Swedish and Deep TissueMassage, Cranialsacral, and Polarity Therapy to create an effective, restorative and balancing massage experience. As a Yoga Instructor, Sarah has a deep understanding of the mind, body and spirit. She looks forward to working with you to improve your optimum well-being!

Hollis Anderson has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1997, a graduate of the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts.  She believes there is a massage for every body and every body should not have the same massage. Hollis strives to create a treatment that is specific and unique for each person and bodywork experience. From deep tissue, sports massage, injury rehabilitation to Thai massage, hot stone and cranial sacral therapy, a treatment from Hollis often is a blending many modalities. She is confident with many health concerns including people living with cancer, post surgical, cardiac issues, pre/post natal, and post accident treatments. She hopes to have an opportunity to enhance your wellness at A Rich Experience.

Melissa C. Parker is a Licensed Massage Therapist and graduate from Pima Community College’s 1,050 hour Massage Program, which included classes in anatomy, kinesiology, Swedish, deep tissue, cranial sacral, foot reflexology, ethics, business, and an internship program. Since graduating, Melissa has been putting her top-notch education to good use, receiving training in hot stone massage, body scrubs, spa treatments, Raindrop Technique and prenatal massage.  Melissa’s focus is to bring balance and relaxation to the body through skilled and effective techniques, and educate her clients so that they may acheive their optimum health and well-being.

Dawn Stanley is pleased to offer a wide variety of beauty and spa services at A Rich Experience. As a Licensed Medical Aesthetician and previous beauty school Instructor, Dawn has over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry. Dawn provides customized spa facials, peels, microdermabrasion, spa services including body wraps and scrubs, full body waxing and make-up application. Dawn looks forward to customizing your perfect skin care routine and is excited to bring her highly advanced skill sets, experience and knowledge to A Rich Experience!

Cameron Davidson is a Certified Biofeedback Specialist and Certified Health Coach. She combines her own empathic and intuitive gifts with the power of Quantum Biofeedback to offer her clients new insights into their body’s needs and stressors. She provides a means of managing and relieving stress using the frequency retraining of the biofeedback device and the power of the information revealed in each session. Cameron's sessions are based on unconditional love with no judgement around the issues that come up for clients and she is committed to coaching them to reach their full potential for health, while honoring their right to choose their own path.

Denise graduated from the 1000 hour program at the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in 2000. While in school, Denise studied Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release and Sports Massage. Following graduation, Denise continued her training through numerous continuing education seminars which included Neuromuscular Therapy, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Ayurvedic Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Reiki, and Body Wraps. Denise's treatments include a combination of massage techniques and energy work to facilitate the body's ability to heal.

Julie graduated from the Desert Institute of Healing Arts in 2001. She previously graduated with a BA degree from the University of Minnesota-Morris where she majored in music and psychology. In addition, she graduated with an AAS degree from Western Wisconsin Technical College's Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Julie provides a variety of massage techniques and is mindful of the special needs of individuals who are medically complex. As a runner she also enjoys massaging clients with sports related injuries and concerns, but is equally comfortable providing massage for stress relief.

Dr. Don Chatfield graduated from the Fielding Graduate University with a Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems. His doctoral studies included research into human learning and motivation. He completed hypnotherapy studies at the Wesland Institute. A certified hypnotherapist, he is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists and is board certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy. Dr. Chatfield works with clients to identify old, ineffective habits and replace them with healthier patterns, bringing a perceptive and caring approach to his work. www.headspringcenter.com. 
 

Stacy Enriquez is a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 1,000 hours of training from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts- Cortiva Institute. Some of her training includes Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point work therapy, sports massage, myofacial release, injury management and rehabilitation, lymphatic drainage, lymphedema protocol for cancer patients, pre/post natal massage, hot stones, body wraps and scrubs. Stacy is also an experienced doula and enjoys bringing her deep understanding of pregnancy and pre-natal massage technique to her fellow massage therapists.

Patrick's love for science, nature, and spirituality has been apparent since childhood. He completed a degree in Math from Whitman College and taught Math at Western Washington University.  He attended the legendary Brian Utting School of Massage from 1992-94 in Seattle, and has since completed over two thousand hours of continuing education in Cranio Sacral, Osteopathic Technique, Medical Massage, Healing Energy, and Therapeutic Relationship. He has published articles related to the Melting Muscles technique twice in Massage&Bodywork magazine and Massage Therapy Journal and has published numerous online articles and is working on an upcoming novel. To view Patrick's webiste, visit www.meltingmuscles.com.

Ayurvedic therapist Christopher Sean Rice practices in Seattle as a licensed massage practitioner & educator. In his studies with Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM he realized his niche in translating the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda into everyday wellbeing and has taught a unique perspective on wellness integration for over a decade. His holistic studies continue with yoga, Pranayama, storytelling & natural living while crafting a personalized approach to health care for his clients at Wild Sun Therapeutics. 

Shane Parker has over 1000 hours of massage therapy education and is a graduate and previous employee of The Providence Institute in Tucson, Arizona. Shane's mission as a massage therapist is to fulfill the needs and wants of his clients by combining creativity with a willingness to adjust the practice and approach as necessary. Shane has taken several continuing education courses including Heidi Wilson's Biodynamic Cranio Sacral Technique,Eric Dalton's MyoSkeletal Alignment Technique for Cervical and Lumbar dysfunction. He has studied Alexander Technique and David Morin's Medical Massage therapy for thoracic dysfunction. Shane looks forward to bringing his experience and education to A Rich Experience!