Whitefish Bay, WI

 

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312 E. Silver Spring Drive
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

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Monday - Friday 9 am - 8 pm

Saturday- Sunday 9 am - 7 pm

 

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414-332-3260

 

email

whitefishbay@touchofelements.com

 

 

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New 30 Minute Stress Express service

This service is aimed at quick relief with special focus on typically problematic areas. Clients may elect to focus this service on the foot/leg and hands/arms or instead to target the face, head, and neck. In either case, the service can be received while fully or partially clothed.

 

 

 

elements therapeutic massage of Whitefish Bay to Host “Massage for a Cause” For Leukemia and Lymphoma Society WHITEFISH BAY, Wis. – March 13, 2009 – elements therapeutic massage of Whitefish Bay has joined in the effort to fight against leukemia and lymphoma-related illnesses.

 

The studio at 312 E. Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay will host “Massage for a Cause” March 22-29 to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through its Team in Training program. During the weeklong event, $5 from each massage session at elements of Whitefish Bay will be contributed to the non-profit organization to help individuals battling the disease. The donated money will be given to Team in Training participants who work to raise funds for the non-profit through secured sponsorships, individual donors and hosted events. The studio is open Monday through Thursday 9am to 8 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

 

“This is a cause that is very special to me and members of our staff,” said Aimee Matchette, owner of elements therapeutic massage of Whitefish Bay, who lost an aunt to leukemia in December. “When we learned about sponsoring Team in Training participants, our desire to help our clients feel better as well as help raise money for a good cause seemed like a perfect fit.” elements therapeutic massage got the idea when employee and certified massage therapist Kelly Gunderson, learned of a similar massage for a cause campaign in Las Vegas.

 

Once a massage therapy school instructor and massage therapist for Cirque du Soleil there, Gunderson was contacted by former student Cynthia De Los Reyes who had been diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera, a blood disorder where the body’s red blood cells are abnormally high, and was giving massages to raise money for her own Team in Training effort. Proceeds from Massage for a Cause in Whitefish Bay will benefit both the Milwaukee and Las Vegas chapters of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Milwaukee-area recipient will be Christi, a Shorewood High School senior, who was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in May 2008. Funds raised in the Team in Training program will benefit her treatment.

 

“So many people are affected by leukemia and lymphoma,” said Matchette. “This is our way of making a difference. And the support of our elements staff has been tremendous in our efforts to raise funds.” Massage therapist Kristie Pfeil will be donating an additional $5 from each massage she gives during the Team in Training promotion week. And, Gunderson will be donating her time for massages on March 29, her day off, and give 100 percent of all money collected to her former student and friend De Los Reyes.

 

About elements therapeutic massage: elements therapeutic massage is headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and is owned by Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. The parent company oversees Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, a one-on-one personal training fitness franchise established in 1996, and elements therapeutic massage, a massage therapy franchise that began franchising in 2006. Today, the combined franchise network includes more than 700 franchises across the United States, Costa Rica, Israel, Ireland, and Canada. For more information about elements therapeutic massage, visit www.touchofelements.com. ###

 

Veronica Chairez - Manager

Elements Whitefish Bay is managed by Veronica Chairez. Veronica comes to us from Just Kidding where she was responsible for a ten-person staff and an inventory worth more than one million dollars. She has a very diverse set of interests and has earned a degree in Music Education from UW-Milwaukee. She’s also fluent in Spanish. Most importantly , Veronica has an infectious personality and a knack for keeping customers happy and turning infrequent customers into regulars.

 

Aimee Matchette & Scott Matchette -Owners

Scott & Aimee joined elements in November of 2007 and bring a diverse skill set along with them. Aimee has spent most of her career in accounting and finance with a focus on retail. Her amazing energy augments her business skills and makes her the ideal front person for elements Whitefish Bay.
Scott has a background in information technology and sales and has had experience with franchising as well. He will focus most of his energies on marketing the elements franchising opportunity in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin.

 

Meet the therapists

 

 

Kelly

Education: European Massage Therapy School and the Chicago National College of Naprapathy

 

Places Lived: I’ve lived most of my life in Chicago, and just spent the last two years in Las Vegas. I currently reside in Shorewood and am excited to raise my family there.

 

Places Traveled: In the US I have been all over from the East coast to West coast. I have been to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Madrid, Spain; Venice, Italy; Munich, Germany; and South America.

 

My Dream Vacation: I would love to travel all throughout South America and hit every country.

 

Favorite Massage Modalities: Deep tissue, myofascial, structural integration, and tui ne. I like to find the problem and fix it! I am also trained in Prenatal, oncology, fibromyalgia, sports, hot stone, geriatric, and kid massages. I can also incorporate stretching and shiatsu into my massages.

Philosophy on Healing: The body will heal itself. Massage therapists remind it how.

 

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was: A rehab therapist, nutritionist, and human anatomy/physiology instructor.

 

Lisa

Education: Lakeside School of Massage Therapy

Places Lived: “I’m a native of Milwaukee but have lived in Caledonia, Waukesha, and currently reside in Menomonee Falls.”

Places Traveled: “I’ve traveled to Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Colorado, Nevada, and the Dominican Republic.”

My Dream Vacation: “I would love to take an all over tour of Europe.”

Favorite Massage Modalities: Muscle Release Technique, Active Isolated Stretching, and Relaxation massage. I can also do Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, and fibromyalgia massages.

Philosophy on healing: “The body has the awesome ability to heal itself. We need to give it the right tools.”

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was: “I’ve held quite a variety of jobs from restaurant manager, pharmacy tech, to factory worker. As a child I always wanted to be a body worker. After the factory, I went back to school and followed my dream.” 

 

Annie

 

Education: MT School (Lakeside School of Massage Therapy-Milwaukee, WI)

UW-La Crosse: Major Biology

UW-Milwaukee: Major – Kinesiology, sub major exercise and fitness and certificate in nutrition

Places Lived:    Columbus, OH    Grosse Point Park, MI      Milwaukee, WI

Places Traveled:            France, Germany, Scotland, England, Italy, Philippines, Canada, Mexico, and Florida Keys

My Dream Vacation: Relaxing at the beach in South Florida

Favorite Massage Modalities: I Love working on children who need massages. I can also do Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, prenatal, sports, and cranial / sacral massages. I also welcome children and clients with fibromyalgia.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was:            A student

 

Laura

Education: I went to Sts. Cecilia & James Catholic School until high school when I attended Homestead in Mequon. I studied at UWM for a few years in psychology and then attended Blue Sky School of Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork. There I studied neuromuscular therapy, lymphatic massage, massage for cancer patients, cranial sacral and reflexology.

Places Lived: I was born and raised in Mequon until 22years old when I moved to Germantown. When I was 24 I moved to Milwaukee where I presently reside.

Places Traveled: I have been to most of the continental U.S with trips to Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Florida, Washington D.C, New York, and many other fascinating places.

My Dream Vacation: To either Europe or to the Islands somewhere.

Favorite Massage Modalities: I enjoy doing a neuromuscular therapy blend with a Swedish massage. Here are some other massages I am trained in as well: Kids, sports, prenatal, oncology, geriatric and fibromyalgia.

Philosophy on Healing: I really believe that as a massage therapist I can do a lot to help clients but they also need to do their part and be proactive about their health. I think if we both do our part we can make life more enjoyable. .

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was:

“A student and an equestrian and a migraine patient, it was a long journey to get here but I learned a lot about self healing and life along the way”.

 

DeMara*

Education: Lakeside School of Massage Therapy. I graduated in October of 2004.

Places Lived: I’ve lived in Pennsylvania as well as various cities throughout Milwaukee County.

Places Traveled: I have traveled to Mexico and have been to nearly every state in the U.S.

My Dream Vacation: I would love to go backpacking through the rainforest in South America and be able to camp with all the animals in the rainforest.

Favorite Massage Modalities: A therapeutic, site specific massage. As well as Hot Stone and Prenatal massages are my favorite. As a therapist I have also been trained in Swedish, deep tissue, kids, sports, fibromyalgia, shiatsu, oncology, stretching, and geriatric massages.

Philosophy on Healing: “A little effort goes a long way! Only you can begin the process, I can help you continue!”

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… A manager at a few different restaurants, and very involved in sports. I played volleyball year round, played basketball, swam competitively and loved (still do) hiking and biking, along with camping.

*=DeMara is currently on maternity leave. We look forward to seeing her again after the New Year!

 

Jonathon

Education: Lakeside School of Massage Therapy. Graduated in 2003. UWM.

Places Lived: Watertown, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Portland, OR; Paris, France.

Places Traveled: Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Paris, France; New York; Amsterdam; Holland; Brussels and Gent, Belgium; Madrid, Spain; Nice, France; Quebec City and Montreal, Canada; Florida.

My Dream Vacation: A tie between Australia and an Amazon cruise and hiking trip.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Deep tissue.

Philosophy on Healing: Remaining centered and remembering to take time out to breathe.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… Manager of a sub shop. 

  

Tracy

Education: Lakeside School of Massage Therapy

Places Lived: 2004-2007 Summers in Door County and Las Vegas

Places Traveled: Numerous road trips, Seattle, Maui (2 months), and Thailand (4 months)

My Dream Vacation: 2+ years of nonstop travel around the world – hitting every continent

Favorite Massage Modalities: Thai Massage

Philosophy of Healing: Draw attention of client to within their own body- using my touch to let their bodies heal themselves

In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… Student and… who I am now. I am pretty much the same – just smarter and wiser.

 

Kristie

 

Education: I graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1999. Shortly after high school, I attended the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. I spent my college years studying, coaching, teaching, and playing basketball and volleyball. I graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Human Development, and Psychology. September of 2006 I attended Blue Sky School of Professional Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork.

Places Lived: After college in Green Bay, I moved to the Lake District in England to attend Capernwray Bible School. I now live in Cedarburg, WI.

Places Travelled: After school was done, I travelled Europe. I journeyed through Scotland, Austria, Italy, Greece, and the south of France.

Dream Vacation: Due to my love of Lomi Lomi massage, its history, spirituality, understanding of the body, and practical massage techniques, my dream vacation would be to go to Hawaii someday.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian massage meaning “The Secret Within”), Swedish, Prenatal and Infant Massage, Aromatherapy, Sports Massage, and massage for people with Fibromyalgia.

Philosophy on Healing: My philosophy on healing as well as in life is a holistic and educational approach. Inspire the mind, help heal and keep the body healthy, and awaken the soul.

In my other life (before I found massage therapy), I was…: A student, a coach, an athlete, a teacher, autism therapist.