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HONOR EVERY BODY
Our Awesome Team!
Therapists with a Regular Schedule
Caroline Hulsey
Pronouns: She/They
NC LMBT #20480
Caroline is a whole-hearted proponent of radical self-care and an advocate for the body liberation movement. In a world that can feel–and be–physically, mentally, and emotionally oppressive, it is a pinnacle of importance for her to offer a place of respite that is body-neutral, anti-racist, and gender affirming. They extend an open invitation at their massage table for everyone to connect with the idea that treating themselves and their bodies with acts of love and kindness is the first step to treating others with love and kindness. In Caroline’s massage style, she combines slow, connective movements (to warm-up muscle tissues and signal to the body and muscles that they are in a safe-space to release) and then gradually moves into deeper, more specific work to alleviate chronic conditions and pain patterns. They are enthused by the prospect of working towards a future where massage therapy and bodywork are accessible and acceptable for all people. Additionally, Caroline has a soft spot in their heart for trades-people and service industry professionals.
Sarah Flickinger
Pronouns: She/Her
NC LMBT #20000
Sarah came to massage out of desperation, looking for a solution to chronic migraines. It provided one of the first experiences of relief from years of pain that she thought could possibly never be overcome. After realizing what a powerful resource massage is, she went on to study at the Center for Massage and Natural health in Asheville. While attending school she was able to fulfill her deep curiosity about the function of the human body and when it goes awry. Her goal in practicing massage is to be part of a network of health resources for her community. She believes that when a community network is strong, healthy, and supported it will thrive-- much in the same way the network of the human body thrives when it is given the resources it needs. Sarah's massage approach is to create an environment of deep relaxation and healing through slow, intentional, integrated massage, and deep breathing. She enjoys working on shoulder and upper back tension and always works to keep her clients direct goals and needs a highlight of the session.
Mary Shamburger
Pronouns: She/Her
NC LMBT #21202
After years of raising her four children and working in the world of corporate America, Mary was ready for a change. She followed her belief in the healing power of touch to massage school. Her greatest desire is to make a positive impact on the overall mind, body, and spirit of people in need. She loves customizing sessions and meeting people where they are. Upon graduation from the Center for Massage & Natural Health, she gained additional experience in Neuromuscular Therapy and Trigger Point Release techniques which she enjoys integrating into her sessions. She comes to BMMW offering her knowledge and skills to help provide healing.
Lizzy Turner
Pronouns: She/Her
NC LMBT #20692
Lizzy was drawn to the healing arts as a teenager, setting her on a path of self discovery that landed her at the Center for Massage and Natural Health to study massage. She believes in whole body health and going within to heal. Her own experiences of receiving relief from physical discomfort and pain inform her practice and are part of what drew her to supporting others on their journey for answers and a better understanding of their body. In her sessions, she enjoys offering a space for all her clients to let go and receive. She loves incorporating deeper therapeutic work with Swedish massage foundations and is always looking to bring new tools and techniques to her practice.
Christina Cunningham
Pronouns: She/Her
NC LMBT #19869
As a trauma-sensitive bodyworker with 20+ years of experience in the field, Christina assists humans in feeling more comfortable in their own bodies and empowered to take deep care of themselves. Christina's personal wellness journey started at 18 when she had her first episode of deep burnout and experienced being utterly exhausted and deeply disconnected from her body. She found receiving regular bodywork and cultivating personalized self-care was instrumental in healing her wounds of disconnection, which allowed her to feel safe. This healing increased her resilience and allowed her to respond to the stress of life with more energy, courage, self-compassion and wisdom, which is what she strives to offer her clients now. She has completed advanced training in Bioenergetic Shen Touch, a trauma sensitive bodywork designed to reset your nervous system, restore your energy & revive your hope, which you can book specifically with her. In her integrated sessions, she uses an embodied and customized approach that may include Swedish massage, deep tissue, joint mobility, facilitated stretching, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and BodyMind awareness techniques.
'Aina Rapoza
Pronouns: He/Him
NC LMBT #20366
With experience in and a love for team sports, 'Aina takes a "teamwork" approach to body work. You will work together to understand what soft tissue issues may be plaguing your well being. He will check in on potential trigger points while you help direct him to areas that are causing your discomfort. 'Aina enjoys utilizing Neuro-Muscular-Therapy (NMT) techniques, other deep tissue approaches, in combination with the knowledge you have of your body to help facilitate therapeutic releases and clear up problem areas. When not at the office, 'Aina can be spotted around the Asheville Improv Scene taking classes, stage managing, and performing. He is also a fan of the Oxford comma. As a football fan, during the fall, please do not mention any scores as he streams all of the games after they have been played.
Sean Mack
Pronouns: He/Him
NC LMBT #22176
After retiring from the military and working across the country in the National Park and National Forest systems, Sean decided to go "all in" on the Healing Arts as the next step in his career path. His journey began with shamanic and energy healing focused on helping people reconnect with their ancestors and realign with their spirit path. Through this work, Sean saw the need for integrated care between spirit and body and desired to deepen his work by incorporating the somatic level of healing. This led him to the Center for Massage and Natural Health where he completed his massage training. Sean has found massage to be exceptionally effective at helping him heal from previous injuries and is deeply passionate about sharing this type of healing with others. He enjoys blending different techniques into integrative massage sessions which are tailored to meet his client's needs. That being said, one of his favorite things is to facilitate that full-body, parasympathetic relaxation and rest experience for his clients. Outside of the office, you can find Sean somewhere in the forest or sitting around a fire with friends and family.
Our Awesome Team!
Therapist who fill in or work with us intermitently
Dawn Zielger
Pronouns: She/They
NC LMBT #20730
Dawn graduated from the Center for Massage & Natural Health in Asheville, NC. She specializes in a blend of therapeutic and integrative massage therapy. Her goal is to discover the root cause of chronic issues & help people feel better in their bodies by creating a customized therapeutic experience with each session. Her style of massage may include modalities such as Thai yoga, therapeutic Swedish, deep tissue and myofascial massage. When she is not massaging you will find her creating art, writing, playing in the woods, contemplating life’s meaning and taking short travel adventures of all sorts