Massage Therapy
Jennifer Kersten, CMT, RYT
At The Ommani Center we offer massage therapy that is performed with the intention of helping a person release stress and learn how to foster well being through body, mind and spirit.
The tissues of the body are alive with feelings and information. Some schools of therapy say that a human being's wisdom lives in the tissues and cells of the body. When the body becomes stressed, the tissues tighten and contract causing pain, stiffness and discomfort at a physical level. When massage is used to release stress from the tissues, the emotions that are trapped in the body are released and the tissue relaxes. Massage is integral to overall good health and well-being and is an important of any self-care program.
Jennifer N. Kersten graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1991 with a degree in International Relations and French. After graduation she went on to serve two and one-half years in the Peace Corps in West Africa where she gained funding for and built a women's health clinic in the village of Mamou.
Upon her return to the USA she moved to Colorado where she spent 12 years working both as a photographer and white water raft guide.Due to hernatural and intuitive touch,she became sought after as the staff massage practitioner for the other guides, helping them manage their stress and fatigued muscles. These experiences inspired and influenced Jennifer to pursue a path in healing the body from stress, overwork and illness.
After being successfully treated herself for various health issuesvia traditional Chinese Medicine, which includes work with the energy meridians, she sought further education to use Asian healthcare theories combined with massage. She attended the East West Healing Arts Institute in Madison, WI and graduated with over 800 hours training in Tui Na (Chinese medical massage), acupressure and Western massage techniques.
Jennifer's massage treatment is a holistic and balancing blend of relaxation, deep tissue and healing acupressure.
Testimonials about Jennifer Kersten, CMT, Massage Therapy
"I had a massage with Jennifer this morning (8/09) and it was FABULOUS! The best massage I have ever had (and I have had a lot). I really felt like she was completely in tune with my body." — DO
