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Christine Striker, LMT, CMMT, Owner
Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Medical Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist License: MA00023473
NPI: 1326315664
Certified Medical Massage Therapist, LMT Success Group
Brenneke School of Massage, Cortiva Institute, 2006, Seattle, WA
University of Washington, Seattle, WA: B.S. in Psychology, pre-medicine
I am the owner of Green Leaf Massage and have been a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) for over 17 years, during which time I have been grateful to work with hundreds of clients to help them decrease their pain, reduce stress, and improve their overall wellbeing. Massage therapy is a calling of mine, and I am passionate about my career. I believe that receiving massage is an important part of a comprehensive health plan that greatly benefits your body and mind, and is not just a luxury.
I am also a Certified Medical Massage Therapist, which requires completing a series of medically focused massage courses. Along with all of the other Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) at Green Leaf Massage, I enjoy continuing to grow and take continuing education courses each year to maintain licensure with the WA State Department of Health. Massage has incredible physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Whether you're recovering from an injury, want to reduce pain and stress, increase your muscle health and flexibility, or simply relax, each session is customized to your individual needs. My goal is to help you feel at ease, listened to, and relaxed, even with deep tissue and injury treatment. I look forward to meeting you and helping you to make massage a part of your ongoing health and wellness routine.
Catherine Walcker, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist License: MA00008594
Brenneke School of Massage, 1996, Seattle, WA
I began my journey in massage and healing arts at the Brenneke School of massage in Seattle, graduating in 1996. I consider my work as a continual unfolding art, combining a variety of healing techniques that are offered according to the individual needs of each client. I provide a flowing, nurturing massage, utilizing multiple modalities that I have gathered along my educational path, including: Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, maternity, myofascial, aromatherapy, Lomi Lomi, and Esalen.
In my career as a massage therapist, I have experience working in a variety of settings: With a chiropractor, a naturopath, an aromatherapy center, and for 21 years at a major spa. All of these experiences have influenced my evolution and work. My connection with the people I work with is very important to me, and my intention is for you to feel nurtured, listened to, relieved of pain, and relaxed in body and mind. I feel at home in the environment at Green Leaf Massage, where I can offer you my most authentic work. I am delighted to be here! - Catherine
Melanie Salazar, LMT, CR, RMT
Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Reflexologist,
& Reiki Master Teacher
Massage Therapist License: MA00024938
Reflexology License: RF60401572
NPI: 1790964450
Brian Utting School of Massage, 2007, Seattle, WA
Melanie graduated from the Brian Utting School of Massage in 2007, and has been practicing for over 14 years. Her style of bodywork is a blend of Swedish relaxation, deep tissue massage, and trigger point therapy to target specific areas of pain and tension. Melanie infuses gentle Reiki energy into every session to help calm the nervous system and relax muscles more quickly. She also offers stand-alone Reiki sessions which help clients with sensitivity to pressure and high amounts of stress, as well as foot and hand reflexology sessions for foot tension and / or pain, as well as general relaxation and grounding. Melanie is adept at finding just the right pressure for her clients and takes pride in her time management skills to address her clients’ areas of concern.
Morningstar McConville, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist License: MA60169508
NPI: 1992126916
Carrington College, 2010, Spokane, WA
Morningstar has over 13 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist. She is highly skilled in deep tissue, medical massage, Swedish, trigger point, prenatal, & sports massage. Morningstar excels at communicating with clients & using a variety of massage techniques & pressures to help clients relieve pain, restore functioning, heal from injuries, & relax. She looks forward to meeting you for your next massage!
Patty Glenn, LMT, CDC
Licensed Massage Therapist, Credentialed Medical Massage Provider,
& Certified Development Coach
Massage Therapist License: MA00009884
NPI: 1841348158
Seattle Massage School, 1996, Seattle, WA
Central Washington University Business and Psychology
Willamette University Certificate in Public Management Program
Patty is a highly experienced and skilled massage therapist. She graduated from Seattle Massage School’s Everett Campus in 1996 and has maintained a private practice for the past 26+ years. Patty loves being in the treatment room with her clients and has a proven track record of positively impacting their health and well-being utilizing a variety of approaches, techniques, and methodologies that she has acquired along her journey.
In addition to being a credentialed medical massage provider, she is also a certified development coach and continuing education provider. Patty has enjoyed a broad and diverse career in massage therapy. She is an experienced massage instructor and administrator, executive director of the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists and founding member, and first president of the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. Patty also owned and operated an integrative health center for several years and is a Massage Therapy Hall of Fame inductee. Despite her varied experience, if you ask Patty where her favorite place is, she will tell you with 100% certainty that it is in the treatment room with her clients.
Patty is excited to be a part of the team here at Green Leaf Massage and looks forward to meeting you soon.
Ruth Carroll, LMT, ATSI, GCFPTM
Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Anatomy Trains Structural Integration, and Guild Certified Feldenkrais PractitionerTM
Massage Therapist License: MA60734022
NPI: 1346557972
American Institute of Massage Therapy, 1989, Honolulu, HI
Washington State University, BS Psychology
University of Hawaii, MA, English
Ruth knew immediately that she wanted to learn the craft of massage therapy when she received her first massage at the age of 23. She then studied massage therapy and practiced as a licensed massage therapist in her hometown of Honolulu for the next 27 years. Ruth moved to Mukilteo with her family in 2016 and was licensed in Washington a year later.
Over the course of her career, Ruth has studied numerous modalities including Swedish, Lomi-Lomi, Myofascial Release, Thai massage, Visceral Manipulation, and intra-oral massage. She is also certified as an Anatomy Trains Structural Integration (ATSI) practitioner and a Guild Certified Feldenkrais PractitionerTM, which she considers central to her work as a somatic educator. Both ATSI and the Feldenkrais MethodTM help to improve posture and function by addressing long-held patterns in the muscles and connective tissues that the body adopts in response to injury or chronic tension.
Ruth enjoys the challenge of matching her diverse skills to a client’s needs. She views each massage session as a journey toward well-being that practitioner and client embark on together. She believes the best massages involve a variety of pressures and techniques that address discoveries made along the way.
Scott Reed, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist License: MA00005350
Seattle Massage School, 1991, Seattle, WA
Scott is a Northwest native and has over 16 years of professional massage experience. After graduating from Seattle Massage School, Scott started his own business, Stress Break, specializing in mobile (on-site) massage for businesses, special events, hotels and festivals. Clients included music production companies, airlines, real estate agencies, and a major law firm in downtown Seattle.
Known for his exceptional tactile skills and intuitive touch, Scott has a natural ability to sense what is hurting and directly address the area of concern. Specializing in shiatsu and reflexology, Scott has also been trained in deep tissue, Swedish, lomi lomi (traditional Hawaiian massage) sports massage, and injury treatment. He incorporates all of these modalities to provide a unique and effective treatment to cater to the needs of each individual client.
Scott is an excellent listener and communicator, and truly cares about helping and healing people. His goal with massage is to decrease pain, stress, and anxiety, increase flexibility and range of motion, and also provide a sense of peace, joy, and well-being. Making a positive difference in people's lives is Scott's calling. He looks forward to meeting you!