"I am a customer service specialist with a concentration in wellness. Active listening, communication and problem-solving skills: these are the most important tools I have. They guide me to an accurate understanding of the individual, and serve as the basis for a positive rapport. My clients trust me, and I make it my mission to earn that trust and to provide exceptional service."

Ellie Van Doren, CMT, NCTMB

Ellie Van Doren is an experienced massage therapist who thrives on the diversity of her loyal clientele. Whether they are professional athletes, performing artists, foreign royalty or office workers, Ellie customizes therapeutic techniques based on the unique needs of each client to create deep healing and relaxation in each session.

She is a graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage in Baltimore, Maryland and also completed professional training at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, Massachusetts. Her specialties include Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage LaStones Hot and Cold Stone Neuromuscular Therapy, Esalen, Thai-Shiatsu and Ayurvedic Bodywork. Ellie also practices Shamballa Reiki and holds a green belt in Pai-Lam Kung-Fu.

Certifications

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Ayurvedic Bodywork Certificate, Kripalu Center
Structural Integration certification, Esalen Institute
Completed advanced training in LaStone Therapy and Thai-Shiatsu Bodywork

Associations

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)