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massage therapy
Welcome!
I realize there are many day spas and therapists to choose from, and I do not take your business for granted.
Please read my brief bio below and feel confident that you will receive an excellent massage therapy session from a professional therapist who cares about your health & wellbeing.
In addition to my bio, I've included my colleague Gwen Hirsh. In the event I'm unavailable and you need to see a therapist, please feel free to call on Gwen. (Appointments with Gwen must be paid for directly; prepaid packages do not apply.)
Deena Wade, Owner
LMBT #6424, NCMBT
Photography by Becky McQueen, 2008. Please inquire for contact info.
Deena Wade earned her bodywork certification in Boulder, Colorado, and passed the National Certification Exam for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers with high scores. A Certified Member of the Association for Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), Deena has currently completed over 750 hours of professional coursework, and continues to study complementary, touch-centered therapies.
There is more, however, to being an excellent massage therapist than just knowing the techniques. Almost every day a client tells Deena, "That was the best massage I've ever had." There is a very special connection she experiences as she get to know the unique anatomical and energetic structure of each person on her table.
There are many different types of massage therapy and bodywork available. Deena provides an integrated approach that ranges from subtle to reasonably deep work, depending on your needs, and incorporates a variety of techniques.
Spiritual growth and understanding have also been at the core of Deena's life. Teachers she has met or studied with range from Thich Nhat Hahn to Byron Katie, from Joanna Macy to Tsoykni Rinpoche, and from Sandra Ingerman to Pema Chodron, with many lesser known but equally important teachers in between. She has attended numerous meditation retreats from Zen to Shambhala to Vipassana. Deena has great respect for all spiritual traditions from the Mystics to the indigenous.
Deena feels strongly that she is on this journey along with her clients, and truly enjoys the opportunity to serve others who are motivated to improve their health on all levels.
Deena Wade, LMBT #6424, NCMBT, MFA.
Owner, breathe... massage therapy
LMBT #6424, NCMBT
Photography by Becky McQueen, 2008. Please inquire for contact info.
Deena Wade earned her bodywork certification in Boulder, Colorado, and passed the National Certification Exam for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers with high scores. A Certified Member of the Association for Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), Deena has currently completed over 750 hours of professional coursework, and continues to study complementary, touch-centered therapies.
There is more, however, to being an excellent massage therapist than just knowing the techniques. Almost every day a client tells Deena, "That was the best massage I've ever had." There is a very special connection she experiences as she get to know the unique anatomical and energetic structure of each person on her table.
There are many different types of massage therapy and bodywork available. Deena provides an integrated approach that ranges from subtle to reasonably deep work, depending on your needs, and incorporates a variety of techniques.
Spiritual growth and understanding have also been at the core of Deena's life. Teachers she has met or studied with range from Thich Nhat Hahn to Byron Katie, from Joanna Macy to Tsoykni Rinpoche, and from Sandra Ingerman to Pema Chodron, with many lesser known but equally important teachers in between. She has attended numerous meditation retreats from Zen to Shambhala to Vipassana. Deena has great respect for all spiritual traditions from the Mystics to the indigenous.
Deena feels strongly that she is on this journey along with her clients, and truly enjoys the opportunity to serve others who are motivated to improve their health on all levels.
Deena Wade, LMBT #6424, NCMBT, MFA.
Owner, breathe... massage therapy
Gwen Hirsh
LMBT #6962, NCMBT
Photography by Becky McQueen, 2008.
Please inquire for contact info.
A Raleigh native, Gwen Hirsh completed her massage therapy certification at the Medical Arts School. She is Nationally Certified and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
Gwen originally became a Certified Nursing Assistant in geriatrics where she gave informal massage sessions to the patients and nurses. She finally decided to study bodywork and massage therapy professionally, furthering her natural talent to help people feel better.
Gwen has strong hands! In addition to tradtional Swedish massage for health and relaxation, her specialities include deep tissue and trigger point therapy. She's also especially interested in subtle energy work.
Gwen has been working in local day spas for the past year, and she's excited to work in a private practice setting where clients can receive the attention they need, and she can provide the quality of service she's most proud of.
In addition to her work as a massage therapist, Gwen is a mother, and she volunteers for the Raleigh Chapter of Flashes of Hope, an organization that takes portraits of children and their families who are in UNC Children's Hospital.
Gwen looks forward to meeting you soon, and helping you feel your best!
Gwen Hirsh, LMBT #6962, NCMBT
breathe... massage therapy
LMBT #6962, NCMBT
Photography by Becky McQueen, 2008.
Please inquire for contact info.
A Raleigh native, Gwen Hirsh completed her massage therapy certification at the Medical Arts School. She is Nationally Certified and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
Gwen originally became a Certified Nursing Assistant in geriatrics where she gave informal massage sessions to the patients and nurses. She finally decided to study bodywork and massage therapy professionally, furthering her natural talent to help people feel better.
Gwen has strong hands! In addition to tradtional Swedish massage for health and relaxation, her specialities include deep tissue and trigger point therapy. She's also especially interested in subtle energy work.
Gwen has been working in local day spas for the past year, and she's excited to work in a private practice setting where clients can receive the attention they need, and she can provide the quality of service she's most proud of.
In addition to her work as a massage therapist, Gwen is a mother, and she volunteers for the Raleigh Chapter of Flashes of Hope, an organization that takes portraits of children and their families who are in UNC Children's Hospital.
Gwen looks forward to meeting you soon, and helping you feel your best!
Gwen Hirsh, LMBT #6962, NCMBT
breathe... massage therapy
