about us
Dana M. Durand LMT, BCTMB
Dana graduated from the Professional Medical Massage Program at the Baltimore School of Massage in 2002, and began her career working with some of the top spas and fitness facilities in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Over the years, she has continued to study extensively, obtaining certifications in Deep Tissue Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy, Reflexology, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Prenatal, Fertility Massage, and Canine and Equine Sports Massage. Dana also attended The National Institute of Personal Training, receiving degrees in both Personal Training and Nutritional Consulting.
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Dana's foundation for her intuitive and creative bodywork sessions comes from her passionate study of the functions and systems of the human body. Her practice of combining Reflexology with Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy and Reiki, delivers a true overall sense of well-being. In 2015, she launched Healing Touch Studies, a continuing education program for other professional therapists. Dana is licensed in the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia. She is Nationally Board Certified, an active member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, and Certified Professional Coach. Dana works in our Rockville office Monday through Friday
Kathy Anderson LMT, BCTMB
Kathy is originally from Erie, Pennsylvania and attended Penn State for undergraduate and graduate studies in Economics. Enthusiastic about health and wellness, she began teaching Yoga in 2004, eventually becoming a Structural Yoga Therapist in 2006. When appropriate, she incorporates stretching into her massage therapy sessions and Yoga poses into her recommendations. Kathy values an integrative approach to client care, often working directly with chiropractors and other wellness practitioners to devise comprehensive, individualized treatment plans. She enjoys working with complex issues, especially lower back, neck and shoulder pain, and thoracic outlet syndrome.
Kathy is Nationally Board Certified and Licensed in the State of Maryland. She is certified in Prenatal Massage and is trained in Visceral Manipulation with the Barral Institute. She has continued her education in Oncology Massage, Scar Tissue Management, and Lower Back Pain Assessment and Treatment. Kathy works in our Rockville office on Saturdays and Germantown on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Marcie D. Miller LMT, BCTMB
Marcie graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage’s Professional Medical Massage Program in 2001 and is licensed in the state of Maryland and Nationally Board Certified. Her extensive training includes certification in MotherMassage Prenatal Massage, and modalities such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Hot Stone Therapy, Fertility Enhancing Massage, Raindrop Therapy, Reiki, and Cupping Therapy.
Marcie believes that listening is the most important tool she brings to the table. She combines her knowledge and expertise in every session to provide a truly client centered massage experience. She considers herself blessed to be able to help people improve their quality of life through nurturing touch.
Marcie is the manager of our Germantown location. She is there on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. She works out of our Rockville office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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Candice Parker, LMT, MMP
Candice is a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) from Maryland. She graduated from the National Massage Therapy Institute (NMTI) in Virginia and LMT Success Group's Medical Massage Program, where she earned her credential as a Medical Massage Practitioner (MMP).
She specializes in pain and tension relief and utilizes Integrated Reflexology to help reduce nervous tension to over-stimulated muscle tissues that cause pain and muscle inflammation.
Candice also enjoys traveling, reading, art, web developing, manga (anime), and spending time with family and friends. Candice is in our Rockville office on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Miranda Willis, RMP
Miranda has been practicing professionally since 2016. She specializes in Structural, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Trigger Point, and CRAC Stretch Method. By using these modalities she is able to help posture, correct imbalances, and reduce stress to obtain a better structure, improve function, and promote relaxation. Her background in massage ranges from clinical environments to luxury day spas giving her a well-rounded professional work experience. She enjoys helping clients feel and look their best! Miranda works in our Rockville office on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. She is in our Germantown office on Thursdays and Fridays.
Laude Baer, LMT
Laude is from the Pittsburg, Pennsylvania area where she attended Carnegie Mellon and Duquesne University in undergraduate and graduate Biochemistry Studies. She graduated from the Professional Medical Massage Program at the Baltimore School of Massage in 1994. Her massage work began at the University of Maryland Health Center. After a decade there, she continued massage work at Day Spas in the Rockville area.
Laude enjoys helping others feel better. She has extensive experience in a number of modalities, i.e.,Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, Sports, PreNatal, Myofascial, Reflexology and Hot Stone massage. Laude is also a certified Equine Bodyworker. She considers each person a very unique human being and will take the time necessary to evaluate and address their needs. Frequently, individual’s needs are best served by applying a combination of different modalities.
Laude is a licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Maryland and a professional member of The American Massage Therapy Association and American Bodyworker & Massage Professionals. She works Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Germantown office.
Abby Brunt, RMP
Abby has been a massage therapist since 2009. She received her education at the Palmer Institute of Massage and Bodywork in Salem, MA. Currently she is a RMP in MD and a LMT in VA. She practices a variety of modalities including deep tissue, trigger point and Swedish, but she’s most passionate about doing area specific work on the myofascial structure (the web of connective tissue that surrounds each muscle fiber and comes together to form the tendons that attach to the bones). Releasing restrictions within the myofascial web helps to reduce pain, increase range of motion, and rebalance posture. Abby also has received training in SASTM or sound assisted soft tissue mobilization, which helps to break up fibrotic areas in the fascia, which can be caused by things like repetitive stress injuries or post-surgical scarring. Whatever the modality needed, Abby enjoys being able to work with each individual client to help them feel and function better in their daily lives. She is a member of ABMP, the Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals. She also has a BA in History and English from Gordon College and an MFA in Creative Writing from Old Dominion University. Abby works in our Rockville office on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. She works in Germantown on Wednesdays
Mirna Duran, RMP
Mirna is a native of Montgomery County and after completing high school, studied massage therapy at the Potomac Massage Training Institute. She has been practicing massage since graduating from PMTI in 2011. Shortly after, she took an internship with the (formerly known) Washington Redskins training camp for 2 years. Mirna has experience in spa, medical, and fitness facility settings for therapeutic massage. She is also well versed in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Hot Stone, Pregnancy, Lymphatic Drainage, Cupping, Seated chair, and Thai massage. She has volunteered her time performing seated chair massages at a shelter in the District of Columbia and locally for a volunteer fire department. Mirna absolutely loves this work and aspires to continue learning as many varieties of massage modalities as possible to better serve clients and the community. Mirna works in our Rockville office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. She is in our Germantown office on Saturdays.
Maria Salas, RMP
Maria is a licensed RMP in the state of Maryland, who graduated from Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage. She is currently pursuing a Nursing degree to further her massage career through her understanding of anatomy and physiology. She specializes in Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Prenatal Massage, Trigger Point Massage, Cupping Applications, Acupressure and Myofascial Release Massage, Upper Body and Hot/Salt Stone Massage. She also implements stretching during her sessions as it has many benefits such as increasing muscle blood flow, reducing muscular tension, and enhancing muscular relaxation.
Maria has a thriving interest in helping people reach their health and healing goals. She customizes her sessions to the client's needs to alleviate physical tensions. She enjoys learning and continues to develop her skills.
In Maria’s free time, she enjoys reading, ceramics, learning different languages, traveling, hiking, camping, mountain climbing, gardening, exercising, cooking and spending time with her family. Maria is in our Germantown office on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. She is in Rockville on TuesSundays
Christiana Ranivondrahona, RMP
Christiana specializes in pain relief, specifically addressing headaches, muscle tension, sleep issues, and discomfort in the neck, shoulders, back, and hips. Her expertise extends to supporting expectant mothers, alleviating pregnancy-related discomfort for a more restful journey. The soothing touch of her warm hands induces a profound sense of relaxation.
She is trained in myofascial release and precision neuromuscular therapy for the head, neck, and shoulders, and certified in maternity massage. Her diverse modalities include Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, prenatal massage, hot stone massage, myofascial release, and medical massage.
A graduate of the Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage, Christiana is licensed to practice in Maryland and DC. She is a member of both the American Massage Therapy Association and the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.
Christiana can welcome you in both French and English.
Outside of her practice, Christiana finds solace and inspiration in nature, often immersing herself in refreshing outdoor walks.
You can find Christiana at our Germantown office on Mondays and Saturdays.