Health Coach/Massage
Ascend Wellness FIT Studio
Monica is a 2005 graduate of The Boulder College of Massage Therapy in Boulder, CO. Her main area of focus is sports and orthopedic massage with an emphasis on deep tissue, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy. Monica was a teaching assistant at The Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy from 2007-2008, where she helped students develop their skills in sports and orthopedic modalities. She has recently completed Functional Medicine Health Coaching certification via FMCA partnered with the Institute of Functional Medicine. This rigorous training has opened up doors to expand her care and achieve well-rounded goals for clients. Her passion for massage therapy and health coaching stems from her innate ability and passion to help people reach their full potential in their journey toward maximum health and wellness. Tracking the progress of her clients and seeing the positive results that massage therapy and coaching can have is what drives Monica to continually learn and grow as a wellness practitioner.Monica has much experience helping athletes with injuries, concussions, prevention of injury, and overall wellness. Monica was born and raised in Westhope, North Dakota, and is excited to be home after 16 years in Colorado. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and going for walks with her sweet puppy.Dogs Name: Hank (but he is really a human… we swear!)