Massage Therapists
Eugene Cruz, LMP
Massage has been an important part of Eugene’s life since childhood. Born in Guam, Eugene learned ancient island techniques which he uses in his massage practice.
His skill set is well-rounded and includes well-known techniques as Japanese Shiatsu, Swedish, and deep tissue massage. Eugene also employs Thai yoga massage – a technique in which the practitioner moves and manipulates a (fully clothed) patient on a large, soft floor mat. His focus in massage is injury treatment and facilitating better health for all his patients.
Eugene believes that education is important to be successful in massage. He takes yearly classes to expand his skill-set. This allows him to adapt to the ever-changing field of massage. [top ↑] Book Now
Diane Jones, LMP
Diane grew up in the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming and the Black Hills of South Dakota. There, she learned to love the outdoors: hiking, rock climbing, and camping. She moved to beautiful Gig Harbor in 2005 to be close to family, and she fell in love with the stunning Puget Sound.
Diane went to South Dakota School of Mines and Technology as a prerequisite to Sheridan College’s Dental Program. While attending her anatomy and physiology class at Sheridan College, Diane knew that she wanted to be more involved in the health and well-being of the body and spirit. She enrolled in Ashmead College soon after moving to Washington and graduated with honors from their massage and spa program in 2007.
Diane enjoys being part of the healing process for many people. Her rapidly growing client base testifies to her skill and compassion as a therapist. She is looking forward to continuing her education and learning new therapeutic techniques and energetic modalities. [top ↑] Book Now
Eryeast Otto, LMP
Eryeast was born and raised on Nomwin in the Federated States of Micronesia where he learned his local healing techniques. His father was a medic and Eryeast followed in his footsteps becoming a midwife. His background consists of 15 years working in the medical field.
In his twenties, he left his family and island culture and settled in Washington where he met his wife. He loves to teach his two children Julie and Mark about the island in which he grew up and the traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Eryeast graduated from Alexander School of Natural Therapeutics. His goal for massage work is to release the natural form of the body from the aberration caused by physical, chemical, psychological and spiritual traumas. He enjoys helping his clients improve their overall health. “Ran Allim” [top ↑] Book Now
Linda Jollo, LMP
Linda Jollo is a Massage Therapist and much more. For over twenty years, Linda has devoted herself to helping people feel better!
A healthy body and healthy mind go hand-in-hand because they are, in fact, interrelated. The body of her training emphasizes the application of Massage, Reiki, Thought Field Therapy, Acusound, and allied techniques from a clinical perspective.
This, coupled with her skills in kinesological energetic diagnosis, and applied quantum physics principles to create change and transformation in the body, mind, and spirit makes her work extremely effective with her clients. Linda’s work is always centered in the creation and maintenance of wellness in her clients.[top ↑] Book Now
Bruce Varadi, LMP
As he approached the end of a thirty-three year career as a bricklayer and a stonemason, Bruce experienced something of an epiphany when he discovered that the chronic pain he had lived with for so long was neither normal nor permanent. Massage therapy provided a feeling of general well-being and pain relief so profound he felt compelled to make massage his new career.
Since graduating from Ashmead College in 2006, Bruce has been practicing Swedish, deep tissue, and hot stone therapy. Aware of client benefit from a broad range of treatment options, Bruce strives to incorporate various types of bodywork into his sessions.
His plans for continuing education include schooling in reflexology and in-depth training in structural relief therapy to complement the focus of his practice: easing chronic pain associated with repetitive stress and workplace injury. [top ↑] Book Now
Luther Chau, LMP
Luther was born and raised in San Jose, California. After high school, he joined the military, and was eventually transferred to Washington State. Of course, he decided to stay in the Evergreen State after his honorable discharge in 2002.
Luther’s experience with bodywork started more than eight years ago when he was introduced to Reiki and energy healing. After his service in the military, he sought a new career path helping as many people as he could. And so he began his formal study of massage at the Brian Utting School of Massage in Seattle, WA.
While in massage school, he excelled in treatment work. Utilizing techniques such as neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, deep tissue, and muscle energy technique, Luther successfully treated such complex injuries as whiplash, lower back trauma, and frozen shoulder syndrome. Along with formal massage training, he has also been certified in Thai massage and is a Reiki Master.
Currently, Luther is studying and utilizing Matrix Energetics, which applies quantum physics principles to create change and transformation in the body, mind, and spirit. His patients have experienced great changes in their health and well-being. [top ↑] Book Now
