Licensed Massage Therapists

Each Wellness Center massage therapist is licensed by the State of Ohio Medical Board to perform massage therapy. All therapists are skilled in Swedish massage, with each having individual strengths and specializing in individual techniques to suit his or her style. Our massage therapists are available during the work week and by appointment on weekends to meet your needs.

	David A. Clinger LMT, NCMMT, LLCC - Owner and Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) Click Here to email David David retired from factory work on February 1st, 2003. After 31 years of service, the last nineteen of which he served on the Health and Wellness Committee, always looking for ways to keep employees healthy and more productive. A runner since age 25, he used to compete in races and even ran the Boston Marathon in 1983. Needless to say, it's always been a passion of his to stay fit and healthy. He has always looked at life in a positive and healthy way. The only way! As a runner, he always looked for ways to become faster. His muscles were always tight and massage helped to keep them stretched and in great shape. The biggest benefit however, was relaxing the upper body to enabling him to run more efficiently, more relaxed and better form! Several years before his retirement, he decided that after receiving all the fruits of massage and knowing what a good massage was, becoming a Massage Therapist was a perfect match for him after retirement. David graduated from the Blanchard Valley Academy of Massage Therapy in 2002 and has been licensed and practicing since January 2003. Besides the intense schooling to become a Licensed Massage Therapist, he has attended the following continuing educational courses: Sports Therapy Massage, Hydrotherapy Treatments, Reflexology, Infant and Pregnancy Massage, Chair Massage, Muscle Release Technique by Michael Young, Myopractic Deep Muscle Therapy & Posture Balancing by The Myopractic® Institute, David has completed 140 hours of Lymph Drainage Therapy by The Upledger Institute, Inc.®. He has passed the certification test to become Certified in Lymphedema. With this knowledge on the lymph system he is able to work on clients with an incomplete lymph system or someone that has an increased fluids or edema in their body. David has also finished the 14-day course (eleven levels) and passed the National test to become a National Certified Master Medical Massage Therapist taught by The Medical Massage Office & Associates. This certification has helped prepare David to work along with other medical professionals to take care of a wider range of clients and doctor's patients. It has also enabled the Wellness Center to work with insurance companies to include Massage Treatments in the medical/Insurance aspect of the business. It is his goal to earn a place in the medical community in Northwest Ohio, and work together with local practitioners to create greater out-comes of well-being in the health field. One of David's goals is to be selected by the Olympic Committee to be one of the massage therapists for the Olympics in Beijing, China in 2008. Massage is a passion in his life! Nevertheless, the drive has come from the feelings received from helping others to have a healthier life. This was the driving force behind his decision to open the Wellness Center for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Just do it for the health of it! Get a massage today!
	Marsha A. Brickner, LMT Click Here to email Marsha Marsha graduated from the Blanchard Valley Academy of Massage Therapy in Findlay, Ohio in September, 2004. She was licensed as a Massage Therapist by the State of Ohio in January, 2005 and is also a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, Inc. Most recently, Marsha studied Lymph Drainage Therapy Level I with The Upledger Institute, Inc.® and plans to attend Level II training later this year. She is also planning to become certified in Mindful Massage which works with people who have experienced cancer and others who are living with acute pain. She will be attending Michael Young's Muscle Release Technique Training this spring. After retiring from a previous career, Marsha felt the need to find something more meaningful for herself. Having always been interested in health, fitness and holistic practices, she felt to find fulfillment in her life; she decided that massage therapy was the path that she wanted to put herself on. She has always enjoyed working closely with people, especially the elderly and hopes her training in lymph drainage and cancer will help others in the community. The year that she spent training for this career, Marsha feels, was one of the most beneficial years of her life both personally and professionally.
	Jennifer L. Ferguson, LMT Click Here to email Jennifer Jennifer is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Ohio. She graduated in, 2003, From Blanchard Valley Academy of Massage Therapy in Findlay. She is licensed in Swedish massage, certified in Muscle Release Technique and trained in both pregnancy and sports massage. In order to provide clients with the full benefit from each visit she utilizes and structures into each massage a variety of stretches, joint movements, friction and kneading. She believes that, in order to alleviate the stress and tension buildup from everyday life, one should experience the comfort of the healing touch that a massage therapist offers.
	Kathy A. Shuff, LPN, LMT Click Here to email Kathy Kathy graduated from the Blanchard Valley Academy of Massage Therapy in Findlay, Ohio in 2002. She has studied Muscle Release Techniques with Michael Young, NCTMB and CranioSacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute, Inc.®. She has received additional training in myopractics, myofascial release, lymph drainage, sports massage, infant massage, pregnancy massage and reflexology. Kathy worked in a hospital as a massage therapist with the focus being Worker's compensation injury, repetitive injury and rehabilitation massage for over 2 ½ years During her 30 plus years as a nurse, she has assisted patients in a number of medical environments including Employee Health, Occupational Health, Emergency Room and Medical Surgical Floor. She has also presented healthcare programs on toxin awareness, stress management and smoking cessation. Kathy incorporates all of her experiences (both life and professional) and education into her massages. She feels that touch combined with knowledge is a very powerful tool. Her compassion and respect for people is felt in her massages.
	Peggy L. Streicher LMT Click Here to email Peggy Peggy recently moved to Findlay, bringing with her 18 years of massage experience. She has worked in a variety of settings, including nursing homes, spas and health clubs and chiropractic and acupuncture offices. Her passion for massage has grown out of a lifelong zeal for fitness and health. From an early age she participated in athletics and then received her B.S. in Physical Education. Early in her career, Peggy concentrated her energies on teaching and coaching. Then, she transitioned into working in geriatrics and with people with special needs and then to massage school. After graduation from the International Academy of Massage Science in 1988, Peggy pursued advanced training in Sports Massage at the Sports Massage Therapy Institute, Neuro-Muscular Therapy with Judith Walker, Reflexology and Muscle Release Technique with Michael Young. After the move to Ohio in 2006, Peggy received a diploma from the Institute of Therapeutic Massage in Ottawa, Ohio and is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Ohio and a Professional member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, Inc. Peggy draws from a variety of techniques to put together a massage therapy session addressing the needs of the individual client. This experience ranges from a general relaxation massage to deep-tissue specific work, incorporating stretching techniques as appropriate. Peggy is also certified in Watsu, which is a form of body work that takes place in a warm water pool. Watsu is designed to facilitate relaxation, flexibility and movement more easily achieved with the warmth and buoyancy of water than on land. She brings to her clients a wealth of "hands on" experience and training to better address the various problems presented by clients, and a sincere desire to promote wellness in all people.
	Ruth G. Thomas, LMT and Certified Reflexologist Click Here to email Ruth Ruth graduated from the Blanchard Valley Academy of Massage Therapy, in Findlay, Ohio, and from the Reflexology Science Institute in Columbus, Ohio. She is licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board, and is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, Inc. She has extensively studied Muscle Release Technique with Michael Young, NCTMB, having recently completed the advanced course in this exciting new technique. (Click below on "Services" for a description of Muscle Release Technique.) She incorporates Swedish Massage, Muscle Release Technique and Reflexology into her work. She also accepts Reflexology appointments for one-hour sessions exclusively on the feet. Ruth's experience ranges from infants to the elderly. Release from stress and relief of pain and loss of articulation due to carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, and neck, back, and hip complaints are among the benefits spoken of by those who have come to her for help. Ruth believes that each individual who comes to her for bodywork deserves respect and careful, compassionate attention and encouragement in his or her quest for wellness.
	Erin L. Wortman, LMT Click Here to email Erin Erin attended two years at Central Michigan University preparing for a career as a Physician's Assistant. After working with the elderly for several years, Erin decided that a more hands on field was a better fit for her. Erin graduated from the Northwest Academy of Massotherapy in Maumee, Ohio in April, 2003 and earned her license the following September. Erin practiced massage therapy in Savannah, GA until March, 2004, when she returned to the Findlay area to continue helping people with her healing hands. Erin is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and is certified in chair massage and massage masters for golfers, which focuses on the therapeutic needs of golfers and golfing injuries. She also has formal training in trigger point therapy and pain management. Erin has plans to complete training in myofascial work, pain management and repetitive use injuries. Erin uses a whole-body, diagnostic approach to each massage, incorporating a variety of massage techniques and stretches to better serve each client.