your practitioners

When you feel good,
​So Does the World around you

Andrea Rivera
​Co-owner, L.Ac., MSOM, LMT

Andrea graduated with her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine in Boulder, CO in 2016. In 2006 she received her Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy in Lincoln, NE and immediately moved to Boulder, CO to attend The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration. There she learned a specialized bodywork modality centered around connective tissue realignment. After putting 8 years into her bodywork practices she yearned to “see more” while treating her clients. She had already had various introductions into the world of Chinese Medicine and decided that learning such a complete body of medicine would give her just what she needed to better assist her future patients. Today Andrea puts together roughly 14 years of experience and never ending learning into her medical practice in Missoula. Again and again this work has cured what ails her, calmed her spirit, and kept her life deeply meaningful. She hopes it will bring the same joys to her patients. When not attending to this great calling she loves moving her body in every way possible, eating energizing food, and sipping a good cup of coffee.

Andrea's Education

Allison France
​Co-Owner, L.Ac., MSOM, LMT

Allison’s desire to help others live optimally and pain free led her from a bachelors degree in exercise science to Costa Rica where she fell in love with the art of massage and the therapeutic effects it can have on the body. Allison has since completed a four year Master's Degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine so that she can incorporate Acupuncture and herbal medicine into her private practice. Allison views preventative medicine and lifestyle choices as the core to optimal health. It is a combination of her desire to learn, her passion to share knowledge and her drive to connect with others that make her a valuable addition to our healthcare community. We are all in this world together and it's Allison's philosophy that when our bodies are functioning optimally, so will be our minds and the world around us.
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Allison's Education

​KARIN FERGUSON (PHOTO SOON!)
​LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

For many years now, Karin has possessed a passion for health and the human body. As a lifelong athlete, she sought out an active lifestyle and a profession where she could apply her passion for the human body, how it works, and what makes it feel better. She found herself keenly interested in the art of massage and soon discovered the capabilities of healing the body through massage therapy. In 2018, Karin completed her studies of massage therapy through Sacred Roots Massage School of Montana. She also included an additional study of Reiki energy work and is a certified Reiki II practitioner. In her practice today, Karin finds herself loving muscle specific work and giving focused, musculoskeletal based treatments. She feels deeply connected to this path and sees this profession as an opportunity to enhance her connection with her community as well. She's excited to expand her expertise in the bodywork field and dedicated to continue learning. Her professional priority is providing the most knowledgeable and skilled care that she possibly can. Outside of the massage therapy world, Karin enjoys a variety of hobbies such as art, music, skiing, martial arts, spending time with friends and family and getting into the outdoors as much as possible. She hopes to grow an appreciation within her community for healthier living and total wellness.
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Karin's Education

  • ​Sacred Roots Massage School of Montana
  • Inner Peace Reiki- Usui Reiki I and Reiki II Certifications​

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