OUR TEAM
Victoria Atamansky
NC LMBT #08050
Victoria has been practicing massage consistently since 2008. She specializes in range-of-motion work, with a focused approach to mobilizing stiffness in the hips, neck, and shoulders.
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Her standard sessions combine classic massage therapy with Thai stretching techniques, allowing her to offer a customized experience ranging from light to firm pressure. Victoria’s massage knowledge is also informed by her 2014 Yoga Teacher Training, giving her a holistic understanding of body mechanics. To support long-term recovery and longevity, she frequently provides clients with tailored stretches to practice at home.
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Victoria also integrates hot stones and warm towels into her treatments to enhance muscle relaxation and relieve deep tension. You will love booking with Victoria if you are looking to move more freely, recover from stiffness, or want an intentional session that balances therapeutic stretching with relaxing heat.
INTEGRATIVE MASSAGE
RESTORATIVE BODYWORK
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Jessus Kaizen
NC LMBT #23158
Jessus brings a natural kindness and authenticity to his bodywork, creating a session that feels respectful, attentive, and deeply restorative.
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His approach is intentional without feeling forced. He works with the body at a steady, responsive pace, using medium to firm pressure to help ease chronic tension, support release, and create a sense of lasting relief beyond the session itself.
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Jessus was drawn to massage therapy through his own life experience. Having always worked well with his hands, his path eventually led him from construction into the healing arts. That transition was also shaped by his personal journey with scoliosis and his firsthand understanding of how transformative consistent bodywork can be.
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A graduate of Guilford Technical Community College, Jessus offers an integrative massage style that is especially supportive for clients experiencing upper back, lower back, and neck pain. His goal is to help each client feel more at ease in their body through thoughtful, grounded, and effective therapeutic work.
DEEP TISSUE
INTEGRATIVE MASSAGE
RESTORATIVE BODYWORK
Karen Goodman
NC LMBT #23152
As a Boone native, I am deeply rooted in this community. My journey toward massage therapy began during my time as a public servant in the court system, where I witnessed daily how high-stress environments manifest as physical tension, weighing heavily on both the body and the spirit.
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This realization led me to begin a career in esthetics 22 years ago. It was there that I quickly discovered an intuitive gift for healing touch; I saw firsthand how much could be achieved when we address the stress held beneath the surface. Upon my retirement from the court system, that discovery fueled my full transition into massage and bodywork. I completed my massage therapy education at CCC&TI, receiving my license in early 2026.
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I am a lifelong student of the science of healing, constantly leaning into new techniques to better serve my community. I specialize in addressing the complex "stress trio"—jaw pain (TMJ dysfunction), tension headaches, and upper body relief (neck, shoulders, and arms). I also love incorporating deep hip stretches and lower back release to help you feel grounded, mobile, and fully present. My goal is to facilitate your body’s path to wellness with a touch that is as purposeful as it is restorative.
DEEP TISSUE
FACIAL & SCALP MASSAGE
Sarah Fredenburg
NC LMBT #23243
Born and raised in Boone, Sarah grew up witnessing how healing touch could transform daily lives, which inspired her to pursue her education in massage, graduating from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's massage therapy program in 2025.
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Sarah’s work deeply reflects her personality: a blend of relatable professionalism and kindness. She brings a caring, grounded, and easygoing energy to her sessions at The Care Collective, immediately putting clients at ease. Guided by practical intuition, Sarah has a relaxed, natural way of listening to the body and letting it lead the work.
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Her real talent lies in her consistent, firm pressure and her innate ability to zero in on exactly where muscles are congested, tackling tension without any fuss. She especially loves working on the head and neck, low back, hands, and feet, focusing on steady, intentional work. For Sara, massage isn't only about short-term relief; it's about long-term wellness and longevity.
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You will love booking with Sarah if you are looking for consistent, firmer pressure, if you have sore muscles and are looking for relief, or if true relaxation for you happens during a great massage with firmer pressure.
DEEP TISSUE
Jahfari Kaizen
NC LMBT #23171
Jahfari’s work is a good fit for clients who want a quieter, more focused massage experience with deep, effective pressure.
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His sessions are calm, intentional, and low-talking, creating space for you to fully settle in and receive the work without distraction. He may incorporate guided breathing to help your body soften, your nervous system slow down, and the massage feel more effective.
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Jahfari takes time to listen to what is bothering you and pays close attention to patterns of tension, tightness, and restriction in the body. From there, he customizes each session using firm deep tissue and myofascial techniques to help relieve pain, reduce tension, and support better alignment.
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He is especially skilled at working with tension in the back, shoulders, and neck, making him a strong choice for clients dealing with everyday stress, work-related stiffness, or chronic pain.
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Jahfari was drawn to massage therapy because he believes care is found not only in what you do, but in how you do it. After watching his sister begin her own path in the field, he saw massage as a meaningful way to offer everyday kindness, presence, and relief. His goal is to help clients feel more comfortable in their bodies through bodywork that is attentive, intuitive, and effective.
DEEP TISSUE
Cree Hurt
NC LMBT #22987
I specialize in deep tissue massage and working with clients who are navigating chronic pain. I have a particular interest in improving range of motion, especially in the shoulders, and enjoy addressing neck tension, shoulder dysfunction, low back discomfort, headaches, and foot pain.
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Originally from Morganton, NC, I spent nearly a decade in healthcare as a caregiver before transitioning into massage therapy. With a longstanding interest in anatomy and functional movement, I was drawn to massage as a more focused, hands-on way to help people feel better in their bodies.
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I graduated from Caldwell Community College in 2025 and bring a problem-solving mindset to every session, partnering with clients to address root causes rather than just symptoms.
DEEP TISSUE
PRE NATAL
Jiriki Kaizen
NC LMBT #22562
My passion for massage therapy is rooted in a genuine desire to help clients manage and relieve chronic, long-term pain. I was drawn to this profession through a personal experience when my mother developed severe plantar fasciitis from standing for long hours working in the emergency room. I worked on her feet daily and through consistent, focused care, her pain resolved and her mobility returned!! Witnessing the healing power of therapeutic touch firsthand solidified my commitment to this field.
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I specialize in addressing areas of chronic tension, particularly the shoulders and lower back, where many clients experience persistent discomfort due to stress, posture, and repetitive strain. I also have a strong interest in deep tissue work for those needing targeted, therapeutic relief, as well as prenatal massage, providing safe, supportive care tailored to the unique needs of expectant mothers.
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My approach is client-centered, combining attentive listening with intentional, results-driven techniques to promote pain relief, and overall well-being.
DEEP TISSUE
PRE NATAL
Montana Stetter
NC LMBT #22989
I am thrilled to transition into my role as a North Carolina Licensed Massage Therapist after being a committed part of The Care Collective Wellness Team since April 2023. As a Boone native, I have a deep love for this area and its community.
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I graduated from CCC&TI's esteemed Massage Therapy Program in October 2025 with the goal of helping clients find freedom from pain and experience deep relaxation of the body, mind, and spirit. My philosophy centers on helping people reconnect with their bodies, recognizing how sacred and capable they truly are.
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My work focuses on relieving tension and restoring function through a deliberate pace, deep pressure, and highly intentional techniques tailored to each client. I especially enjoy working with the hamstrings and quads, supporting their connection to the low back and neck, and addressing leg pain—including post–knee replacement recovery—through muscle relaxation and gentle stretching.
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I also love working with neck and shoulder tension, helping increase mobility while releasing tightness in the trapezius and surrounding muscles.
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Your well-being is always my top priority.
DEEP TISSUE
SIDE-LYING MASSAGE
PRE NATAL MASSAGE
Rachel Hamm Van Valkenberg
NC LMBT #17333
Beginning with the seeds planted during my education at the Finger Lakes School of Massage and throughout my 15+ years as a Licensed Massage Therapist, across 4 states and most work environments, I have developed a deep respect and gratitude for the power of our bodies to protect and heal themselves.
My massage magic is an intuitive blend of modalities and tools customized to focus on your goals for your massage session while grounding you back into your body and the present moment to nurture a sense of peace and safety that induces the deep relaxation required to allow your body to process stress, to rest, and to heal.
I have also learned that without this vital step, nourishment, healing, and pain relief can only occur at absolutely minimal levels no matter how much will-power or force is applied because the body’s miraculous powers of healing are perfectly balanced by its powers to protect itself and maintain its protective adaptations, which you experience as tension, muscular knots, and pain.
I particularly enjoy: working with clients during the childbearing year (prenatal and postnatal), offering Reiki energy work, helping clients manage migraines and tension headaches, and most of all using every tool and modality in my repertoire (including dedicated deep tissue services) to offer you the very best massage therapy has to offer.
I would love to see humanity embrace living from a place of rest and nourishment, and until then I am deeply committed to spreading this radical relaxation revolution through both my massage practice and personal embodiment.
I endeavor to always be grounded and grounding, nourished and nourishing, relaxed and relaxing, so if the expectations, obligations, and/or realities of life are causing any discomfort- or you wish to avoid it!- come see me and we can create a unique relaxation and rejuvenation routine that fulfills your need to settle back into your human BE-ing-ness, because we are not human DO-ings, after all.
PRE NATAL
POST NATAL
DEEP TISSUE
DEEP STILLNESS
MIGRAINE & HEADACHE PROTOCOL
REIKI
RELAXATION
STRESS REDUCTION
Trish Jorgenson
NC LMBT #19873
Trish holds a safe space for her clients. She brings acceptance and years of knowledge to the massage table. Trish has a professional background in the clinical medical field and transitioned to full-time massage therapy in 2021. This medical foundation, combined with her personal pursuit of knowledge and medical information, makes her exceptionally comfortable navigating the nuances of complex health histories, including clients who manage multiple medications or concurrent, overlapping diagnosed conditions.
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See Trish if you want a massage therapist who listens to what you have going on and has an informed opinion on how to actually treat and solve the issue. She thrives when clients trust her skillset and let her take the lead.
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A focus of Trish's work has become helping clients who have realized their pain stems from joint hypermobility. This is a huge piece of the puzzle to consider, especially if you usually get flared up by deep tissue massage, massage that includes stretching, or feel worse after a heavy session. Trish is a "listen to the body, don't battle it" massage therapist. She relies on her knowledge and experience to listen to your muscles and create real, lasting results. She excels at working slowly and relieving your pain without causing you more of it on or off the table.
HYPER MOBILE
MASSAGE W/ RED LIGHT
MEDICUPPING
TARGETED PAIN RELIEF
SEE TRISH'S WORK
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Aria Cardwell
NC LMBT #20069
Licensed since 2022, I specialize in therapeutic massage with slow, intentional movements and medium-firm pressure. My focus is on creating a calm atmosphere for deep relaxation and restoration. I provide holistic full-body massages, intuitively addressing areas of tension for a personalized experience that leaves you feeling fully restored.
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I particularly enjoy collaborating with clients to address and resolve issues like low back pain and hip discomfort.
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I find that the soothing heat of hot towels and stones complements my massage techniques beautifully, allowing for a deeper sense of relaxation and relief. If you enjoy the warmth of heat incorporated into your massage sessions, be sure to book with me.
DEEP TISSUE
FACIAL & SCALP MASSAGE
LOW BACK RELIEF
MEDIUM TO FIRM PRESSURE
PRE NATAL MASSAGE
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Elizabeth Langer
NC LMBT #18076
Elizabeth has a very calm, kind, and nurturing presence that is reflected in her thoughtful and considerate touch. Having practiced massage consistently since 2010, she brings an extensive understanding of anatomy and a highly intentional approach to her massage sessions.
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Elizabeth is dedicated to creating calm and well-being for her clients, prioritizing a hands-on approach that treats listening to a client's needs as a way of listening directly to their body. She utilizes an integrative massage style drawing from her many years of massage training and experience to serve each individual, helping clients feel more comfortable in their bodies and experience greater ease of movement in their daily lives.
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You will love booking with Elizabeth if you are looking for a calm, nurturing touch, if you value a therapist with an extensive understanding of anatomy, or if you are looking to find more ease of movement and hope to achieve this with a style of massage that is more grounded and gentle.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
MUSCLE THERAPY
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
SCAR TISSUE RELEASE
REFLEXOLOGY
Brandon Reardon
NC LMBT #20244
I grew up in Garner, NC and attended massage school at Gwinette College in Raleigh, NC from 2021-2022.
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A career in massage really captured my interest after receiving chiropractic care and massage therapy for a repetitive use back injury that I experienced in 2020.
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Massage was the modality that really stood out to me, my pain was relieved, and my injury resolved.
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My approach combines the relaxing flow of Esalen style massage strokes with targeted techniques for pain relief and muscle recovery.
DEEP TISSUE
ESALEN STYLE
Liz Perr
NC LMBT #18689
For Liz, massage therapy isn't just a career—it is an answer. She views bodywork as a powerful alternative for those struggling with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain, especially clients choosing a path less traveled over surgery, medication, or simply giving up. Liz completed her massage training at the Asheville School of Yoga and Massage in 2018, shortly after completing her college degree in theater at Lees-McRae College. Her education in stage presence and dynamic, theatrical body movement gives her an intuitive, natural ability to understand spatial awareness, which she translates today into a fluid choreography of firm pressure and creative movement.
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At TCC, Liz focuses her practice exclusively on Ashiatsu and Thai massage (offered on both the mat and the table). Booking her for either modality offers a completely fresh experience that breaks away from the typical face-up, face-down massage routine. Liz is also currently developing her own signature blend of these two styles—so stay tuned!
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She is the ultimate specialist for anyone looking to reclaim their range of motion and flexibility. Because her unique style incorporates deep pressure, active stretching, and intuitive movement, Liz stays heavily booked. As a natural educator, she also lovingly shares her deep knowledge and artistic approach with her teammates.
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Liz's schedule is consistently full—please plan to book several weeks in advance.
ASHIASTU
DEEP TISSUE
MEDICUPPING
PRE NATAL MASSAGE
THAI MAT MASSAGE
THAI ON THE TABLE
TMJ WORK
SEE LIZ'S WORK
Megan Ward
NC LMBT #10580
I have had the pleasure of working as a massage therapist in the mountains of Boone, NC since 2010. I enjoy the beauty of this area and the people who chose to live and visit here.
I love working with all kinds of clients, who are looking for healing on many different levels. My massage techniques incorporate my love for yoga, deep tissue massage, and my appreciation for the body's capacity to heal.
I love working with low back pain, shoulder pain, headache and migraine sufferers, jaw pain and neck pain. I also love working with pre and post natal clients.