Ann Short, BA, CMT, CR and Owner:
Ann has been a massage therapist for more than 13 years. She received her massage training from Sister Rosalind’s. Additionally, Ann was the Director of Academics for Sister Rosalind’s, developing massage curriculum for one of the most respected names in massage schools in Minnesota and North Dakota. She has worked with a diverse clientele, including Nationally Ranked athletes, individuals with chronic pain, clients who are just looking for stress relief as well as many others. Ann continues to seek out specialized training and receives massage regularly herself. Her training and experiences both giving and receiving massage has shaped her philosophy about massage. Ann believes that no one type of massage is “the only” or “the best” for everyone, every time. There are many types of massage and Ann is comfortable and skilled in using many different massage types and customizes each massage based on each client’s needs and requests. Rarely does Ann use just one type of massage in a session; she layers and blends massage techniques for a unique and effective massage experience.
Jenny Maudal has a BA in Business Marketing from Bethel College. She worked for City of St. Paul Parks and Recreation for over 12 years. She felt that she wanted more from her career experience and really liked the idea of helping people who are in pain using massage. She attended Sister Rosalind’s School of Massage. She graduated with a certificate in Massage Therapy in October of 2003. In 2007 she completed her Soft Tissue Injury Rehabilitation certificate. Jenny worked in 3 different chiropractic clinics located in Eagan and West St. Paul and has had regular clients since graduating in 2003. In her experience she has worked with people suffering from symptoms of low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches and sleep disorders, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff pain, neck and shoulder pain She taught for over 1000 hours at Sister Rosalind’s school and was the Director of the West St. Paul Campus at Sister Rosalind’s for 3 years. Jenny’s approach to massage is simple; it is use your knowledge and experience, follow your instincts, and focus on the client’s needs.
Gayle Aspenson graduated from Sister Rosalind Gefre Schools and Clinics of Massage in November 2004. After school, she worked as a Massage Therapist in a chiropractic clinic in St. Paul for 2 years. Gayle then supervised students and eventually taught classes at Sister Rosalind’s for 3 years. She also worked in the professional clinic as a Massage Therapist for 3 years. Gayle completed the graduate program (STIR) for an additional 200 hour certificate in Soft Tissue Injury Rehabilitation.
Gina Potgieter received her Bachelor of Social Science with a major in social work in South Africa. She worked for 10 years as a Social Worker. After moving to the US, she attended Sister Rosalind’s School of Massage and received her Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Chair Massage, and Soft Tissue Injury Rehabilitation certificates totaling over 1000 hours of training. Gina has worked as a massage therapist since 2004. She has also taught massage since 2007. Gina approaches massage as a healing art, a tool to assist a person to reach their full potential, being pain free and stress free. “Each person has his own uniqueness and healing path. With God’s guidance, I am able to assist clients in their healing process spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Each person is special and unique and respected as such.”
After After 20 years working in the car rental industry, Kay Reich was looking for a career that was less chaotic and more gratifying. Until then, Kay had only one professional massage, but she enjoyed it so much, her decision was made. She graduated from Sister Rosalind’s School of Massage in 2001 and has been working in the industry ever since. To better serve her clients, she as taken continuing education classes in Myofascial Release, NMT, and Soft Tissue Injury Rehabilitation. “I am trying to fill my toolbox with a variety of tools believing I will be better equipped to serve my client’s needs.”
Pam Latterell has her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin at River Falls and is soon to complete her Master’s degree in Sports Medicine from the United States Sports Academy. Pam has been a Certified Massage Therapist since 2000 and has accrued over 1200 hours of training. Over the course of her training, Pam received certification in Orthopedic Massage from James Waslaski in 2006. Since that time Pam has been a Teaching Assistant of James Waslaski and has taught his methods independently to local therapists in the Twin Cities area. Pam has future plans to collaborate with James Waslaski teaching Orthopedic Massage to therapists interested in treating soft tissue injuries. Pam began her teaching career in massage 2002 focusing on deep tissue and sports massage techniques. Pam also compiled three years of administration experience as the School Director at Sr. Rosalind Gefre’s St. Paul campus from 2003-2006. Over the past 11 years, Pam has experience working with several different populations spanning age ranges of 11 -98 years old. Pam has worked with people with physical disabilities, those injured in motor vehicle accidents and those with sports and non-sports related injuries. She works with athletes ranging from junior high school level to Olympians. Regardless if a client is an athlete or non-athlete, Pam approaches the massage session the same way. Pam focuses her attention on body posture and uses a structural approach to massage. She will look at body posture to help determine areas of tension and will utilize specialized assessments to gain greater knowledge from where the pain is originating. Her massages are customized to the needs of each person every session based on discussions and evaluations. Pam’s goals are to promote the health of her clients and eliminate their postural distortions causing the chronic pain patterns. The most gratifying part about the massage profession for Pam is the satisfaction her clients feel after the session and the client’s ability to return to an active, healthy lifestyle.
M. Scott Taulman is a 2006 graduate of Sister Rosalind’s School of Massage. Since entering the therapeutic workforce, Scott has practiced with various chiropractors and as a volunteer therapist at Pathways, a support center for those facing terminal illness and their families. He also worked for three years in Sister Rosalind’s West St. Paul massage clinic. An actor by trade, Scott has worked extensively in the Twin Cities entertainment community as a massage therapist for various film productions and theater companies.
Sheri Bongaarts completed her certified Massage Therapy training at Sister Rosalind’s School of Massage in 2003. She worked for a salon and spa parties for 3 years. Sheri went back in 2007 to complete an additional 200 hours in the Soft Tissue Injury Rehabilitation (STIR) program. Sheri then worked part time for a chiropractic office in Eagan, MN for 3 years.
Jane Gilbert
The roots of Jane’s journey into massage developed as a relaxing bedtime routine with her children. She completed her schooling at Sister Rosalind’s School of Massage and received certificates in Massage Therapy and Reflexology as well as Soft Tissue Injury Rehabilitation. Jane worked at Sister Rosalind’s professional clinic for 4 years. Her approach to massage is to be still, completely present to the client by holding good intentions for them- by letting go of that which hinders you, and holding fast to what brings you renewal. Be well.