"Compassionate Touch for your Health and Well-Being"
Therapists
For more than 35 years, my journey with massage therapy has included private practice, collaboration with the local midwifery community, working with chiropractors, and providing massage therapy to many people with compromised health while doing hospital-based massage therapy at Flagstaff Medical Center for nine years. In addition to my private massage practice, I teach Tai Chi and Qigong in the Flagstaff community.
As a Massage educator, I have taught several classes including hospital based massage therapy, reflexology, lymphatic massage, elder massage and research literacy for massage therapists, among other classes at the Arizona School of Integrative Studies. As a Community educator I teach Tai Chi and Qigong to help members of the community become more empowered in supporting their own health.
You can be assured a safe massage experience, even if you are currently struggling with chronic health issues such as pain, diabetes, Parkinson's, cancer, or other physically limiting diseases. If you are a cancer patient or a survivor, massage therapy can help with quality of life, better sleep patterns, less pain, and increased emotional well being. If needed, I will contact your doctor to communicate about any concerns or contraindications.
Using a holistic approach in each session, incorporating stress reduction, pain management and relaxation; techniques may include Swedish massage, acupressure, reflexology, cranio-sacral, lymphatic massage, polarity, muscle sculpting, Tui Na and more. Some of my certifications include: Massage for People Living with Cancer, Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, Pregnancy and Infant Massage and Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology, Gua Sha and Cupping. I hold certifications for teacher training in the Institute of Integral Tai Chi and Qigong, as well as the Supreme Science Qigong Center.
While bringing my extensive experience and number of techniques to our session, I will also encourage you to incorporate daily activities that will support your continued wellness.
Creating peace in the world and less suffering is a goal I strive to achieve each day.
Rose Adams MHA, BSW, LMT
Massage Therapist, Integrative Health Consultant, Community Educator, and Certified Teacher of Tai Chi and Qigong with the Institute of Integral Tai Chi and Qigong.
Alisha Witcomb
LMT
As a long time resident of Flagstaff I have been a practicing Licensed Massage Therapist for 21 years. I received my formal training in 2005 at Arizona School of Integrative Studies, (ASIS). I later returned to ASIS and received my Teacher Training Certification in 2015. I gained three years of experience teaching business classes, student clinic, Shiatsu, and workshops for Hospital based Massage Therapy.
My goal as a massage therapist is to promote health and wellbeing through therapeutic touch, stress reduction and education on self care. Massage creates a space to quiet the mind and and settle the body in a way that encourages self awareness and healing. Some benefits of massage are, pain reduction, promoting sleep, easing anxiety and to assist with strengthening the immune system. I aim to create a safe space for clients to calm their nervous system. Each massage is tailored to the individuals needs based on the information provided at the beginning of each session.
I incorporate many modalities into my sessions including myofascial release, connective tissue, Swedish, Shiatsu, Cranial Sacral, Reiki, and reflexology.
Massage has led me down numerous paths that have provided me with an invaluable education. Working with FMC for 7 years and the cancer center for 14 years I am versed in working with people through all stages of their lives and treatments. I have had much experience working with pre and post surgical patients, cardiology patients, pre and post natal, orthopedic, trauma, chronic illness and people living with cancer. I worked closely with palliative care within the hospital to help ease pain and improve the over all well being of those living with chronic disease and illness while in the hospital setting. Working with palliative patients in my private practice gives me great joy as I follow with them on their continued care journey's.
I am proud to say that since 2013 Rio Massage and Wellness has continued to grow with valued clients. I am grateful to be a part of this wonderful community and to work in partnership with clients to help to improve their quality of life.
