Dena Runde-Shea, LMT
Owner/Massage Therapist
CT Licensed, Nationally Certified, Member AMTA
Dena began at Therapeutic Alternatives in 1999 as a part-time therapist and took the opportunity to purchase the business in December of 2001. She now operates Therapeutic Alternatives full-time and continues to use her massage skills to work on clients. Dena's commitment is to keep a comfortable, clean and safe environment so clients may escape their stressful lives and begin their relaxation/healing process.

Dena's massage sessions are based on Swedish Massage and incorporate several other techniques based on each client's specific needs.

Dena has taken many continuing education classes and find strength to be in neck pain release. Both her intuitive and palpation skills have increased over time allowing her to more effectively use her skills to release those painful Trigger Points.

Jamie Gilbert, LMT
Jamie graduated from the Stillpoint program for Massage Therapy in Greenfield, MA in June 2001.  She joined Therapeutic Alternatives in August 2001. In the summer of 2001 she participated in a Sports Massage Clinic. While integrating relaxation into her massages, Jamie uses her extensive knowledge of the anatomy and muscles to provide a complete a nurturing massage.

Jamie also has a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Sciences with a concentration in Athletic Training.

Karin Niedel, LMT
Karin graduated with an Associates Degree in Myofascial/Massage Therapy from STCC in 2001. She is a member of the AMTA, a nationally certified and licensed Therapeutic Massage Therapist. Her practice provides an array of specialized techniques that include the implementation of Swedish, Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release.

Karin has participated in several postgraduate workshops and has gained significant hands on experience in a variety of settings including day spas, chiropractic offices and health care offices.

Karin's goal with Massage Therapy is to assist people in realizing how medicinal their body is and how they can make use of their body to its utmost potential. She integrates the use of the mind, body and spirit. Clients will experience great relaxation while receiving the benefit of massage.

Leah Poisson, LMT
Leah graduated from CCMT in Newington, CT  in April of 2002.  She has been working at Therapeutic Alternatives ever since.  She is a member of the AMTA and also Nationally Certified.

She has enhanced her massage therapy training by also getting her certification in Sacred Stone Massage which she finds brings the deepest relaxation to her clients.  She incorporates different styles of massage into her sessions to create muscle relaxation and stress release to her clients.

Barbara Horan, LMT
Barbara graduated from massage therapy school in 2001 and has been a full time Connecticut licensed, Nationally Certified massage therapist ever since. Barbara is a firm believer in the benefits massage therapy provides toward enhancing overall health and wellness. A variety of modalities, including Swedish, deep tissue and acupressure massage are used during her sessions to meet the needs of clients on an individual basis. Barbara has also received training in hot stone massage and aromatherapy, and is currently attending school for certification in esthetics.