Angela Tessier

Live Pain Free!

Massage therapy was there for me when I needed it the most. I was five months pregnant, tired and sore from the dramatic changes in my body. After receiving a massage, I felt revitalized, amazed by its power to relieve my pregnancy aches and pains. Therapeutic massage helped me feel relaxed and centered like nothing else could. I was inspired to become a massage therapist myself, so I could have such an incredible impact on others. I still believe this was the best career choice ever!

Life...

Massage therapy was there for me when I needed it the most. I was five months pregnant, tired and sore from the dramatic changes in my body. After receiving a massage, I felt revitalized, amazed by its power to relieve my pregnancy aches and pains. Therapeutic massage helped me feel relaxed and centered like nothing else could. I was inspired to become a massage therapist myself, so I could have such an incredible impact on others. I still believe this was the best career choice ever!

Life places many stresses on our bodies and minds leading to chronic pain and fatigue. Massage therapy relieves our pain and reinvigorates us by helping us learn to relax, find balance, and be present once again in our bodies.

My passion is rehabilitative massage therapy, which is a powerful tool to help clients find relief from pain and begin to heal. Rehabilitative massage is like detective work. I gather clues—your symptoms, your gait and posture, the look and feel of your muscles—in order to get at the root of the problem. I use massage techniques to allow your muscles to relax, and along the way find and release tight fascia and trigger points.

I am also a Certified Cupping Therapist. Massage Cupping is another amazing therapy as it releases muscle tension, increases circulation, decreases pain, and detoxifies the body. I am a Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist and Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist and am also trained in Trigger Point Therapy, Reflexology and Swedish Massage.

What this means for you as a patient: I will create a space for you to be heard. I combine my intuition, scientific understanding of the body, experience and extensive training to create the perfect fit for you. Each massage I give is a unique, individualized conversation. Expect to leave refreshed and vibrant.

I received my professional certificate in Massage Therapy at Northwestern Health Sciences University and have been certified by the Washington Department of Health as well as the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. I hold a Master's Degree from Hamline University's Graduate School of Education and have ten years of experience as an educator teaching English as a Second Language in Minneapolis and in Japan. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, listening to music, practicing yoga, and spending time outdoors with my family.
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Where I Work
Available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Ascension Wellness Center
61

22315 7th Avenue South

Des Moines, WA 98198

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Licenses
Massage

WA # MA60286929

Washington State License Number

# MA60286929

Education
2010

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Massage Therapy Certification

Experience
Bodywork

Neuromuscular

Trained at Northwestern Health Sciences University

Massage Cupping

Certified Cupping Therapist and Trained in Advanced Cupping Techniques-2015

REVIEWS for my Bodywork or Spa services

by Anonymous on Jan 30
Very relaxing environment! Angela was able to release tension in my neck and shoulders that has been there for many months.
by Anonymous on Apr 19
by Anonymous on Mar 20
Loved it!
by Kristy on Mar 06
Angela is attentive to my areas of pain, working on the root cause, and proving relief and relaxation.
by Jose on Dec 15
Physical ability and listening.
by Anonymous on Sep 30
Anglea always asks how I am feeling and then we determine together what to focus on. She is professional. Her office is clean and relaxing.
by Julie on Sep 17
See above comment
by Dan on Aug 05
I would advise the custom massage. She will always work well on your points of emphasis.
by Khonnie on Jan 25
No comment
by kevin on Dec 03
I had trouble staying awake!

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Swedish Massage
  • Other
  • Reflexology
  • Deep Tissue
  • Massage Cupping
  • Medical Massage
  • Pregnancy Massage
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Hot Stone Massage
  • Rolfing
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  • Neuromuscular Massage

Spa

  • sugar foot scrub

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Ascension Wellness Center

22315 7th Avenue South

Des Moines, WA 98198

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