Maritza Madsen

When you need a break from stress and pain

Bridging the mind/body connection

The physiological and psychological human experiences have evolved to the point that most people feel and think of them as separate experiences rather than parts of a whole.

In Layman’s Terms: People think their emotional experiences/ailments are separate and unrelated from their physical experiences/ailments, and vice versa. Not Quite.

I help clients bridge the gap between the body and mind and coach them on learning how to listen and understand the language ...

Bridging the mind/body connection

The physiological and psychological human experiences have evolved to the point that most people feel and think of them as separate experiences rather than parts of a whole.

In Layman’s Terms: People think their emotional experiences/ailments are separate and unrelated from their physical experiences/ailments, and vice versa. Not Quite.

I help clients bridge the gap between the body and mind and coach them on learning how to listen and understand the language our bodies speak to us.

Stress-related ailments come in all forms, but often present as headaches, neck and shoulder pain, back pain, etc.

My hope is that by creating the space for clients to relax, they may begin to realize their innate potential for healing and positive change.

I’ve learned that INEVITABLY, our bodies keep the score—

Our bodies carry not only our physical weight but the weight of our past emotional baggage, especially if unresolved or unknown.

~Education/Experience~

I spent 10 years working and studying in the field of mental health. I worked in various counseling type positions, leading up to clinical counseling with families and crisis counseling after I’d completed grad school. While I enjoyed the work immensely, I always knew I would eventually return to bodywork.

I love therapeutic massage for the amazing ways it helps people heal or find relief from a multitude of conditions. My work, studies, and personal life experiences have helped me realize the incredible ability for the body to self-heal given proper nurturing. I am passionate about sharing this knowledge and hope, to those who seek it, in order to help them help themselves in the most holistic way possible.


"Physical self-awareness is the first step in releasing the tyranny of the past...
The mind needs to be reeducated to feel physical sensations, and the body needs to be helped to tolerate and enjoy the comforts of touch. Individuals who lack emotional awareness are able, with practice, to connect their physical sensations to psychological events. Then they can slowly reconnect with themselves.”
― Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma  

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Where I Work
Available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Licenses
Massage

SD # MT11732

Education
2009

Headlines Academy of Massage

Clinical Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

2013

Black Hills State University

Bachelor's in Psychology + Sociology

2018

South Dakota State University

Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Cody on Jan 24
Maritza is amazing!
by Kathy on Jan 01
Good option for massage needs
by Anonymous on Nov 23
Maritza did a fantastic job and made me feel very comfortable.
by Mindy on Sep 22
Maritza was amazing! The setting was very relaxing and her communication was great!
by Tricia on Feb 18
I had a lymphatic massage done for medical reasons- very relaxing and done very well!
by Anonymous on Feb 02
Very skilled massage therapist, especially in addressing tension in my problems areas, such as my back, and head and neck area.
by Tom on Jun 22
This was, by far, the best massage I’ve ever had. I will be a reoccurring client for sure.
by Brittany on Jun 15
Top notch!
by Elizabeth on Apr 24
Always a great experience.
by Rusty on Apr 08
Yes - I would recommend to a friend

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  • Pregnancy Massage
  • Integrated Massage
  • Medical Massage
  • Thai Massage

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