About Denae.

Hi! I'm Denae.

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I am a Certified Massage Therapist, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and a Mind Body Spirit Release™ Practitioner with an eleven-year career as a Licensed Social Worker. I was born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and after college, I moved to southern Minnesota. I'm a proud mother of three boys and married to my best friend.

In my free time, I love spending time with my family, hunting, fishing, being in nature, researching, learning new techniques to better serve clients, and I will never turn down a coffee date with good company.

For as long as I can remember, I knew I would be in a career that helped people—that was my purpose. I became a social worker and enjoyed helping older adults receive services in their homes and connecting them to community resources. However, there was a part of me that knew there was more I needed to pursue.

In 2013, I was diagnosed with Ehrlichia (tick-borne bacteria). I started slowly researching holistic and natural ways of healing the body—our bodies are truly amazing and do not get enough credit. When our oldest son had health scares early in his life, my "mom gut" told me I needed to dive deeper into my research and look into root causes instead of focusing on covering up the symptoms with pharmaceuticals. Through my research, I found using infant massage techniques with him to help soothe, bond, and relax his little body very beneficial.

Shortly after my second son was born, my eagerness to continue learning only grew. I enrolled in a massage therapy program at the end of 2020. I knew I had found what I was missing and started to visualize a space where I could help and support individuals and families in their life's transitions with therapeutic touch and compassionate care.

In the spring of 2022, I enrolled in the Mind Body Spirit Release™ Academy Foundational Training and have since taken advanced courses using the MBSR™ Method. I've enjoyed adding holistic approaches to RAW Therapy + Wellness by combining my professional and educational experiences into one healing environment.

I wholeheartedly believe in understanding each individual holistically, taking into consideration mental health, stress, physical health, and spiritual well-being in each session. Thank you for being here, and I look forward to being a part of your self-care and wellness journey.

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Love + Light,