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Meet our Kneaded Energy's Therapists

Kneaded Energy therapists are professionally trained, state licensed and nationally certified.

Our massage therapists receive more actual, hands on, on-the-job training in the first 1000 hours of employment than most therapists receive in their entire private career.  This statement is based on the variety of situations that present themselves through our practice and the sheer volume of clients we serve.

Throughout each day, each therapist is exposed to many different aspects, requests, and experiences of massage, expanding their knowledge and experience level, far beyond what most private practices or spa services experience in massage therapy.

For this reason, Kneaded Energy prides itself on the fact that:
"We Grow Good Therapists."

 

 Mary Ann K., LMBT NC 4297, Senior Therapist and Company Trainer.  Mary Ann is a GTCC Massage Therapy Program graduate and NC Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist.  Mary Ann has a degree in fine arts from UNC-Greensboro.  Following the birth of her daughter, and after having a profound personal experience receiving massage, Mary Ann decided to change careers at mid-life and go into massage therapy.  Mary Ann has a black belt in karate, plays tennis and has a great sense of humor.  Mary Ann specializes in pain management, orthopedic massage, reflexology, prenatal and energywork. We refer to Mary Ann as our investigative massage therapist.  If you have a pain that creeps and moves throughout your body, or pain that you can't identify and describe, Mary Ann is the one you need working with you to find the source and address it.  She is patient and listens to your descriptions and will follow the pain trail, pushing and proding her way through your muscle and facscial lines until she finds those hard to describe pain sources.  MAK works with Kneaded Energy as a permanent part-time therapist, during the day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
 
Mary Ann's clients say: "Great treatment, start to finish" ~ KH  "I felt as though I was in a lost world of no trouble.  A quiet peaceful place" ~ Kathy "Perfect! And great foot work" ~ PD "Awesome, a wonderful experience, almost magical!" ~ EB "Very talented and sensitive healer" ~ CRK  "I have a constant, undefinable pain throughout the back of my leg and glut since experiencing a severe bout of muscle spasms. Mary Ann tracks the pain from one end to the other and gives me days of relief, before we work it again.  My overall constant pain has dropped from a level of #10 intensity to about a #3, in 3 sessions, and I'm certain, with her help, we will eventually work all the pain out of my leg." ~ SJN

 Kerry S., LMBT NC 5424, Senior Therapist.  Kerry is a graduate of GTCC Massage Therapy Program, a NC Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, is a ABMP member and is Nationally Certified.  Kerry is originally from Franklin, NH.  Kerry found her way to massage from her passion with animals and learning first hands the benefits of equine massage.  Kerry joined Kneaded Energy for the stability that Kneaded Energy offers the massage community.  Kerry works with specific neuromuscular, soft tissue, pain related issues.   Kerry is a fulltime therapist working Wednesday through Saturday, 9-6.

Kerry's clients say: "Best Massage! Exceptional at targeting my problem areas" ~ Kevin "I've had many massages - Kerry is the best!" ~ Virginia  "Without fail, Kerry focuses where my needs are greatest.  Even my shy and skeptical husband loves Kerry" ~ EMT "Excellent shoulder and neck work.  One of the best massages I have had." ~ JB "Having Kerry work with me on a regular basis has made a difference in my work and in my personal wellbeing" ~ MT "Amazing!  Hands so strong, good rhythm, great transitions." ~ DP

 Michael D., MBA, LMBT NC 7182, is a graduate of Natural Touch School of Massage Therapy.  Michael is originally from Wappingers Falls, NY.  Michael is a runner and a cycling enthusiast, having competed in races and marathons for many years as part of his ongoing training.  He loves working with athletes and feels he can make a great impact on overall training and performance.  Michael was an engineer at Tyco/AMP for 20+ years.  As an engineer he analyzes the body, the muscles and the joints from the analytical standpoint of levers and pullies - how it all works together and how impingements can impact the overall performance.  Michael is in the office Wednesday through Sunday, working the afternoon/evening shift.

Michaels clients say: "Great work" ~ NI "Excellent therapist, excellent facility, I will definitely return." ~ PBJ  "As an athlete himself, he knows the importance of my training schedule and how to get my hamstrings to loosen up" ~MV "Michael is really dedicated to his craft, it shows in his work, he's awesome." ~ KS  "We love having Kneaded Energy come to our events, the athletes love Mike's work, very professional" ~ SB Michael was excellent, leaving me refreshed and complete" ~ DCW "The Man! - Great Job" ~ MC

 Jami C., LMBT NC 8604.  Certified Doula CD(DONA) and Reiki Master.  Jami is a native North Carolinian and attended North Carolina School of the Arts and Natural Touch School of Massage Therapy.  She proudly holds the 2008 90's Rock and Roll Trivia Championship.  Jami worked at Kneaded Energy for 2 years prior to receiving her massage therapy certification.  She specializes in fertility massage and works with our prenatal clients who are interested in working with a Certified Doula, or birth assistant. Jami is also an Ashiatsu practitioner...with bars on the ceiling she is known to walk on your back and use her body weight to deliver the massage with her sanitized feet.  Jami works Monday through Thursday and Saturday, working the afternoon/evening shift with Michael.

Jami's clients say: "Jami is a wonderful doula because she is so kind and considerate and has a very warm personality" ~ BM, a doula client  "She was more than a great doula, my husband and I were very grateful for her help to help me be calm throughout my whole birth" ~ CH, a doula client "Great energy work" ~ MM  "I can't wait til she's a massage therapist" ~IG  "Jami is a great therapist! Her time working at Kneaded Energy while going to school really jump started her therapist career...her style is a lot like Shelley, nurturing and consistent." ~ DG 

 Alline d, LMBT NC 8780.  Alline is a native of Brazil.  She was born and raised in Goiatuba, a small town in the state of Goias.  The weather there is alway pleasant, the people friendly and the music and food infuse the culture with richness and passion.  Alline goes back whenever she can.  Alline moved to the U.S. in 1999.  She speaks 3 languages and has a passion for helping others.  For the past 14 years Alline has volunteered her time in a worldwide bible education project.  Alline chose massage as a profession because she was inspired by its ability to assist in healing.  Her approach is to treat each client with the utmost responibility and care.  Alline is nationally certified, state licensed and graduated from Natural Touch School of Massage.  Alline works Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings.

Alline's clients say: "Alline is strong and works with a heavy, yet gentle hand.  She listens to what I need."~ SJ  "She's good!!!" ~ MP  "I want her everytime!" ~ KK  Very enjoyable and deep. ~ MK


Ronda C, LMBT NC 8091.  Ronda is a a native of North Carolina and is a Natural Touch graduate.  Ronda built her experience working in different spas around Greensboro and was happy to land at Kneaded Energy.  Ronda's prior experience is in teaching English and journalism.  Ronda is trained in Thai Massage (using a floor mat to stretch the client) and Hot Stone.  Ronda writes our blog.

Ronda's clients say: "She is a strong presence in the room and strong hands." ~ LH  "Incredible Thai Massage work, that really opened up my hips."~ LW  "She can work very specifically, listening to what I ask for." ~ LN  "Ronda's approach to repetitive strokes allows my body to relax into the process." ~ KS  "Ronda is a very interesting therapist to talk with, she is very knowledgable." ~ JH

Gina Shaver, LMBT NC 7335.  Gina came to Kneaded Energy with very high reviews.  Her clients have followed.  Gina earned her training in New Jersey before relocating to North Carolina.  She is deep and specific.  Her massage is alot like Kerry's.  Gina is tall and can use her body angle and leverage to produce results.  Gina works Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

Gina's clients say: "She is a strong therapist with strong hands." ~ LH  "Where has she been my whole life?  ~ MAK  "OMG, she is a great therapist" SN

Tory K, LMBT NC 10118 is our newest member of the massage team.  Tory, although originally from Greensboro received her training in Las Vegas, NV.  She is currently in school for a business degree.  Tory works on Monday and Tuesday 10-3 and weekends, including Sundays, 10-7.

Tory's clients say: "She is just what I needed today" ~ JF  "I tell everyone about Kneaded Energy and that is because of Tory" ~ AW  "She does Shiatsu, on the table, it's incredible." ~ LR


Business Manager - Lesley Hobbs.  Lesley is a graduate of Meredith College in psychology and business management.  Lesley is the voice and face of Kneaded Energy in the business office and on the phone.  Together she and Mary Ann manage the day-to-day business of Kneaded Energy, schedule and train our exceptional staff. 

The Owners
 Bill Norman, LMBT NC 1601 and Shelley Johnson, LMBT NC 1619 are the co-creators of Kneaded Energy.  

Bill is native of Texas.  Bill worked for 20 years as a corporate executive chef, having trained at the CIA (Culinary Institute of America), in Hyde Park, NY.   At 39 he found his way to massage therapy and met Shelley in massage school at Body Therapy Institute.  Bill's massage specializes in working with chronic pain.  Bill's fulltime position is to manage the Kneaded Energy daily business operations and grow the National Massage Network division of Kneaded Energy that provides corporate chair massage nationwide.

Shelley is a native of Kansas.  She graduated from Friends University in Wichita, Kansas and worked 20 years in corporate purchasing and outsourcing for companies like Boeing Military Aircraft, Columbia University, Guilford Technical Community College and Thomas Bus.  Shelley graduated from Body Therapy Institute.  She turned 40, wanted to live a gentler way of life chose massage therapy to follow.  Shelley specializes in rehabilitation massage but enjoys the importance of relaxation massage.  Shelley's fulltime concentration is to manage the staff, market all divisions of the business and help direct future growth of the Kneaded Energy businesses.