🔷 Melissa – Licensed Sports, Rehabilitation & Prenatal Massage Therapist

Melissa is a skilled and dedicated Sports & Rehabilitation Massage Therapist with a passion for helping individuals recover from injuries, improve mobility, and enhance performance. With a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and the rehabilitation process, she specializes in targeted therapies designed to reduce pain, increase flexibility, and support overall healing.

Melissa is also our trusted Pre/Postnatal Massage Therapist, offering safe, customized care for expecting and postpartum mothers. She provides gentle yet effective bodywork to relieve tension, improve circulation, and support the unique physical demands of pregnancy and recovery.

Whether you’re an athlete looking to optimize performance, recovering from an injury or surgery, or navigating the changes of pregnancy or postpartum life, Melissa tailors each session to meet your unique needs. Her approach combines sports massage, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, release techniques, and therapeutic stretching to promote muscle recovery, improve posture, and prevent future injuries.

Melissa’s mission is to provide relief and support, helping you get back to doing what you love—whether that’s achieving peak performance, preparing for childbirth, or simply regaining comfort and mobility. Together, you’ll work to recover, restore, and maintain your body’s natural vitality.

Outside of her practice, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, attending her son’s hockey games, and exploring the local veteran community as an active Air Force veteran. She’s also a strong advocate for health and wellness, and is passionate about helping others prioritize self-care and create a balanced lifestyle that integrates work, family, and fitness.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your wellness journey, Melissa is here to help you get back to feeling and performing your best.

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🔷 Jessica – Sports & Movement-Based Massage Specialist

Jessica brings over 6 years of therapeutic massage experience and has quickly become known for delivering the kind of care that leaves clients saying, “by far the best massage I’ve ever had.” Her approach is methodical, movement-based, and results-driven, blending muscle activation techniques with precise hands-on work to achieve truly transformative outcomes.

As our Sports Massage Specialist, Jessica is passionate about empowering her clients to reach their goals—whether that means reducing pain, improving performance, or supporting long-term wellness. Her sessions are always goal-oriented, designed around what your body needs that day while staying focused on the bigger picture of your recovery and performance.

Jessica incorporates a wide range of techniques including Sports Massage, Cupping, Myofascial Release, Prenatal Massage, Reflexology, and Fibromyalgia-specific protocols. Each session may also include movement education and muscle re-education, helping to retrain the nervous system and restore functional mobility.

Her philosophy is grounded in one of her favorite quotes: “Healing happens through movement, and movement heals.” — Joseph Pilates

Jessica’s extensive training in Pilates and movement science adds a powerful layer to her work. After completing two comprehensive Pilates certification programs, she brings a deep understanding of corrective exercise, postural alignment, and strength-building, allowing clients to walk away not only feeling better—but with self-care strategies they can use between sessions.

Outside of the clinic, Jessica enjoys strength training, hiking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. Her faith is her foundation, and she finds joy in meaningful conversation, high-quality coffee, and great food shared with those she loves.

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🔷 Joe Hein | Founder • Orthopedic & Sports Massage Specialist Lead Therapist & Clinical Mentor at Integrative Massage

As the founder of Integrative Massage and one of Minnesota’s most trusted names in therapeutic bodywork, Joe is known for delivering results. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or pushing for peak performance, Joe partners with you to create goal-oriented treatment plans that are as focused as they are effective.

With over 1,500 hours of advanced bodywork training and more than a decade of clinical experience, Joe specializes in Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Massage Therapy, blending techniques like Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Cupping, Active Release, and Therapeutic Stretching to restore function and accelerate healing.

Joe earned his Associate’s Degree in Applied Science of Massage Therapy in 2013 and is a Certified Associated Bodywork & Massage Professional (ABMP). He collaborates closely with chiropractors, functional movement specialists, and exercise science professionals to ensure every client receives a truly integrated and personalized plan of care.

As the most booked therapist at Integrative Massage, Joe also serves as the clinical coach and mentor to his team—helping other therapists refine their craft and align to the high standards of care that define the Integrative experience.

What started as Joe’s own journey through injuries and athletic recovery evolved into a lifelong mission to help others move better, heal faster, and live with purpose. His sessions go beyond massage—they’re a partnership in your health.

When he’s not working hands-on or coaching his team, you’ll find Joe mountain biking, hiking, camping with his family, or enjoying a good book and strong coffee. He shares his life—and his work—with a heart anchored in faith, living out the story of how Jesus has transformed his life.

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🔷 Kendall | Therapeutic Sports Massage Specialist Massage Therapist for the Minnesota Timberwolves

At Integrative Massage, Kendall brings the same elite-level bodywork trusted by NBA athletes — to help you recover, perform, and feel your best.

Motivated by her own journey as a college softball player, Kendall experienced firsthand how targeted massage and bodywork can accelerate recovery and elevate performance. That personal turning point ignited a career dedicated to helping others move better, feel stronger, and stay in the game — whether that’s your sport, your work, or simply your life.

Kendall holds a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Sports Medicine, and an A.A.S. in Massage Therapy from Northwestern Health Sciences University. Her sessions combine advanced therapeutic techniques — including Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Cupping, and Stretching — with an intuitive, clinical mindset to deliver real results.

But here’s what sets Kendall apart: She doesn’t just give massages — she partners with you to clarify your goals, track progress, and empower you with at-home self-care tools that extend your results between sessions.

Whether you’re: • An athlete chasing your next PR • A parent juggling daily life • Recovering from injury • Or someone who simply wants to feel better in their body…

Kendall will meet you there — and help move you forward.

“Every session with Kendall feels like a game plan designed just for me.”

When she’s not helping the Timberwolves recover or bringing high-level care to our local community, Kendall enjoys the outdoors, exploring the comedy and craft brewery scenes, and living the same balanced, active lifestyle she inspires in her clients.

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🔷 Sasha – Therapeutic, Sports & Post-Surgical Massage Specialist

We’re excited to welcome Sasha to the Integrative Massage team—a highly skilled and compassionate massage therapist with a strong clinical background and a heart for healing. Originally from Ukraine, Sasha holds a degree as a Medical and Pharmaceutical Massage Therapy Specialist, earned in 2012. With over 7 years of hands-on experience, she brings exceptional care, attention to detail, and global expertise to every session.

As a proud member of PROFMED, Sasha is committed to ongoing education and stays current with the latest research in anatomy, physiology, and evidence-based massage techniques. She specializes in Therapeutic Massage, Sports Massage, and Anti-Cellulite Massage, and has advanced experience providing pre- and post-care for neurosurgery patients—making her uniquely equipped to support clients dealing with chronic pain, injury, or post-surgical rehabilitation.

Sasha takes a goal-oriented, personalized approach to bodywork. Whether you’re recovering from injury, improving performance, or simply seeking to feel better in your body, she partners with you to create customized treatment plans that promote recovery, mobility, and overall well-being.

As Ukrainian is her first language, Sasha kindly encourages clients to provide detailed information on their intake forms, ensuring clear communication and an optimal, tailored experience.

Outside of the clinic, Sasha lives a wellness-centered lifestyle with her family. She is a dedicated mother and wife, and enjoys sports, spending time in nature, and actively sharing her passion for holistic health with her community.

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🔷 Dillon – Integrative Therapeutic Massage Therapist Precision-Based • Fascia-Focused • Nervous System–Aware

Dillon brings a calm, precise, and nervous system–focused approach to therapeutic massage at Integrative. His work supports clients in restoring balance, resilience, and function by listening closely to the body’s signals through the nervous system and fascia.

Each session with Dillon is guided by somatic listening — a process of following real-time feedback from the body rather than relying on a fixed protocol. His approach is slow, intentional, and responsive, allowing tissue to reorganize without force. By working from the inside out, Dillon helps uncover the root cause of pain or restriction, rather than simply addressing the area of discomfort.

With a strong clinical interest in fascia as the body’s primary communication network, Dillon treats the body as an interconnected system, not a collection of isolated parts. His work often results in nervous system downregulation, improved movement quality, and a greater sense of ease and cohesion within the body.

Dillon draws from a diverse toolbox of techniques including myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, positional release, craniosacral techniques, mobility integration, and anatomically informed deep tissue work. He views bodywork as both a clinical discipline and a craft, committed to continuous study of anatomy, body mechanics, and the subtle language of tissue.

Clients often describe Dillon’s work as deeply grounding, with benefits such as improved stress regulation, better body awareness, and enhanced performance efficiency. His goal is not to “fix” the body, but to respond intelligently to its cues — creating space for it to restore its own balance and capacity.

Outside the treatment room, Dillon maintains a daily meditation practice that sharpens attentional clarity, supports regulation, and informs his presence in every session. He enjoys studying spiritual traditions, spending time in nature, and staying rooted in the simple rhythms that nourish body and mind alike.

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