Background



Ellen Santistevan therapeutic massage therapy background
photo by Donna Jo Grant  

Ellen Santistevan


(she/her)

BA, MS, NM LMT 6535, NCBTMB CE AP 1348


Graduate of Wesleyan University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Crystal Mountain School of Therapeutic Massage, Earthwise Polarity Training Program, and the Herbalist College of the International Integrative Institute.   Besides being a therapist, I am also an independent massage therapy instructor specializing in ethics and energy-based bodywork.   I currently offer classes through Albuquerque School of Healing Arts, ASHA.


I happily accommodate all those with specific needs due to age, disability, injury, body image, gender variance, body-modifications, scarring, and trauma.


My specialties include:


I am a Professional Member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) and ordained minister of the Universal Life Church.   My practice integrates elements of all these bodies of knowledge as well as the most current research on wellness.   After studying advanced techniques with Etienne Peirsman at Peirsman Craniosacral Academy and Stromatics with Lauren Rose, PT, at Physiotherapy NM, I now serve as a teaching assistant for Lauren Rose in both her Stromatics classes as well as her pelvic floor classes.   As an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider, I teach ethics and bodywork classes for LMTs as well as the interested public.   I offer classes at the Albuquerque School for Healing Arts, Ruby Sun in Las Cruces, and other locations on request.