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 an ordained minister of the Universal Life Church. I have studied psychic mediumship with Vincent Genna MSW and traditional medicine practices with Toņita Gonzales, Rita Navarrete, and the Traditional Medicine Without Borders classes at the University of New Mexico. After studying advanced techniques with both Etienne Peirsman at Peirsman Craniosacral Academy and Lauren Rose, PT, at Physiotherapy NM, I served for 3 years as a teaching assistant for Lauren Rose in both her Stromatics and pelvic floor classes.

My practice integrates elements of all these bodies of knowledge as well as the most current research on wellness. I am an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider, teaching ethics and bodywork classes for LMTs as well as the interested public. I can also accommodate private tutorials at my office for interested individuals.