Gepina Caterina Licensed Massage MLD Therapist MA 60325881 Founder Creator and and practitioner of Cohesive Massage Therapy DBA Cohesive Therapy Healing & Rejuvenation Center.

My passion for comfort and pain relief and palliative care and recovery runs deep, Inspired when her mother was diagnosed with Breast cancer the experience created the seed and insight for The Cohesive Therapy Approach making the cornerstone of her profession a commitment of compassion and care.

Currently Gepina’s passion is being Mom with the family, making sure all our clients feel individually and uniquely cared for form their first call with Cohesive Therapy. Working from home running the full time administration and client care as well and building and training all therapists in the Cohesive Modality to best serve you!

She has studied internationally in South Africa, Hawaiian Islands, Thailand and the U.S. At the age of 16 she became certified with the Red Cross for Home care, and studied directly with Dr. Iqbal Badit from India in the practice of Indian Head Massage techniques learning to revitalize the brain spine and internal organs. And practiced this technique at Holistic fairs through out Cape Town, South Africa.

She Graduated from the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage at age of 19 and has since had extensive continuing education and been certified and well versed in Thai Massage, Lomi-Lomi, Hydrotherapy, Hot stones, Deep tissue, Certified in Advanced Medi-cupping, Advanced Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage, Certified in John Barnes Myofascial Release Technique, Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Reflexology, Spa modalities, Essential oils and Self Care practices for clients.

She has taught the Cohesive Lymphatic drainage course at well known Universities in workshop form with University of Western States, has a ongoing teaching role with Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy teaching the TMJD (Intra-oral Curriculim and certification course for Washington.)

Miss Caterina started her practice in Ashtanga Yoga and Vipassana in 2002 and has practiced Meditation for a decade and attends regular intensive yoga workshops with masters of Ashtanga and has sat and served nationally on numerous Vipassana silent meditation retreats. Spend much time in prayer and graitude with faith that all things are truly connected and we all have the ability to change our lives right now positively with this insight and action into them!

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Talent: Intuitive, therapeutic, and thorough.

I’m Corrin. I am very proud to be a part of the team here at Cohesive Therapy where each session is uniquely catered to clients’ needs.

I’ve always been interested in the mind, body, and spirit healing and how they are all connected. To be able to assist others on their own healing journey in these areas is a joy.

I am very passionate about the kind of bodywork we do here at Cohesive Therapy specializing in lymphatic drainage yet also getting to the root of things with fascia and nervous system techniques. We like to educate our clients on at-home self-care support as well.

I also am passionate about being the best mom I can be for my son. I love creative outlets such as arts and crafts. I love to paint! Also nature and gardening.

Lmt, MLD certified inter-oral certified MFR

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Hello and Blessings

My name is Alana. I’ve been a licensed practicing massage therapist since 2005. I have a respectful appreciation for the healing arts as both a practitioner and recipient. My focus has been Deep Tissue and treatment work the majority of my career.

I take an observational and intuitive approach to my clients treatment sessions, and am excited to be integrating the fascinating and rewarding modalities offered here at Cohesive Therapy.

It’s been a pleasure taking part in and seeing the beneficial changes that the healing arts therapies can provide for those who utilize them. I believe we are our own healers and see myself as someone who gets to be one of your helpers along the way.

I applaud you for choosing and prioritizing your wellbeing and am honored to be someone who assists you by applying the modalities offered here at Cohesive Therapy. I look forward to witnessing the positive transformations you will experience as we meet you where you are on your healing journey.

A few personal details about me; I love nature, hiking, being creative in the kitchen, talking to and learning about people, and snuggs with my fur babies. I also love being pampered and receiving gifts 🎁 😁

Some favorite quotes:

“I am another you. You are another me” -Rumi

“The goal is not to be better than the other human, but your previous self.” -The Dalai Lama

“These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them.” -Rumi

“If you approach the mountain in fear, it will look bigger than it is.” -Tene Edwards

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I’m the Administrative Assistant at Cohesive, and I proudly wear many hats behind the scenes. If you call the office or reach out with a question, chances are I’ll be the first voice you connect with. I love helping around the center and making sure every client feels supported, informed, and cared for from the very beginning.

Outside of my administrative role, I’m currently studying herbalism and have a deep passion for holistic health/ whole-body wellness. I’m especially interested in natural healing practices and plan to continue my journey by becoming a licensed massage therapist in the future

I can’t wait to greet you and be part of your experience at Cohesive!

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I have been a massage therapist for 14 years. I specialize in treatment-based massage, goal-setting, and body balancing. I’m also a certified sound healer. In my practice, I bring the healing powers of sound and frequencies into treatment sessions, deepening the healing process. Throughout my years of practice, I have found great gratitude in watching my clients heal on their journey.

1. What is your greatest gift as a lymphatic therapist, and what inspires your passion for helping others heal?

My greatest gift as a lymphatic therapist is giving each client a safe place to heal. I’ve been on my deep healing journey for the past 8 years. Seeing how spiritual and deep lymphatic drainage is to the body and soul has ignited a deeper passion within me to help others on their journey and to reach the level of healing they desire.

What you believe your natural gift is as a therapist.

I believe my natural gift as a therapist is my ability to be intuitive while I work. Connecting with each client, listening to their needs and the body’s needs individually, and creating an individual treatment plan for each client I see.

What clients can expect when they are on your table. How you create a safe, compassionate, and healing experience. Why helping people restore their health is meaningful to you.

Clients that come to see me can expect a therapist who is ready, focused, and passionate about meeting their goals, whether it’s lowering swelling, healing from childbirth or surgery, and most importantly, someone wanting to feel good in their own body. I’m here to help you achieve that goal. I provide a safe place where you can share your story and you will be heard and seen. Focused, intuitive, yet compassionate work to help the nervous system to feel safe and secure in order for you to relax and heal. With the stresses of daily life, we all need a place to stop and let go, this is it. I have been a massage therapist for 14 years. I have spent a lot of time setting goals and reaching goals but missing key points in my clients’ treatment plans. I also knew that there was something missing in my own treatment and my own healing journey. It wasn’t until I came here to Cohesive Therapy and saw the beauty of lymphatic drainage, the deep healing that it provides people on a spiritual, emotional, and mental level, that it is so meaningful. This work is so meaningful to me because it literally transforms the soul and spirit into what your soul and spirit are intended to be. And that is absolutely beautiful. That is why this work is so meaningful. That is why healing is so beautiful. And we are here to provide this for you.

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1. Why did you choose to become part of Cohesive Therapy Healing & Rejuvenation and the Gepina Method mentorship program?

I became a part of Cohesive Therapy Healing & Rejuvenation and the Gepina Method mentorship program because, upon my interview, I saw that Cohesive Therapy had something very deep and beautiful happening. The heart that goes into this business is pure , true and loyal to every human being that walks through that door whether they are a client or an employee or a friend . They see each human as a whole and not just parts. The goals that they set in every Journey that they offer is pure of heart. And I wanted to be a part of that. I felt that my work was missing something, and this was it. And I wanted to be a part of the mentorship program to better help myself, my family, and every other person that I come into contact with in my life. After 14 years of going from chiropractic office to chiropractic office and ending up working for myself, I honestly believe I was just a lost soul roaming this Earth trying to find my place, and here I am at Cohesive Therapy. I have found my place, and I want to give that to everyone that I work with. Because we all deserve our place.

What attracted you to the Cohesive Healing Center? Why advanced education and continual mentorship are important to you. How our specialized training allows you to better serve clients. Your commitment to continually growing your knowledge and clinical skills so you can provide the highest standard of lymphatic care.

I was attracted to the cohesive Healing Center because I wanted to give more . And I found that the type of massage work that I was doing was fulfilling but it wasn’t enough I needed more and I felt stuck with the limited tools that I had in my toolbox and I felt my clients deserved more than what I could give and I didn’t know how to. Advanced education is extremely important because as massage therapist we tend to get stuck in these routines that may not serve our clients well. Getting stuck in routines so cause burnout for the provider which also will limit the effects of their work with each client. And if we as providers fall behind on fine-tuning our intuition, fine-tuning our touch and our healing ability, we are not serving ourselves well nor are we serving our clients well. Advanced education and continuing mentorship will provide everything that a provider needs to maintain a healthy and positive mindset, keep them ignited in the passion that got them into this field, focused on the real goals at hand and will keep that provider moving forward on their knowledge, their education, and continue to provide each and every client the best healing experience that they can receive for themselves. And that will then trickle down to everyone in that client’s family and life therefore bringing abundance to the client’s life and provider. My commitment to continually growing my knowledge and clinical skills so I can provide the highest standard of lymphatic care is strong, and at the highest standard I can hold for myself and every other provider I work with. It takes a strong team that believes in each other, one that supports each other to create an astounding healing environment with results. This is my goal for my career and every client I see, along with the overall goal of cohesive therapy and rejuvenation.

1. Which clients are you most passionate about helping, and why should a client feel confident choosing you?

I am most passionate about working with clients who feel lost, who feel stuck, who have been on their healing Journey for so long and have done everything they could, and this is their last resort. I love giving every client hope, strength, and boosting their self-esteem. We all deserve to feel comfortable and beautiful in our bodies no matter the size, no matter the procedure, no matter the condition; we all deserve this, and I love giving that to my clients. I want and wish for my clients to feel confident choosing me knowing that I am dedicated, confident and passionate my career, about them reaching their healing goals, for them to become the person that they have been intended to be, to inspire them to be the brightest shining star out there in this universe and to radiate confidence, happiness and dwelling in peace inside of their bodies with their spirit and soul feeling complete. You deserve this!

Tell us about:

The types of clients you especially enjoy working with (plastic surgery recovery, cosmetic procedures, lymphedema, lipedema, autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, mothers, wellness and preventative care, etc.). What makes your approach unique. How you help clients feel supported, understood, and cared for throughout their healing journey. What you hope every client feels when they leave your treatment room.

I enjoy working on clients after plastic surgery, I love working on mommy’s who are wanting to get their bodies back in shape, men and women who need an overall body reset to get themselves back in line to reach their health and fitness goals, people with autoimmune that are tired of dealing with the sluggish feeling of inflammation, the tight skin from the inflammation, the overstressed worker that just needs to stop and let things go or the clients that is just continuing their maintenance to keep them moving forward with her fitness or well-being goals. My approach to each and every client is unique because I provide them with active listening skills, and with those listening skills I provide a treatment plan within their Journey that will help them reaching towards their goals that they want for themselves. I am an intuitive worker; our bodies share stories, and I am able to see that story, share that with the client, and adjust the treatment plan accordingly to what the body needs. I have the ability to communicate changes, informed consent, and tasks during the treatment session with each individual client. Due to having these abilities, I am able to create a safe environment for each client knowing that they’re going to come in and receive the treatment that they and their body needs and deserves in a space that is comfortable, secure, protected and safe for them with the knowledge that I have from my 14 years in the field; along the education that I am obtaining with Geppina. This is deepening my confidence in my work so that I can provide everything each client needs within their 1-hour, 2-hour, or 3-hour session. I hope that when my clients leave that treatment room and leave our facility, they too have the confidence in the work that they received so they can continue their healing Journey with us here at Cohesive Therapy and Rejuvenation Center. Whether your visit be for lipedema, lymphedema, plastic surgery recovery , autoimmune symptoms and just overall health well-being . They know that their time and their money are going to be well spent and well deserved. That is my goal as a provider for everyone that walks through our door and leaves after their visit.

Professional Commitment

Special interests:

My special interests are, goal setting and achieving them. Finding the problems and working on fixing them. Positive mindsets and healing journeys. Spirituality. Sound healing and frequencies.

Areas you are passionate about learning more in:

I love learning. Learning about the lymphatic system, deeper structural balancing, body balancing, and learning about just how deep and spiritual this level of treatment is to the human spirit.

Favorite aspect of lymphatic therapy:

How deep this healing is; it’s on all levels. It’s whole body and definitely a journey worth taking.

One word your clients would use to describe you:

Intuitive.

One sentence that reflects your personal philosophy of healing:

We are frequency, we are nature, and we are spiritual beings.

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