Dreamclinic Staff

Larisa Goldin founded Dreamclinic after graduating from Brenneke School of Massage in 2002. She holds an MBA from the University of Washington and a BA in English from the University of Chicago. Before starting Dreamclinic, Larisa held a number of senior-level management positions in the high-tech industry. A fan of massage because "it is such an essential tool for treating stress and many musculoskeletal conditions," she specializes in injury treatment and deep tissue massage. Larisa also practices Reiki, an increasingly popular form of energy work.

Amalia Morsi became a massage therapist after she experienced chronic pain in her own life and found massage  a great way to manage it. Amalia graduated from the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy in 2004. Her specialties include deep tissue work, neuromuscular therapy, trigger point work and Thai massage.

Ashley Sacco is one of several Dreamclinic therapists who specialize in pregnancy massage, both pre- and post-natal. In fact, in addition to her education at Montana School of Massage, Ashley took some additional coursework to receive national certification in pregnancy massage. Since graduating in 2004, Ashley has discovered her most rewarding massage styles to be deep tissue, injury treatment work and Thai massage. She traveled to Thailand in the spring of 2006 to study Thai massage techniques from the source.

As Ben Wieczorek puts it, “Massage is awesome. Who's gonna argue with that?” Certainly not his clients, who are some of the most active athletes in the Seattle area. Since graduating from the Brenneke School of Massage in 2004, Ben has built his clientele with his deep tissue, sports massage and injury rehabilitation work.

Brian Eckerling splits his time between being a licensed massage therapist and NSCA-certiftied personal trainer. He graduated from the Swedish Institute in New York City in 2006 while studying both massage therapy and exercise science. Brian specializes in sports massage, deep tissue, injury treatment and Shiatsu.

Carlie Williams knows first-hand how powerful massage therapy can be. The treatment she received after a recent car accident changed her life, she said. Carlie is a 2005 graduate of Ashmead College in Seattle. She specializes in deep tissue work, qigong tuina (a Chinese style of therapeutic massage), and reflexology.

Chris Wesche is a self-proclaimed massage convert. Massage therapy facilitated a great deal of healing in his past. Those positive experiences led him to attend California's Heartwood Institute, where he graduated from in 2003. Chris specializes in deep tissue and myofascial work, and recently received training to perform reflexology. He is very excited to introduce this popular technique to both Dreamclinic and his clientele.

Haakon Latvala graduated from Seattle's Brenneke School of Massage in 2003. His specialty, he says, is combining sports massage, deep tissue and relaxation techniques into a tailor-made session for each of his clients.  Haakon also is specialized in pre- and post-natal pregnancy massage.

Melissa Holm joined the Dreamclinic staff after her “former life in Human Resources,” as she puts it. A 2002 graduate of the Brenneke School of Massage, Melissa's specialties include deep tissue work, pre- and post-natal massage, and hot stone therapy.

Nathan Stark has had a strong passion for human anatomy since childhood and is fascinated by how massage techniques can improve everybody's overall health. A 2001 graduate of Ashmead College, Nathan's superior bodywork lends nicely to deep tissue, injury treatment and sports massage techniques.

Nicole Barthel graduated from the Australasian College of Natural Therapies in Sydney, Australia in 2004. She feels just as drawn to deep tissue and myofascial release work as she does to craniosacral therapy, and likes to combine a variety of techniques during her massage. Nicole is also available for Reiki sessions, an increasingly popular form of energy work.

Pine Crooks has been practicing massage since 1995 – longer than any other therapist on the Dreamclinic staff. Pine graduated from the Brian Utting School of Massage and has enjoyed offering Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Cranio-Sacral massage ever since. In addition to her massage practice, Pine is a long-time Yoga instructor and has taught at the Center for Yoga of Seattle. Pine specializes in neck work that can relieve chronic tension that comes from working daily in front of a computer.

Carmela Carvajal recently joined the Dreamclinic team as our resident Rolfer. Rolfing® is a type of bodywork that focuses on realigning the body's “building blocks” through structural integration. A graduate of the Rolf Institute for Structural Integration (the only U.S. institution who can fully accredit Rolfers), she takes a much gentler approach to the bodywork than in decades past. Carmela says the work she does can help people live more fully and more comfortably in their bodies.

Talina Marshall has always felt a strong passion for the body's overall movement and kinesiology, holding a strong fascination for everything from the body's musculature to its ligaments and tendons. A 2003 graduate of Ashmead College, Talina has a reputation for strong deep tissue work, injury treatment and sports massage techniques.

Fiorenza DiGiorgio specializes in chair massage, Swedish techniques and injury treatment. A graduate of Brenneke School of Massage, Fiorenza says she truly believes in the power of touch as a healing force for both the physical and emotional.

Niqi Schumacher graduated from Brenneke School of Massage. Her work combines manual techniques with somatic presence, creating a unique massage experience for each client. Niqi is currently on a two-year leave of absence, working with the Peace Corps in Morocco.

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