Massage at The Backrub Store, St. Paul

Therapeutic Bodywork Team

After you've chosen a modality, please read the BIO of each therapist to determine the modality they practice before scheduling a Therapeutic Bodywork session.

Look for the brief definitions that follow each practitioner's name when booking to help you to choose a practitioner that fits your needs. Backrub therapists are exceptionally trained and seasoned in the modalities they practice.

CMT - Certified Massage Therapist
ShT - Shiatsu Therapist
DT/Sports - Deep Tissue and Sports trained therapist
Global Somatics - Global Somatics™ practitioner
Thai Bodywork - Thai Bodywork practitioner
MFR - MyoFacial Release therapist
CST - CranioSacral Therapy practitioner
Pre-Nat - PreNatal trained therapist
Reiki - Reiki Master


Nathan DanielsNathan Daniels        (612) 965-3003

On the schedule Mondays and Tuesdays 3-8pm, Wednesdays 1-8pm, Thursday 9am-3pm, and Fridays 3:15-5:45pm.

I’ve been practicing Shiatsu since 2012 after attending CenterPoint Shiatsu Therapy program. I practice Shiatsu Anma, Namikoshi Shiatsu, Lymph Drainage Massage and Reflexology. I enjoy working with special populations. I have additional training in The Hold Relax Technique of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching, Acupressure based Myofascial Trigger Point Release and Pregnancy Shiatsu.

Nathan DOES NOT perform DEEP TISSUE. If you want firm pressure please read therapists bios and book a DEEP TISSUE service. If booking a therapeutic massage with Nathan please be advised it will be based on Nathan's training in shiatsu, and will address your issues using a whole-body approach.


Bob VigliottiBob Vigliotti

On the schedule Tuesdays 11-2:45 and Thursdays 3-8.

Bob Vigliotti is a board-certified member of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (MCBTMB) and served on the Ethics Committee for a number of years. Board Certification indicates a serious commitment and dedication to a high level of expertise abd professionalism. He is also a member of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), and is currently a practicing massage therapist in St. Paul, MN. Bob began his career privately studying Shiatsu and Moxibustion in Boston, Massachusetts. Later he got his degree in "Therapeutic Sports Massage", and began teaching Massage Therapy at St. Paul College.

Putting all of his training into practice, his focus is on Deep Tissue Massage, Relaxation Massage, Shiatsu, Reflexology, and Pain Management. He has done pre- and post-athletic event massage, both on a chair and a table. He has successfully developed a technique for fully-clothed, full body massage, used in his current practice.

 

Katie StreitzKatie Streitz

On the schedule Tuesdays 3:15-8pm, Wednesdays 10am-12:45pm, Thursdays 3:15-8pm, and Fridays 6-8:30pm

I specialize in Global somatics and therapeutic massage (but NOT deep tissue). The Global Somatics process works with all systems of the physical body (bones, muscles, fascia, organs, nerves etc.), the chakras and energy field. We gently connect with and clear traumas, stagnant emotion or blockages; so your energy can flow freely. As a global somatics practitioner I work in a conscious relationship with you and with any area of the body/chakras/energy field that are addressed. Each system (bones, muscles, nerves etc.) has its own unique consciousness and patterns. It is always your energy leading the session. The main premise is for you to feel safe, happy and free in your body.

In a session, you can expect hands-on physical touch, energy work and verbal dialogue. It’s important to me that you always feel safe, comfortable and know what we are doing. I tend to give a lot of verbal narration of what patterns I see shifting; and I work with a lot of joy! The more safe you feel in your body the more you come to life as the TRUE you! My clients experience all sorts of amazing results including: greater happiness, harmony in their relationship, inner peace through their inner child, past life healing, soul parts retrieval, restoration of innocence, physical pain relief, emotional pain release and greater prosperity. I love to help people unwind from the inside! Through a number of healing modalities including Cranio-Sacral bodywork, Reiki energy medicine, the Global Somatics process, Vibrational energy medicine and my own inner child/Soul healing style that I’ve crafted over the years since I started my practice as a healer in 2014. I am certified as a practitioner of the Global Somatics Process through 2 in-depth years of study with Suzanne Green River. I also have had an online healing and coaching business since 2018.

 

Jalia YajJalia Yaj

Jalia is taking a leave of absence until sometime in 2026.

Jalia specializes in Thai massage both mat and table, Facial and Head work, Kid's Massage, Deep Tissue, and Prenatal massage and has 5+ years of experience performing massage professionally. Jalia was born and raised in Thailand. At a young age, her grandmother and mother taught her the importance of massage, which is an essential practice in our culture, and it remains a beneficial aspects of her life to this day.

There are endless benefits from massage including relieving body aches, anxiety, stresses, sore muscle/tension, inflammation and headaches. Massage can help improve energy flow, reduce anxiety, stress and depression, and increase joint mobility and flexibility helping you feel rejuvenated and relaxed. Don’t wait any longer, book with Jalia. She cannot wait to meet you and help you incorporate the benefits of massage in your daily life.

 

Jennifer LewisJennifer Lewis

On the schedule every other Fridays 9:30am - 4:30pm and Saturdays 1:15 - 6pm.

I specialize in Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique (SMRT), therapeutic massage, and CranioSacral Therapy. I prefer to work on specific areas; I am not great at full body massages. I enjoy helping people who are suffering from pain in specific areas. My strategy may involve working other areas related to your area of concern. I have found that some bodies require deep work to release while others prefer a lighter touch. I may use deep pressure at times though I tend to use lighter pressure as I find it more effective in releasing tissue that is stuck.

I attended CenterPoint School of Massage and Shiatsu after living with 20 years of chronic head, neck, and upper back pain. Massage has helped my body and it gives me joy to help other's bodies experience the benefits of massage. I have two sons, cats, dogs, chickens, cows, and a couple of degrees. I enjoy hanging out with my sons, walking the dogs, and honing my massage skills on my family members and pets. I would love to meet you and learn your body's story.

 

Jordan Minty

 


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