Our Associates

Jeanie Gorski, LMT, BS

NH License #1884M

Jeanie has a strong drive for community service. Currently, Jeanie is on the Board of Vision International Missions, a Christian mission organization through which she manages the office and leads a mission trip each year. In July 2023, Jeanie will lead her 3rd trip to Ghana, West Africa (her 12th mission trip). She also is an active volunteer at her church, Zeal Movement in Manchester. Through her various connections, Jeanie often finds herself matching donors of various goods and services with local ministries in need.

Previously, she served as President of the American Massage Therapy Association – NH Chapter from April 2014 – 2016, after having previously held various elected board and appointed committee positions in the chapter. Jeanie has volunteered with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters – Manchester Chapter, Chernobyl Children Project USA, and The Prouty.

 

Michele Buckley, LMT, CSCS

NH License #3335M

Michele Buckley graduated from NH Institute for Therapeutic Arts in June 2009, where she completed a 775-hour massage therapy program. In addition, Michele is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a Certified Kettlebell Trainer (CKT) through the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation. Michele is certified to provide the Functional Movement Systems movement screen and is CPR/AED Certified. Michele has taken continuing education classes in Thai yoga massage, positional release techniques, stress management, body composition and nutrition. Michele spent over 20 years as an elite-level endurance athlete. She has been a fitness instructor since 1984. Michele holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Michele has a special interest in healthy aging and hopes to share her passion for fitness and wellness with all of her clients.

In her spare time, Michele is active with hiking, cycling, yoga, and Nordic skiing. Michele lives in Hollis with her husband, Kevin, and their two golden retrievers, Jake and Riley.

 

Denise Gagne, LPN, LMT

NH License #8494

Denise Gagne joined TDFY on February 21st. Denise completed a 750-hour massage program at the North East Institute of Whole Health (Manchester, NH) in December 2023. She then quickly passed a required board exam and obtained her New Hampshire Massage License!

Denise's training at NEIWH included over 100 hours of treatments provided in the student clinic. This is a great way to get practice on a wide variety of clients and see how massage helps various physical manifestations of activity, trauma, stress, medical conditions, etc.--everything that makes your needs unique.

A Licensed Practical Nurse since 1998, Denise brings a full understanding of a medical approach to wellness along with the wholistic approach taught in most massage schools. She fully understands the benefits of problem identification versus treating symptoms. She knows the difference in overall health when a problem is identified, treated and the patient learns the self-care needed to manage it. Denise wants to treat each person as the unique individual they are and wants to consider the whole person--mind, body and spirit.

With her training in various fascial manipulation therapies, Denise expects to find the sources of tension and adhesions and to work them out for each person. Here is a personal statement on her approach to massage:

"I love the way massage aids in a healthy body, mind and spirit. Being an LPN, I wanted to try a different approach to helping people--in a preventative manner as a way to relax and ease tension and stress that can be a contributing cause to their ailments. I can give my clients the relaxation and comfort in their bodies that they deserve and know that I have helped them with greater awareness of their bodies. Even with deep tissue work, I know it results in a more comfortable body and expect to give my best effort in creating a positive experience for each client."

Denise will continue her work as a full-time LPN. Her initial schedule at TDFY will allow her to provide massage treatments each Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm and on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from Noon to 5:00 pm.

We hope that you will help us in getting Denise's schedule full by taking advantage of the later and weekend hours and by referring family, friends and work associates. Treatments with Denise will have an introductory discount of $80 for 1-hour and $120 for 90-minute treatments running through at least April 2024.

Appointments with Denise may be booked clicking here for the online system or by calling Jeanie at 603-721-9326

 

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