Meet the Massage Therapists

MEET THE MASSAGE THERAPISTS

BARB BERBILIS

Barbara was born in McHenry, Illinois and moved to Cleveland Heights, OH when she was 9 yrs. old. After graduating from Cleveland Heights High School, she attended Ohio University in Athens, Oh where she received he B.A in Psychology. After graduating, she moved to Toledo, Oh where she attended Stautzenberger College and earned her Diploma in Massage Therapy. She received her massage license from Ohio State Medical Board in January of 2006.

Barbara moved back to her hometown of Cleveland the summer of 2006. She has experienced in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, and Sports Massage. In her free time she enjoys reading, cooking and being around her family and friends.

Catie Ranson was born in sunny Orlando, Florida.  She lived there for the majority of her childhood and has many fond memories of the beach. When she was eleven, her family relocated to her mother's home state of Ohio. Throughout school, Catie was quite interested in the arts. She studied ballet for fifteen years, was a member of the Art Club, the National Honors Society and volunteered for the March of Dimes.
   
After graduating high school, Catie attended Kent State University. There, she studied fine arts. After spending two years at KSU, she felt unsatisfied with her current path. Luckily, she found a new direction in massage therapy.  At the Ohio College of Massotherapy, Catie discovered her love for the science behind massage and holistic therapy. OCM specialized in Myofascial Release and PNMT training. Since graduating in May 2005, Catie has worked as an LMT at an area spa.  With a desire to advance her massage skills, she enthusiastically accepted an LMT position with the Northwest Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Center.

Collette Dimos was born in Youngstown, OH and raised in Medina and Sugarcreek, OH.  Directly after highschool she enrolled at Ohio College of Massotherapy in Akron.
 
Collette Graduated College in 2003, and proudly became a wife and mother in 2004.  She then became licensed by The Ohio State Medical Board in July, 2005.  Collete specials with training in Nueromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release,  Sports massage, and Relaxation massage.

Michelle was born and raised in Mentor, OH. Her career in bodywork started in 1999 when she became certified in Reiki. While working with  Reiki energy, massage seemed to naturally follow. She became licensed in Reiki when she obtained her credentials of Ministry in 2001.

Michelle graduated in June 2004 with an Associates Degree in Applied Science of Massotherapy from The Ohio College of Massotherapy in Akron, Ohio. She obtained her licensing from the Ohio State Medical Board in July of 2004. She has experience and specialized training with Myofascial Release techniques and Precision Neuromuscular therapies.  In her free time, Michelle enjoys hiking with her son at the Metro parks, meditation, writing poetry and sketch drawing.

Amy was born and raised in Cleveland and currently resides in Broadview Hts.  She graduated from the National Institute of Massotherapy in December of 2006 and passed her State Medical Board Exam in January of 2007. 

She loves music, animals, and trying to make a difference in peoples lives even if it's one small step at a time.  Volunteer work is always in her schedule.

Clarissa was born in Guam. She, her husband and three children relocated to Cleveland in 1997.

Clarissa has been in the Information Technology field for 15 plus years. She graduated from the Ohio College of Massotherapy with an Associates Degree in Massage Therapy. She obtained her license from the Ohio State Medical Board in July 2007. She has had training and experience in Myofacial Release, Precision Neuromusclular Therapy and other therapeutic applications.

Clarissa enjoys hiking, tennis, golf, swimming and spending time with her husband and kids. Her deep rooted island culture and passion to help others plays a very important part in her massage therapy work.

Kelly Juratic lives in Cleveland Ohio, close to where she grew up.  She started her massage career in January 2005 after graduating from The Ohio College of Massotherapy in 2004.  Her experience in massage was gained at spas located in the Cleveland area and consists of Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue, Sports and Maternity Massage.   She also has training in Hot Stone Massage, Body Treatments and Body Wraps.
 
Outside of her job, you will find her going to the park, scrap booking and working on her house. However spending quality time with her husband and daughter is at the top of her list.