Thanks to Diana Suzuki and these Local Practitioners you'll have a wide variety of styles of healing modalities to try at the Touch of Chico this year!
Who doesn't need a massage?
All of the Bodyworkers, Healers & Intuitives are listed in alphabetical order. Please, scroll down below the list to learn more about each practitioner and what they will be offering at The Touch of Chico this year for $1/minute.
Join us Sunday, Sept 15th, Noon-4pm at the Chico Creek Nature Center.
Details on the music line up, skill share presentations can be found on the Touch of Chico event page.
- Amy Alward Holy Fire Reiki
- Jenny Beacon Intuitive Medium
- Jim Berns Ortho-Bionomy
- Julia Carriker Deep Tissue & Myofascial
- Cornelia Coppock Reiki, Swedish & Acupressure
- Deborah Crawford Reiki
- Tanisha Demo Chico Lymphatic & Scalp Massage
- Victor Estrada Sports Massage & Acupressure
- Aaron Fetty Deep Tissue & Neuromuscular
- Carly Frevola Kinetic Intuitive Massage
- Jon “Odie” Hall Deep Tissue & Myofascial Release
- Ken Hanson Swedish & Lomi Lomi
- Alyson Hill Usui Holy Fire Reiki
- Jessa Holland Deep Tissue & Swedish
- Jason Jacques Access Consciousness Bars
- Mandy Jay Intuitive Oracle Readings
- Elizabeth Kanavel Usui Natural Healing
- Rakel Kieding Compassionate Inquiry
- Gayle Kimball Chakra Balancing
- Kozmickev Intuitive Readings
- Dexter Lindo Various Healing Modalities
- Leigh Ann Lipscomb Chakra Illumination
- Guillaume Marchisseau Hypnotherapy
- Kat Ferrari Maslin Reiki practitioner
- Katya Miller Integrative Bodywork
- Jane Miner Various Healing Modalities
- Jesi Naomi Wellness Coaching
- Eka Ekarini Ni Wayan Balinese Healing
- Lola Path Intuitive Readings
- Olivia Peter-Lazaro Acupuncture
- Maya Rand CMT & Reiki
- Brae Weil-Sisk Body Mind Integration
- Pia States Vibrational Healing
- Elizabethe Westgard. Reiki Master
- Erin Wooldridge CranioSacral Therapy & Deep Tissue
- Justina Wright Deep Tissue
Descriptions Of Styles:
Amy Award (Emerge Guided Healing) offers Holy Fire Reiki, Vibrational Chakra Alignment, Reiki Drumming for release and renewal, and sound reprogramming through Reiki Affirmation sessions. Hand, foot, face, head, and neck massage is also available.
Jenny Beacon Like many Intuitive Mediums, Jenny has been seeing and talking to Spirit Beings since she was a baby. She got her degree in psychology and has worked as a Teacher. Jenny also spent many years in formal ministry in the Christian church. But several years ago felt called outside the church to a broader understanding of human spirituality. Jenny values the interconnection of humanity and our vital connection with the Universe and the Great Creator. It is her joy and honor to help people connect with their higher selves and to the spiritual realm!
Jim Berns Ortho-bionomy Presentation A Registered Ortho-Bionomy® Advanced Instructor and has been trained directly by the founder, Arthur Lincoln Pauls D.O. Jim is co-author with Kathy Kain of the training book Ortho-Bionomy A Practical Manual. He has taught Ortho-Bionomy internationally. Jim was given the “Excellence in Massage Education Award’ by the AMTA-CA for his excellence in teaching and sharing his knowledge. His private practice has had many successful referral cases including post surgery work, accident cases, emotional trauma, peak performance, and pain management. He has been a certified Massage Therapist since 1979. Jim brings to his teachings- detailed information, a compassionate heart and a “unique” sense of humor. Jim Berns Email: objimberns@gmail.com 707-217-981
Julia Carriker is a very talented new massage therapist in our community and someone who is quickly making a reputation for herself as a healer. She is keen on seeing to the root of the issue and working out the cause as much as soothing the symptoms. With her experience as a yoga and dance instructor she can help discover movement patterns and alignment issues that play a role in pain and discomfort. Julia also has a passion for helping those with emotional trauma that has manifested as physical pain. Her areas of focus include deep tissue, Swedish, myofascial, trigger point, relaxation and other modalities to create healing sessions specific to each client. She currently practices at Chico Holistic Wellness Center.
Cornelia Coppock is a 1986 graduate of The National Holistic Institute. She gives massages that give her clients the opportunity to relax the mind, body and spirit using various modalities including Reiki, Swedish, Acupressure, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Aromatherapy. Anyone dealing with stress and anxiety can benefit from a massage from her.
Deborah Crawford has been doing healing work for over 40 years- being a Reiki Master, Massage Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Communication Specialist, Meditation Instructor, and Workshop Facilitator. Deborah has a full time practice bringing about ease, comfort in a holistic way, and deepening into self awareness. She flourishes in working with multi-generational families, elderly, and those wanting to advance the happiness in their lives. Deborah is offering Reiki treatments at Touch of Chico. Deborah can be contacted by 530-521-1090
Tanisha Demo I'm currently a student at Chico Massage School. I'm excited to get into massage therapy to help others with relaxation. I'm especially interested in lymphatic drainage to help clients reduce inflammation and improve their quality of life. I will be specializing in lymphatic drainage and scalp massage.
Victor Estrada Hands In Motion. I practice therapeutic massage, sports massage and acupressure techniques.
Aaron Fetty CMT, has been practicing massage and teaching it since 2000. He is the lead instructor at Chico Massage School. He uses his deep knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology to help identify and address the core issues that are causing his clients’ pain. Aaron will be offering therapeutic massage, blending deep tissue, myofascial, neuromuscular, sports massage, and also relaxation techniques on the table. He’ll also be offering chair massage for those that prefer it. He’s excited to help!
Carly Frevola (she/her) is a graduate of Chico Therapy Wellness Center and has been practicing massage locally since 2013. With a background in yoga and mindfulness practices, she integrates multiple modalities creating a kinetic, intuitive massage experience. From injury to relaxation, her focus is to connect clients with their own health and wellbeing, relieving the body of stress and pain. She is part of the Radical Healing Arts Cooperative housed at Chico Body-Wise Collective
Jon “Odie” Hall Bodywork by Odie I have dedicated my life to strengthening, improving and healing the human body. I have been a yoga teacher for 6 years and a certified massage therapist for 3 years. I have been working my whole life to understand my own body, in turn, so I can help others with theirs. I find so much gratitude and joy that my passion has led me to such a rewarding career. He will be offering chair massage at Touch of Chico.
Ken Hanson, Stress Less Smile More, has been doing intuitive massage since the late 1980's. He will be offering a combination of Swedish and Lomi Lomi full body massage in a privacy tent. More info at @stresslesssmilemore on facebook
Alyson Hill After earning a degree in Psychology, Alyson realized the importance of the mind-body connection and went on to complete massage school in 1996. Since that time, she has developed a greater awareness of energy and began studying Usui Holy Fire Reiki in 2019 and is now a Reiki Master. Alyson believes in a trauma informed approach to create a safe, healing space for clients.
Jessa Holland has been a certified massage therapist for 4 years! I specialize in deep tissue and Swedish massage. My passion is to bring spiritual, mental and physical healing to my clients.
Jason Jacques will be offering Access Consciousness Bars at Touch of Chico this year. He took a class on practicing this treatment, after receiving his own first( bars) treatment. "I was hooked!!" It starts with intentional energetic clearing and then he lightly touches and holds 32 points on the head. Access Bars is a gentle touch point technique that creates relaxation and reduces stress and anxiety.
Mandy Jay is a conscious parenting expert, feminine embodiment coach and intuitive healer. She assists mothers in breaking generational trauma cycles by holding the loving space for them to explore their wounds and heal their inner child along with practical tips on how to relate to children using a gentle parenting framework. Mandy will be offering intuitive oracle readings and will also be available to answer questions about parenting, feminine embodiment, intimate relationships, and living a conscious lifestyle.
Elizabeth Kanavel is trained in the Usui system of natural Healing, also known as Usui Shiki Ryoho at the San Francisco Reiki Center in San Francisco, California. Her training was in first and second degree, completed in 2021, and she has been working at the Shalom Free Clinic every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm to give Reiki since Spring of 2022.
Rakel Kieding Compassionate Inquiry Presentation I am a graduate of the Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training with Dr. Gabor Maté, and am an ICF (International Coaching Federation) certified PCC (Professional Certified Coach). I use Compassionate Inquiry to explore and unpack trauma, and also to integrate psychedelic experiences for people undergoing ketamine treatments (KAT) and other psychedelics treatments. I have 17 years of experience coaching people with a wide range of struggles. Deep attunement, presence, creativity and faith in the process are pillars in my work, while foundationally I rest in love. I will be offering 20 minute 1:1 sessions on site.
Gayle Kimball, Ph.D.., author of “Calm: How to Thrive in Challenging Times” and “Calm Parents and Children,” etc. will provide mini-readings and chakra balancing, as given every Wednesday at Shalom Free Clinic, along with Reiki healers. 1010 Mangrove, 5-7 pn. Her noon presentation is on how to reduce stress in your life. More info on www.gaylekimball.info www.gaylekimball.wordpress.com
Kozmickev began studying astrology and tarot in 1982. He began chart analysis and doing readings in 1983. Originally mentored by Alex Zoltaire in 1983. Kev's studies in western evolutionary astrology continued under Steven Forrest. Since 2010 Kev has practiced vedic astrology "jyotish" under the guidance of Komilla Sutton and has been certified as a vedic astrologer after completing a 3 year study In 2021. Kev is featured on, KZFR with his daily forecast m-f at 7:30 am, as well as a weekly sign by sign western forecast on you-tube Kozmickev100. Kev will be sharing his knowledge through readings at Touch of Chico.
Dexter Lindo owner of EQ-librium, is a nationally certified Massage Therapist with over ten years of experience. He acquired 1,500 hours of education from a state accredited program that included various massage and healing modalities such as Swedish, Therapeutic, Sports, Deep Tissue, Reiki, Myo-fascial, Pregnancy, Reflexology, Shiatsu and Tui-Na. Dexter also attended Emperor’s College Graduate School of Traditional Oriental Medicine studying acupuncture and herbal medicine. His diverse knowledge allows him to customize each massage to the unique client needs. As a therapist, Dexter brings balance and harmony to mind, body and spirit through his nurturing therapeutic touch and positive energy.
Leigh Ann Lipscomb is a Certified Resonance Repatterning practitioner and a graduate of the Shamanic Energy Medicine program of Alberto Villoldo. She also holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and has strong backgrounds in naturopathy, Buddhism and the Emotional Freedom Technique. She is a practitioner at Chico Free Spirit Healing Center in downtown Chico. Since 2016, she has served energy healing clients worldwide over Zoom and phone. She is pleased to offer shamanic healing sessions at this year's Touch of Chico. The sessions will include chakra illumination, a time-honored technique that shamans use to clear imprints from the luminous energy field (LEF). The LEF is a translucent, multi-colored matrix that surrounds and envelops us, informing everything about us, including our health, emotions and life circumstances. The LEF imprints can arise from trauma in this life, or they can be passed down as generational patterns from our ancestors. Either way, clearing them offers the profound opportunity for deep transformation and positive change. Leigh Ann can be reached at shiftanyproblem@gmail.com OR at (530) 894-2499.
Guillaume Marchisseau Hypnotherapy Guillaume helps his clients change themselves through a range of subconscious techniques, hypnosis and hypnotherapy being central to his practice. Coming from a background as a computer engineer he understands the mind as this beautiful and essential component of the human being, that can be programmed and modified to achieve the desired outcome. So that the mind can be nurtured and mastered the same way that an artist or artisan learns to use his hands. Guillaume is also a Yoga Instructor, bringing him a holistic view on ways to allow for change.
Katya Miller KM Massage and Bodywork is owned and operated by Katya Miller. With her passion for helping others and a fantastic education provided by Chico Massage School, she offers Chico an adaptable integrative style of Bodywork. Using modalities such as deep tissue, swedish, myofascial technique, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation she works to create a massage that is perfectly tailored for your body's needs. www.kmmassageandbodywork.com
Kat Ferrari Maslin I'm a Reiki practitioner, psychic, light language channeler, and full of love, compassion, magic and light! I am Spirit's vessel of compassion, love and comfort. I'm joyfully my happiest when healing and sharing my gifts with others. I specialize in trauma from narcissistic abuse, grief, loss, and anything having to do with helping you heal. I also work with families, as well. I have been successful in healing the whole family. This is great!! There's nothing like it! Or just one on one as I create a safe space to guide you with gentle tender care, until you feel free again! I will support you all the way.
Jane Miner Chico Holistic Wellness Center's vision is to be a "one stop shop", offering a wide array of healing services so that as a whole, may contribute to a healthier, happier, community. The center is a women-owned and women-run collaborative dedicated to creating a health and wellness center that provides unique opportunities for holistic healing, growth and connection. The center offers massage, Reiki, a full-service apothecary, sound healing, mental health services, chiropractic care, yoga, a variety of classes and more. More info at chicoholisticwellness.com
Jesi Naomi Ikigai Presentation Life & Wellness Coach // Energy Healing Vocalist, Musician, Storyteller, & Mental Wellness Advocate. LPI Certified//ICF Accredited Specializing in Co-dependency, Values and Self-worth development
Eka Ekarini Ni Wayan Balinese Healer Ekarini spent her early life in Bali, Indonesia, where after years of training, she was consecrated by her community and religion as a traditional healer (Jero Tapakan) and priest. This enables her to perform traditional Balinese ceremonies and obtain Holy Water from sacred sites in Bali in addition to healing. While in Bali, she performed individual healing and religious ceremonies for different communities in Bali. Through the years she has collaborated with healers from Christian, Buddhist, and Muslim faiths. She also worked with Western New Age Healers and acted as a guide for foreign visitors to show them spiritual aspects of Bali and its temples. She was invited to Holland to perform sacred dance and work with European New Age Healers and Reiki masters. balilight12.wixsite.com/my-site-4
Lola Path will be offering the reading of coffee grounds, a tradition from her ancestry. The art of reading coffee grounds is an ancient form of divination. Referred to as Tasseography, the grounds offer a special message specific to the one who drinks from the cup. Each cup offers unique guidance and wisdom about your past, present and future. A mindful keepsake that may help you stay grounded with the ever longing journey we call life!
Olivia Peter-Lazaro L.Ac. Chico Community Acupuncture (Olivia Peters-Lazaro, L.Ac.) has provided thousands of treatments since 2010. Use acupuncture for pain, stress, immunity boosting and so much more. A non-profit, Chico Community Acupuncture is committed to making acupuncture accessible to as many people as possible. Our vision is a community with less pain and more health, in order to support a world with more peace. Chico Community Acupuncture at 1815 Mangrove Ave. Chico, Ca 95926
Maya Rand (they/them) is a Certified Massage Practitioner, Reiki Master, Sound Healer, and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200), and has over 13 years of experience in massage, bodywork, and alternative healing. Along with their passion for personal healing, they believe strongly in community healing and that centering the most marginalized people is paramount to all of our healing. Maya worked in LGBTQ+ non profit social justice organizations for 7 years and brings an intersectional lens to their practice. Their first priority is to provide a safe and affirming space for healing to begin. They are part of the Radical Healing Arts Cooperative housed at Chico Body-Wise Collective
Brae Weil-Sisk (they/them) is an experienced therapeutic practitioner who facilitates a transformative process integrating various somatic modalities to support healing and embrace change. Brae specializes in body mind integration and attunement through fully clothed bodywork sessions based in the classical Chinese medicine practices of Tui Na therapy and acupressure. Brae is also trained in somatic movement therapy and various models of alchemizing change and holistic wellness through indigenous healing techniques. Feel enlivened, relaxed, realigned from even a short session. Part of the Radical Healing Arts Cooperative housed at Chico Body-Wise Collective
Pia States Vibrational Healing Using the power of various tuning forks has the ability to create a resonance through the body, mind and emotions and help you find the Still Point allowing for the body to work on its own healing. You will feel a sense of total relaxation and restore balance and perfect harmony of your whole body.
Elizabethe Westgard Reiki Master
Erin Wooldridge I offer CranioSacral Therapy and Deep Tissue Massage. I discovered Massage and CranioSacral Therapy after a car accident. After years of chronic pain I was told I would have to have back surgery, or possibly lose the use of my legs. I was frightened of the possible complications that could occur from a spinal fusion. This fear propelled me to find alternatives. Many modalities helped me manage my pain but it wasn't until I received Craniosacral Therapy (CST) that I was able to achieve a deeper level of healing. It put my life on a whole new trajectory; CST not only assisted me in healing my spine but healing my spirit as well. I was so grateful to have found this work that I was inspired to learn it myself. In 2008 I became a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) #55289. In 2014 I became certified with the state of California. I started my Craniosacral training in 2013 with Upledger and became techniques certified in 2019. It is my joy to assist you on your journey to self healing. You can find my contact Info here :) https://www.iahp.com/Erin-Wooldridge/
Justina Wright CMT licensed since 2011. She has worked in a local spa in Chico for about 7 years and currently owns and operates JUST AMAZING MASSAGE. Her training includes Swedish massage, deep tissue, sports, chair , prenatal, hot and cold stone massage , cupping, chakra and bowl therapy, and lymph node draining. She specializes in Deep Tissue Massage. "Body healing is something that comes natural. Once I learned the body and its functions, a light turned on in my body and I knew this is something that I was called to do. Enjoying being a Healer is AMAZING.
