Therapists

Barbara believes that therapeutic massage has the ability to relax, rehabilitate, and retrain your body and mind. She works with each client to design an individualized treatment plan that will bring balance back to the body and provide long-lasting effects.  Barbara incorporates a range of techniques in her work that include: Circulatory, Deep Tissue Massage, Cranial Sacral, Neuromuscular, Myofascial Release, and Acupressure. Barbara has over 500 hours of training from study at Mecca School of Massage (Indianapolis), Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (Chicago) and Baan Hom Samunphrai (Chiang Mai, Thailand). Barbara believes that our lives have become way too hectic and loves providing clients with the chance to rebalance their day with massage, aromatherapy, and a cup of herbal tea. 

Gina has practiced massage therapy for over 20 years and has over 1,000 hours of training in therapeutic techniques. Gina’s work is based on Structural Integration and employs Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, and Muscle Energy Techniques in her practice. Gina also completed 500 hours of yoga teacher training and incorporates Yogic Alignment and Breath Work in massage to facilitate deep healing. In addition to being a practicing massage therapist, Gina is a talented jazz singer in Indianapolis and holds a degree in digital photography. She is the proud mama of a cat named Sydney and enjoys taking long walks with her sweet dog, Adele. 

  Experience the healing powers of Reiki with Reiki Master Katie Porras. Katie uses a variety of healing techniques to take clients on a healing journey. Katie’s sessions are customized to meet a client’s unique physical and emotional needs. Techniques may include guided healing meditations, chakra cleansing, clearing and rejuvenating auras, and relaying messages from spirit guides or animals. Katie may also tap into past life images, current relationship issues, and can balance masculine and feminine energies. Reiki is a Japanese technique that promotes relaxation and stress relief which assists the body’s ability to self-heal. Katie also guides empaths and individuals focusing on inner growth through grounding and protection techniques. You can learn more about Katie here.

Julie’s therapeutic philosophy is to utilize massage techniques that put the whole body back into balance. She works with clients to identify the root cause of their issue because, while pain may be felt in one area of the body, the dysfunction may be in another area entirely. Julie completed her massage training at the Ohio College of Massotherapy in Akron, OH and has over 12 years of experience including advanced certifications in Myofascial Release, Precision Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage and Prenatal Massage. She is also a Kinesio Tape Practitioner and certified in ACE Massage Cupping. In her free time, you will find Julie enjoying nature and being active outside whether trail running, mountain biking, road cycling or kayaking. She also recently started the hobby of “birding” and is always looking to add a new species to her list! 

Raven comes to Leaf & Limb with 900 hours of training from the Indiana Wellness College where she received a Diploma in Sports and Medical Massage. She also holds certifications in Soft Tissue Release with Fascial Cupping Therapy (Baguanfa) and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)/Gua Sha. Raven is also skilled with Deep Tissue, Stretching, Prenatal, Cranial Sacral, Trigger Point Release, and Sports Massage techniques. She whole heartedly believes in holistic health and wellness with a mission to promote a stress and pain free lifestyle. She hopes to be a valuable part of your wellness wheel on the road to longevity by providing relief to those suffering from chronic pain and tension. When not helping people on the massage table, you’ll find Raven delving into art history, weightlifting, enjoying nature (she loves sunflowers!), hiking or spending time at the ocean. She also enjoys family time with her husband, two daughters and dogs.