Team

At 17, Vanessa found Acupuncture which helped her to to fulfill her journey of health and aid in sports injuries during tournament seasons in Martial Arts. Vanessa holds a Human Biology degree from University of Montana, with a Minor in Psychology. She went on to complete her Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture at Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, CO. A rigorous 4 year program, consisting of 3,300 hours of education (950 of those being clinical hours). She also holds a certificate in Constitutional Facial Acupuncture from Mary Elizabeth Wakefield. Vanessa is also a 3rd dan black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do and holds a world title, 3 national titles, and an undefeated season in 2007. She loves snowboarding and spending time with her family. "In creating Raw Beauty, my hope was to educate and inspire others to not only feel good but look good too. When I found out that acupuncture could also help treat fine lines and wrinkles, it inspired me to found Raw Beauty based on the principles of Ancient Chinese traditions. My end goal is to connect with my patients and help them on their journey to a healthier life.."

Liisa is a Wisconsin native and a 1985 alumni of the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics. She has her BA from Metro State in Physical Education - emphasis in Adult Fitness and Exercise Science. A long time member of the AMTA, she also holds her Board Certification with the NCTMB. She has held various jobs with many medical offices through the years and was given the opportunity to obtain her certificate as a Lymphedema Therapist through Klose Training. This renewed her passion for direct contact with patients and clients. Her hope is to stimulate a healing process and bring balance and awareness of self care to their lives. Continuing her coursework in oncology massage has brought her into the hospital setting at local facilities.

Dana is a professional and passionate clinical massage therapist with 8 years of experience specialized in sports, relaxation and rehabilitation soft tissue therapy. She attended Marquette School Therapeutic Massage in 2011, located in Marquette, Michigan, receiving her 500 hour certification in Massage and Bodywork. After graduating, she moved to the Chicago area to grow her practice in chiropractic, physical therapy and personal training settings where she became acquainted with diverse therapies, acquired finer palpations skills and explored various fitness regimens. Recently she moved to Colorado, motivated to continue her practice, and root herself into Denver’s wellness community; and found us! Her goal in treating patients is to create more than a 'feel good' experience. She incorporates functional massage, personal training, and self care strategies, mindful of patients in achieving their health and wellness goals. Over the years she has worked with an array of patients of various lifestyles. Ranging from individuals trying to rehab from an injury or surgery, people suffering from a sedentary or repetitive work force, competitive athletes trying to boost their performance, to those who are stressed needing to be centered physically and emotional with therapeutic touch. Dana’s thoughtful in making sure her patients needs are met and that their comfortable throughout the session and after, and is conscience about making the right recommendations in the patients best interest. Massage therapy to her is a modality focused on rejuvenating patients both mentally and physically for longevity of their well being. Dana is Trained in -Swedish massage -Deep tissue -trigger point therapy -Myofascial Release -Functional Range Release -Sports Massage/Stretching -Thai Massage -Manual Lymph Drainage -Post Surgery/Scare Tissue Therapy -Pain management soft tissue Therapy -Prenatal/pregnancy massage -chair massage -yoga teacher training