Meet our practitioners!
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Forest Feldenzer, RMP
(he/they)
Senior Therapist
Jennie Herb, RMP
(she/her)
Senior Therapist
Michael Ruxton, LMT
(he/him)
Established Therapist
Molly Farwell Baker, LMT
(she/her)
Senior Therapist
Sam Pohl, LMT
(they/them)
Established Therapist
Mike Mapes, RMP
(they/them)
Senior Therapist
Tav Lane, LMT
(he/they)
Apprentice Therapist
Sika Wheeler
(she/they)
Future Apprentice and Admin
Esra Seniz
(she/her)
Senior Therapist, on Sabbatical
Michele Minnick
(she/her)
Movement Educator & Therapist
Forest Feldenzer, RMP
Senior Therapist (he/they)
MD License #R02945
Forest was drawn into the world of massage therapy by their curiosity about how pain works and what it can teach us about the mind/body/spirit connection. He completed his training at Cortiva Institute (formerly Baltimore School of Massage) in 2018. Forest's technique ranges from relaxing, gentle holds, to fascia-melting traction, to tension-busting deep tissue, all delivered with careful slowness and attention to detail. He is passionate about holding space for trans and gender non-conforming folks to feel safe receiving bodywork, and strives to honor the trust and vulnerability of every person that gets on their massage table.
Jennie Herb, RMP
Senior Therapist (she/her)
MD License #R00866
Jennie graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage in 2007. She incorporates Swedish, Neuromuscular Therapy, Deep Tissue, Hot Stones, Cupping Therapy and Myofascial Release in her massage as is appropriate to the individual needs of each client. Jennie believes that massage is an effective tool for relieving both mental and physical stress and that massage plays an important part in overall wellness.
Michael Ruxton, LMT
Established Therapist (he/him)
MD License #M06435
Michael is no stranger to the stressors that come with being human, especially in today's world. He uses a mixture deep tissue and trigger point techniques along with Swedish to individualize each session, working to help his client's ease the daily burden. Michael loves working with all types of people, but often works on headache relief, improved range of motion, and connective tissue disorders. Daily recurring issues or injury rehab? Michael is attentive and ready to work with you. Michael recieved his Associate of Applied Science in massage at Anne Arundel Community College.
Mike Mapes, RMP
Senior Therapist (they/them)
MD License #R01442
A 2011 graduate of Baltimore School of Massage, Mike (they/them) has steadily increased their capacity to help clients through a commitment to consistent practice and study. Over the past 11 years, the core of Mike’s work has become neuromuscular therapy, which combines techniques of deep tissue massage, myofascial release, sports massage, and trigger point therapy to relieve and manage clients’ acute and chronic pain. For those clients who prefer to focus on stress relief and relaxation, they blend the fundamentals of Swedish and Russian modalities with elements of reflexology for calming, balanced massage experience. In any case, Mike takes an evidence-based approach to massage and greatly enjoys the knowledge-work aspects of their practice: seeking out the latest research, educating clients about the science of bodywork, and collaborating with colleagues to solve clients’ problems.
Molly Farwell Baker, RCST, LMT
Senior Therapist, Registered Craniosacral Therapist (she/her)
MD License #M05866
Molly’s integrative massage therapy sessions interweave subtle energy techniques with manual manipulation of soft tissues. This slow, attuned approach to massage therapy is particularly well-suited for addressing stress-related tensions, trauma resolution, and chronic pain. In addition to her Swedish and deep tissue expertise, Molly has extensive training in biodynamic craniosacral therapy (BCST) and Alchemical Alignment. She is inspired by a passion for re-integrating safe, nurturing touch after traumatic or dysregulating experiences. Molly received her training and certification in massage at the Potomac Massage Training Institue in Silver Spring, MD, where she also now teaches.
Michele Minnick, PhD, CMA, SMT/E
Somatic Movement Therapist (she/her)
Michele brings 25 years of experience as a theatre artist, certified Laban Movement Analyst, performance studies scholar, and somatic movement educator to her private practice. She has lived in New York City and Brazil and has taught extensively at New York University and Towson University, among other higher ed institutions. Since 2018 she has been bringing theatre and somatic tools to K-12 classrooms in her work as a teaching artist with Arts for Learning Maryland. In all her work, Michele sees somatic movement education and therapy as a collaborative process in which she and clients work together to liberate body and mind from unhealthy patterns, discover new possibilities, increase resilience, and shape responses to life's inevitable changes with compassion and awareness.
Sam Pohl, LMT
Established Therapist (they/them)
MD License #M06743
Sam is a soft-hearted cinnamon-roll who graduated from the Lexington Healing Arts Academy at the top of their class with a passion for holistic care. With a bachelors degree in somatic psychology, Sam came to massage practice with an understanding of how the mind-body works to either hold or move energy and how trauma can be stored in the body. Sam works to delve deep through slow and controlled, nervous system-regulating manual work. They are skilled with neurodiverse populations and strives to make massage accessible to anyone who might want to try. They are passionate about the body in a nerdy way and are constantly seeking new educational opportunities to expand or deepen their offerings. They believe in collaborating with their clients to make the safest place possible for healing to happen. Sam offers Craniosacral Therapy as well as Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymphatic Drainage in addition to their manual work.
Tavenor Lane, LMT
Apprentice Therapist (he/they)
MD License #M06806
Tav is an intuitive bodyworker with a deep passion for connection to Self and others. He graduated from Anne Arundel Community College with an Associate Degree in Massage Therapy in 2024 and enjoys combining modalities—Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point release—to deliver effective integrated sessions in a safe, relaxing environment. Additionally, they incorporate their experience in personal training and assisted stretching to holistically address clients' needs. Tav's approach to body work is collaborative and empowering, and he is ready to support you in taking an active role in your healing journey as the expert on your own body.
Sika Wheeler
Future Apprentice, Administrative Support (she/they)
Sika is a student at Potomac Massage Training Institute in Silver Spring, MD. They are currently finishing their training as a massage therapist and are eager to begin practicing. Sika is invested in a collaborative approach to bodywork and supporting client's capacity for self-love. She is inspired by the interconnectedness of all life and the body's orientation toward healing. Before massage therapy, she worked in DEI education and media production and brings a deep love of music and dance to her work.
Esra Seniz
Senior Therapist (she/her)
MD License #M06108
Esra recieved her associates degree from Anne Arundel Community College and specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and therapeutic massage. Her style encompasses a mind, body, and soul treatment for each session which is customized for individual needs. We hold stress and trauma in our body and Esra believes in using a holistic approach to release tension. She provides a nurturing and safe environment for you to feel comfortable and always heard in an effort to help you feel refreshed and recharged.