About

About the Therapists

Dawn Ramsden

Founder, Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist

Pronouns: She/Her

With a passion to help others achieve pain-free living through the art of touch, Dawn Ramsden has been a Massage Therapist since 1997 and became a Nationally Board Certified Massage and Bodywork Therapist in 2001. She has been licensed in Colorado since 2016. After searching for modalities to address the gaps with why massage works for some people with back pain but not others, she pursued studies through the Carrick Institute to understand how functional neurology is the missing link.

Dawn has extensive training in massage techniques, including:

  • Swedish
  • Deep Pressure
  • Sports
  • Acupressure
  • Prenatal
  • Somatic Awareness and Polarity
  • Hot Stone Therapies
  • Advanced Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques
  • Kinesiology Taping
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Quantum Crystalline Energy Healing
  • Myofascial Release
  • Gua Sha
  • Auricular Acupressure
  • Orthopedic Treatment of Neck Injuries
  • Functional Neurology Pain Reset, Management of Concussion

Dawn understands that we all have challenges in our lives that cause physical and emotional pain. Her goal is to meet you where you are and provide a healing experience for you to move forward as a whole person.

She enjoys mountain biking and spending time outdoors with her family, traveling to visit new places, experiencing new cities on Segway Tours, and eating good Thai food.

Chelsea Carpenter

Licensed Massage Therapist

Pronouns: She/Her

Before Chelsea’s journey as a massage therapist brought her to the Colorado Springs School of Massage Therapy, she majored in Student Ministry and Sociology at Geneva College and led outdoor education, trauma therapy, and wilderness therapy for a decade. People who work with Chelsea say that she is a great listener and that she focused on the areas of concern they mentioned during the intake.

One of her main priorities in offering therapeutic massage is making the client feel comfortable and safe. She also blends her skills with massage cupping and hot stone therapies to leave her clients feeling relaxed and whole.

In her free time she enjoys playing music, spending time outside, and reading.

Chelsea specializes in:

  • Swedish
  • Hot Stone Therapy
  • Sports Massage
  • Essential Oil Therapy
  • Neuromuscular Therapy
  • Massage Cupping

In her free time she enjoys playing music, spending time outside, and reading.

Ernest Kanekoa

Licensed Massage Therapist

Pronouns: His/Him

For over a decade, Ernie has been helping people with sports injuries recover. People who work with Ernie say his calm presence helps them relax and experience a deep sense of connection on the table. Before moving to Colorado this year, he served the Honolulu community for 11 years.

Ernie specializes in:

  • Sports Massage
  • Hot Stone Therapy
  • Massage Cupping
  • Essential Oil Therapy
  • Neuromuscular Therapy
  • Deep Tissue Therapy

Ernie believes that once people recognize that they have the ability to heal themselves, they will be able to experience a more profound healing experience working with a healer.

Kimberly Saenz

Licensed Massage Therapist

Pronouns: She/Her
For over 16 years, Kimberly has served clients in a variety of spaces including chiropractic offices, 5 Star resorts on the West Coast and in massage spas. After initially studying Music, she was drawn to pursue a career where creative expression was common and the areas of focus were endless. Choosing to attended a 1029 hour massage training program that consisted of a solid foundation in sports massage (pre and post event) was her launching pad into her career as a healer.
Committed to being a life-long learner, she has also obtained an Associates degree in Psychology, Reiki Level 1 Certification, and hundreds of hours of continuing education in European modalities and techniques.

Kim has extensive training in massage techniques, including:

  • Swedish
  • Deep Pressure
  • Sports
  • Acupressure
  • Prenatal
  • Somatic Awareness and Polarity
  • Hot Stone Therapies
  • Advanced Myofascial Techniques
  • Massage Cupping
  • Oncology Massage
  • Cancer Care Massage (Breast, Prostate, Lymphadema)
  • Orthopedic Massage
  • Reiki Level 1
  • Neuromuscular Therapy
  • Fibromyalgia

Kelsey Keil-Fuchs

Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Neuromuscular Therapist

Pronouns: She/Her
As an avid dancer and hiker, Kelsey understands the importance of movement in the body and the role massage therapy plays to support athletes. She is currently studying healing arts and is excited to work with our clients and patients. Clients who work with Kelsey say that is very skilled at finding the right amount of pressure to help them release tight muscles.
Kelsey specializes in:

  • Swedish
  • Hot Stone Therapy
  • Sports Massage
  • Essential Oil Therapy
  • Neuromuscular Therapy
  • Massage Cupping

In her free time, you can find her hiking on a trail with her husband and their dog Blue.