Bodyworkers

Meet Our Amazing Team!

Shelle Hagen, Owner

Shelle Hagen, Owner

Shelle Hagen, Owner

Elite Teammate Since: June 2002

Shelle Hagen has been in the Massage Therapy Industry since 2002 and is the Owner of Elite Therapeutic Massage Location. She is a graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead MN, with a B.A. in Exercise Science. She graduated from The Professional Institute of Massage Therapy, Fargo ND 1,100 hour program in 2002. Shelle is a business mentor to many and will stop at nothing to see others succeed! Shelle also offers Continuing Education Training for Massage Therapists.

Her massage services specialize in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, Relaxation Massage, Cupping, Chair Massage, Pregnancy and Medical Massages.

Shelle is licensed in North Dakota as well as Moorhead, MN.

Candi Bult, LMT

Shelle Hagen, Owner

Shelle Hagen, Owner

Elite Teammate Since: June 2020

Candi is a graduate of The Salon Professional Academy Fargo, ND. She is a North Dakota Licensed Massage Therapist.
Candi specializes in Deep Tissue, Trigger-Point Therapy, Medical Massage, Relaxation, Couples Massage and Adolescents.

Mel Darrah, LMT

Shelle Hagen, Owner

Holly Edgecome, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: June 2021

Mel is a graduate of The Joseph's School of Hair Design and Bodywork, ND. She is a Moorhead Licensed Massage Therapist.
Mel specializes in Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Relaxation, and Couples Massage.

Holly Edgecome, LMT

Kaityln Giles-Swartz, LMT

Holly Edgecome, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: August 2021

Massage Therapy is my life's calling and has been central to my professional experience for over 17 years. I am confident that I can serve clients proudly by offering a wide range of quality bodywork.

During the course of my career, I have had the pleasure of working in many different professional settings, such as Resorts, Health Clubs, Day Spas, Salons, Private Practice and a Massage School. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to providing excellence in Massage Therapy and has taught me that there is always room for growth in this ever evolving industry.

Techniques offered: Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Hot Stone, Chair, Fertility, Hot/Cold Contrast Therapy, Migraine Miracle and Couples Massage

Kaityln Giles-Swartz, LMT

Kaityln Giles-Swartz, LMT

Kaityln Giles-Swartz, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: September 2021

Kaitlyn has been in the massage industry for 2+ years and was trained under Tiffany Taylor, Educator (Fun fact!) at The Salon Professional Academy.

She provides a large variety of techniques including: Deep Tissue, Sport Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Hypervolt Integrated Massage, Relaxation Massage, and Pregnancy/Prenatal Massage.

James Gullekson, LMT

Kaityln Giles-Swartz, LMT

Kaityln Giles-Swartz, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: November 2021

James was trained at Elite Massage Academy in Fargo, ND. He is skilled in a multitude of techniques including: Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Cupping, Lymphatic Drainage, River Rock Hot Stone, Core Stones, Pregnancy, TMJ, Medical, and Couples Massage.

James is a Moorhead Licensed Therapist.

Elizabeth Hamilton, LMT

Elizabeth Hamilton, LMT

Elizabeth Hamilton, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: February 2020

Elizabeth Hamilton is a graduate of Josef's Academy of Massage Therapy and is a North Dakota Licensed Massage Therapist.
Elizabeth specializes in Relaxation, Medical, Integrated Cupping, Couples and Sports/Deep Tissue Bodywork.

Mckenzie Housley, LMT

Elizabeth Hamilton, LMT

Elizabeth Hamilton, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: October 2020

Mckenzie Housley, Licensed Massage Therapist, is a graduate of The Salon Professional Academy Fargo.

Mckenzie specializes in a multitude of techniques: Lymphatic Drainage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Sport, Hypervolt, Bamboo Fusion, Hot Stone/Cold Stone, Cupping, Migraine Miracle, Pregnancy and Couples Massage.

Justin Iljana, LMT

Elizabeth Hamilton, LMT

Justin Iljana, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: August 2020

Justin was trained at Elite Massage Academy in Fargo, ND. He is skilled in a multitude of techniques including: Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Cupping, Lymphatic Drainage, River Rock Hot Stone, Core Stones, Pregnancy, TMJ, Medical, and Couples Massage.

Justin is a Moorhead Licensed Therapist.

Katie Jenstead, LMT

Danielle Kulka-Fain, LMT

Katie Jenstead, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: February 2021

Katie is a graduate of The Salon Professional Academy and a Licensed North Dakota Massage Therapist and Moorhead Licensed Therapist.

Katie specializes in a variety of techniques: Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Sport, Hypervolt, Bamboo Fusion, Hot Stone/Cold Stone, Cupping, Migraine Miracle, Pregnancy and Couples Massage.

Ashley Johnson, LMT

Danielle Kulka-Fain, LMT

Katie Jenstead, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: September 2020

Ashley is a graduate of The Salon Professional Academy and a Licensed North Dakota Massage Therapist. Ashley specializes in migraine/headache issues, neck/back/ shoulder tension, fibromyaliga , and myofascial techniques.

Danielle Kulka-Fain, LMT

Danielle Kulka-Fain, LMT

Danielle Kulka-Fain, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: July 2021

Danielle is a graduate of Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Wadena MN and is a Licensed Moorhead Massage Therapist.

Danielle has training in Deep Tissue, Relaxation, and Couples Techniques.

Chelsey Kookier, LMT

Angela Poole, LAT, ATC, LMT

Danielle Kulka-Fain, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: March 2020

Chelsey has a medical background and enjoys working on specific issues. She uses a variety of techniques such as Cupping, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Techniques, Range of Motion and more.

She also enjoys Bamboo Fusion, Essential Oils and Hot Stones for total relaxation and wellness!

Angela Poole, LAT, ATC, LMT

Angela Poole, LAT, ATC, LMT

Angela Poole, LAT, ATC, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: October 2021

Licensed Athletic Trainer / Athletic Training Certified Practitioner

AND Moorhead Licensed Massage Therapist

Angela is trained in a wide array of bodywork techniques and can utilize her Athletic Training education for the care of anyone who is physically active and has injuries / issues related to being active. Sessions with Angela are specialized to your specific needs and care. (She may include in your sessions: scraping, taping, cupping, stretching, strengthening, hypervolt, and specialized soft tissue work, deep tissue, hots tone or relaxation)

Stephanie Privratsky, LMT

Stephanie Privratsky, LMT

Stephanie Privratsky, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: December 2021

Stephanie was trained at Elite Massage Academy in Fargo, ND and is highly skilled in a multitude of techniques including: Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Cupping, Lymphatic Drainage, River Rock Hot Stone, Core Stones, Pregnancy, TMJ, Medical, and Couples Massage.

Stephanie is a Moorhead Licensed Therapist.

Wendy Morgan, LMT

Stephanie Privratsky, LMT

Stephanie Privratsky, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: June 2019

Wendy Morgan is a graduate of Globe University in Moorhead, MN. She is a North Dakota Licensed Massage Therapist. Wendy has practiced massage in Casselton prior to joining Team Elite.

Wendy's specialties include: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Pregnancy, Couples, Reiki, Raindrop Technique, Bodywraps - Essential Oil and Body Contouring, Body Blast, and DeepTissue Barefoot, & Adolescent Massage.

Allie Morth, LMT

Stephanie Privratsky, LMT

Audrey Rivers, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: January 2020

Allie is a North Dakota Licensed Massage Therapist and a graduate of the massage therapy program at Lane Community College in Eugene, OR.

Allie is interested in the subtle balance between physical and mental health. She aspires to see massage therapy become closely integrated with various mental health programs as a recognized part of the recovery process.

She has personally experienced that in addition to many other benefits, massage therapy can contribute to healing from body shame, disordered eating, and trauma. She is happy to discuss any needs or boundaries you may have prior to your appointment to ensure that you have the safe and restorative experience you deserve.

Allie specializes in Relaxation, Deep Tissue, and Chair Massage.

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Audrey Rivers, LMT

Taylor Solinger-Gaines, LMT

Audrey Rivers, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: January 2020

Audrey graduated from Josef’s School of Massage and continued to follow her passion in the area of rehabilitation so she enrolled at NHI (National Holistic Institute) for neuromuscular therapy in Los Angeles, California.

Audrey chose massage because she was interested in the medical profession but using a more holistic approach. She felt there had to be a better way than surgeries and medications.

Her favorite part of massage is the positive feedback she receives from the clients when the massage is over or when they return for their next session. Her areas of skills are in Relaxation, Medical, Sport, Pregnancy, Couples, and Hypervolt.

Taylor Solinger-Gaines, LMT

Taylor Solinger-Gaines, LMT

Taylor Solinger-Gaines, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: July 2021

Taylor is a graduate of The Salon Professional Academy. She enjoys Trigger Point work, Myofascial and Relaxation Techniques. She is a Moorhead Licensed Therapist.

She provides: Couples Massage, Deep Tissue, Medical, Massage Cupping, Relaxation, Hot Stone and Pregnancy Sessions.

Stephanie Scott, LMT

Taylor Solinger-Gaines, LMT

Taylor Solinger-Gaines, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: September 2018

Stephanie has been practicing Massage Therapy since 2005 when she graduated from the Professional Massage Training Center in Springfield, MO. She is a North Dakota Licensed Therapist and Moorhead Licensed Therapist.

She provides: Couples Massage, Deep Tissue, Medical, Massage Cupping, Relaxation, Craniosacral, Pregnancy (1-3rd trimester), and Sports massage techniques.

Kitana Sukut, LMT

Krista Sullivan, LMT

Krista Sullivan, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: June 2021

Kitana attended Minnesota State and Technical College Wadena, MN.

She enjoys Relaxation, Hot Stone and Couples Massage Techniques.

Kitana is a Moorhead licensed Massage Therapist.

Krista Sullivan, LMT

Krista Sullivan, LMT

Krista Sullivan, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: April 2021

Krista attended Body Wisdom School of Massage Therapy in Urbandale, IA. She has a Masters degrees in Counseling and Theology. She is also a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach.

Krista is fascinated by the Mind, Body, Spirit connection. She enjoys Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Cupping, Reiki, and Myofascial Massage Techniques.

Krista is a 2x Breast Cancer survivor and has a passion to help people going through cancer too.

She even had the honor of being selected to ring the opening siren for an Arizona Cardinals football game honoring Breast Cancer Survivors!

Tiffany Taylor, LMT

Krista Sullivan, LMT

Tiffany Taylor, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: September 2020

Tiffany has been a Massage Therapist since 2008. She is a North Dakota Licensed Massage Therapist.

Tiffany provides the following: Deep Tissue, Sports, Hot/Cold Stone Massage, Essential Oil Body Wraps, Relaxation, Pregnancy, and Couples Massage techniques.

She is also a Massage Therapy Educator, and Co-Owner of Elite Massage Academy.

Fun Fact: Tiffany has trained close to half of the Elite Massage Team!

Ken Ulrich, LMT

Heather Walker, LMT

Tiffany Taylor, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: December 2021

Ken was trained at Elite Massage Academy in Fargo, ND. He is skilled in a multitude of techniques including: Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Cupping, Lymphatic Drainage, River Rock Hot Stone, Core Stones, Pregnancy, TMJ, Medical, and Couples Massage.

Ken is a Moorhead Licensed Therapist.

Heather Walker, LMT

Heather Walker, LMT

Heather Walker, LMT

Elite Teammate Since: September 2019

Heather is a graduate of The Salon Professional Academy and is a North Dakota Licensed Massage Therapist.

Heather enjoys customizing each massage based on the client's individual needs and incorporates Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Trigger Point Therapy, Chair Massage, Couples Massage, and Pregnancy Massage.