1121 Westrac Drive 102, Fargo, ND 58103, US
Our Core Values
We are proud to introduce you to our ELITE Bodyworkers
- Provide "5-Star" Customer Service All Day Every Day!
- We are a "CAN DO" Team!
- Honesty and Integrity ALWAYS!
- Continuous Education and Collaborative Learning
Meet Our Amazing Team!
Shelle Hagen, Owner
Mercedes Barbosa, LMT
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.
Karen Awender, LMT
Mercedes Barbosa, LMT
Shelle Hagen, Owner
Elite Teammate Since: June 2019
Karen Awender is a graduate of The Salon Professional Academy and a 1996 Cosmetology graduate and North Dakota Licensed Massage Therapist.
Karen specializes in Hot Stone Massage, Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Medical Massage, Essential Oils and Hot Towels, Couples Massage, Pregnancy Massage and Myofascial work.
"What I love most about massage therapy is seeing first hand the benefits and results from my clients whether it is a first massage or progression from regular massage sessions. Helping people to look & feel their best is my passion!" ~Karen
Mercedes Barbosa, LMT
Mercedes Barbosa, LMT
Mercedes Barbosa, LMT
Elite Teammate Since: June 2015
Mercedes is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Rossiter Systems Coach and a Young Living Essential Oils Educator.
Mercedes has been a part of Team Elite since 2015 and now is a graduate of The Salon Professional Academy School of Massage and holds a North Dakota license for massage.
Mercedes provides: Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Hot Stone, Medical, Pregnancy, Integrated Cupping, and Couples massage services.
Hope Braton, LMT
Hope Braton, LMT
Mercedes Barbosa, LMT
Elite Teammate Since: October 2018
Hope attended Sister Rosalind Gefre's School of Massage and is a North Dakota Licensed Massage Therapist.
Hope specializes in Pregnancy (1st, 2nd & 3rd Trimester), Relaxation Massage, Sport Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Medical Massage, Couples Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Therapeutic Massage Treatment with Hot Towels and Geriatric Massage.
Candi Bult, LMT
Hope Braton, LMT
Candi Bult, LMT
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.
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.
Dakota Harmon, LMT
Elizabeth Hamilton, LMT
Elizabeth Hamilton, LMT
Elite Teammate Since: September 2019
Dakota Harmon, Licensed Massage Therapist, is a 2016 graduate of Josef's Academy Massage Program and is a North Dakota Licensed Massage Therapist.
Dakota became a Massage Therapist to nurture and care for others through positive touch and embraces her struggles she triumphed over to inspire her to enter into this life-changing career!
Dakota specializes in Therapeutic Lomi Lomi Massage, Relaxation Massage, Medical Massage, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Cupping Integrated, Couples Massage and Pregnancy Massage.
Her favorite quote:
"Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain." - Carl Jung
Mckenzie Housley, LMT
Elizabeth Hamilton, LMT
Mckenzie Housley, 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: Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Sport, Hypervolt, Bamboo Fusion, Hot Stone/Cold Stone, Cupping, Migraine Miracle, Pregnancy and Couples Massage.
Ashley Johnson, LMT
Chelsey Kookier, LMT
Mckenzie Housley, 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.
Jean Koch, LMT
Chelsey Kookier, LMT
Chelsey Kookier, LMT
Elite Teammate Since: February 2020
Jean is a graduate of The Salon Professional Academy and a Licensed North Dakota Massage Therapist. Jean has training in Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Medical, Sports, Integrated Cupping, Hot Stone, Myofascial work and Trigger Point Therapy.
Jean is also a Reiki Master and offers Reiki and Reiki Fusion Sessions.
Chelsey Kookier, LMT
Chelsey Kookier, LMT
Chelsey Kookier, LMT
Elite Teammate Since: March 2020
Chelsey is a graduate of The Salon Professional Academy and a Licensed North Dakota Massage Therapist. Chelsey has training in Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Medical, Sports, Integrated Cupping, Hot Stone, Pregnancy, Myofascial work and Trigger Point Therapy.
Wendy Morgan, LMT
Audrey Rivers, LMT
Wendy Morgan, 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 Adolescent Massage.
Allie Morth, LMT
Audrey Rivers, LMT
Wendy Morgan, LMT
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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
Audrey Rivers, LMT
Stephanie Scott, 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.
Stephanie Scott, LMT
Stephanie Scott, LMT
Stephanie Scott, 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.
She provides: Couples Massage, Deep Tissue, Medical, Massage Cupping, Relaxation, Craniosacral, Pregnancy (1-3rd trimester), and Sports massage techniques.
Katie Stock, LMT
Stephanie Scott, LMT
Tiffany Taylor, LMT
Elite Teammate Since: March 2016
Katie attended Sister Rosalind Gefre's School of Massage and graduated in 2006. She is a North Dakota Licensed Massage Therapist.
Her massage business specializes in Pregnancy (1st, 2nd, 3rd Trimester), Cupping Massage, Relaxation, Sport/Deep Tissue, Medical and Couples Massage.
Tiffany Taylor, LMT
Stephanie Scott, 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 has taught many of team Elite Therapists!
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.
Elite Intern
Heather Walker, LMT
Heather Walker, LMT
Katherine Jenstead
Is a future Massage Therapist who is learning the massage business first hand with an amazing team!