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Our Team

Mission Statement

While meeting the Massage Therapy needs in the Tri-Cities since 2004, we have enjoyed introducing clients to the benefits bodywork brings! Striving to offer the latest in treatments that refresh the body mind and soul is our specialty. 

Our Talented Staff

Kimberly Cowden

Founder & Owner

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Kimberly practiced in Fort Oglethorpe, GA after completing a 1000-hour program of study at Tennessee Institute of Healing Arts, Chattanooga, TN in 2003. Completion of this program resulted in a certification as a Certified Neuro Muscular Therapist (CNMT).

She started her journey as an establishment owner in 2004 and hasn’t looked back! Kimberly is currently not practicing and focused on studio management and operations.

Ally Waldroup

Customer Service Specialist

Ally

Ally has been in customer service for 20 years in various capacities and enjoys meeting and getting to know our clients. She helps our customers find the best appointment time to assist in relaxation, whether it be massage, float therapy, halotherapy or sauna.

Tim Shepard

Customer Service Specialist

Tim

Tim is a Navy Veteran experienced in customer service, collections, sales as well as management in both the automotive and insurance fields. He enjoys assisting clients so they can have an enjoyable experience at our studio.

 

Samantha Olson

Customer Service Specialist

Sam

Samantha studied Animal Science at Chattanooga State and Penn Foster college. She has focused her career on veterinary care, management and customer service. She is passionate about the health and well-being of both humans and animals.

Briana Gray

Licensed Massage Therapist

Briana is a 2009 graduate of Reflections of Health School of Massage in Johnson City, TN and has been with Soleus ever since! She specializes in a blend of relaxation and deeper tissue techniques to customize a massage to your specific needs. If you need focus on neck and shoulders she is the therapist to book.

Briana

Melissa Kilgore

Licensed Massage Therapist

Melissa kilgore - Licensed massage therapist

Melissa is a 2002 graduate of Holston Institute of Healing Arts that was previously in Johnson City, TN and has been with us since 2014. She offers a therapeutic massage with moderate to deep pressure and trigger point therapy. She also specializes in reflexology, prenatal massage and scalp massage.

Leanna Fender

Licensed Massage Therapist

Leanna fender - Licensed massage therapist

Leanna graduated from Reflections of Health School of Massage and started her career at the studio in 2019. She offers relaxing Swedish Massage integrated with Deep Tissue. Her goal for each session is to bring comfort and ease tension for her clients

Johanan Davis

Licensed Massage Therapist

Johanan Davis - Licensed massage therapist

Johanan is a graduate of the local Reflections School of Health and Massage. He offers techniques that can soothe and relax as well as treat areas of tightness and pain.

Lucia Wall

Licensed Massage Therapist

Lucia

Lucia attended Keiser University in Florida an obtained a massage license in 2014. Her specialties include Swedish, Deep Tissue and Trigger Point. She can combine these modalities for relaxation and pain relief. 

Steve Schwartz

Licensed Massage Therapist

Steve

Steve’s extensive education includes Shiatsu training at the Ohashi Institute 1982, training at the Tri-State Institute for Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in 1983 and Massage Therapy studies at the Swedish Institute for Massage, New York in 1992.

In addition, he has worked for Dr. Robert Atkins as a Shiatsu therapist and has experience with the following modalities: Tui Na, Shiatsu, Esalen, Myofascial Release, Structural Integration, Lymphatic Drainage, Reiki, Reflexology, Cupping, Prenatal and Medical Massage.

Austin Stiltner

Licensed Massage Therapist

Austin

Austin has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for 6 years. His specialties include Neuromuscular Therapy for pain relief and cranial work that focuses on treating headaches. He also practices cupping, Table Thai, and can assist in meditation for easing tension and assisting mental clarity.

Shay Benson

Licensed Massage Therapist

Shay

Shay is a graduate of Reflections of Health 2022 and specializes in Deep Tissue, Swedish, Hot Stone and Prenatal massage. She can utilize these modalities to tailor a massage for your specific needs.