Deanna S. Ellestad, MT(ASCP), RN, CMT, MELT Method Instructor, Hanna Somatic Educator, CranioSacral Therapist, Energy Medicine Practitioner

Training: BS -Medical Technology, BA -Nursing;Certified Massage Therapist (CMT); first 100 hours from Eagles Nest Institute, Duluth, MN in 1994 and another 2500+  hours of continuing education.  Certified Hatha & Kundalini Yoga teacher, Certified Spring Forest Level 1 instructor and Certified Live/Raw Food chef and instructor, MELT Method Instructor, Hanna Somatic Educator., Cranial Sacral Therapist, and currently working on my Eden Energy Medicine Certification.

Practice Philosophy: "Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier." Mother Teresa

What I like best about massage/bodywork and energy medicine: For me, it is a privilege and honor to share my gifts and skills with clients. I cherish my clients for they give me the opportunity to do something that I truly love, assisting them on their path to wholeness and wellness.  My clients also help to evolve me and what I do in my practice.  Being a massage therapist gives me the opportunity to learn more about the body, mind and spirit.

Who am I?  I was born in Wisconsin on a 400 acre dairy farm.  My father and grandfather also owned and managed a campground.  During my childhood, I had a lot of health issues.  I have spent most of my life searching for healing.  I started my search in conventional western medicine.  I learned a great deal, but did not find my healing there.  I developed a cervical spinal injury which led me to a massage therapist; eventually I enrolled into a massage training program (1992).  I am now a professional student of the body, mind and spirit!

I live in Knife River, MN (14 miles north of Duluth, MN), on the north shore of Lake Superior, where my husband and I own and manage the Knife River Campground.  We have two border collies and a cat that help us to stay grounded and in the present moment.  We rescued them and they have rescued us right back!