PRACTITIONERS
Our team is comprised of Independent Practitioners operating under one umbrella with a shared philosophy. We believe that massage, wellness coaching, and energy healing are valuable parts of healthcare. Our relationship with guests is just as important as the work itself. Please take a moment to read about our individual styles and call if you’d like help finding the best fit for you.
206-902-7608
Afiea Addy
Licensed Massage Therapist
* WOMEN & LGBTQ+ CLIENTS ONLY *
Afiea is a powerful and intuitive healer with ten years as a western herbalist, Reiki healer, and yoga instructor. She trained for massage at the Therapeutic Connections School of Massage in Spokane. Afiea’s passion and love for wellness drives her pursuit of knowledge and sharing of her gifts in preventative healthcare. She views massage as a miraculous tool for healing and recovery. Afiea’s massage style is intuitive, intentional, and catered to each individual’s needs. She offers a warm, grounding, and compassionate presence. Her technique provides a revitalizing experience with the feeling of flowing therapeutic relaxation. Afiea’s intention is to leave guests feeling more balanced; mind, body, and spirit.
MA61408282
NPI#1649041468
Anastacia Ternasky
Licensed Massage Therapist
Anastacia believes in working with her clients to create a holistic treatment that is tailored to the needs of the individual. She is passionate about helping people find relief from pain and stress to facilitate greater health and balance within the body. Anastacia uses a combination of relaxation and therapeutic techniques interwoven with passive stretching and breath work to help maximize healing. She is also an experienced yoga instructor and utilizes her knowledge of biomechanics in her work. When she’s not helping melt your tension away, Anastacia spends her free time traveling, beekeeping, baking sourdough bread, and playing in nature.
MA61313169
NPI#1346970001
Chandra Travers (she/her)
Owner/Practitioner
Chandra is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, holds an Allied Health Degree in Massage Therapy, is a dedicated Second Degree Reiki Practitioner and a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator Her approach to supporting wellness blends alternative healing systems and health sciences. Chandra has supported guests in wellness journeys, tools for trauma and anxiety, and navigating big life transitions. Her passion is helping others tap into their own energy for self-healing.
Chandra is also the owner of Nurture Home & Hospital, the only service of its kind in Washington state to contract with Swedish Medical Centers to provide on-site therapeutic massage and Reiki to patients, families and medical staff.
MA60312006
NPI #1679827380
Daisy (Wa) Promseng-Nugent
Licensed Massage Therapist
Certified Manual Lymph
& Lymphedema Therapist
Reiki Practitioner
Daisy trained at the Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts and has since worked in treatment massage settings. She specializes in therapeutic and relaxation massage using Mali Lomi Lomi (“touch from the mother”), Hawaiian, and Thai techniques. Daisy often combines these into a multidimensional practice to suit each client’s preferences and needs.
Daisy is also certified in the Vodder Technique of manual lymph drainage for those looking for relief from post-traumatic and post-surgical edema. This reduces swelling, improves circulation, and boosts the immune system.
Daisy was born and raised in Thailand and her practice is nurturing with a flow like the ocean of her first home. Daisy’s clients always tell her they feel relaxed and well-cared-for after their sessions.
MA60964981
NPI#1659925683
G Roberts (they/them)
Licensed Massage Therapist
G's massage style is deep, intentional and thorough with a focus on the treatment aspect of massage. They use deeper pressure followed by Trager techniques and mindful facilitated movement to calm the nervous system after more intense work. Communication and safety are cornerstones of G's practice to best address pain, rehabilitation and mobility. G comes to massage with over a decade of knowledge managing their own chronic pain. Though they excel at working with large muscle groups, G also enjoys giving attention to the feet as they are a huge contributor to the body’s entire postural makeup and consequent holding patterns. Working with other chronically ill people is an important and fulfilling aspect of their practice.They look forward to assisting you with your massage goals.
MA61585576
NPI#326870080
Misa Shimizu
Licensed Massage Therapist
Misa has been practicing massage since 2008. She specializes in Deep Tissue, Circulatory Massage, Abdominal and Visceral Manipulation, Intra-Oral, Acupressure, Prenatal and Postpartum Massage. Misa believes that each person has their own body's natural self-healing mechanisms. Her passion is to help bring the body in balance through massage, energy and bodywork. In her session, she focuses on being present with her clients and creating specific treatment plans to assist the healing process with a combination of relaxation and therapeutic techniques. Her favorite areas are neck, glutes, legs, prenatal massage and enhancements with hot stone therapy or cupping.
MA60040377
NPI#1144463811
SUPPORT TEAM
Nicolette Shea
Business Manager
Nicolette is a small business consultant in West Seattle who specializes in helping local businesses grow. She has been an invaluable part of Nurture’s journey. Nicolette provides work/life coaching for our team to support balance and longevity in their careers.
Laura Shay
Client Care Specialist
Laura is our beloved remote support specialist who you might have the pleasure of hearing from regarding client care. Laura works out of her office in North Carolina that is shared by her wife Ki and pack of senior rescue dogs.