Staff
at LaLumiere Massage Boutique in Salem, Oregon
Summer Bangert, L.M.T
Summer graduated from Oregon school of Massage in 2005. She opened LaLumiere directly after graduation and has been owner/operator ever since. She has continued her education specializing in Thai massage.
She is studying for her masters in Thai with six years of education and will be completing her certification in thailand in 2012. Summer has dedicated her professional life to being in service to others. Every massage, and client is an honored guest to her.
License # 11990
Theresa Kirsch, Esthetician COS-FT
Theresa Graduated from Phagan's School of Beauty in March 2009 at the top of her class. Theresa offers custom facials for all ages including teens. She is an expert in waxing after taking many continuing educations classes to make the process as comfortable as possible.
She specializes in Migraine relief facial treatments using cold marble stones and pressure points. 1/2 hour is all it takes to feel yourself again.
License # 10129950
Christie Ocheske
Christie Ocheske comes to us from California. She graduated from the Pacific school of oriental medicine in 1996. She has 1000 hours of continued education to receive her holistic health practitioner license. She studied under Dr. Doug Peterson for 1 year specializing in lymph drainage, postoperative and geriatric treatment.
Christie offers Swedish, lomi lomi, sports, pregnancy, deep tissue , structural integration massage and many wonderful treatments to experience. Christie is dedicated to her profession and feels she is following her calling to help others. We are honored to have her as a therapist.
License # 17498
Becca Kaufman, L.M.T
Becca graduated from Everest Institute 2010, Becca has a strong sense of connection to her clients and cares about their well being, She has excellent deep tissue skills and exceptional relaxation techniques that will amaze you.
She has the heart and skills of a great massage therapist. We are so happy to have her join our team.
License # 17363
Valarie Hammer, L.M.T.
Val graduated from East West college in 2008. She continued her education with her certification in medical massage in 2010.
Val has been a fitness instructor in salem for several years. Her massages reflect her dedication to wellness and she supports her clients in their process of healing and health. We are honored to have her on our team.
License # 16611
Joa Johnson, L.M.T.
After working 10 years in health care publishing, Joa chose a more hands-on approach to health by studying massage therapy. She graduated from Oregon School of Massage in 2011, eager to work one-on-one with her clients.
Joa seeks to soothe wearied muscles and to provide healing and encouragement through massage, as well as relaxation and rejuvenation. We welcome her caring touch to our team.
License # 18478
Miranda Hills, L.M.T.
Miranda graduated with honors from Everest Institute in 2009. She offers a range of techniques, some of which include Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, and Shiatsu.
Miranda found her passion in life with massage and is dedicated to improving the quality of life and well-being of all she comes in contact with. She is an excellent addition to our team.
