Massage Therapists at The Hills Health Club and Wellness Center

Liz Coffee, Massage Director, LMT
Liz serves as the Massage Director at The Hills.

She earned a B.A. in Creative Writing and minor in Spanish from Rhodes College, Memphis, TN before moving home to Texas. In a previous life she worked as Legislative Aide and Campaign Manager to a Texas Senator. At the nationally-accredited Lauterstein-Conway School she learned Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Chair Massage, Swedish and Pre-Natal Massage and later Lymphatic Massage and massaged at the Hills between the Summer of 2008 and 2010. She is currently directing only.

Liz spent her first couple of years as a therapist massaging travelers at the Austin-Bergstrom Airport, an experience that greatly developed her Chair Massage technique. When she is not massaging she may be found here at the gym, upside-down in a yoga pose, or jogging on beautiful Lady Bird Lake.
Massage Director: "I am so fortunate to get to work among some of the most talented, most caring massage therapists in town. Hills therapists boast superior technique and a spectrum of modalities. It is my honor to get to work with and learn from them."

Julie Wilkinson, LMT (& Yoga Instructor at The Hills)
Julie studied Kinesiology and Dance at the University of Texas, then attended Lauterstein Conway Massage School. She has over 700 hours of massage training and has worked closely with Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, and Medical Doctors in Austin, primarily with injury and chronic pain management. Julie is also an 8th generation Usui Reiki Master and a Certified Yoga Instructor.
Expertise:
Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, Acupressure, Reflexology, Trigger Point, Sports and Pregnancy Massage.
Personal Note:
"I truly enjoy being an integral part of your wellness program. Massage therapy is essential maintenance, and preventative medicine! I offer you a positive custom massage experience which will enhance your current level of health and well being, as well as speed up your recovery time from exercise, stress, or injury."
Hours: Julie massages Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday mornings (10am-3:15pm weekdays, 10am-2:45 Sunday) as well as Saturday afternoon (3-7pm).

Vivian Rose, LMT

Vivian holds a National Certification in Massage and has been licensed since 2004. She has earned over 550 hours of massage, studied at the European School of Massage and Oregon School of Massage, and has a B.F.A. in Design from the University of Texas at Austin. She is Level 1 Certified in Thai Yoga Massage.
Expertise: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy and PNF Stretching, Partial Hot Stone Treatments, Thai Yoga Massage.
Personal Note: "Massage therapy is a kinetic and healing art form that plays an important role in any health and wellness program. Having completed over 550 hours of massage training, I like to integrate different techniques to customize each treatment with an emphasis on stretching and Deep Tissue."
Personal Interests: "I enjoy rowing on Lady Bird Lake and have also peformed Sports Massage at regattas and events."
Hours: Thursday mornings (10:00 am- 2:30 pm) and Saturday mornings (10:00 am- 2:15 pm).

Chase Kreger, LMT (& Karate Instructor at The Hills-Black Belt!)
Chase graduated from Texas Institute of Natural Healing Sciences in 1998. He has continued his education by courses in Reflexology, Myofascial Release, Chair Massage, Trigger Point Therapy and PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) Stretching. His interests include song writing, acting and mediation. Chase also holds a Black Belt in Karate. Chase's expertise is Deep Tissue Massage. His aim is to achieve the right balance of pressure and technique with each client to deliver their ideal massage.
Expertise: Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Myofascial Release, Chair Massage, Trigger Point Therapy and PNF.
Hours: Chase works Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (3:15pm-8pm Friday, 3pm-7pm weekend)

 

Tina Trevino, LMT
Tina graduated from the European Massage Therapy Institute of San Antonio in 1995. With a strong interest in whole-body wellness, Tina has studied Reflexology, Reiki, Acupuncture and Aromatherapy. She adapts her bodywork to the needs of the individual using Deep Tissue, Sports and Swedish Massage technique. Tina holds a B.A. in Psychology from Ithaca College in New York. A Native New Englander, Tina moved to Austin with her family after several years in Maine. Hiking, yoga and playing piano are a few of her favorite activities.
Expertise: Reflexology, Reiki, Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue, Sports, Swedish
Hours: Tina works Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (9am-2pm).

Danielle Brewer, LMT
Danielle earned her massage license from The Lauterstein-Conway School of Massage in 2005. She will earn her bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UT San Antonio in May 2010. Danielle enjoys giving primarily Swedish massage as well Deep Tissue and Sports Massage.
Experience: Licensed since 2005
Expertise: Swedish
Personal Interests: "My interests include my daily yoga practice, music, politics and caring for animals."
Hours: Danielle is available Monday mornings (10:00am - 2:30pm) and Saturday mornings (10:00am - 2:15pm).

Taunya Stoke, LMT
Taunya graduated from The Lauterstein-Conway School of Massage in 1998 specializing in Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, and Reflexology. She has worked alongside chiropractors and physicians to aid in whole body wellness programs in addition to spending 2 years as a Massage Instructor.  She's been a Massage Therapist and holistic health enthusiast for more than a decade and looks forward to a lifetime of helping people maintain the healthy body that they can be happy with. Taunya is known for her deep and intuitive touch.
Experience: Taunya has been licensed since 1998 
Expertise: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Acupressure, Reflexology, and Pre and Postnatal Massage
Personal note: "I seek to provide my clients with the ultimate experience and excellence in bodywork. I take the whole person into account and strive to unlock the mysteries of pain, posture, and repetitive use to gain a conscious understanding of each person's body issues. ” Hours: Taunya is available Tuesday evenings (3:45 pm to 8:00pm), Wednesday mornings (10:00am - 3:15pm) and Sunday evenings (3:00pm - 7:00pm).

Rodrigo Martins, LMT (&4th Degree Black Belt in Aikido!)

Rodrigo earned 650 hours of professional massage training at the Core Institute of Massage in Tallahassee, FL. He also apprenticed for three years in Shiatsu and Acupuncture at the International Institute of Oriental Medicine Reishin Kawai in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Rodrigo is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. He is experienced in Table Thai Massage, Hot Stone Massage, and Spa Reflexology. Rodrigo is a fourth-degree black belt in Aikido, in which he has trained for 15 years.
Experience: Licensed since 2005
Expertise: Shiatsu
Personal note: "The Body is the Self, made real. Incarnating ourselves is the work and play of a lifetime and it's this I'm tracking as the body listener."
Hours: Rodrigo is available Monday and Thursday evenings (3:45 pm to 8:00 pm) and Sunday mornings from (10:00 am to 2:45pm).

Jackie Burrow, LMT

Jackie is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB). She earned 1,000 hours of certification at The Cortiva Institute of Seattle in 2008. She practices Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Release, Thai Massage, Reflexology, Cranio-Sacral, Lomi Lomi and Hot Stone Massage.

Experience:Licensed since 2008
Expertise: Deep Tissue with regard to Neuromuscular therapy
Personal Note: "I am passionate about my bodywork and would love to share my practice with you! Massage is a great way to love your body and your soul!"
Hours: Jackie is available Monday and Wednesday evenings from 3:45 pm to 9:30 pm and Tuesday mornings from 10:00 am to 3:15 pm.

Jen Johnson, LMT

Jen earned her massage license in 2005 from The Big Island Academy of Massage in Hilo, Hawaii, completing a 555 hour program. She is certified in Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Cranial Sacral, Lomi Lomi, Thai, Swedish and Aromatherapy.

Experience: Licensed since 2005

Expertise: Swedish and Sports Massage

Personal Interests: "Outdoors anything, travel, vacations, beaches, mountains, music, dancing."

Personal Note: "I came to massage therapy out of a nursing background. I love to be able to heal above the skin."

Hours: Jen is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10:00 am-2:30pm.