Julie Wilkinson
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
Vivian is on maternity leave until June. We look forward to having her back this summer! Vivian graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Design and also completed over 550 hours of training at the European Institute for Massage in Houston and the Oregon School of Massage in Portland. Vivian has passed the national massage therapy exam and specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage and Trigger Point therapy techniques. She is Level 1 certified in Thai Yoga Massage. Vivian is taking pre-requisite courses toward a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. In her spare time she enjoys competitive and recreational rowing on Lady Bird Lake.

Expertise: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, Sports, Trigger Point Therapy, PNF Stretching and Neuromuscular techniques, Partial Hot Stone treatments, Spa Treatments, Thai Yoga Massage
Personal Note:
"Massage is so beneficial and healthy for your body and mind. I like to integrate different styles and techniques to customize each treatment with an emphasis on stretching and working the deeper tissues without pain." Hours: Vivian massages Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday mornings (10am-3:15pm weekdays, 10am-2:45pm Saturday).

Liz Coffee

Liz earned a B.A. in Creative Writing and minor in Spanish from Rhodes College, Memphis, TN before moving home to Texas and eventually setting her sights on a massage career. 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 and later in continuing education learned Chair Massage and Lymphatic Massage. Liz spent her first couple of years 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 upside-down in a yoga pose or jogging on beautiful Lady Bird Lake.

Expertise: Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Chair Massage

Personal Note: "It is my pleasure to work directly with you to identify your goals through massage, whether chronic pain relief, relaxation, or preparing for an athletic event. I look forward to learning how I may best serve you."

Massage Director: "It is my pleasure to work among some of the most talented, most caring massage therapists in town. I owe a great deal to Jennifer Webb, for orienting me to the best massage school in Austin when I made the leap to change careers, and for being my personal massage therapist years before I dreamt of going to massage school. Hills therapists boast superior technique and a spectrum of modalities. It is my honor to get to work with and learn from them."

Hours: Liz works Tuesday and Thursday evenings (3:45pm-8:30pm) as well as Sunday mornings (10am-2:45pm).

Brad Barra

A Native Texan, Brad returns to us from Asheville, North Carolina where he completed his massage training at the Center for Massage and Natural Health. He earned his M.A. in Health Psychology from Texas State University and enjoys providing relief of chronic pain through Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports, and Swedish Massage. Brad completed Craniosacral Therapy training in the summer of 2009, a therapy that increases the circulation of cerebral spinal fluid and encourages the body to heal itself. Brad truly believes that relieving chronic discomfort and managing stress will allow the body to repair itself most efficiently. His passions include yoga, helping others, and brewing kombucha.

Expertise: Craniosacral, Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Swedish, Chair Massage.

Hours: Brad works Monday afternoons (2-7pm) as well as Saturday and Sunday mornings (10am-2:45pm).

Chase Kreger

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

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).

Cristi Peterson

Danielle Brewer

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

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).