Home
Practitioners

Practitioners

"These are some of the familiar faces you will see at WholeCare - practitioners who see clients
in their own independent practices at our beautiful office. Consider caring for yourself by
calling them. I highly recommend it."
-Jack Armstrong, D.C.

Janet Bumgarner, LMT
(513) 234-8153
A unique approach to massage utilizing a technique called positional release, which quickly and naturally releases painful and tense muscles, while also working intuitively with the body's own subtle energy.

Kendra Kendra Koch, LMT
(513) 646-3689
A deep, yet gentle massage combining both traditional Swedish massage and
Reiki energy work.

Shannon Stout, LMT
(513) 652-0751
Blessed with the ability to apply deep pressure that relaxes tired, stiff,
painful muscles using Swedish massage techniques.

Steve Brodbeck, LMT
(513) 910-5543
A holistic approach to massage using a blend of Swedish massage and deep
tissue techniques, craniosacral therapy, and energy work to sooth the body and
calm the mind.

John Rodgers, LMT
(513) 271-2690
Specializes in holistic treatment for muscle and nerve pain, headaches,
sinus treatment, neck, shoulder, and back pain, sports injury and rehab,
stress reduction, and joint therapy and mobilization.

Mimi Tagher, LAc, LMT
(859) 525-5000
Specializes in combining acupuncture with craniosacral to help balance
the body physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Helps to
re-establish proper energy flow in the body, thereby opening doors to possibility and facilitating change.

Evonne Evonne Herkert, CNMT
(513) 625-0044
Certified Neuromuscular Specialist and Naturopathic Consultant, has studied
over 25 different modalities including sports massage (experience includes
the Olympics and Super Bowl), craniosacral therapy, myofascial, pregnancy
massage (two certifications) and lymphatic drainage. Over 25 years of
bodywork experience!

Melissa Goetz, M.A. CCC-SLP
(513) 300-3376
slptreatment@yahoo.com
Melissa Horwarth Goetz is a self-employed ASHA certified speech language pathologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. She holds a graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Cincinnati. Melissa provides treatment to a diverse population with regard to age and communication impairments including apraxia of speech, asphasia, child-language disorders, articulation disorders, dysphagia, and stuttering. She is a certified provider of SpeechEasy devices, which are fluency enhancing devices for individuals who stutter. She has received specialized training in the area of apraxia of speech including the Kaufman Speech Praxis Treatment Technique for Childhood Apraxia of Speech. She has developed a passion for working with individuals diagnosed with apraxia of speech.

Himavat Ishaya, Reflexologist
(513) 288-1306
You get the full benefit of a massage treatment simply by enjoying reflexology work exclusive to the bottom of your feet. You will heighten your mind/body connection and your heart/soul connection. The Sages' Touch integrates decades of Massage and Reflexology experience with more than 11 years of teaching Enlightenment. Enliven the connection between your heart, your mind, your body, and your soul.

Melisa Lindsay, RYT
(513) 247-9642
A certified Kripalu Yoga teacher. She has been practicing yoga since 1999 and has also studied Anusara and Ashtanga styles. Yoga helped her deal with her rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, and has given her new energy and strength. Melisa says "I feel a yoga teacher enriches students with her attention and willingness to be present and instruct their asana class. By loving what she is teaching, she is giving students a powerful message toward their yoga practice, and inspiring them to continue and deepen their personal practice."

Ellen Zipperstein, RYT
(513) 247-9642
A Kripalu Yoga certified teacher. She has been practicing yoga for over twelve years and teaching it for the past four. Ellen had previously been on the faculty of Northern Kentucky University's Theatre Department, teaching Ballet, Modern Dance and Choreography. She uses her knowledge of moving from the center, alignment, and self inquiry to guide students to discover their own yoga path. Ellen believes if you open your heart and mind to your breath your body will follow.

April Aloisio, RYT
(513) 205-6353
April began practicing yoga at the age of 45. She has studied Iyengar & Hatha yoga for the past 14 years, beginning her journey in Chicago and returning to Cincinnati 10 years ago. She has recently become a certified teacher of Kripalu yoga. April has worked in the health field for the past 35 years as an LPN, specializing in geriatric care, and more recently has become certified as a holistic nutrition lifestyle coach. She intendeds to promote health and wellness for seniors through the practice of Chair Yoga. "I'm hoping to show the elders that seated yoga movement with breath work and meditation can reverse the aging process. You're never too old to start your practice." All classes are wheelchair accessible.

Kathy Stewart
(513) 232-4112
http://www.thework.com/facilitators.asp?show=profile&fid=89&lang_cd=en
Certified facilitator of Byron Katie work.

Tanya Almeria, LMT
(513) 652-6493
Medical Sports Massage