About Us…

Heather Ryan, LMT Owner, Licensed Massage Therapist

License #MASS.MA.0024159 Intraoral endorsement

As owner and founder of The Healing Garden, Heather realized her dream of providing a welcoming and restorative retreat with a strong focus on massage and skin care excellence. Her practice takes the whole person into consideration: body, mind and spirit.

Awarded "Best Massage Therapist of the Snoqualmie Valley” in the Valley Record and the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce since 2009, Heather is a talented and experienced body worker with a genuine commitment to health and wellness. Combining her sensitive, kind and intuitive approach with 16 years of experience and extensive training from the esteemed Brian Utting School of Massage, Heather delivers a client-centered experience that addresses individual needs and exceeds expectations.

Specializing in Intuitive Integrative Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Injury Treatment, Swedish Relaxation, Intraoral Therapy, Prenatal Massage, Cupping, and Sports Massage, Heather exemplifies the warm, welcoming and professional qualities treasured at The Healing Garden. (No longer accepting new clients, please call the office for assistance with booking)

Neesa Artz-Barker, Licensed Esthetician

License # 108317

A graduate of the well-respected Euro Institute, our Licensed Esthetician is a great fit with The Healing Garden’s philosophy and style with an emphasis on healthy beauty and radiant skin care.  Neesa is extensively educated in the Glo Skin Beauty and Dermalogica product lines and provides a wide range of professional treatments that can be combined with homecare products to deliver transformative results.

Whether you’re receiving a rejuvenating and relaxing facial or personal hair removal, you’ll find Neesa to be considerate, knowledgeable and very attentive to your skin care needs.  She expertly matches individual skin types with the appropriate service and professional products to deliver a personalized prescription for healthy, beautiful skin. Neesa is also skilled and certified in facial Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Microdermabrasion, Peels, Spa Body Works and can expertly address any unique skin care issues.

Cindy Costa, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist

License #MASS.MA.00005988

Cindy believes in the profound healing power of massage.  She takes care to treat her clients as whole beings, not just a collection of symptoms. An expert in Relaxing Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue and Acupressure, Cindy brings 30+ years of massage mastery with her to The Healing Garden.

A graduate of the well-established Bellevue School of Massage, she continues to enhance her education with multiple massage modalities as well as Energy Work, Aromatherapy and Nutritional Testing.

Cindy also specializes in the delightful Polynesian art of Lomi Lomi Massage, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy Massage, Sports Massage and Reiki energy work.  Whether you need deep work or a relaxing transformative experience, we invite you to experience her massage expertise for yourself.

Karen Rutledge, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist

License #MASS.MA.00008200

Karen first experienced the power of bodywork when she saw the positive impact of equine bodywork in her horse! Since graduating from Seattle Massage School in 1995, Karen has developed skill and proficiency in many different massage modalities. She specializes in Deep Tissue, Swedish, Medical Massage, Pregnancy Massage, and Sports Therapy.

During her 29-year career as a massage therapist, she’s helped clients in a wide range of settings — clinics, day spas, chiropractors, and even her own practice.

She draws on her extensive experience in Reiki, Rolfing, Himalayan Salt Stones, Cupping, Hot Stones, and Reflexology to help each client experience restful relaxation, better muscle function, and a strong sense of well-being.

Jenni Gant, BA, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist

License #MASS.MA.60826088.

An enthusiastic advocate for the healing properties of bodywork, Licensed Massage Therapist Jenni Gant learned first-hand, as a former tech worker, how massage therapy can help alleviate neck, shoulder and back pain caused by stress and long hours at a computer. She brings this visceral knowledge to her practice, helping clients with injury recovery, chronic pain, and stress relief.

Jenni graduated from the Northwest Academy of the Healing Arts in West Seattle. She also has a bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages and Literature from Washington State University and worked in the software industry for over 20 years.  She is an excellent observer and problem-solver, using a variety of therapeutic and relaxation techniques, including Swedish and Deep Tissue massage, Myofascial Release, Counterstrain techniques, Thai Massage, Pregnancy massage, Cupping and Hot Stone massage. 

She sincerely believes in the power of massage therapy to help people of all ages and abilities, in practical and nuanced ways. Whether you’re enduring hardship, living with the aches of aging or decreased mobility, or just want to release tension and relieve discomfort, Jenni looks forward to helping you address your treatment needs with compassion and sensitivity.

Mao Aoyagi, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist

License # MASS.MA.61482896

Mao fell in love with the beauty of massage while she was training at Discovery Point School of Massage in Seattle. Passionate about wellness and natural living for years, she is an enthusiastic proponent of the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Mao believes that massage helps people be aware of the connection between mind and body — it helps us rediscover our potential for healing.

She is a certified Aromatherapist, and a level two Reiki practitioner. Mao always takes time to listen to her clients before each session and creates individualized treatment plans best suited for their needs.

She specializes in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, and Pregnancy Massage as well as Reiki energy healing.

Bonnie Woolf, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist

License #MASS.MA.70116842

Bonnie is a champion for the benefits of bodywork. She has experienced first-hand the relaxing and recuperative power of therapeutic massage, and wishes to share the advantages with others. She specializes in Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, preferring a simple, no-nonsense method to help people release tension, minimize discomfort and integrate the restorative aspects of the experience. She is encouraged by the way she’s seen it help people heal naturally.  

Bonnie’s route to becoming a massage therapist was an organic one, following her heart and penchant for caring for others, from nursing school to motherhood to the Washington Spa Academy. A natural problem-solver, she blends an innate curiosity and intuition with her knowledge of anatomy and physiology, to provide a personalized massage for each client. She appreciates the opportunity to deliver a longer session so she can slow down to listen to the body and focus on challenging areas. Her approach is kind, respectful and gentle. Her soft-spoken and nurturing demeanor create a welcome environment into which one can fully relax.

Amy Sherek, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist

License #MASS.MA.61588520

Amy’s path to massage therapy began after several years in accounting, where she realized she wanted to engage in a more hands-on and fulfilling way to support others. Motivated by a deep respect for the body’s innate ability to heal and a belief in massage as a holistic form of wellness, she embraced her passion for helping clients feel more connected, balanced, and aligned in their bodies.

She graduated from Discovery Point School of Massage in Seattle, where she received extensive training in techniques including Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Lymphatic Facilitation, and Pregnancy Massage. Amy crafts each session with care and intention to meet her clients’ unique needs—whether they’re recovering from injury, managing ongoing pain, or seeking relaxation.

Combining intuition with professional knowledge, Amy creates a nurturing and attentive space where clients feel truly heard and supported. She views massage therapy as more than a physical treatment—it’s a powerful way to listen to the body, promote healing, and bring harmony to both body and mind.

Whether your goal is to ease tension, recover from injury, or simply unwind, Amy is committed to helping you leave each session feeling grounded, revitalized, and empowered.

Tiffany Cottrell, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist

License #MASS.MA.00018776

For more than 23 years, Tiffany has been helping clients in her community feel their best through the power of therapeutic massage. Her approach blends holistic wellness with clinical expertise, customizing each session to meet individual needs. 

She believes massage should support the whole person—body, mind and spirit. Whether one is seeking relief from chronic pain, recovering from injury, managing stress, or simply looking for a moment to reset, Tiffany has the experience and technique to treat with care and bring comfort.

She is passionate about creating a welcoming, positive environment where people feel heard, respected and cared for. Her goal is to help clients not only feel better on and off the table, but also to support long-term health, balance and well-being. Tiffany looks forward to working together with her clients to help them relax, heal and thrive.