Certified Esalen® Massage Therapist: In 2002, Ellis graduated from Crestone Healing Arts Center in Crestone, Colorado. He has studied a variety of approaches to massage including Jin Shin Do, Shiatsu, Acupressure, Japanese Hot Stone Therapy and Reiki as well aromatherapy. Since receiving his Esalen Massage Certification as well as doing his Practicum at Esalen in Big Sur, Ellis’ focus has been on mindfulness, with a broad range of integrated full body strokes, and focused attention on the whole body. "I'm interested in cultivating my ability to deeply listen with my hands and body and to respond sensitively to the person on my table. My aim is to help you slow down and get present in your body, and to support your intention whatever that may be – pain relief, relaxation, and/or greater presence and embodiment. If you're in pain, I want to bring relief and peace in your body. If you're lacking touch, I want to nurture with my hands so you may feel the restorative power of human contact. If you're an athlete, I want provide bodywork that is both therapeutically rigorous and relaxing leaving you ready to go back to your workouts refreshed."