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Meet the Nova Chiropractic Massage Therapy Team

Diane Smith, Body Wave Massage

Diane, a certified massage therapist, has worked with Dr. Heather Shaw at Nova Chiropractic since 2000. Working in a clinical setting has allowed her to experience a variety of injuries and general health issues ranging from stress reduction to serious injuries.

Diane's technique has evolved through working with her clients; helping them to recover from injuries that cause pain and muscle dysfunction. Specialties include repetitive stress injuries both work and sports related; chronic pain; and personal injuries (car accidents, slips, trips, falls, etc.) causing acute pain and decreased range of motion.

She also helps to improve overall health through massage by reducing stress and relaxing the body so healing and rejuvenation can occur.

Her education and knowledge in a variety of modalities allows her to individualize each clients experience to achieve better health.

Modalities include:
Orthopedic Massage, Western Style Swedish, Sports Massage, Acupressure and
Tui Na, CranioSacral and Lymphatic Drainage.

Patients requiring a specific day and time are advised to schedule early.

Wendy Merklinghaus, Tranquility Aquatic Massage

Wendy specializes in Aquatic Massage and other massage techniques including: Western, Swedish, Hot Stone Massage, Energy Release and Reiki.

Wendy has massage room in house and then an outside heated pool to perform aquatic massage. Aquatic massage allows the body to relax in a body temperature pool which softens the muscles and allows a deeper massage with gentle touch.

Education and Training

• Twin Lakes College of the Healing Arts, Santa Cruz - Certified Massage Therapist and Hynotherapist
• Usui Shiki Ryoho, Santa Clara, CA 2nd degree Reiki
• Pine Mountain Retreat Center, Lake Elsinor, CA - Aquatic Massage Therapist
• Body Therapy Center- Palo Alto, CA Head, Hands & Feet
• Spirit Lake, Lower Lake, CA - Water Dance 1 & 2
• National Holistic Institute, San Jose, CA Certified Massage Therapist and Health Educator

Appointments can be scheduled for Monday afternoon and evening, Thursday afternoon and Sunday afternoon and evening.