Thanks to these Local Practitioners YOU'LL have a wide variety of healing modalities to try at the Touch of Chico healing fair this year!
Please, scroll down below the list to learn more about each practitioner and what they will be offering at The Touch of Chico this year for $1/minute.
Join us Sunday, Sept 13th, Noon-4pm at the Chico Creek Nature Center for healing massage, energywork, 4 free presentations, vendor area & live music, too on the main stage.
(Music line up, skill share presentations, food booths & vendors info found here)
Bodyworkers:
- Aaron Fetty of the Chico Massage School
- Anestassia Gray-Berger
- Ashley Hohenstein
- Cornelia Coppock
- Crystal Thomas
- Dani Haddad
- Deb Deming
- Dexter Lindo
- Ell Jaramillo
- Elodie Sisk
- Heather Brown
- Jason Jacques
- Jeanne Kristopherson
- Kat Maslin
- Katya Miller
- Ken Hanson
- La Vonda Tracy
- Laurie Howard
- Matt Dunckel
- Morgan Perry
- Robyn Fay
- Stella Beauchamp
- Stephanie Haney of Chico Community Acupuncture
- Tanisha Demo
- Valorie Plummer
- Victor Estrada
Intuitives
- Emerald Starlight
- Ekarini Ni Wayan-Eka
- Guillaume Marchisseau
- Kristiana Afrasiabi
- Mandy Jay and Brian
- Shannon Shocknessee
- Shigemi Minetaka
- Skye Li Raskin
- Pia States
- TamRa WichMa
Descriptions Of Styles:
Aaron Fetty CMT, has been practicing massage and teaching it since 2000. He is the lead instructor at Chico Massage School. He uses his deep knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology to help identify and address the core issues that are causing his clients’ pain. Aaron will be offering therapeutic massage, blending deep tissue, myofascial, neuromuscular, sports massage, and also relaxation techniques on the table. He’ll also be offering chair massage for those that prefer it. He’s excited to help!
Anestassia Gray-Berger CMT, RN Massage by AGB Anestassia Is a holistic healthcare worker, practicing massage and bodywork for two years and working as nurse for four. Her practice is one that emphasizes nervous system regulation and grounding. She uses an integrative approach that includes: JFB Myofascial Release, deep tissue techniques, and reiki. Anestassia hopes to hold a container for healing and restful reflection.
Ashley Hohenstein - a massage therapist and health educator for over 25 years. Six years ago she extended her practice to include Somatic Integration, a combination of visualizations, energy work and emotional release that targets the root of the physiological or psychological problem. Ashley believes health is optimized when harmonizing the mind, body and spirit.
Cornelia Coppock is a 1986 graduate of The National Holistic Institute. She gives massages that give her clients the opportunity to relax the mind, body and spirit using various modalities including Reiki, Swedish, Acupressure, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Aromatherapy. Anyone dealing with stress and anxiety can benefit from a massage from her.
Crystal Thomas - A former Division I and professional indoor volleyball player who understands the impact of chronic pain on performance. With her Master’s degree in Kinesiology, specializing in Health Promotion and Sport Performance combined with her Postural Restoration Institute training and athletic experience she has a deep understanding of movement, biomechanics, and human performance. Crystal's holistic approach empowers individuals to thrive by restoring balance, eliminating pain, enhancing mobility, and fostering long-term health and well-being.
Dani Haddad - Divine Dani aka Danielle Haddad am a compassionate and client-centered Massage Therapist dedicated to promoting wellness, healing, and holistic self-care. With a strong foundation in human behavior, child development, social services, and behavioral health, I, Danielle bring a unique understanding of the connection between physical, emotional, and mental well-being. My approach to massage therapy extends beyond relaxation. I create a safe, welcoming environment where clients can reduce stress, relieve muscle tension, restore balance, and support their overall health.
Deborah Deming, CMT, has 24 plus years of experience as a therapist and is known for medical massage. After attending Chico Therapy Wellness Center in 2001, she was certified in an 800-hour chiropractic massage internship under Dr. Ron Horlick, DC. Deborah also attended the Upledger Institute where she learned Visceral Manipulation and Cranial Sacral Therapy. Throughout the years, she has learned to integrate her wide array of training into a unique style consisting of Soft Tissue Release, Myofascial, Osteopathic Approach to Evaluation Procedures, Cellulite Massage, Reflexology, Hot Stone, Shiatsu, Tuina, Chios (energy work), Visceral Manipulation, Cranial Sacral, Alexander Technique, Jacuzzi Therapy, and Lomi Lomi.
Dexter Lindo owner of EQ-librium, is a nationally certified Massage Therapist with over ten years of experience. He acquired 1,500 hours of education from a state accredited program that included various massage and healing modalities such as Swedish, Therapeutic, Sports, Deep Tissue, Reiki, Myo-fascial, Pregnancy, Reflexology, Shiatsu and Tui-Na. Dexter also attended Emperor’s College Graduate School of Traditional Oriental Medicine studying acupuncture and herbal medicine. His diverse knowledge allows him to customize each massage to the unique client needs. As a therapist, Dexter brings balance and harmony to mind, body and spirit through his nurturing therapeutic touch and positive energy.
Ell Jaramillo - Ell blends therapeutic bodywork with a calming, client-centered approach, creating tailored sessions that feel both effective and restorative. Her work looks beyond where discomfort shows up, taking into consideration the whole person in front of her and the many factors that can influence how the body feels, moves, and holds tension.
Elodie Sisk - info pending
Emerald Starlight - A Somatic Grief Coach, Reiki Master Teacher and Sound Healer. She intuitively weaves these and other modalities in her Healing Sessions to achieve multidimensional and transformational healing. She is passionate about helping people turn their deepest pain into their greatest gifts as she has been living this work since her daughter Liberty died in 2017.
Guillaume Marchisseau Hypnotherapy Guillaume helps his clients change themselves through a range of subconscious techniques, hypnosis and hypnotherapy being central to his practice. Coming from a background as a computer engineer he understands the mind as this beautiful and essential component of the human being, that can be programmed and modified to achieve the desired outcome. So that the mind can be nurtured and mastered the same way that an artist or artisan learns to use his hands. Guillaume is also a Yoga Instructor, bringing him a holistic view on ways to allow for change.
Heather Brown, CMT is a graduate of the IPSB School of Integrative Psycho-Structural Bodywork in Santa Monica. Her approach to bodywork incorporates techniques from circulatory, lymphatic, and deep tissue massage and sensory repatterning. Each session is tailored to the unique needs and goals of her clients. Whether you’re a college student, expectant parent, weekend warrior, or senior, she is passionate about bringing you the benefits of therapeutic massage on your journey to reduce stress, manage pain, and improve your well-being. heatherbrownintegrativemassagetherapy.com
Jason Jacques will be offering Access Consciousness Bars at Touch of Chico this year. He took a class on practicing this treatment, after receiving his own first( bars) treatment. "I was hooked!!" It starts with intentional energetic clearing and then he lightly touches and holds 32 points on the head. Access Bars is a gentle touch point technique that creates relaxation and reduces stress and anxiety.
Jeanne Christopherson Essential Massage 40 years experience in Full body massage (Swedish/Esalen), Energy balancing, healing (Reiki/Jin Shin Jyitsu), Assisted stretching (Yoga/Dance) & Acupressure (Shiatsu). I work thoroughly, without pain, addressing your present needs.
Kat Ferrari Maslin I'm a Reiki practitioner, psychic, light language channeler, and full of love, compassion, magic and light! I am Spirit's vessel of compassion, love and comfort. I'm joyfully my happiest when healing and sharing my gifts with others. I specialize in trauma from narcissistic abuse, grief, loss, and anything having to do with helping you heal. I also work with families, as well. I have been successful in healing the whole family. This is great!! There's nothing like it! Or just one on one as I create a safe space to guide you with gentle tender care, until you feel free again! I will support you all the way.
Katya Miller KM Massage and Bodywork is owned and operated by Katya Miller. With her passion for helping others and a fantastic education provided by Chico Massage School, she offers Chico an adaptable integrative style of Bodywork. Using modalities such as deep tissue, swedish, myofascial technique, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation she works to create a massage that is perfectly tailored for your body's needs. www.kmmassageandbodywork.com
Ken Hanson, Stress Less Smile More, has been doing intuitive massage since the late 1980's. He will be offering a combination of Swedish and Lomi Lomi full body massage in a privacy tent.
Kristiana Afrasiabi - info pending
La Vonda Tracy - info pending
Laurie Howard CMT is a certified massage and body therapist who studied and received certifications from various holistic healthcare institutions such as Esalen and the Institute of Educational Therapy in Berkeley Ca., which focused on physical, emotional and movement therapies. Laurie combines her 30+ years experience as a CMT, with a variety of techniques and modalities to offer an intuitive, compassionate and very personalized approach to your overall health and wellness. "I love to work with people of all backgrounds, ages and stages of life, whether for relaxation, rehabailitation, or rejuvenation".
Mandy Jay is a conscious parenting expert, feminine embodiment coach and intuitive healer. She assists mothers in breaking generational trauma cycles by holding the loving space for them to explore their wounds and heal their inner child along with practical tips on how to relate to children using a gentle parenting framework. Mandy will be offering intuitive oracle readings and will also be available to answer questions about parenting, feminine embodiment, intimate relationships, and living a conscious lifestyle.
Matt Dunckel - With over 25 years experience in bodywork and energy healing, I help clients identify and move through restrictive holding patterns. At Touch of Chico, I’ll be offering massage therapy. His website is ascension-coach.com
Morgan Perry - info pending
Pia States - info pending
Robyn Fay - info pending
Shannon Shocknesse, CMT. Offering sound healing with Fibonacci tuning forks and crystal healing. Sound and crystal healing create frequencies that encourage the body, mind and energy field to move into a more harmonious balance and allow a deep state relaxation where healing can occur. I enjoy helping clients release stress, feel lighter and energetically brighter. I have been a massage therapist since 2005, trained in Swedish, Reflexology, Acupressure, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Lomi Lomi, Reiki, Body-Being Energy Balancing and Crystal Healing.
Skye Li Raskin - A transformational coach specializing in nervous system health, life, and wellness coaching. With a background in mental health, she guides clients through non-clinical parts work, Reiki, sound bath journeys, and Sonic Neural — a transformational breathwork technique supporting deeper regulation, clarity, and aliveness. Skye offers 1:1 coaching, groups, and conscious gatherings for those ready to reconnect with body, mind, and spirit.
Stella Beauchamp - Stella has been practicing Thai Massage for 5 years. She has expanded her techniques in other fields of bodywork such as Rolfing and Cranio Sacral and she specializes in a traditional Thai treatment called Womb Lifting which helps women conceive naturally and maintain a healthy state of their reproductive organs and hormonal health throughout life. Stella has a background in western clinical herbalism and infuses her own body salves for her treatments. Stella uses heated Thai herbal packs on the body during her sessions to relax muscles, reduce inflammation and increase circulation.
Stephanie Haney - Chico Community Acupuncture Licensed Acupuncturist Stephanie will treat folks to improve energy, boost your immune system, de-stress, and reduce pain. A recent transplant to Chico, Stephanie treats pain and sports injuries, supports reproductive and hormonal health, chronic conditions and emotional well-being. Chico Community Acupuncture - A nonprofit whose mission since 2010 has been to provide effective, affordable, and accessible care with acupuncture to as many people as possible. More info at chicocommunityacupuncture.com Come sit, get poked, and take a nap.
TamRa WichMa Intuitive coaching combines guidance, emotional support, and inner alignment to help clients gain clarity, make empowered decisions, and reconnect with their authentic self. Intuitive readings tap into subtle energy, patterns, or higher insight to reflect what’s going on beneath the surface, offering perspective that goes beyond logic. Tarot cards are used as a visual and symbolic tool to guide conversations, uncover blocks, and illuminate paths forward — not to predict the future, but to explore it with intention and awareness. Together, these practices offer a grounded yet spiritual space for personal growth and transformation.
Tanisha Demo CMT Phoenix Revival Massage A certified massage therapist and graduate of Chico Massage School offering massage and Reiki services at Creating a Sustainable You in Chico, CA. She is passionate about providing a deeply relaxing experience to give her clients a chance to unwind, recover, and reduce inflammation and tension in the body. She integrates a range of add-ons and modalities such as warm stones, cupping, aromatherapy, swedish, deep tissue, stretching, etc. in order to provide her clients with the best service for their needs.
Valorie Plummer I have a deep passion for helping people on their healing journeys by providing customized Massage sessions focused on each person's specific needs, experiences, and healing goals. I specialize in Therapeutic Relaxation, Prenatal, Stress Relief and Chronic Pain Management. My goal as a therapist is to provide opportunities for healing, growth, stress relief, pain reduction. I have been doing Massage for 11 years, and I try to meet each client where they are in their healing journey. I look forward to meeting you and helping you on your path to healing and wellness!
Victor Estrada Hands In Motion. I practice therapeutic massage, sports massage and acupressure techniques.
Huge THANK YOU to all of these kind community members for volunteering at this event! We appreciate the support!
All funds raised at this event supports local homegrown independent community radio KZFR The Mighty Zephyr!
