Back In Touch Wellness Center

Massage Therapists & Staff

All Back In Touch Practitioners serve as independent contractors and are licensed,
insured and in good standing with their respective boards.

PU SANFORD, LMT

Pu is a native of Thailand. Having grown up where massage therapy is an important part of culture and health, she decided to attended The Natural Health Institute in 2004 and become a licensed massage therapist (LMT).

Pu focuses on the individual needs of each client to achieve the best results. She specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Thai and lymphatic drainage massages as well as Kinesiology taping. Pu's work is committed to the belief that massage therapy contributes to greater balance and overall well-being for everyone.

KRISTINA GUISLER, LMT

Kristina pursued her massage therapy education after years of personal interest in holistic healing, nutrition therapy and yoga. She graduated from Cumberland Institute in Brentwood in 2006.

Kristina specializes in Swedish Relaxation and Deep Tissue massage and can integrate Myofascial, Lymphatic Drainage, Acupressure and CranioSacral into any session. She also offers a 60-minute session of CranioSacral Therapy. Her goal is to deliver a unique and thoughtful massage based on your needs at the time and to assist you on your journey of health and well-being.

FRAN OVERALL, LMT

Fran graduated from Cumberland Institute Holistic Massage School and became a Licensed Massage Therapist in Tennessee in 2012. Prior to massage, she obtained a MA in Clinical Psychology and a BS in Recording Industry Management. She has retired her licenses as Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor and Chiropractic Therapeutic Assistant in Tennessee. She has chosen a variety of careers that help people – from experiencing the positive effect of music to making lifestyle changes.

There are many different reasons to get a massage. Sometimes you just want to relax, turn off your busy mind, let go of stress and tension, get in touch with your body, and connect at a deeper level. Other times, there are specific physical or emotional pain, headaches, areas with restricted range of motion, and things that get in the way of enjoying your life, and you come to massage for help. Whatever your needs, Fran will individualize the massage to you.

Fran’s passion is John Barnes Myofascial Release! She has taken over 10 courses from John Barnes, and recently worked directly with him in Skills Enhancement Sessions at his treatment center in Sedona, AZ. Other massage modalities she can integrate into sessions are Cranio Sacral Therapy, Reiki, Reiki with SomaEnergetics Solfeggio Tuning Forks, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, Shiatsu Acupressure, Lymphatic Drainage for head and neck, and specific muscular stretching. Fran loves to learn and will be including LaStone Therapy with Crystals from LaStone founder Mary Nelson, Polarity, and Pet Massage in her next continuing education.

SUZANNE SHAMANSKI, LMT

Suzanne Shamanski, licensed massage therapist, has provided bodywork in the Nashville community for over 20 years. With a B.S in Botany and a B.S. in Medical Technology, she found her true calling as a multi-disciplined massage therapist.
Massage modalities include: Swedish, Deep Swedish, Prenatal, Geriatric Massage with elements of Mysofascial Release, Lomilomi and Principles of Breema.
Specialities include: Upper Body Lymphatic and cranial work, external/internal TMJ and Polarity Energy Balancing.

While honoring the body's innate restorative wisdom, sessions with Suzanne blend massage and energy techniques. Clients describe her massage as thorough and intuitive.

Gardening, thrifting, travel and general mischief occupy her spare time.

LEIGH ASHFORD, LMT

Leigh is a 2013 graduate from the Cumberland Institute in Brentwood. She sees massage as an important tool to help people manage the stressful pace of life. Massage is an opportunity to get away from the world for a little while and to focus on self-care, whether it is to relax and de-stress, or to boost the immune system, or to work out stiff and sore muscles

Her work has a base of relaxing Swedish massage, and integrates elements of Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, fascial release, Acupressure, Cranio-Sacral Therapy and gentle stretching. She is a certified Practitioner in Lymphatic Drainage Technique, a modality that helps move fluid through the body in order to reduce swelling and inflammation, and to support the immune system.

ASHLEY MILLIGAN, LMT

Ashley is a graduate of Cumberland Institute in Brentwood, TN and has been a licensed massage therapist for over 15 years. Her modalities include Deep Tissue, Swedish and Reflexology. Massage sessions with Ashley are described as nurturing and intuitive. Her goal as a therapist is to help clients feel relaxed and pain-free.

KATHY GUDITIS, LMT

Moving to Los Angeles in 1984, a foot reflexology session inspired Kathy's interest and dedication to holistic healing. She graduated from the American Academy of Reflexology in 1991 having studied with Bill Flocco, a world renowned instructor. Certified as a Swedish massage therapist from the Santa Monica School of Massage in 1995 and as an Acupressure practitioner in 2005 from Touch Therapy School of Massage, Kathy brings an intuitive clarity to her integrated bodywork. She recently became MBLEX board certified in massage therapy.

After relocating to Nashville in 2015, Kathy became certified as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer in connection with her group aqua fitness classes (cardio, arthritis and stretch) at the Sumner County YMCA in Hendersonville. She is dedicated to the YMCA mission of service to others and enjoys empowering members to improve their health through her fitness classes.

MEGAN M. GANN
Office Manager

Megan is an experienced office manager who specializes in creating a harmonious workflow for clients and practitioners alike. She uses her history in office work to support the center to maximize availability and support staff. She studied psychology at Volunteer State Community College. When not in the office, she is spending time with her family and her cat, reading, writing, and learning new and old crafts alike.

CARRIE ELIZABETH WILKERSON
Energy Work and Intuitive Counselor | Owner, Back In Touch Wellness Center

Carrie is the owner of Back In Touch Wellness Center and a hands-on Healer and Intuitive Counselor. Through her teaching, consulting, writing and healing, Carrie has been assisting organizations, communities and human beings in their transformation processes for over 12 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, cum laude, and earned her Master’s degree from the Human and Organizational Development Department at Peabody College, Vanderbilt.

Carrie is also an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church. In 2008-9, she experienced a profound awakening and began to have spiritual visions and energetic healing abilities. Since then she has studied and apprenticed with healers to develop her hands-on technique working with the chakras and her intuitive skills, and has assisted hundreds of clients in their transformations.

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