Emily Walter is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist working full-time in the field. Emily’s interest in holistic health was sparked in 1995 after reading “Spiritual Midwifery” by Ina May Gaskin. She immediately began talking with midwives and was offered an apprenticeship with a homebirth midwife in New Mexico.
After apprenticing for a year, she went on to further her midwifery studies at Maternidad La Luz, a birth center and Midwifery School situated on the Mexican border in El Paso, Texas. Graduating in 1999, and successfully completing the national exam offered by the North American Registry of Midwives, Emily attended numerous births and served as a Post-Partum Doula for rural, low-income families.
After having her own daughter in 2004, Emily’s focus shifted to Massage Therapy. She completed the Massage Practitioner Program through Touchstone School of Healing Arts in 2008, and received advanced certification in Prenatal and Perinatal Massage through Body Therapy Associates. Her training specifically addressed the needs of pregnant women through pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period. She loves working with women during one of the most exciting events in life ~ just when they need it the most, as they care for themselves and their unborn child.
In addition to prenatal massage, Emily explores different modalities in therapeutic massage, delivering wellness and relaxation. She is driven by her trust in the body’s innate ability to heal itself, and a strong desire to encourage and support people on their paths toward wellness. Emily feels honored and blessed to be able to offer her services to others.
Mission Statement:
Emily’s mission is to assist her clients in reaching their goals of health and well-being so that they may lead long, healthy and proactive lives. She’s dedicated to furthering her knowledge in order to serve the best interests of her clients at all times, and to provide the highest quality service possible. Emily’s hope is that her clients see her not only as a resource but also as a caring, compassionate, responsible and trustworthy therapist who has only their optimal wellness in mind.
Emily takes great pride in listening to her clients and addressing their needs. She vows to use only natural, chemical free products in her massage practice and supports local businesses whenever possible.
