Dee is a resident Massage Therapist here at Just Be Bodyworks, having joined the team in July of 2020 after 9 years experience owning her own massage business. She is our in-house Myofascial Cupping specialist as well as Craniosacral & Reiki practitioner. Dee’s Swedish Massage blended with these modalities is to DIE for!
Dee has a compassionate & nurturing touch and we are so blessed to have her skillset in the Just Be family. We thought you would like to get to know her and her craft better, so we had a little chat!
Just Be Bodyworks: “How long have you lived in Grants Pass / Southern Oregon? What is your favorite part about our community?”
Dee Marks LMT: “Moving here with my parents as a freshman in high school over 40 years ago, I have lived in the Rogue Valley ever since. After I graduated high school and went to college, I married and raised my family locally. A favorite part of our community is the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. I have seen at least one play annually since 1981, the last play being “Peter and the Starcatchers” which was excellent.”
Just Be: “Tell us about your Massage Therapy training. Where did you go to school? What was your favorite class and why?”
Dee: “I received my initial massage therapy training at Rogue Community College approximately 10 years ago. I have gone on to take continuing education classes in many modalities; everything from Cupping, Thai Massage, essential oils, etc. I have to confess that I love to learn and take classes! My favorite classes are the ones that I can walk away from and immediately put to use with my clients. Three of my most commonly used modalities are Reiki, Craniosacral, and Cupping. “
Just Be: “What was your experience in the Massage industry prior to joining the Just Be Bodyworks family?”
Dee: “Prior to joining the Just Be team, I owned my own business for about 9 years. After suffering a major injury to my arm, I decided to let my business go and just enjoy coming to work each day without worrying about “business”!”
Just Be: What specialties & modalities do you offer? What style of massage do you love to do and why?
Dee: “The modalities I offer, usually incorporated into a single session, are Swedish Massage, Myofascial Cupping, Craniosacral, Reiki, and Trigger Point Therapy.”
Just Be: “What’s on your massage bucket list? What specialties & modalities do you feel called to pursue in the future?”
Dee: “Recently I have enjoyed learning myofascial cupping. This has provided relief to many of my clients and I would love to learn more in this fascinating area.”
Just Be: Who is your ideal client? What kind of humans do you enjoy working on and connecting with?
Dee: “My ideal client has a body to work on! Seriously though, I enjoy working with clients to help them be rested and relaxed. “
Just Be: “What is your favorite part about your job as a Massage Therapist? Why do you do what you do?”
Dee: “The favorite part about my job is getting to connect with clients from all walks of life and stages. Our bodies are all alike and yet so unique. Each person is like a puzzle waiting to be put together. I initially got into massage therapy for my own families’ interest, but I soon realized that I loved the work and wanted to share it with others. “
Just Be: “What does your self-care routine look like? What hobbies & activities do you enjoy?”
Dee: “My own self-care involves exercise every day and massage at least once a month. I have a love/hate relationship with my treadmill and I enjoy stretching and yoga videos. As for my hobbies, I really enjoy cooking, baking, knitting, gardening, and reading a good book. My family and grandchildren bless me each day with opportunities for all those things!”
Just Be: “What does it mean to you to “Just Be?” How do you create space to Just Be?”
Dee: “Just Be for me means that I just shut out the chatter and noise of the world and hold stillness. I am happy to sit quietly and listen to the birds and yard sounds. I love quiet….it helps quiet my inner self.”
Just Be: “Anything else you’d like to add?”
Dee: “It is an honor every day to come to work and love on my clients. I hold it very dearly and consider myself very lucky that I can help them achieve their best health.”