Chelsea Denien
LMT#
My path into bodywork began with my own journey of healing after a major motorcycle accident. I was left with lasting limitations and restrictions, and in the process of reclaiming my life, I worked with massage therapists, physical therapists, MAT practitioners, acupuncturists, and naturopaths. Through these experiences, I became deeply curious about the body and its capacity to heal. A friend, who was an MAT practitioner, encouraged me to explore further. Studying Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) with Greg Roskopf in South Florida gave me a strong foundation in anatomy, movement, and structural function. While the work was effective and precise, it was also deeply dependent on the physical body. I quickly realized I wanted to understand the whole person and how body, mind, and nervous system interact in the healing process.
That search led me to Ayurvedic Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina, where I studied under Vishnu Dass. Ayurveda offered a more holistic view of health, one that honored the body, mind, and spirit as deeply interconnected. After graduating, I continued on to the Center for Massage and Natural Health in Asheville, where I discovered a love for massage therapy.
Massage became a bridge between my structural foundation and my growing intuition. In the beginning, my work was deep and corrective, but as I studied the fascial system and began learning CranioSacral Therapy, I realized that subtle touch can create profound change. By working with the nervous system instead of against it, clients began experiencing deeper levels of release, not just physical, but emotional and energetic as well.
Over time, I added TMJ and intraoral work to support those experiencing chronic tension, headaches, and jaw pain. Most recently, I became licensed in Esthetics, expanding my work to include nervous-system-focused facials that support both the skin and the muscles. I’m continuing my education with Neolifting, a natural facial “sculpting“ method that blends advanced technique with the same mindful presence at the heart of my practice.
My approach to healing is informed not only by training, but by lived experience. As someone who is AUDHD, living with an autoimmune condition, and navigating life through a trauma-aware lens, I understand how sensitive, complex, and layered healing can be.
Being neurodivergent means I experience the world intensely, through sound, texture, emotion, and energy. It also means I notice subtle things: the way someone’s breath changes as their body releases, or how a small adjustment in tone or rhythm can help a client’s system feel safe. My sensitivity has become one of my greatest tools, guiding me to meet people where they are, without judgment or rush.
Living with an autoimmune condition has taught me how to listen to my own body, to honor limits, and to find gentleness even in challenge. These experiences have shaped my philosophy: that healing is not linear, and that care must include rest, self-compassion, and nervous system regulation as much as technique.
I am LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed, and committed to creating an environment that feels safe, inclusive, and grounding for all bodies and identities.
My goal is not to “fix” you, but to listen, support, and hold space for your body’s own wisdom to emerge. Every session is an invitation to unwind layers of stress, reconnect with yourself, and allow healing to unfold naturally.
Through intuitive touch, slow rhythm, and deep respect for the body’s intelligence, I help clients find the place where the nervous system can finally rest, the still point where peace, regulation, and true restoration begin.
Outside of work, I find grounding through movement, roller skating, rock climbing, and time in nature. I love quiet mornings, good food, and slow moments with my cat, Charlie, who reminds me daily to pause and soften. I value honesty, warmth, and authenticity — both in life and in my practice — and I strive to make every session feel like a safe return home to yourself.