Whitney Petersen

Whitney Petersen, LMT, MLD-C, ESMT, CCMT, is the owner of Blue Sage Massage & Bodywork.  She has been trained in therapeutic, wellness, and pre/post-natal massage, clinical cupping therapy, reflexology, Integrative Manual Therapy techniques, manual lymph drainage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, CoreStones therapy, and Gua Sha.  She integrates her gifts and training throughout the massage session.  Whitney listens to the body and adapts her approach to provide the most benefit to each client.

Sessions can be a combination of massage, cupping therapy, reflexology, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and/or CoreStones therapy.  Whitney works with each individual, evaluates what their body needs, and implements the most appropriate methods. Whitney enjoys working with clients who are ready to move forward on their healing journey.

Whitney is also an Equestrian Sports Massage Therapist (ESMT) and Certified Canine Massage Therapist (CCMT). She enjoys working with animals.

Training / Certifications

• Graduate | Arbor College - School of Massage | Knoxville, TN
• State of Tennessee | Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
• Reiki I & II Practitioner Certification | Holistic Institute of Wellness | Knoxville, TN
• Prenatal Massage | Arbor College - School of Massage - Instructor: Melanie Alexander, LMT | Knoxville, TN
• Clinical Cupping Certificate | Cupping Canada, Inc.
• CoreStones: Baton Master Class | CoreStones Massage | Fargo, ND
• CoreStones: Upgrade Your Hands | Corestones Massage | Myrtle Beach, SC
• Facial Reflex Therapy | Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals - Instructor: Lone Sorensen
• Myofascial Release Certificate | Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy | Hartford, CT
• Myofascial Mapping Certificate | Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy | Hartford, CT
• Visceral Mobilization Certificate | Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy | Hartford, CT
• Mobility Templates-Pelvic, Sacrum & Spine Certificate | Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy | Hartford, CT
• Equestrian Sport Massage Therapist (ESMT) | Equissage International, Inc. | Round Hill, VA
• Certified Canine Massage Therapist (CCMT) | Equissage International, Inc. | Round Hill, VA
• Trauma Touch Therapy Level 1 Training | Colorado School of Healing Arts | Lakewood, CO
• Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) (MLD-C) | Academy of Lymphatic Studies | Nashville, TN