Meet the Therapists
Kendra Cromwell (she/her), owner and manager
—Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays in the office, in-home massage occasional Wednesdays, Fridays, or weekends
530-550-9910 (office number-text and/or call)
Kendra’s massage journey began in 2012, with many more ahead to learn and grow from. It is an honor for her to be a part of the Truckee Massage team and also humbly assume the role as the leader of this business. She mixes a variety of slow, generally deeper, intentional techniques, done in a way to induce relaxation and also relieve chronic pain and tension. She enjoys using trigger points, range of motion, and intuition to provide gentle or deep bodywork. After growing up in North Lake Tahoe, she continued to CU Boulder for a BA in Anthropology, traveled the world and became proficient in Spanish before settling down to eventually become a massage therapist back in her beautiful home. Massage is truly a remarkable way to help other people, learn about the body, and challenge herself. She feels fortunate to have such a rewarding job in such an absolutely magical place.
Jodi Hubbell (Manager)
—Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays—available for in-home services
530-550-9910 (office number-text and/or call)
I completed my initial training in 2004 and have continued to expand my knowledge and skills over the years. I have studied: Reflexology, Cranial Sacral Rebalancing, Flower Essences, Aromatherapy, Thai massage and Reiki. My massage style blends all of these elements together.
The best compliment I've received (so far) is that I am firm, but gentle (and that was from a college/pro football coach!). If you are a "No pain, no gain" type of client I'll be honest and say that you're better suited to book with a different practitioner. I like to tap into my clients emotional as well as physical state, which is why I love to use flower essences in my work, this does require a small upcharge, but I believe the benefits are more than worth it.
Kristi Ketting
—Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays, in-home services
530-550-9910 (office number-text and/or call)
Kristi has been a practicing LMT since 2010. She has over 1400 hours of massage therapy education, along with having completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training, and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in health and wellness coaching. Her work stems from an innate desire to create positivity and healing in the world. Kristi's style of bodywork is influenced by her extensive training in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage techniques, and her sessions are deeply present and intuitive. Each session is unique and her approach varies organically with the needs of each individual client. She is passionate about creating therapeutic embodiment experiences for her clients, encouraging people to get out of their heads and connect with their bodies. In her free time, Kristi is most likely romping around in the forests of Tahoe with her pup, rocking out to live music, and cooking delicious things.
Tara Lagree
—Mondays through Friday & occasional weekends —
530-550-9910 (office number-text and/or call)
Whether you endure mental stress at work or physical strain on one of Tahoe’s many world-class ski-slopes, my massage will uplift you, both body and mind. Relaxation and stress-relief are integral parts of well-being, as well as key factors in leading a productive life. Let’s work together on getting your body functioning at its ‘peak’ level. I hope to see you soon!
I am a true believer of holistic therapy and I have been practicing bodywork since 2007. I received my massage license at Florida College of Natural Health in Sarasota, Florida, graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Science of Natural Health. I am certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and a member of the AMTA.
Certified YoMassage Therapist.
Specific massage training specialized in Sport and Neuromuscular Therapy. Other modalities used are Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Technique, Swedish, Reflexology, Trigger Point therapy, and Active and Passive stretching.
In order to provide you with the best experience, I will match you with the proper therapy for your specific needs.
Willow Esch (they/them)
-Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, occasional in-home services
530-550-9910 (office number-text and/or call)
Willow Esch (they/them) is a healer who uses Western Medical Herbalism and Massage Therapy to help their clients experience holistic health. Willow started their career in 2012 as a Certified Athletic Trainer, providing Sports Medicine care for athletes from youth to professional level. Since leaving Athletic Training, Willow has received over 800 hours of training in Western Medical Herbalism from ACORN School in Nevada City, CA and Green Medicine Herb School in Grass Valley, CA. Willow has also completed a 500-hour Massage Therapy Certification from the Massage Therapy Institute in Davis, CA. Willow uses Swedish, Deep Tissue, Acupressure, Reflexology, Cranial Sacral, and Energetic Healing techniques to provide personalized sessions designed to provide pain relief, nervous system restoration, and support healing from injury.
Marina Early
-Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
530-550-9910 (office number-text and/or call)
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, I’ve been practicing massage therapy professionally since 2017. My background includes working in five-star luxury resorts from Napa to Miami, which gave me the opportunity to travel and refine my skills. These days, my passion lies in serving my local community and helping clients feel their best.
My style combines firm, therapeutic pressure with a deeply relaxing touch. I specialize in using heat during deep tissue work and incorporate passive joint mobilization techniques to promote deeper relief and mobility.
Whether you’re looking to unwind or address chronic tension, I’m here to support your wellness journey. I look forward to working with you—book your session today and let’s get started.
Vanessa Dodds
530-550-9910 (office number-text and/or call)
Vanessa was born and raised in Truckee and has traveled abroad to train with yoga, bodywork and energy work modalities, bringing these skills back to the mountains. As a Massage Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist specializing in Fascia Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage, she offers tailored, somatic massage and bodywork for stress relief, chronic pain, prenatal and perinatal care, post-surgical healing, and injury recovery.
In addition to hands-on bodywork, Vanessa provides Energy Work support through Reiki and Rose Therapy/Sanación con Rosas, assisting clients in navigating life’s transitions with greater ease and presence.
She is also a certified Yoga and Aerial Yoga Instructor and her yoga practices inform her bodywork sessions. Se habla español e eu também falo português.
Ryan Wichert LMT (he/him)
-Currently on-call midweek evenings. Will develop a more regular schedule once the snow falls.
530-550-9910 (office number-text and/or call)
Ryan is a Lake Tahoe local who grew up as a professional snowboarder, surfer and skateboarder, with a huge heart along the way. His career in massage began at The Healing Arts Institution of California in 2018. He took a few years off to play with his growing family and pursue other careers during the difficulties of the pandemic, but now is re-inspired to return to his natural healing tendencies. His onboarding to the Truckee Massage team comes with complete excitement and invigoration to provide an exceptional massage experience.
Sven Renner
-Currently providing Reiki on Mondays
Sven has been seeking connection with the Divine for most of this lifetime. His path has brought him to the study of theology, psychology, yoga, meditation and Reiki. Sven is energized by a desire to help others release trauma, connect with Spirit and realize their highest good.
An honored expansion of Sven’s Energy Work soon to be offered at the T.M. Wellness Center
