Donna Joywalker, LMT

 

Hello and thanks for visiting my website.  My history in the healing arts began in 1990 when I graduated from the Colorado School of Healing Arts.  I spent my entire adult life in Colorado and am thrilled to be in SW Florida sharing space at Thrive Yoga Studio.  My journey has been an amazing one being blessed with so many incredible teachers and learning experiences.  Many years into my massage career I returned to college and received a BA in holistic health.  Having a strong interest in the mind/body/spirit connection I was drawn to complete certifications in  skincare, hypnotherapy, shamanic healing and various types of meditation.    

 

The practice of Ashiatsu has resulted in my no longer being challenged with the many postural and overuse conditions of table massage.  I am able to do what I love and offer a mode of deep tissue massage to my clients.  A true win/win!    From the moment I completed my first training in Ashiatsu barefoot massage with Ruthie Hardee the founder of Deepfeet in Denver, Colorado I knew I was in my element.  Having a background in dance and loving to be in motion, I found myself at home balanced on parallel bars delivering smooth, consistent pressure strokes with my feet. 

 

When I’m not on my bars at the studio you will find me walking in beautiful Robinson Preserve, hanging in the rose garden at the Ringling Museum, paddling the amazing rivers here or enjoying the white sand beaches on Anna Maria Island.