My Story.

Hi, I’m Denae.

I’m a Certified Massage Therapist, Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and Mind Body Spirit Release™ Practitioner, with a twelve-year career in social work. I was born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and now live in Southern Minnesota with my husband and our three boys.

I enjoy being outside, spending time with my family, continuously learning about the body, and drinking good coffee. My days are a mix of motherhood, work I care about, and building a slower, more intentional life.

I started my career in social work, supporting older adults and families through big life transitions. I learned a lot about resilience, but I also saw how disconnected our systems can be from true healing. Over time, it became clear to me that I wanted to support people in a different way.

In 2013, I was diagnosed with Ehrlichia, a tick-borne illness. The medications I was prescribed led to a host of new symptoms, and I didn’t feel like myself. That experience pushed me to start looking beyond conventional care. I began learning about root cause healing, detox, and nervous system support—and over time, I started feeling better. I realized how powerful the body can be when it’s supported the right way.

Becoming a mom only deepened that perspective.

When my oldest son had early health issues, I knew I didn’t want to just treat symptoms. I found infant massage, and it helped both of us regulate, connect, and build trust. It showed me how healing touch really is—and how much we can do when we slow down and listen.

In 2020, I went back to school for massage therapy. Since then, I’ve continued building a practice that integrates bodywork, craniosacral therapy, homeopathy, pregnancy and postpartum care, and emotional wellness. In 2022, I added Mind Body Spirit Release™, which allows me to support clients with emotional and energetic patterns in a really practical way.

Through RAW Therapy + Wellness, I support women, children, and families who are looking for something deeper. I enjoy exploring alternative approaches to healing and helping the body return to balance in a calm, grounded way.

I believe that when we regulate our own systems, we change what’s passed on. And that’s what this work is really about & why I love what I do.

Thanks for being here.