Meet The Team

Karin opened Total Body Wellness LLC in 2007 after realizing the high demand for a clinic that specialized in successful, non-invasive approaches to pain management. Her Health Science background includes advanced training in anatomy, physiology and kinesiology from The Healing Arts Center where she graduated in 1997. She went on to earn her Masters and became one of the few Medical Massage Practitioners in the state. Karin was the program director for a healthcare college and has also served on staff at Mercy Hospital, St Luke’s Outpatient Rehabilitation and BJC Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. She had the privilege of studying directly under an expert in the fascial system, Dr. Antonio Stecco, a researcher and surgeon from Italy. This intense training earned her an advanced certification treating musculoskeletal pain. Her extensive knowledge of the body coupled with the years of experience, allows her to provide leading edge treatments, that are highly effective in treating chronic and acute pain. Karin is committed to bringing you excellence in pain management and exceptional patient care.

Megan is one of the top PTAs in the Midwest. She completed the Physical Therapy program and received her PTA license in 2017 from the National Board of Healing Arts. She has worked in a variety of settings including acute care, outpatient services and skilled nursing. The passion she has for manual therapy/ soft tissue work was discovered during her training at the manual therapy clinic. Megan’s total experience also includes functional fitness which has prepared her for treating chronic and acute pain, while educating her patients to help prevent future injuries. Her exceptional ability to take each patients health needs and comorbidities into consideration, allows her to provide you with a plan to reach the best possible outcome for your individual goals.

Dani was born and raised in Cedar Rapids Iowa where she attended Kirkwood Community College. She initially became a Human Officer due to her deep love of animals. Although she loves animal’s her true passion and aspirations are to bridge the gap between western medicine and holistic wellness. Dani decided to pursue a career in the wellness industry and attended The Healing Arts Center in St Louis Missouri. Here she learned anatomy, Physiology, and the art of therapeutic massage. She is currently an intern at Total Body Wellness LLC for fascial rebalancing while continuing to work with patients using her skills as a massage therapist. She enjoys doing lymphatic drainage, therapeutic and deep tissue massage. As a Wellness Ambassador she plans to continue her studies in Ayurvedic medicine and Thai bodywork. Whether you are looking to reduce stress or for deeper, trigger point work Dani invites you to make regular massage a part of your wellness program and she looks forward to working with you. 

Born in the Midwest, Rachel is a native of Jefferson County Missouri where she has lived most of her life. Her passion has always been in patient centered care and has some nursing experience. She wanted to provide a more holistic approach and decided to attended the The Healing Arts Center in Maplewood Missouri. She graduated top of her class with a focus on anatomy, physiology, and Therapeutic Massage modalities. While attending The Healing Arts Center she achieved the Twin Hearts Honor and has earned the title of Licensed Massage Therapist by the State of Missouri. Rachel believes a better quality of life is achieved by improving health and wellness. The body is amazing and functions best when pressure is relieved from the nerves and invites you to experience true healing for yourself.