Meet the Bodyworks Team

Meet the Bodyworks Team

Cecile Martin

 

President/Owner    

Licensed Massage Therapist

Director and Lead Instructor of Bodyworks Massage Institute since 1998

Instructs Yoga & Meditation • Therapeutic Massage • Oncology Massage • Craniosacral Therapy


Cecile is owner, director, and lead instructor of Bodyworks Massage Institute and president of Heart, Inc., a corporation dedicated to creating programs and providing treatments to enhance health and well-being. Our roots began in 1998 with the founding of Bodyworks, Massage Therapy with Heart!, a massage therapy business created with a mission of providing compassionate touch in a calm and spiritually uplifting environment. Cecile then developed the massage training program as an extension of the philosophy of her massage therapy business, and Bodyworks Massage Institute was born. She has 30 years experience working with hospitals, universities and corporations promoting stress management and comfort therapy programs.

Learn more about Cecile
Massage Therapy and Related Training and Experience:

  • Health Enrichments Center’s 1000-Hour Therapeutic Massage Program, Indianapolis, IN
  • Founding partner, Bodyworks, Massage Therapy with Heart!
  • International Association of Esoteric Healing, Levels 1-5
  • Infant Massage Certification with the Foundation for Healthy Family Living
  • 1st and 2nd Degree Reiki
  • CranioSacral Therapy I and II with Upledger Institute
  • Ananda Yoga Teacher Certification Training, Nevada City, CA
  • Coordinated retreats throughout the Midwest with yoga & meditation teachers from Ananda Worldwide
  • Meditation group leader and yoga instructor since 1994
  • Instructor for Indiana College of Bodywork Modalities, Indianapolis, IN
  • International Symposium on the Science of Touch, Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Talking Body Listening Hands, Post-Traumatic Stress Massage, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Breast Massage, Debra Curties & Pamela Fitch, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Oncology Massage training at the Scherer Institute in Santa Fe, NM with Gayle MacDonald, author of Medicine Hands, Massage Therapy for People With Cancer
  • Quantum Reflex Analysis Level 1 and II with Dr. Robert Marshall and Premier Research Labs, Austin, TX
  • Thai Massage with Jenn Will certified through ITM, International Training Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Massage and Cancer: Finding the New Normal with Mary Peifer 2021

Organizations:

  • American Massage Therapy Association

More About Cecile:
Cecile has been practicing massage therapy and yoga since the early 1990s, traveling to Indianapolis and Michigan at the Health Enrichment Center for massage training, and northern California at Ananda Village to learn and practice the teachings of yoga, as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda. After her father’s passing in 1993 from cancer, her passion for practicing and sharing the teachings of touch therapies and yoga meditation created a career change from corporate finance to massage therapist and yoga instructor, and  has continued to expand to what it is today, Bodyworks Massage Institute.

“I love every day of what I do. I feel everything that happens at Bodyworks creates a greater opportunity for those who wish to learn about, and/or experience, the healing art and science of massage, yoga and meditation, to do so.  It is a joy to be able to help others reach their goals in their choice of career or healing.”

Leah Martin

Co-Owner/Licensed Massage Therapist

Therapeutic Massage • Craniosacral Therapy • Spa Treatments


Leah has been working with Bodyworks Massage Therapy & Institute since 1999 beginning as an office assistant, then becoming a full time massage therapist after completing her massage training in 2003. Along with her massage therapy practice, Leah works as a financial and administrative assistant for Bodyworks.

Learn more about Leah
Massage Therapy and Related Training and Experience:

  • Graduated from Bodyworks Massage Institute in June 2003
  • CranioSacral Level I with Upledger Institute
  • Talking Body Listening Hands, Post-Traumatic Stress Massage, Vancouver, BC
  • Hospice Massage with local hospice program
  • Joint Replacement Massage with local hospital program
  • Certified Thai Massage through ITM, International Training Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Organizations:

  • Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals

More About Leah:
Leah continues to be instrumental in the operations of Bodyworks, assisting in daily activities and managerial decisions. She enjoys her career as a massage therapist as it is the one career that always gives back; giving massage to others also helps her stay centered, grounded and focused in all other areas of life.

“I decided to take the massage therapy course because I have always been interested in natural healing modalities.  My mother is also a massage therapist and I was raised in an environment where I could see, and feel, the benefits of massage. Becoming a mother myself, I now have a deeper understanding of the power of touch. I love being able to offer clients relief from their pain, stress and the daily grind of life.  I am so thankful to have a career that I enjoy and I know is so helpful to others.”

Emily Sandullo

 

Co-Owner/Licensed Massage Therapist

Anatomy & Physiology Instructor with Bodyworks Massage Institute

Pregnancy/Fertility • Therapeutic Massage • Oncology Massage • Cupping


Emily has been working with Bodyworks Massage Therapy & Institute since 2006 as a licensed massage therapist with her massage practice focused on fertility, pregnancy, and post-partum massage. She has worked with Bodyworks Massage Institute as a Student Massage Clinic supervisor since 2007, and teaches Anatomy & Physiology and Pathology classes in the massage training program, and instructs the Spa Treatments and Pregnancy Massage curriculum classes within the Institute.

Learn more about Emily
Massage Therapy and Related Training and Experience:

  • Graduated from Bodyworks Massage Institute in June 2005
  • Certified Fertility, Pre-natal and Post-partum massage with Nurturing the Mother
  • Trigger Point Therapy with Amber Davies
  • Oncology Massage with Cheryl Chapman
  • Hospice massage with local hospice program
  • Joint Replacement Massage with local hospital program
  • Postpartum Massage for St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN
  • Anatomy & Physiology Instructor for Bodyworks Massage Institute
  • Massage and Cancer: Finding the New Normal with Mary Peifer 2021

Organizations:

  • Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals

More About Emily:
Emily has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Purdue University in Child Development and Family Studies, and worked in social work with families and children after graduating from college.

“I have always loved helping others.  Before training to become a massage therapist I was a social worker with families and children. I wanted to continue helping people take care of themselves and get through stressful times in their lives, and have found that massage therapy can guide people through some of the toughest times in life. Almost everyone goes through periods of being mentally and physically drained from work, family life, illness, taking care of sick or dying family members, etc., and I feel that even a short amount of time on a massage table can help heal on physical, mental and emotional levels. Massage therapy has helped me through many emotionally trying times in my life, from the birth of my children to the passing of my father.  Touch is a very powerful healing tool.”

Kristen Tenbarge

 

Licensed Massage Therapist

Therapeutic Massage • Deep Muscle Therapy • Kinetic Chain


Kristen is excited to be a part of the wellness community within and surrounding Bodyworks. Since 2005 she has felt the calling of her heart to the career of massage therapy and graduated from Bodyworks in 2019.

Learn more about Kristen
Massage Therapy and Related Training and Experience:

  • Graduated from Bodyworks Massage Institute in 2019
  • Worked closely with River City Food Co-op, 2008-2017
  • Worked with Substance Abuse Council with at-risk youth
  • Music venue manager at Wired Coffee House, 2003-2006
  • Patchwork Central, 2010-2013
  • Massage and Cancer: Finding the New Normal with Mary Peifer 2021

Organizations:

  • American Massage Therapy Association

More About Kristen:
Kristen unschooled for nearly all of her school-age years driven by a love of learning. Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and all manner of reading material, along with her curiosity of the wisdom of the natural world has turned her into a self-proclaimed “student of the universe”. She looks forward to continuing her education in massage and bodywork by studying energy modalities such as reiki and polarity therapy, as well as pre-natal and hospice massage.

Kristen enjoys working with individuals of all ages and body types on their journey of self-care and well-being. In her down time she retreats for quietude to her small hermitage in the woods, recharging with yoga, meditation, and cooking with friends. She finds joy in exploring other cultures through their cuisine and dance. Laughter is important to her so she spends time with her family because it is with them that she can laugh her deepest.

“For many years I have wanted to become a massage therapist, and finally I have been able to answer the call of my heart by becoming first a student, and now a graduate of Bodyworks Massage Institute. The experiences I have had working with community organizations has helped me to develop a profound awareness of holistically healing the body, mind, and heart. Massage therapy is a profession that I can carry that awareness into.”

Shawn Crabtree

 

Licensed Massage Therapist

Deep Muscle Therapy • Sports Massage • Therapeutic Massage • Chair Massage • Out Call Massage Services


Shawn graduated Bodyworks Massage Institute and has been working for Bodyworks since his graduation. He is seeking to build his clientele by working in various modalities including therapeutic, sports, deep tissue and out call services.

Learn more about Shawn
Massage Therapy and Related Training

  •  Graduated from Bodyworks, June 2017
  •  Licensed Massage Therapist with MBLEX

Organizations:

  • State Board of Massage Therapy of Indiana (Licensed Massage Therapist)
  • Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
    City of Henderson, Kentucky Firefighter
  • Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medical Technician)

American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider)

More about Shawn:

Shawn enjoys making a strong connection with his clients and working with them to bring relaxation and relief. He also works as a firefighter with the City of Henderson and is passionate about helping people in both professions.

Shawn loves travel and experiencing other cultures and spending time with family and friends.

Chastity Axton

 

Licensed Massage Therapist

Therapeutic Massage • Deep Muscle Massage • Sports Massage • Energy/Reiki • Raindrop Technique • Spa Treatments


Chastity graduated from Bodyworks Massage Institute and has been working for Bodyworks since graduation. She enjoys working with various massage modalities including therapeutic, sports, deep tissue and Reiki.

Learn more about Chastity

Massage Therapy and Related Training and Experience:

  • Graduated from Bodyworks Massage Institute in June 2017
  • Shoden Level I Reiki training in 2014
  • Okuden Level II Reiki training in 2015
  • Massage and Cancer: Finding the New Normal with Mary Peifer 2021

Organizations:

  • American Massage Therapy Association

More About Chastity:

Chastity has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Southern Indiana where she majored in business management and marketing.  After college she went on to get her Real Estate License and specialized in and Commercial Property Management, sales, and leasing. In 2005 she moved from Evansville to New Harmony and began working for the Department of Natural Resources as the Assistant Property Manager of Harmonie State Park.

She enjoys going on adventures with her husband and young daughter, painting, swimming, hiking, concerts, and spending time with family and friends.  She lives on a hobby farm and enjoys gardening, taking care of her orchard, and tending to her animals.

“In my heart I have always known I wanted to be a massage therapist.  In 2016 I took a leap of faith and began working towards fulfilling this dream.  I have a passion for helping others and through massage I am able to connect in a way that helps heal mind, body, heart, and spirit.”

Aleah Hall

 

Licensed Massage Therapist

Therapeutic Massage • Prenatal Massage • Spa Treatments


Since Aleah graduated from Bodyworks Massage Institute, she has been working as a massage therapist in a chiropractic office providing specific focus to areas of the body with therapeutic massage, deep muscle therapy, and sports massage. She believes that all touch therapy techniques bring a sense of ease to the body and mind.

Learn more about Aleah

Massage Therapy and Related Training and Experience

  • Graduated from Bodyworks Massage Institute, June 2021
  • Worked as massage therapist in chiropractic office, June 2021-July 2022

Organizations:

  • Associated Bodyworks and Massage Professionals

More About Aleah:

Aleah has a desire to help and serve people in every way she can, and has always carried this passion in her heart. She was born in Peoria, Illinois, was home-schooled, and has traveled to Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Canada, Thailand, Philippines, and Belize. She feels the culture and cuisine of each country visited has helped to mold her into the person she is today, and she loves and continues to carry all the experiences she has received from each country. “I have a favorite food-dish memory from each country and am tempted to travel there again to taste it!”

The greatest influence in her life is everything that brings peace and tranquility to her heart – deep faith, solace in literature, continuing education, and genuine times with family and friends. She grounds herself by painting, reading, flower arranging, hiking, and finding peaceful “nooks” in nature.

While working in the chiropractic setting, Aleah learned the chiropractic insight to medicine – how everything ultimately relates back to the vertebral column, spinal cord, cranial nerves, and in particular, the topmost vertebrae, the atlas. She has taken great interest in the John Barnes Myofascial Release approach, and plans to continue her education in that field of massage and bodywork study. She also has an interest in becoming a doula to aid and assist expectant mothers in the months leading up to birth, and the critical hours just before and after the baby is born.

“Becoming a massage therapist has given me a completely different outlook on life. As I work with people using touch therapies, I am learning that every layer in the body is textured with every moment that person has encountered. With this awareness, I am able to connect with and help others as they go about their life. I am so thankful that I am in a position to help people in this way.”

Cheyenne Ford

 

Licensed Massage Therapist

Therapeutic Massage • Deep Muscle Massage • Prenatal Massage

• Spa Treatments


Since Cheyenne graduated from Bodyworks Massage Institute, she has been working as a massage therapist in Indiana and Kentucky.

Learn more about Cheyenne

Massage Therapy and Related Training and Experience

  • Graduated in June 2019 from Bodyworks Massage Institute and is licensed in Indiana and Kentucky
  • Additionally Certified in Pregnancy, Labor and Postpartum massage

Organizations:

  • Associated Bodyworks and Massage Professionals

More About Cheyenne:

•Favorite part about my job is making a positive difference in people’s lives

•Loves traveling and spending time with family and friends in my free time

Autumn DeVore

 

Licensed Massage Therapist

Therapeutic Massage • Deep Muscle Massage • Spa Treatments


After her recent graduation from Bodyworks Massage Institute, Autumn will start working as a licensed massage therapist at Bodyworks.

Learn more about Autumn

Massage Therapy and Related Training and Experience

  • Graduated in June 2023 from Bodyworks Massage Institute and is licensed in Indiana

Organizations:

  • Associated Bodyworks and Massage Professionals

More About Autumn:

I enjoy yoga, spending time in nature, painting, traveling, attending festivals, and dancing.
What encouraged me to pursue massage therapy: I was raised with a holistic approach background, I have always had a nurturing personality towards the people (and pets) around me, my dad passed away in 2020 which encouraged me to help others who are experiencing something difficult in their life, I desire to connect with people and provide a safe environment to encourage and promote mind and body health and wellness through therapeutic relaxation massage.

Brittany Doonan

 

Licensed Massage Therapist

Therapeutic Massage • Prenatal Massage • Spa Treatments


Brittany graduated from Bodyworks Massage Institute in June 2023.  She is excited to start working with clients and build her career.

Learn more about Brittany

Massage Therapy and Related Training and Experience

  • Graduated in June 2023 from Bodyworks Massage Institute and is licensed in Indiana

Organizations:

  • Associated Bodyworks and Massage Professionals

More About Brittany:

I am currently trained in therapeutic massage, hot stone, cupping, and pregnancy massage. As I continue my career as a massage therapist, I hope to continue to add to my list of skills and services as I grow in my role here. I have been interested in massage therapy ever since I can remember. As a little girl, I would go around to my family and give them all massages for a few dollars and absolutely loved it. As I grew older, I didn’t start with massage therapy, but I found myself longing for a career that I could love and grow in. After working behind the desk at a chiropractic office for years, I finally decided to take that leap and become a therapist as I wanted to be on the other side of the desk helping people and not just checking them in. I am passionate about helping people heal, relax, and give them that peaceful, loving environment that we all need from time to time. I also love that I have endless opportunities to grow and learn in this field and that my work and techniques used are unique to me as a therapist. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, hiking, cooking and of course, relaxing with a good massage therapy session.