About
Maureen Turcotte, Licensed Massage Therapist & Esthetician
Northern Illinois University- Dekalb, IL. Graduated with B.S. in Family Consumer Nutrition Sciences, emphasis in Family Social Services 2004
University of Aesthetics- Chicago, IL. Licensed Esthetician 2005
The Berkana Institute of Massage Therapy- Denver, CO. Licensed Massage Therapist 2017
I have helped clients deal with ongoing pain from previous accidents, as well as acute pain from fresh injuries. I have worked in conjunction with other health providers they see to best treat what ails them most effectively.
At my best, I have left work feeling like I really helped a person feel better about themselves. Whether it’s an emotional or physical change they experienced, I always feel so happy for them, and grateful to be a part of their process.
For me, it was always therapy. It just took me a little bit to narrow it down to touch therapy versus talk therapy. I started off pursuing social services with the intention of becoming a middle school counselor. After graduating with my B.S. I decided that I wasn’t ready to jump into a masters program geared towards education. I was still very interested in the human body, (specifically anatomy, physiology, psychology), but I was interested in health and wellness in other facets as well. The fall following college graduation I enrolled at The University of Aesthetics in Chicago, and pursued health and wellness as it pertains to skincare. I loved the art and science behind the beauty industry, so becoming an esthetician was a perfect choice.
Fast forward 12 years, and I’m living in Colorado with my small nuclear family, and again considering a masters program. After looking into all things therapy, I found myself on The Berkana Institute of Massage Therapy website and felt a lightbulb go off. After more than a decade in the skin care world, and having worked alongside many talented massage therapists, I found myself feeling called to look into this career. I met with the owner of the school Jill Berkana, and she and I had a very deep conversation about what her program consisted of. It was incredible. I knew I had found my new path.
Outside of work I spend the majority of my time with my two littles, Oliver and Sonora. My family lives elsewhere, so we are building our Colorado family into something spectacular. I enjoy learning about the land, and history in this state. I hope to explore more of the west via kayaks, tours, hikes, and mountain tops. I love arts, crafts, music, dancing, traveling, outdoor adventures, and time with people.
“Maureen consistently delivers great deep tissue massages that results in excellent physical healing. She is detail oriented and has a precision touch. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a professional massage therapist.”
— B. A. Patient