About

It's always challenging to write an "about me" page, because this site is supposed to be about YOU, my clients. However, you probably do want to know a little something about me in order to feel comfortable coming to see me, so here goes:

I have always loved cats and horses, and I wanted to be a veterinarian when I was younger. That dream got sidelined, but now I get to be a massage therapist, which I have decided is much better after all. 🙂

I have been a licensed massage therapist since March of 2009. Along the way, I have been encouraged and inspired by many clients to pursue a different sort of focus for my practice, centered around clients who live with complex medical conditions, PTSD, and other situations that require a gentle and compassionate, yet confident, approach.

As a result, I have attended several continuing education courses that have challenged my perspective and thus, quite literally, changed my life. I know that most people won't care so much about my "accolades", but some will, so I'll include a list of select courses I've completed on this page, along with some of the organizations to which I am honored to belong.

Probably the most important thing to know about me is that I have my own Survivorship Story, so I get it, whatever your "it" is. I want to do everything within my "power" (scope of practice, training, and natural talents and gifts) to support you as you write your best Story possible.

You can learn more about me, what I do, and the people I serve in my blog, Renée's Writings. 

Headshot of Renée C. Houston LMT wearing a purple top against a white background


Select Continuing Education Courses:

Trauma Touch Therapy™ Levels 1 & 2 ~ Colorado School of Healing Arts

Working with Eating Disorders as a Massage Therapist ~ Heart of the Desert Continuing Education, LLC

Post Cosmetic Lymphatic Drainage ~ Emerald Bodywork Education 

Becoming a Trauma-Informed Massage Therapist ~ Heart of the Desert Continuing Education, LLC

Caring for Grievers with Confidence ~ Jennica S. Klemann

Working with PTSD as a Bodyworker ~ Heart of the Desert Continuing Education, LLC

Manual Lymphatic Drainage ~ Klose Training

Massage for People with Cancer ~ Oncology Massage Education Associates

Burn Scar Massage Therapy ~ Jennifer D. Hartley Seminars

Oncology Massage Therapy: Caring for Clients with Cancer ~ Tracy Walton & Associates

The Art of Prenatal Massage ~ Lott Productions

I can't wait to meet you!     Book here