Our Therapists

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Originally from New York and raised in New Jersey, I relocated to Missoula, Montana, in 2008. I began my massage journey in 2003, graduating from Somerset School of Massage Therapy as Practical Valedictorian. I later earned my Board Certification with the NCBTMB in 2015.

Throughout my career, I've worked alongside renowned instructors like Brian Smith, serving the Rutgers Swimming and Diving team, and providing massage therapy for fundraising events like the Airline Ride Across America. Before moving to Montana, I ran my own massage practice in New Jersey, Body Essential Therapeutic Massage, for five years.

In Missoula, I taught Kinesiology, Deep Tissue, and Sports Massage at the Montana School of Massage for several years. My passion for continuous learning has led me to certifications in Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Reiki, as well as specialized training in Craniosacral Therapy, Reflexology, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage.

Outside the classroom, I’m an avid runner and horse enthusiast. I've competed in over 20 half marathons in national parks like Glacier and Yellowstone, and I’m excited to explore Montana’s landscape through various outdoor activities. I’m also a certified equine sport massage therapist, reflecting my deep love for both human and animal well-being.

Savanah Schafer is a compassionate and dedicated massage therapist with a deep reverence for the human body. Since graduating from Sacred Roots Massage School she has developed a strong but gentle approach to providing her clients with a holistic and relaxing experience. Savanah’s work primarily focuses on addressing areas of pain and discomfort while also soothing the nervous system and creating space for mind and body to come into alignment.

Her intention is to support individuals in discovering presence, safety, and vitality through the use of intuitive touch.

She is excited to soon further her education in Cranial Sacral therapy and trauma informed care.

Regina left her career as a federal biologist in 1997, got rid of everything that didn’t fit into her pickup truck and started driving across the United States, coast to coast and border to border. She was passing through New Mexico in 1998 and was snagged by a

massage school. After ten years of practicing and teaching multiple modalities of massage therapy, she returned to her family home in the Pacific Northwest. In 2021, she moved her practice to Montana. Her specialties include sports massage, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue, various energy modalities, stretching and cranial

sacral therapy.

Sabai is pleased to introduce Stephanie Colley.  Stephanie performed her Student Internship with Sabai in 2021, and has been with us since graduating from the Massage Training Institute in Kalispell, MT. Stephanie graduated from the University of Montana with a B.A. in Fine Arts in 2016 and is currently a visual artist at VonCommon Studios in Missoula, MT. Stephanie enjoys  yoga, the arts, music, & many outdoor activities. She is currently working towards Reiki Master level, and looks forward to helping those on their wellness journey through touch.

Marnie’s love for the mountains brought her to Montana after living in the mountains in Argentina for 4 years. She enjoys music, her dogs, outdoor activities such as horseback riding, hiking, and gardening.  Marnie  has  a background in health care and  has worked in Occupational Therapy for several years. For four years she spent time working  at the Raj Health Spa in Fairfield, Iowa doing Ayurvedic massage.  She is  a 2019 graduate from Sacred Roots Massage School of Montana in Missoula. Marnie specializes in performing holistic based massage in a professional studio at the school in Missoula and here in house.  She is also  a member of the America Massage Therapy Association.  She enjoys performing  basic Swedish massage, myofascial stretching, hot stones, and the very popular and effective CUPPING. If you are interested in relaxation, achieving better sleep, pain management or trauma therapy you should definitely give Marnie a call!