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Meet Annie Monroe, LMT, CLT, LMCHA

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

My journey into the healing arts began with a deep love for the body and the natural world. I was born and raised in Michigan, and I spent my summers immersed in the wild beauty of Yellowstone National Park. Those early experiences shaped my appreciation for the wilderness, an active lifestyle, and the holistic medicine and healthcare that honor our connection to mind-body-spirit. 

I graduated from MountainHeart School of Bodywork and Transformational Therapy in 2003. In 2010, I completed my studies at the Ayurvedic Institute and began practicing Ayurvedic Medicine. In 2017 I completed my training in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, with the Vodder International School in BC, Canada. I earned my National Massage Certification through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork in 2011 and obtained my Washington State massage license in 2013.  

Most recently, I expanded my professional path and received a Masters as a Licensed   Mental Health Counselor. This achievement has allowed me to more fully integrate emotional and mental wellness into my practice. I believe deeply in the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, and I am passionate about supporting my clients in their whole-person healing.  

In 2013, I moved to Washington to pursue the active lifestyle that keeps me grounded and inspired. When I have a free moment, you’ll find me adventuring with my family—skiing powder in the Cascade Range or sailing through the beautiful San Juan Islands. 

With over two decades of experience, I bring presence, compassion, and a deep respect for the body’s innate ability to heal. It is truly an honor to support others on their wellness journey. 

Thank you for the opportunity to work with you!

Personal connection to Oncology Massage

In recent years, benefits and contraindications of oncology massage were unknown. Many thought massage would spread cancer, and massage therapists were warned to stay away from those with cancer. Today, research has shown that massage therapy may not cure cancer, but it has proven to be beneficial emotionally, physiologically and physically during and after cancer treatments. Massage may alleviate symptoms and side effects experienced by cancer patients, and is considered to be a supportive therapy.

In 2004, when I graduated massage school, research told me to stay away from massaging all people living with cancer. In 2011, my father was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. As a “Daddy’s Girl”, the only thing I wanted to do was give him comfort, but my education and training had told me not to touch him. With permission from his oncologist, I started to massage my father gently and for short durations. To see him with out pain and a smile on his face, my heart sang.

After my father’s passing, I started my education with my first course: Massage for people living with cancer. This was the first step of my healing from grief. Since the beginning of my oncology massage training, I have had the privilege of assisting and educating massage therapists, cancer patients, Doctors, Chiropractors, and Acupuncturists on the benefits of massage therapy for cancer patients. I have directly seen the benefits from my clients from decreased insomnia, decreased pain, increased daily joy, and increased mobility.