With a strong foundation in massage therapy, manual osteopathy, and integrative medicine, Raven Nicolay brings a thoughtful, whole-body approach to care. Her path into healthcare was driven by a lifelong passion for helping others and a curiosity about how the body functions as an interconnected system. Through advanced training in manual osteopathy and ongoing doctoral studies in Chinese Medicine, Raven blends hands-on techniques with holistic insight to support balance, function, and long-term wellness.

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Professional Background & Approach:

• Certified Massage Therapist with additional certification in Manual Osteopathy

• Completed training in LENSEN techniques, cupping therapy, and reflexology

• Currently in year three of four of her Doctorate in Chinese Medicine

• Advanced training in women’s health and fertility

• Extensive manual osteopathy training including:

  • Osteoarticulations

  • Myofascial release

  • Visceral manipulation

  • Craniosacral therapy

  • Manual lymphatic drainage

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Client Benefits:

• Improves overall function, mobility, and internal balance

• Addresses root causes rather than surface-level symptoms

• Supports long-term wellness through structured treatment planning

• Educates clients throughout the process so they feel informed and empowered

• Her goal is to help clients achieve 50–80% improvement in overall function within the first few treatments, an approach that has proven highly successful.

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Motivation & Unique Qualities:

• Driven by a genuine love for helping others, her passion continues to grow with every client she treats. She believes healing is about connection, trust, and education, not just physical techniques. Seeing clients experience relief after months or years of discomfort is what fuels her dedication.

• What truly sets her apart is her commitment to education. With years of schooling already completed, and more underway, she embodies the belief that great therapists never stop learning. Her expanding knowledge allows her to offer thoughtful, layered care that evolves with each client.

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Client Experience & Communication:

• Known for attentive listening and detailed note-taking

• Uses structured assessments to fully understand each client’s concerns

• Clearly explains techniques, treatment plans, and the “why” behind each approach

• Creates a collaborative environment where clients feel heard, supported, and confident

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Holistic Practices & Wellness Philosophy:

• Her training in Chinese medicine adds another dimension to her practice, allowing her to consider emotional patterns, organ health, and energetic balance when developing treatment plans. She believes true healing comes from understanding the body as a whole, physically, emotionally, and internally.

• She maintains her own well-being by practicing what she teaches: regular treatments, nourishing food, adequate rest, and mindful movement. Her commitment to sobriety for the past two years has been a transformative part of her personal health journey and deeply informs her approach to wellness.

 

Personal Interests:​

• Outside of the clinic and classroom, she values balance through time spent with friends and family, visits to the farm with her cows, long-range shooting with her partner, and golfing—activities that keep her grounded and connected.

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Future Goals:

• Completing her Doctorate in Chinese Medicine by 2027

• Expanding her hands-on clinical practice using her full scope of knowledge

• Continuing to grow as a practitioner while providing exceptional, whole-body care

• Remaining open to future education, always guided by curiosity and passion