Kathy Altermatt is an Advanced Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist, Certified Reflexologist, and Instructor at New Life Institute of Massage Therapy. Kathy is the owner of Soothing Ways Massage Therapy.

Upon graduating from New Life Institute of Massage Therapy, August 2001, Kathy set her goal to assist her clients in reducing and /or eliminating pain so they may gain better quality of life for the long term. She works within the client's pain tolerance to accomplish this goal.

Kathy has completed Advanced Therapeutic Massage, Advanced Therapeutic Bodywork, Advanced Reflexology, and Prenatal Massage. She travels each year to continue her education in St. John Neuromuscular Therapy, Upledger CranioSacral Therapy, and John Barnes Myofacial Release.

Kathy enjoys volunteering her massage time each year at Relay for Life.


Candice Boban is new to Soothing Ways Massage Therapy. She is a Certified Massage Therapist and plans to specialize in relaxation therapies such as; swedish massage, lomi lomi massage, aromatherapy, healing stone massage, raindrop therapy, etc. 

Candice will continue her education in advanced therapeutic massage which includes: advanced swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, essential oils therapy, magnet therapy, acupressure, healing stone massage, and clients with special needs.