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🌿Meet the Still Roots Team

meet our team

Where clinical skill meets heart-centered care.


At Still Roots, we believe exceptional bodywork happens when knowledge, intuition, and genuine human warmth combine.

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Our practitioners share three core values:​

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  1. Whole-Person Focus – We treat more than pain points; we support the mind-body connection so you leave each session feeling balanced and empowered.
     

  2. Lifelong Learning – From new manual-therapy certifications to the latest research in fascia science, we’re growth-minded clinicians who never stop honing our craft.
     

  3. Real-World Compassion – Laughter, active listening, and a “come-as-you-are” vibe infuse our studio. Healing is serious work, but it should still feel welcoming and real.

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🌿 Anita Mergl, Female RMT

Advanced Clinical Massage | Relaxation Therapeutic | Prenatal | Active Release Technique | Craniosacral

“Massage is more than treatment—it’s a path to vitality, balance, and ease.”

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Why clients love Anita

  • Clinical depth with intuitive flow: Trained in Makami College’s 3,000-hour Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy program and a proud CRMTA member, Anita toggles seamlessly between evidence-based protocols and heartfelt presence.

  • A toolbox built for complexity: She weaves together deep-tissue, myofascial cupping, trigger-point therapy, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral work, hot-stone techniques, and assisted stretching/postural correction. Whether you have stubborn shoulder pain or prenatal tension, she’s ready.​

  • Collaborative spirit Anita: sees every session as a partnership. Expect clear communication, homework you’ll actually do, and cheerleading that lasts well beyond the table.

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What Anita Specializes In:

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Relief from chronic pain or old injuries 

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  • Anita combines targeted trigger-point therapy with Active Release Techniques, sometimes cupping to help retrain your nervous system and reduce long-standing tension.​​

A break from desk-job strain

  • Whether it’s neck stiffness or rounded shoulders, Anita uses postural assessments, deep tissue work, and guided stretching to realign and release.​​

Comfort and support during pregnancy

  • With specialized prenatal training, Anita creates safe, soothing treatments tailored to each stages of second and third trimester of pregnancy and postpartum recovery.​

​A deep reset from stress and overwhelm

  • Her calming craniosacral therapy and gentle hot stone techniques help regulate the nervous system and bring you back to center.​

Outside the clinic

If Anita’s not charting treatment plans, you’ll likely find her:​

  • Hiking river-valley trails (“fresh air is my reset button”)

  • Spiriting her kids to weekend basketball matches

  • Sneaking in sunset volleyball on long summer evenings

These moments in nature and play fuel the grounded, upbeat energy she brings to every client interaction.

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🌿 Kieran O'Connor, Male RMT

 

Relaxation & Therapeutic Massage | Recent Graduate | Trained at Vicars School of Massage Therapy 2200 Hours

"Through every touch, Kieran creates a space where the body finds its natural rhythm and the mind returns to peace."

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Why Clients love Kieran

  • Attention to detail: Kieran listens carefully to all your needs and makes the most of your time.​

  • Practical and knowledgeable: A recent graduate from Vicars School of Massage therapy, Kieran is up to date on all the latest knowledge and research in massage therapy. â€‹

  • Above and beyond: Kieran is always ready to go the extra mile, whether that’s explaining the benefits of massage, working with you on an individualized treatment plan, or just being there to create a safe and friendly environment for you to relax.

 

What Kieran Specializes in

  • Personalized treatment plans that fit your goals. No two clients are the same!​

  • Myofascial release and mobilizations to relieve your muscles.​

  • Relaxation for both mind and body. In today’s fast moving society, Kieran will help you breathe, take a step away from life, and go back to work feeling recharged.​

  • Using a plethora of specific, therapeutic techniques to relieve your pain. Whether it’s a stiff neck, aching shoulders, or an injured leg, Kieran is ready to work with you.

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Outside the Clinic

If Kieran’s not working with clients, you might find him:​

  • Hiking in the mountains with family​

  • Exploring other worlds through Dungeons and Dragons with friends​

  • Speedrunning Zelda games

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Kieran never does anything halfway. Whether it's setting that next gaming record or helping you feel refreshed and relieved, he always puts 110% into everything he does.​

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Ready to feel the Still Roots difference?​

  • Text Still Roots Massage directly: (825) 425-0275
     

  Follow Still Roots Massage journey on Instagram: @stillrootsmassage ​

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