Jackie Wilson, LMT, Owner
License #1169
Jackie is the owner of The Natural Touch and started this practice with a vision of serving people in the Denham Springs area which specializes in therapeutic massage. Jackie has worked in the health care field since 1977 and started practicing as a Licensed Massage Therapist in 1998. Her hours of training include anatomy, physiology, stress management, physiological therapeutics, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, reflexology, practice management, Thai Massage, and Myopractic Technique. She is also a Licensed Radiographic Technologist in the field of Chiropractic and a professional active member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Having served in the health care field since 1977 (since 1998 in massage therapy), Jackie wants to assist those seeking relief for medical conditions, those searching for a method to help deal with the stresses of everyday life, and those wanting to maintain good health. Jackie receives much personal satisfaction from helping people in pain find relief through natural means.
Lynnette Gutierrez, LMT
License #5723
Lynnette is a long-time resident of Walker, a loving wife and mother of five children, and five granddaughters. She is a graduate of Moore Career College in Baton Rouge and has been a licensed and National Certified Massage Therapist since 2010. She is also a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Her specialties are Lymphatic Drainage, Geriatric Massage, Infant & Children's Massage, Swedish and Relaxation Massage, as well as Prenatal, Deep Tissue, and Massage for Chronic Issues. She is known for her caring, compassionate ways and loves helping people through Massage Therapy. She has been working at The Natural Touch since May 2012.
Darren Ryland, LMT
License # 6861
Darren is a native of Zachary, and graduated from Medical Training College and began his practice of Massage Therapy in 2011. He specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Sports massage, and Relaxation Therapy. Darren has been working at The Natural Touch since May 2015, assisting clients to find a better quality of life!
Darilyn Bartholomew, LMT
License # 9102
Darilyn began her Massage Therapy practice with the goal to help clients through pain and relax in the midst of our fast-paced lifestyles. She graduated from Medical Training College in 2014. She specializes in Swedish Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Stress Management, Hot Stone Massage and Relaxation Therapy. She has been with The Natural Touch since February 2020.
Cynthia Johnston, LMT
License # 9434
Cynthia is a Livingston Parish native and began her Massage Therapy career soon after she graduated from Medical Training College in August 2020. Her goal as a Massage Therapist is to help clients find relief from their pain and relaxation in their busy routines of life. She specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, Stress Management, Hot Stone Massage, and Relaxation Therapy. She has worked with The Natural Touch since June 2021.
Laura DeJohn, LMT
License # 9737
Laura began her Massage Therapy career soon after she graduated from Medical Training College in June 2022. She's passionate about helping clients and specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, Stress Management, CranialSacral Therapy, Hot Stone Massage, and Relaxation Therapy. She has worked with The Natural Touch since March 2023.
Kasey Courtney, LMT
License # 9115
Kasey is devoted Massage Therapist who believes in the positive results of a holistic approach on
integrative medicine/stress management. She found her love, interest, and appreciation for Massage
Therapy in high school; She saw what it was able to do for several family members who suffer from
chronic pain and muscle tension. A life-long resident of Denham Springs, she graduated from Medical
Training College in December 2017. She specializes in Swedish Massage, Reflexology, Deep Tissue
Massage, Relaxation Therapy, and Stress Management. Kasey finds passion in working with people to
help improve not only their quality of life, but their physical and mental health along with it. She has
been with The Natural Touch since April 2023.
Training
Our Therapists are Licensed, Experienced Therapists that understand that each person requires specific and individual attention. Some people enjoy an occasional massage for relaxation, but our hope is that you will use this service to its fullest potential. Regular therapeutic work weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly is a benefit to overall health and can provide great relief to chronic discomforts.
Our Therapists
Along with the school and license each therapist obtains and the continuous education required by the Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy, our Therapists undergo continuous education every three weeks. Our office brings in speakers from the most experienced Massage Therapists and Physical Therapists to Ph.D. Graduates and Chiropractic Doctors.
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