MASSAGE THERAPIST JOINS PROFESSIONALS AT WELLNESS CENTER

A massage therapist has joined the health professionals at the Smith Wellness Center in Emmetsburg.

Valarie Wegener began work just prior to the holidays and will begin offering massages in early February.

“In recent years, massage therapy has become an integral part of many people’s health routine,” said Deb Knight of the Smith Wellness Center. “It has proven itself to be a beneficial stress reliever.”

Wegener is a 2007 graduate of the Massage Therapy program of Iowa Lakes Community College. She is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. She holds an Iowa license in both Massage and Bodywork and is a member of the ABMP Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.

In addition, Wegener holds a Personal Training certification through NESTA, the National Exercise and Sport Trainers Association.

She joins Personal Trainer Brenda McAllister, who has worked at the Smith Wellness Center since it opened, gaining her Personal Trainer certification in March of 2006.

Both Wegener and McAllister are available by appointment, by calling the Smith Wellness Center at (712) 852-5311.

The Arthur and Audrey Smith Wellness Center is located on the Emmetsburg Campus of Iowa Lakes Community College.