OUR TEAM
Located in the heart of downtown Madison, Seed + Soothe Holistic Studio offers bespoke massage with clinical results within a wellness-focused model of care. Each session is thoughtfully customized using a range of therapeutic tools and techniques to support pain relief, improved mobility, and whole-body balance. Our talented, licensed therapists are carefully selected and trained in-house, ensuring a consistent, high standard of clinical care across every session. We operate with a transparent model—one price, no tipping, no add-ons—and pay living wages so our team can focus fully on providing attentive, high-quality care. HSA/FSA Accepted We accept HSA and FSA payments for Clinical Therapeutic Massage sessions and packages. (Please verify eligibility with your provider to ensure proper documentation and reimbursement.)
Jessica Smith
Jessica offers thoughtful, client-centered bodywork in a calm, supportive environment where you can feel safe, heard, and respected. Her approach is rooted in compassion, clear communication, and an understanding that effective massage never requires pushing past your limits. A graduate of the Therapeutic Massage & Therapy Training Center in Westfield, NJ, Jessica brings a background in public health and experience working with a wide range of bodies and needs. Jessica works collaboratively with you to tailor each session, helping address physical tension, improve mobility, and support a deeper sense of ease in your body. Jessica has experience supporting clients through stress, mental health challenges, autoimmune conditions, and physical limitations. Every session is approached with care, patience, and respect for the whole person.
Sam Levitine
Sam is a very passionate massage therapist with a deep understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, and holistic wellness. He graduated from Therapeutic Massage & Therapy Training Center (TMTC) In NJ and The Swedish Institute in NY. His work has been described as technical, detailed and divine. Sam is dedicated to helping clients reduce pain, improve mobility, and reconnect with their bodies. He combines technical expertise with intuitive care. His commitment to continuous education and personalized treatment ensures every session is both therapeutic and transformative.
Jamie Omaggio
Jamie’s work is grounded, focused, and intentional, blending therapeutic technique with a steady, reassuring presence. Drawing from her background in education, she brings clarity, patience, and thoughtful attention to every session, helping clients better understand their bodies and feel supported throughout their care. A graduate of the Therapeutic Massage & Therapy Training Center, Jamie focuses on myofascial release and deep tissue techniques to address patterns of tension, discomfort, and stress. Her sessions are guided by clear communication and a collaborative approach, with care tailored to support lasting relief and meaningful change.
Kat Rickershauser
Kat is the founder and co-owner of Seed & Soothe Holistic Studio, with over 20 years of experience in the massage therapy field. Her work is rooted in a deep respect for the interconnecting weaves of the body and the powerful ways massage can influence not only physical structure, but the nervous system as a whole. With a background in clinical massage therapy, she specializes in neuromuscular reprogramming and integrates a thoughtful blend of Eastern and Western techniques alongside deep tissue work. She is a graduate of Medical Careers College and holds a degree in Health Science. Her approach is both intuitive and evidence-based, supporting the body’s innate ability to restore balance and resilience.
Aja Blanco
With over 17 years of experience, Aja is a skilled clinical massage therapist, co-owner of Seed & Soothe Holistic Studio, and founder and formulator of Surly Girl Soap & Herbal Skincare. Her work is grounded in targeted, effective bodywork designed to support long-term health, mobility, and overall function. Aja is a graduate of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy and has completed over 300 hours of advanced training in Thai Bodywork. Her continuing education includes deep tissue techniques, cupping, gua sha, prenatal massage, assisted table stretching, and intraoral massage. Blending clinical precision with holistic methods, Aja creates highly individualized sessions that address pain patterns, restore movement, and support lasting change in the body.
Nancy Labrada
Nancy Labrada is a second-degree Reiki practitioner in the Usui System of Natural Healing with over seven years of experience in energy work. She is passionate about supporting others on their wellness journeys through calming, restorative Reiki sessions that promote relaxation, reduce stress, and encourage the body’s natural healing processes. In addition to Reiki, Nancy offers Celtic tarot readings, providing clients with insight and clarity through intuitive guidance. She is dedicated to creating a supportive, grounded space where clients can reconnect with themselves and feel truly cared for.