Get to Know the Caya Collective

While massage therapy is at the center of what we do, many people find that caring for their well-being involves more than one type of support.

While massage therapy is at the center of what we do, many people find that caring for their well-being involves more than one type of support.

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The Caya Collective brings together individuals who share a similar approach to helping people feel better — physically, mentally, and emotionally. 

Their work offers additional ways for clients to explore healing and personal growth through practices like meditation, mindfullness, yoga, breathwork, specialized bodywork, energy healing, and more. 

Caya Collective members operate their own businesses and bring a set of unique practices and perspectives that contribute to the wider wellness community that continues to grow here. 

We invite you to get to know these talented individuals and explore new avenues for your self-care! 

Caya Collective Members

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Sarah Rone

Sarah Rone is a licensed massage therapist and the owner of Functional Massage Therapy. Her work focuses on results-based bodywork designed to help clients move better, recover from injury, and reduce physical stress in the body. Sessions are tailored to the individual and often combine deep tissue, therapeutic techniques, and sports massage to address areas of tension and support overall function.

    • Therapeutic / Deep Tissue Massage

    • Sports Massage

    • Manual Lymphatic Drainage

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Kathy Bjerke

Kathy Bjerke is the founder of Restore Mind and Body LLC and a holistic practitioner with more than three decades of experience in the medical field. After working in radiation oncology, she expanded her work into integrative healing practices that address the connection between physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Her approach combines modalities such as Reiki, hypnosis, coaching, and bodywork to help clients explore deeper healing and personal transformation.

    • Reiki & Energy Healing

    • Transpersonal Hypnosis

    • Clinical Hypnosis

    • Hypno-Reiki

    • Life Coaching

    • Holistic Bodywork

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Melissa Frederick

Melissa Frederick is the founder of Minds Matter and works with individuals who want to develop greater awareness, resilience, and emotional balance in daily life. Her work centers on mindfulness-based practices that help people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and develop practical tools for managing stress and navigating life’s challenges.

    •  Mindfulness Coaching

    • Meditation Guidance

    • Breathwork Practices

    • Stress Management Tools

    • Personal Development Support

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Jess Metz

In addition to providing massage therapy services as part of the Caya core team, Jess also offers mobile sauna experiences designed to support relaxation, recovery, and overall well-being. Her sessions create a space to slow down, warm the body, and step away from the pace of everyday life — whether individually or in a shared setting.

    •   Mobile Sauna Sessions

    • Private & Group Bookings

    • Wellness Events & Pop-Ups

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Casi Shelton

Casi’s work is centered around helping children and parents better understand and navigate big emotions. She offers support, tools, and resources that make emotional learning more approachable - whether that’s through one-on-one guidance, creative activities, or everyday practices families can use together.

    •  Parent Support & Coaching

    • Emotional Learning Tools & Resources

    • Mindful Activities for Children & Families

Join the Caya Collective

Interested in learning more about the Caya Collective or partnering together in the future? Please reach out to Robyn Miller at  robyn@cayamassageandwellness.com or (815) 270-0005 to start a conversation!