Emerald Massages, Denver

Best friends and co-owners of Emerald Massages, Whitney and Shantee, are committed to tending to their clients' ailments with the natural healing power of massage. Having met in massage school, they instantly bonded and helped each other learn the skills that they now bring to their own studio. At Emerald, they alleviate clients' muscle tension and pain with their signature massages that incorporate a variety of modalities, such as Swedish, deep tissue, and trigger point therapy.

Meet the owners

• Whitney: It was natural for Whitney to make the career change to become a licensed massage therapist, having worked in the medical field as a vet tech for several years. She uses this background in science to help her clients' deal with chronic pain and tension and to encourage relaxation, especially through sound vibration healing.
• Shantee: Shantee employs her background in education to inform her clients on their various postural distortions and bodily dysfunctions causing them pain and tension. As a licensed massage therapists, she addresses these issues with careful, personalized massages that soothe both the body and mind.