rubyann stiegelmeier
RubyAnn began her journey with massage at age 8, practicing techniques on family members under the mentorship of a local therapist. Entering professional training at age 18, she completed an Associate of Applied Science degree in Massage Therapy, and has been working with clients as a licensed bodywork professional since 2012. She believes kindness is the best approach both in the treatment room and in life.
Expect a blend of techniques. RubyAnn’s training in kinesiology gives her the foundational framework to use gentle touch techniques that offers excellent long-term benefits in many clients' experiences.
Her mentors, training, and current professional development include:
- Functional Anatomy + Alexander technique through the Dimon Institute of New York City (current student)
- Registered with CNHC, the UK's leading qualification body for alternative therapy practitioners
- Licensed in North Dakota, New Mexico, Hawaii and Texas
- Associate in Applied Science degree from Williston State College
- Ortho-Bionomy of the Spine and Pelvis
- Integrative Cranio-sacral technique
- Pregnancy Massage
- Quantum touch technique
- Bamboo Fusion Massage technique
- Registered with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
My therapeutic Approach
Therapy doesn’t have to be torture.
Asking the question "why is the body experiencing pain at this point, at this time?" opens space for a solution to rise to the surface. Listening to the complexity of what appears to be a problematic experience allows for new information and specific direction to come to light.
Use ENergy, not force.
Stressed or painful tissue is rarely benefited by additional pressure. Supporting the individual structures that are in a state of strain gives voice to the conversation between the myriad teammates of muscles, bones, and nerves. Each person's body has the capability to heal itself- given the atmosphere and components and time needed, and through positive activation of the body’s own functions such as the parasympathetic nervous system.
Don’t fix, facilitate.
As a therapist, my role is one of facilitator, not fixer. Each person’s health journey is unique and inextricably tied to their overall wellness as a human being. Given the tools and support of a team of healthcare professionals including traditional medicine, and with individual motivation, anyone can experience not just relief, but bliss.
bliss is therapeutic.
What People Are Saying
"So very impressed with RubyAnn. She took the time to get to know my background and how best she could help. That allowed her to customize my massage not only being very relaxing but beneficial to my body. She cares about her work and is passionate about helping others feel their best! Can't wait to go back!"
— N. H.
"RubyAnn is a professional Massage Therapist. I have been fortunate that she moved here, and that I found her!
She has made a life-changing difference in my life since I became one of her many clients. Being retirement age, having had 4 back surgeries, 2 shoulder surgeries & health challenges such as fibromyalgia, I continually searched for relief from years of pain.
RubyAnn is highly skilled and knowledgeable regarding the mechanics, structure of the body, and most importantly, how the body works as a whole. She is readily able to name all the muscles, bones, areas of the body (she is a walking encyclopedia), when asked to explain what she is doing. Her knowledge of how everything works together, and her ability to articulate techniques she is using, is amazing.
Most appreciated is how she starts the session with questions about problems experienced, determining a course of action for the session. It’s never a routine session with a predictable course of treatment. It’s truly a designer session, responding to the needs of the day. Her insight and gifted hands result in leaving the session feeling amazingly better than when it started!
Also impressive is recognizing long-term goals and course of treatment, should the client choose. She is skilled for the short-term and also the long-term life-changing treatments!"
— B.A.
"RubyAnn is the best massage therapist in Dickinson. We have a pre-massage visit before every session. She gets to know your history and how you are doing before and after each visit. She can find all of your sore spots without you telling her anything. She has great hands and techniques to customize each visit according to your body's needs. I see her every 2 weeks and look forward to each and every visit with her."
— B. D.
"I have been seeing RubyAnn for over a year now. RubyAnn is the massage therapist I have ever been to. She is very professional, very focused, calm, knowledgeable, and listens to your needs. RubyAnn is well versed in the body connections and how the systems work together. She spends the extra time to address individualized needs and makes sure you leave feeling better than when you came in."
— D. B.
"Love the music! The room is always calm and relaxing with perfect lighting and music. Ruby Ann has an uncanny ability to find the sore spots without me having to tell her where they are."
— Client
"RubyAnn takes time to listen to my wellness story. I appreciate the time she allows to hear how I am feeling both before and at the end of my visit."