Therapists

One of the most important aspects of our business is to assure each client that ALL THERAPISTS are trained by me and that we work as a team here. This training is ongoing and everyone continues to be trained and under my supervision so that I can personally guarantee the quality of work.

We encourage our clients to try several therapists. We are here to serve your best interests and each therapist will provide you with varying benefits. You may find that you prefer one person for relaxing massages while another serves you best when you're in pain. It's to your benefit to try different techniques and you can do it all with a 100% money back guarantee.

VLADKA McCalley, CMT (owner), former P.T. in the Czech Republic

I was born, raised and educated in the Czech Republic, graduating in 1994 as a physical and massage therapist. I worked for six years as a physical and massage therapist in Sano Center for the lead doctor of the Czech Olympic team.

I continued my education and obtained certificates in Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic Massage, Hot & Cold Stone Therapy and Raindrop Technique.

I have worked for the past eleven years with athletes as well as with people suffering from chronic back and neck pains and migraines. Also, those just wanting to improve their posture and or just relax.

In my free time I enjoy tennis, racquetball, skiing and yoga to keep myself in top mental and physical health.

Tamara Calhoon, NCTMB (Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork)

Tamara graduated from an intensive 1100 hour Massage Therapy Program in Mitchell, South Dakota in Jan. 1996. She had a private practice in SD following her schooling prior to moving to Montana in 2000. She worked in conjunction with a chiropractor and started massage services at a local hospital, Tamara also began teaching at the massage school.

Moving to Montana in 2000, Tamara wanted to expand her therapeutic approach and worked with some local resorts to include Spa Services for a year. Missing the treatment based work, she joined a practice that focused on treatment based massage for clients involved in automobile or work related accidents and injuries.

Tamara has also been involved for the past 4 years teaching a variety of classes at Health Works Institute, a massage therapy school in Bozeman. She has taught Anatomy, Body Mechanics, Chair Massage, NMT, Clinical Anatomy and Supervises the Student Clinic.

Tamara has taken numerous continued education seminars to expand her breadth of knowledge including, Craniosacral, Reiki I, Healing Touch, MFR, several Advanced NMT classes, LaStone, Reflexology, Trager, and Introductory Energetic Healing, (Adv. Classes start in 2006.)

Tamara s pursuit of education does not end there. She is finishing up her undergraduate degree in Pre-Med. at MSU. With her wealth of experience (10 years) and knowledge Tamara is an asset to the European Massage Team.

Dana Kraft, CMT BA

Dana Kraft earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Education from Montana State University in 1979. She was a high school English teacher and speech and drama coach for eleven years in Montana and Texas.

In 1991 she earned her paralegal certification, and for nine years worked in Texas law firms. One of those law firms commissioned an on-site massage therapist. Once Dana received her first massage, she knew that massage therapy was her passion. She began massage therapy school at Asten Center of Natural Therapeutics while still working full-time at a prominent downtown Dallas law firm. Upon completion of 300 hours of study in 2001, Dana took her massage boards for Texas and became a registered massage therapist.

In 2003 Dana moved back to Montana and attended HealthWorks Institute in Bozeman. She completed her 780 hour coursework in February 2004. After graduating from HealthWorks, she became the owner of O2 Massage, a massage practice that focused on both chair and table massage as wellness maintenance, stress management, and pain reduction.

While being a sole business owner was exciting and gratifying, Dana wanted to be part of a therapeutic massage team. She is excited about joining the European Massage team, growing professionally, and learning from the wisdom and experience of Vladka and Tamara.

Karl Talbott

Karl Talbott graduated from Healthworks institute in March 2006, where he completed 780 hours if instruction. He became interested in massage after exploring new methods of pain and joint therapy. Karl’s massage “areas of interest” are Myofascial release and Swedish massage with an emphasis on neuromuscular therapy. Karl is married and has two kids ages six and seven. He enjoys all sports but particularly hockey. Karl is actively involved in the “behind the scenes” action with the USA Hockey Officiating Program and with the local youth hockey program. Karl is a master-certified volleyball official in the Gallatin Valley . Go Pens!

Mary Frost

Mary Frost has lived in the Bozeman area since 1975. After retiring from teaching for almost 30 years, she is now the part-time office manager/receptionist at European Massage Co. She will be delighted to assist you with scheduling a massage or purchasing a gift certificate.