About Us

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After working in corporate advertising for nearly 10 years, Jenna (owner and founder) decided to refocus her career and follow her long-time dream. Helping others and living an active, healthy life has always been a driving force for Jenna. Because of this, she pursued a massage therapy degree with the hopes of one day helping people live their fullest life through the help of health and wellness skills she’s pursued, studied and received a certification. She graduated with a certification in massage therapy in 2011. 

As a certified, licensed and professional massage therapist Jenna strives to bring organic wellness to her clients. In 2012, she expanded her services to include the use of therapeutic-grade essential Oils, ORGANO gourmet healing beverages, and various other self-care products. She also brings supplements to your holistic wellness plan from the following companies: Nature's Sunshine, Pure Encapsulations and NutriDyn.

Her knowledge of different massage techniques, skills, experience, and intuitive nature are helping clients overcome pain and empower them to gain valuable knowledge about their health and wellness.  

Jenna moves back to her home state of South Dakota in the fall of 2015 after living in Minnesota for 10 years, Colorado for 5 years and Texas for 1 year. 

Shortly after finding a home outside of Sioux Falls she worked out of two local chiropractic offices in Brandon, SD as well as rented a room out of a fellow massage therapists business before deciding to go out on her own and start her own company. 

After a running injury, Jenna discovered Kinsio Taping and wanted to learn how to offer its benefits to her clients. She received her RockTape Practitioner Certification in 2017. 

FAQ: What is Kinesiology Taping? Unlike traditional athletic tape which restricts movement and will inhibit normal motion and circulation, Kinesio tape encourages normal movement of muscles while providing support at the same time. Allowing normal movement, provides for better lymphatic drainage and circulation that promotes faster healing and recovery from injury.  

During 2017, Jenna also closed her Freelance Graphic Design/Art Direction business to focus on Massage Therapy with goals of building a successful, local small business.

In 2018, our owner and founder, Jenna Duarte, set to create a space for people to experience "Healing from Within" thus Catori Wellness, LLC was born!

Jenna completed her Level 1 Cranial Sacral Therapy Certification with Clinical Applications in 2019. She is now certified as a Level 1 Cranial Sacral Therapist and looking forward to learning much more about this miraculous technique! 

In 2020, Jenna completed her certification as a Master Herbalist and Iridologist. She is now taking alternative care-focused clients and offering these other beneficial services!  
FAQ: What is a Master Herbalist? Master herbalists study and utilize the natural properties of herbs to improve the health and well-being of clients. They may assess clients' lifestyles and health needs to determine which herbs might be beneficial.

Catori Wellness out grew its space in the summer of 2020 and moved into a beautiful, newly remodeled space in September 2020. With the expansion, Catori Wellness now offers the following:

• Expanded hours
• Expanded services to include Medical-grade Infrared Saunas, Certified Foot Care and Holistic Body Rebalancing
• Expanded products to include: jewelry from local designer, Passionate Pieces; a wider selection of organic products from our exclusive Signature-branded Catori Wellness line; various brands of premium-quality supplements; and so much more
• Expanded Wellness Collective team members to include 2 Part-time Receptionists, 2 Certified Foot Care Nurses and 1 Full-time Massage Therapists

In February 2021, we hired an amazing, talented and experienced licensed/certified full-time massage therapist, Gail Widmyer. She brings to us the availability to add extended hours, truly passionate about the benefits of massage therapy. Gail not only provides the more commonly recognized massage modalities she also specializes in providing Hot Stone, Myofascial and Craniosacral therapies. She absolutely loves treating clients with Fibromyalgia and Vertigo as well as those who suffering from headaches and chronic pain.

In March 2021, we began offering Foot Bath Detox, LED Light Therapy Treatments, Himalayan Salt Stone Massage, Bamboo-Fusion (Warm Bamboo Stick Massage) and "Sticks and Stones" Massage to our list of services.