Ann Turnquist LMT
Ann Turnquist is a licensed massage and bodywork therapist, Dynamic Body Balancing Facilitator, Doula, owner and educator at Valley Therapeutic Massage, LLC. She has been studying and practicing bodywork for over 35 years and networks closely with the Health Care Providers in her area. Dynamic Body Balancing has been included in her practice since 2001. DBB is integrated into the sessions of massage, bodywork, Chinese cupping method, aromatherapy and a variety of modalities she has been certified in. She has instructed massage and bodywork continuing education classes at the local college since 2016. Her clientele consists of newborns, pregnant women, sports injuries to geriatrics; gentle birth trauma therapy to deep sports massage, serving clients with the therapy that their body asks for the day of service.
Ann is currently teaching the 100-Hour Dynamic Body Balancing Series in Duluth, MN and Ashland, WI.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
1987: Certified Nursing Assistant -- Wisconsin
2019: Doula Birth Support Certificate - DONA International
2019 - 2025: CS1, CS2,SER1, SER2, CSPT Certification -- Upledger Institute International
2007: Massage and Bodywork Therapist -- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
2001- 2013: DBB Level I-V Completed
2024: Mental Health First Aid USA - National Council for Mental WellBeing
Clinical Experience
1987-1990: Certified Nurses Aid, Mellen WI
1991-1993: Certified Nurses Aid, Ashland WI
1996-2007: Self Employed, Home Visit Swedish Massage and Dynamic Bodywork
2008-Present: Licenses Massage and Bodywork Therapist and Owner, Valley Therapeutic Massage in Ashland WI
2017-2022: Continuing Education Instructor, Northwood Technical College in Ashland WI
2019-Present: Doula for labor and birth support
2022 - Present: Dynamic Body Balancing Instructor
Ann Turnquist – Duluth, MN
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1510 Maple Grove Rd.
Level I
March 10-12
Level I
April 17-19
Level II
June 5-7
Level III
Sept 1-3
Level IV
Oct 27-29
Level V