About us


At our studio, everyone is welcome—every age, every body, every story. We believe that health care is not about perfection, it’s about care, confidence, and connection. Our space is designed to be down-to-earth and judgment-free, where you can show up exactly as you are and feel truly seen and supported.

Angie moreno

The world is a stressful place. Let me help you escape” – Angie Moreno LMT Angie was born and raised in KC, Angie has felt drawn to massage therapy since childhood. Graduating from the Wellspring School of Allied Health in 2016, she now enjoys sharing her passion for healing with others. She specializes in relieving headaches, calming the mind, deep tissue, hot stone, relaxation and Lomi Lomi massage. When not at the massage table, Angie enjoys spending time with her husband and son, either at the baseball field or in the kitchen. Step into Angie’s massage room, and your stress and pain will be dramatically reduced. She is a gifted therapist with fantastic techniques and skill.

carli sommerla

Born and raised in Kansas City, Carli brings a lifelong passion for helping others into her new career as a licensed massage therapist. A 2025 graduate of the Entourage Institute, she also has a professional background as a certified occupational therapy assistant, where she worked with children and adults in rehabilitation settings. Carli’s approach to massage therapy is rooted in a deep understanding of the body and a genuine calling to improve lives through healing touch. She specializes in deep tissue, relaxation, cupping, pregnancy, and reflexology massage, and is committed to creating a safe, personalized experience for every client. When she’s not in the treatment room, Carli enjoys playing tennis, reading, cooking, and going on long walks with her husband and their dog. She’s excited to begin this new chapter and looks forward to meeting you on your wellness journey!

Erin Kirk

Erin Kirk has always lived in Kansas City. She attended massage training at BMSI Institute in Overland Park,K.S. Erin has been practicing since 2007 and specializes in Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage. Erin has great strength and enjoys doing bodywork. If you want someone with strong hands who can work very deeply, Erin is the one. Erin comes from a “barbeque” family, and enjoys competing in barbeque competitions nationwide. Her father Paul Kirk is known in the region as the Kansas City Baron of BBQ. Erin has several awards in the barbeque as well, especially with her champion desserts. Erin is very excited to be working at Imagine Wholeness and meeting new people. She is also looking forward to furthering her education in new techniques to provide the best massage possible for her clients. If you read the reviews you will see Erin is very popular among clients at Imagine Wholeness. Try her and you will soon find out why!

Heidy Burgoa

Heidy is a miracle worker! I battled lower back pain for a year after having a baby and the pain was intolerable. I booked a session with Heidy and she focused on my lower back the entire session. Two days later, my pain is GONE! I'm telling you, I had the pain for a year... And it took a real focused session and it was gone! I'm so much more relaxed, pain free and I'm sleeping better than I have in a year. Thank you, Heidy! You are the very best!”  About me: My style of massage includes deep relaxation while focusing on pain management. Pain-relief massage should not be painful. If you suffer from chronic neck, shoulder, or low back pain and do not want to leave sore from massage; I am your gal. I make sure you are not in pain all while targeting the issue and having great success. Through various styles and different techniques of my massage(s), ranging from light to deep tissue work, together we can reduce your pain and bring you back to a sense of relief and truly feel deep relaxation. My educational background has helped me have great anatomical understanding of how the body works. I attended the University of Kansas and graduated with a Bachelors in Exercise Science. I completed my massage therapy curriculum/licensure through Kansas City Massage Institute. During my free time, I enjoy long walks at the park, exercising, traveling and have a love for discovering cute coffee shops in the city. I also enjoy learning about Chinese, herbal, and food medicine.

julia thomas

Julia is the owner of Imagine Wholeness and an 18 year massage therapist veteran. Julia loves the art of massage, and how touch can elevate your mood, and help relieve pain. Julia has enjoyed mentoring some fantasticallly talented therapists over the years, and has loved nurturing the business to become the thriving place of healing it has evolved into. Imagining Wholeness was only a dream in the beginning, after all of these years, Julia believes she has fostered an environment where everyone is seen, and nobody is made to feel less than. Everyone is welcome, and everyone will get exceptional care.

julanna guinn

Introducing Julanna, a transformative, compassionate massage therapist and Reiki practitioner, dedicated to uncovering the body's hidden tensions and misalignments while guiding the client toward long-lasting health and well-being. With a genuine passion for healing and an insightful understanding of the human body, Julanna specializes in identifying and addressing the imbalances in the body allowing the structures of the body to unwind and heal on a deeper level. For Julanna, massage therapy is more than a luxury—it's a vital component of self-care and wellness. Whether her clients seek relief from everyday stress or are interested in targeted deep-tissue treatment for continued alignment or specific disabilities, Julanna enjoys collaborating with clients to develop personalized plans that cater to the unique needs of each client to effectively ease and eliminate pain and discomfort. Julanna's approach is rooted in the awareness and the strengthening of the mind and body connection. "Your body hears everything your mind says", attributed to Naomi Judd. Julanna empowers her clients to prioritize their health and self-care, recognizing that taking care of one's body is essential for leading a fulfilling life. She creates a serene and comforting environment, ensuring that clients can fully experience her nurturing, intuitive, therapeutic touch. Her commitment and focus on continuous professional development, enables her to stay at the forefront of the field of massage therapy, evolving and adding to her range of skilled techniques. Each session with Julanna is an invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, where relaxation, rejuvenation, and holistic well-being await.

Justice butterfield

Justice was born in a small town of Junction, Texas and grew up in Pleasant Hill, Missouri before moving to Kansas City for the past 10 years. He enjoys films, nice weather, and traveling as often as possible. Justice was drawn to massage therapy after realizing that the 8-5 life just wasn’t for him and has found massage therapy to be his niche and is very excited to be on board with Imagine Wholeness. He specializes in relaxation and deep tissue massage. Justice has been an interim instructor at the Wellspring School of massage Therapy and is a "body nerd".

Kylynn Porter

Kylynn is a seasoned massage therapist, and has been in the industry for many years. She loves yellow, and sunflowers! In her spare time she enjoy reading murder mysteries, listening to music, arts and crafts and spending time with family. She absolutely loves elephants. Teaching and massage are her two passions. Kylynn attended Metropolitan community college for her CDA (Child Development Associate) certification. Kylynn attended Pinnacle career institute to obtain her Massage Therapy Certification. Kylynn specializse in deeply relaxing massages, and is proficient in high tension areas such as a Neck/shoulder, low back, quads and hamstrings, Hot Stone Therapy , Aromatherapy, Prenatal/Pregnancy Massage, and Relaxation Massage. Kylynn is a delight to be around and if you give her a try you will find out why so many people have become her regular clients.

kym berner


Kym is a deeply passionate and dedicated therapist with a strong connection to every client. From a young age, she’s shared her “magic touch”, instinctively knowing the needs of others. She is a graduate of the highly coveted CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School in Minneapolis,where she honed her skills with nationally known instructors. This began a strong desire and goal for Kym to help assist others in their path to healing. She has vast knowledge of human anatomy and studied Swedish, Advanced Therapeutic, , as well as Prenatal massage and Aromatherapy. Having spent her whole life in Minneapolis, Kansas is where she now calls home. She has a desire to help her community have a better understanding of Bodywork and its benefits, through education and volunteer work for therapeutic touch deprived groups. Kym is known to say, “I am not a healer, but I facilitate a clients ability to heal themselves. And to be a part of this processes, is a truly beautiful thing"

natalie masters

Natalie approaches massage with mindfulness and intuition, using medium to firm pressure with the ability to offer deep tissue work when requested. Her style combines soothing relaxation with intentional focus on areas holding tension, helping restore balance throughout the body. Whether you're seeking stress relief or deeper therapeutic work, Natalie creates a grounded space where you can fully unwind and leave feeling renewed both physically, mentally and energetically.

robert windler

Robert is a terrific and experienced therapist. He has been practicing for 15 years as a licensed massage therapist. During his career he also practiced as a Physical Therapy Assistant. That experience helped him grow his knowledge of the human body deeper and gave him a better understanding of injury prevention and recovery. His pressure ranges from light to deep, and he likes to incorporate stretching into his session if the patient is interested. Post session Robert is good about giving advice on some home exercises and stretching to help achieve flexibility and mobility goals at home. Robert encourages his patients to communicate what they hope to achieve, and to give him feedback during the session so he can customize the session to be most beneficial to the client. Robert has a gentle soul and a powerful and confident massage technique. Get on his table if you want to feel better.

stephen jacoby

Stephen is a Massage Therapist with 15 years of experience working creatively and compassionately with clients from all walks of life. His massage style has been described as: “Slow, deep, TLC integrating a firm grounding in anatomy and physiology.” Blending together years of experience and continuing education, you might notice massage techniques from more than a dozen different modalities tailored specifically for your session. Most recently he has relocated back to Kansas City after 14 years in Denver Colorado to be closer to family. Career highlights include working with The Colorado Ballet, Riverdance, and The Kansas City Ballet as well as several other high profile performance groups. While he has a passion for working with athletes, he really just enjoys working with anyone who needs to heal and reset. His belief is that every body is beautiful and he feels honored every time someone trusts him to be part of their healing process.

ZAch gomric

Hello, my name is Zack! I was born and raised in Kansas City where I attended KU & JCCC which is where I found my passion for helping others working in emergency medicine as an EMT. I later attended WellSpring School of Allied Health and got my Massage Therapy license and certificate. In my free time I compete in powerlifting, play disc golf and love to be around my friends and family! As a Massage Therapist my goal is to help others move, live, and perform better. I enjoy working with those from all walks of life; whether you’re a competitive athlete or looking for relief from daily aches and discomfort I hope to help you find wholeness! “