The Gated Sanctuary, Centre for Healing 



Kate Swartz

I enjoy providing Swedish and deep tissue massage. I am currently working toward becoming a Reiki Master. I have worked on many wonderful clients and many of them have generously given me some wonderful feedback. One client told me I touched on all their problem points. Another client said my massage took her to another universe. And another client told me I noticed problems she was not even aware she had. Each person's bodies has individual needs. For example, some people need more attention to their neck and shoulders while others need more work on their low back. Other people are not looking for pain relief, they simply just want to relax. When I meet my clients before the massage and while they are on the table I try to be a good listener. Being a good listener allows me to meet my clients' needs and expectations of the massage and allows me to customize the massage to whatever their particular needs are.  

I love the outdoors and the water in particular. I am an avid swimmer. Swimming is one of my ways of finding relaxation. I also love to water ski, snow ski, and camp. Someday I hope to do a lot of traveling. And last but certainly not least, I love cats!

Renata Padilha

I always love the idea of what massage therapy can do for our wellbeing as a natural way to create balance to the body and mind. It was in Hawaii back in 2008 during my pregnancy when I realized the importance of health and wellness. Learning natural ways of nurturing the body, I discovered the benefits of massage. To me, helping people become free of pain through my touch is fascinating and I decided to attend massage school a few years later here in Seattle.

This is my life path and I love it!

I describe my massage style as "heart-felt touch" because I work with compassion in every session I do. My seven years of experience working with clients in a chiropractic clinic, sport rehabilitation, and spas has allowed me to create a good sense of what the body needs as far as pressure and techniques. I always use a relaxing approach.

I will be honored to get to know you and treat your body temple. Be blessed today and always! I hope to see you soon.

Inga Chinell

Having more than 20 years experience, Inga is a Master Massage Therapist

I have been at the Gated Sanctuary since September 2015. My massage practice started after graduating from Brennekke in 1998. I consider my massage techniques to be mostly therapeutic combined with lighter relaxing work near the end of the massage. My history of continuing education consists of Thai Massage, Lomi Lomi Massage, Ashi Autsu Massage, and Sports Massage.

I have been active in sports for many years. This has given me valuable insight in helping care for people that have sports-related injuries. And having had chronic headaches much of my life has provided a personal and compassionate perspective in treating my clients who suffer from them too. I take great pride in being able to help my clients heal through therapeutic massage.