Meet The Team

Lauren (Lucia) Rehorst / BS, LMT, LAc, MSOM

Hello and Welcome!
My first interests in natural health came from my mother (a Registered Nurse), my aunt (a Licensed Massage Therapist), and most importantly from my years as a Certified Veterinary Technician at a holistic animal hospital where we successfully treated scores of beloved pets with Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.

I started this practice in 2011 with the motivation of helping people have an easier time at life. Isn't that what its all about? I'm honored that our therapists and I are able to effect areas of health that aren't well-addressed in the mainstream medical model. We can help you course-correct minor to medium health issues before they become something more substantial, needing the intervention of a medical doctor.

And if you're already under the supervision of an expert medical team, our complimentary treatment modalities play a synergistically supportive role in keeping you functioning opitimally.

What Lauren does for fun:
- Cooking and enjoying food
- Bodybuilding
- Spending quality outdoor time with her family: husband Jon, dogs Shadow and Archie, and horse Ranger
- Continuing to learn about how to better help you!

Bachelor of Science in Geology (University of New Orleans - 2002)

Diploma in Massage Therapy and Asian Bodywork Therapy (Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - Chicago - 2011)

Board Certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)

Certified Practitioner and Instructor of Asian Bodywork Therapy by the American Organization for the Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA)

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (Midwest College of Oriental Medicine - 2017)

Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (Midwest College of Oriental Medicine - 2017)

Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

Board Certified Diplomat of Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

My massage style is characterized by stretching and pressing, influenced by the Barnes Method of Myofascial Release, Thai and Chinese medical massage, trigger point work, and deep tissue.

Shannon Kamine / BS, MA, LMT, NMT

Shannon received her diploma in Therapeutic Massage from Lakeside School of Massage Therapy in 1994. Her deep desire to help others led her to Alverno College to pursue a dual career in Social Science/ Case Management and Organizational Development.

Shannon has advance training and certification in:

Prenatal Massage

Oncology Massage

Neuromuscular Release Technique, a great manual therapy for people in a large amount of pain. This advanced skill is typically reserved for Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists!

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Upledger Institute Craniosacral Therapy

Barnes Method Myofascial Release

Therapeutic Stretching

Applied Sports Massage

From 1997-2007, Shannon worked with Olympic level skaters and runners, as well as professional baseball players, especially pitchers and outfielders.

Shannon Kamine / BS, MA, LMT, NMT

Shannon has advance training and certification in:

Lymphatic drainage therapy, especially post surgical

Oncology Massage

Neuromuscular Release Technique, a great manual therapy for people in a large amount of pain. This advanced skill is typically reserved for Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists!

Prenatal massage

Upledger Institute Craniosacral Therapy

Barnes Method Myofascial Release

Therapeutic Stretching

Applied Sports Massage

From 1997-2007, Shannon worked with Olympic level skaters and runners, as well as professional baseball players, especially pitchers and outfielders.

April Gustafson / LMT

April completed her massage therapy training in August 2018 from The Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness in Milwaukee. After working for various salon/spas in the SE WI area and Northern IL, April struck out on her own in 2019 building her independent client base.

April’s continuing education courses focused in:

- craniosacral therapy
- Ayurvedic massage
- Thai yoga massage
- psychoneuroimmunology for body workers

What April does for Fun!

- If I’m not massaging you or in class, I am likely traveling.

- I’ve recently begun school for my Bachelors in Nursing. My long-term goal is to become a Nurse Practitioner, focusing on Functional Medicine and Neuroendocrinology.

Fun fact about April:

- She did volunteer work with New Heights Therapeutic Riding Center in Folsom LA
- She has continuing education in equine massage!

Savannah Baun / LMT, MA

Savannah attended The Institute of Beauty & Wellness, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. She strives to reduce stress and promote a healthy well-being through the application of massage.

“After finishing my massage therapy program, I practiced massage in various clinical settings for Oncology patients. I have continued to work in health care for 4+ years, I love meeting and interacting with people. I enjoy deep tissue work, as well as using a relaxing touch, while often introducing passive range of motion techniques.

My goal is to make sure your experience is built on trust, individuality and wellness.”

What Savanna does for Fun!

- Being outside
- Painting
- Watching Gordon Ramsey shows
- Playing with her Rottweiler, Bowser

Lara Patterson / LAc

"Hello! I’m Lara Patterson. I studied Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Racine (where Lauren Rehorst and I met and worked together). I am excited to join the team at Live Oak Health, serving to help you to realize your health goals and improve your quality of life. I look forward to meeting you!

In addition to practicing acupuncture, I teach middle school Health, and enjoy working with patients interested in optimal nutrition. The body’s ability to heal itself is truly amazing, especially with gentle assistance from acupuncture and body work to help it rebalance. I find it especially gratifying to be able to help athletes return to their sports and assist people in reducing their pain and stress."

Lara has lived in Racine for eight years, after having lived in the Madison area for 14. She enjoys teaching skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and working and playing outside in the summers, all with her husband Paul and 4 adult children.

Lara Patterson / LAc

Crystal Goehrs / AA - Office Assistant

Our amazing office assistant, Crystal, may be the very capable lady answering your call or email, checking you out after a treatment, or scheduling your next appointment. She is definitely the one making sense of our insurance and VA submissions. We are so very grateful to have Crystal keeping us organized!

Hi, I'm Crystal. I'm a born and raised Milwaukee gal who's been married to a techie since 1999. I have 2 adult daughters (both currently students at MATC) and am also the "crazy cat lady mom”! My kitty boys can shake, give 5, sit, lay, give kisses, and stay [sometimes!] on command. I love various music and musicals, and am also a huge crafter - I do crochet & cross-stitch, and have recently started branching out into resin crafting.

I've worked in various positions in the medical field since 2003. I have an Associate's degree in Applied Science and am in the process of finishing my Bachelors in Biomedical Sciences. I started seeing Lauren in 2020 for my own acupuncture & massage sessions and liked it here so much that I just stayed! :)

Crystal Goehrs / AA - Office Assistant

Jon Rehorst - Office Handiest Man, Treatment Guinea Pig

You might see Lauren's husband Jon around the office. Jon is able to work his real job remotely, allowing him to spend extra time with his wife and help where needed to keep our clinic running smoothly. Thank you, honey!

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Meet The Team

Lauren (Lucia) Rehorst / BS, LMT, LAc, MSOM

Shannon Kamine / BS, MA, LMT, NMT

Shannon Kamine / BS, MA, LMT, NMT

April Gustafson / LMT

Savannah Baun / LMT, MA

Lara Patterson / LAc

Lara Patterson / LAc

Crystal Goehrs / AA - Office Assistant

Crystal Goehrs / AA - Office Assistant

Jon Rehorst - Office Handiest Man, Treatment Guinea Pig

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