GOOD MEDICINE BOZEMAN

OWNER/FOUNDER

Jessi Gates is a Licensed Massage Therapist with nearly two decades of experience. She is passionate about holistic wellness, and anyone that has come through our doors will testify to her welcoming nature and sense of humor.

Spending the first 7 years of her career in private practice, Good Medicine Acupuncture & Massage was born out of Jessi’s desire to work alongside exceptionally qualified practitioners and create a model of care that provides affordable and accessible pricing for our patients, while fostering an environment that allows deep relaxation and healing.

Good Medicine began as a labor of love. And with the support of her longtime patients and incredible staff, grew into something much larger and more meaningful that she ever could have expected. Originally founded in Missoula, MT, Good Medicine now has locations in Missoula and Bozeman, MT, and provides over 16,000 treatments to our community each year. 

Jessi does her best to follow her own advice and tends to her wellness with regular Acupuncture & Massage treatments, herbal medicine practices, and prefers biking, boxing, and yoga to keep herself strong. She serves her community as a member of the Board of Directors for the Child Start Head Start program in Missoula, MT, and when she takes a break from tending to Good Medicine you can find her outside with her dogs, in the front row of a live music venue, or planning her next trip to almost anywhere. 

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST

From a young age, Debbie Ohls has used her ability to listen, observe and intuit in order to help care for family and friends. She developed those skills throughout her life.

Debbie has lived in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Oregon and Denver as well as a brief time in Spain and England. She learned to relate and connect with people from all backgrounds.

She went to the University of Oregon and got a degree in journalism and Spanish. She was hired right out of college as a marketing manager for a growing restaurant chain and traveled the West Coast opening restaurants.

Although she was successful in this job, something was missing. She always had a passion for fitness and healthy eating so she embarked on the next step in her journey…becoming a Personal Trainer.

Debbie’s fast-paced, high-pressure lifestyle lead to her own physical and digestive issues. She had trouble finding relief. A friend suggested she go see an acupuncturist.

Visiting the acupuncturist proved to be life-changing for Debbie. She was amazed by the relief she experienced after her treatments.

This prompted her to research Chinese medicine, and the concepts resonated deeply with her. She saw that this was the path she was born to travel. She committed herself to learn all she could about natural health and healing. This culminated in a Masters of Science of Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA.

Debbie is an intuitive style practitioner who is passionate about connecting with her patients and getting to the root of their issues. She addresses how our emotions can manifest in our bodies and helps to guide people in their path to wellness. She also incorporates energy and bodywork into her treatments.

To be sure she is at her best for her patients, she takes care of herself by going for walks and hikes with her family, doing Qi Gong, dancing, and reading a good book on the couch while sipping tea.

Listening to what her patients say and sensing what they haven’t said is what allows Debbie to connect and provide the best care possible. Nothing gives her more joy than when her patients are able to live their best life.

LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST

After spending her formative years in New Jersey, Brittany earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. While in college, she struggled to find relief from migraine headaches and chronic pain. After feeling like there was no effective treatment to manage her pain, Brittany came to Acupuncture as a last resort. Not only did she find relief from her symptoms and management of her condition, but the results also had such a profound impact on her life that she was moved to share this medicine with others.  Brittany went on to attend Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado, where she earned a Master of Science in Acupuncture, and has been practicing ever since.

Her passion for health and wellness is demonstrated through gentle and effective treatment plans, personalized for each patient to reach their goals. She is committed to facilitating a safe and non-judgmental treatment experience, where a patient is supported to balance their mind, body and soul. Brittany has experience in treating a wide range of conditions, though her specialties are treatments to address acute and chronic pain, sports injuries, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ), headaches and migraines, gastrointestinal disorders, insomnia, stress, anxiety and depression.

Away from the clinic, Brittany holds a strong belief that life requires balance, which she finds through running, weightlifting, cooking, camping and getting lost in a good book. 

LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST

Trinity Kawalski discovered her passion for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine through personal experience. Born with a congenital spinal condition, she began receiving acupuncture treatments in high school to manage chronic pain caused by fused vertebrae. She was amazed by the immediate relief she felt after her first treatment. As she delved deeper into the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), her perspective on health and wellness shifted, fostering a profound respect and connection to her body.  

Trinity earned her Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, NC, where she studied Classical Chinese Medicine under Daoist Master Jeffrey Yuen. After completing her training, she returned to Bozeman to share her knowledge and passion with the community she holds dear.  

Her practice is deeply rooted in the esoteric traditions of Chinese Medicine, using its time-honored wisdom to help patients navigate patterns of disharmony within the body. Inspired by her own healing journey, Trinity’s goal is to empower patients to cultivate freedom and sovereignty in their own bodies.  

Trinity is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for healing. She has a particular affinity for working with emotional and spiritual disharmony, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, as well as digestive disorders. She welcomes individuals from all walks of life and meets each patient with compassion and care.  

Outside of the clinic, Trinity finds joy and inspiration in Montana’s natural beauty. She loves to move her body—whether through dance, yoga, hiking, or weightlifting—and expresses herself through singing, one of her greatest passions.  

LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST

Nikki Caturia is a dual licensed Acupuncturist and Registered Nurse with experience spanning a wide range of clinical settings including orthopedics, critical care, product education, IV vitamin infusion therapy, and ambulatory surgery centers. Throughout her years working in Western medicine, she had the privilege of caring for many patients with her nursing philosophy always being to treat the person as a whole and not just as a symptom.  Nikki repeatedly encountered individuals who found little to no relief from conventional western and pharmaceutical treatments. Too often, she witnessed medications creating additional complications or having no effect at all, rather than true healing. 

Driven by both professional curiosity and personal health experiences, Nikki began searching for effective and holistic options for patients who felt underserved by traditional approaches. Acupuncture became a turning point. Through her own experience as a patient of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nikki realized that acupuncture was the missing link for many patients whose conditions were not adequately addressed by Western medicine alone. Inspired by its profound impact, Nikki shifted her focus to pursue a career in acupuncture, which is complimented by her nursing background and has expanded the care she can offer to her patients.  

Nikki trained in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Emperor’s College of Oriental Medicine in Culver City, California.  Today, she integrates her extensive nursing experience with acupuncture to provide patient-centered, integrative care focused on addressing the root causes of dysfunction and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal. 

Away from the clinic, Nikki enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, hiking, long walks, and listening to podcasts or audiobooks. 

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

A graduate of the Massage Training Institute in Kalispell, Varju Luceno comes to Good Medicine as a highly skilled Licensed Massage Therapist, having studied and worked in the United States and Europe. She specializes in Deep Tissue Massage techniques, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Cupping, Hot Stone and Sports Massage, making her especially adept in meeting her clients with what they need at the time of treatment, as she holds space for the individual on her table while they heal, relax and recharge. 

A mother of three curious children, Varju has lived in Montana since 1997. When she is not giving massages, she likes to read, listen to music, bike, swim or spend time in nature.  

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Born and raised in North Texas, Gabe Hodge has made his home in the Gallatin Valley since arriving in Montana in 2006. After completing his bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Science (GIS) Planning at MSU, Gabe leaned into his EMS background with the Central Valley Fire District and went on to graduate from the Sacred Roots School of Massage, Bozeman campus, in 2023.  

With a primary concentration on the therapeutic benefits of Massage Therapy, Gabe specializes in Swedish Massage, Deep-tissue Massage, Cupping Therapy, and Myofascial Release. With his easygoing nature and kind personality, his focus is to make sure his clients are well cared for and that he provides a safe and nurturing experience to assist his patients to reach their wellness goals.

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

As a New Jersey native, Heather Baughman grew up connected to the beauty and freedom of exploring the rivers and forests on the East Coast. She eventually spread her wings and flew to New York City where she pursued art, music, and found a diverse community of people to expand her horizons. From there, she moved West, where she pursued education at UC-Santa Cruz, Washington State University, and earned an Elementary Teaching degree from Western Washington University. Upon moving to Bozeman in 2006, Heather finds herself truly at home and can’t imagine a better place to live!  

During her 5-year teaching career in Port Townsend, WA, Heather began experiencing chronic physical issues that impacted her daily life. After exploring a variety of healing modalities with limited success, an introduction to Rolfing™ Structural Integration changed the course of her personal and professional life. The relief she found not only healed her pain, but also facilitated a deep shift in the relationship she had with her body. Heather then shifted her career to Somatic Bodywork, which has been her passion for 21 years.  

A highly educated practitioner, Heather graduated from the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute® in 2003, completed Rolf Movement® certification in 2006, and in 2008 she spent time in Brazil to complete Advanced Rolfing® certification. She has continued to refine her skillset, and in 2010 she completed a 700-hour program in Biodynamic Craniosacral, taught by Michael Shea in NYC. In 2017 she completed a Diplomate of Osteopathic Manipulation (DO-MTP) through the Osteopathic College of Ontario, and 2018 saw her earn a certification in Level III Neurokinetic Therapy®. Since then, Heather has completed 5 modules of the extensive Professional Somatic Experiencing® training, which is a body-centered approach to working through and with trauma.  

Specializing in Deep Tissue Massage, Myofacial Release, and body alignment techniques, Heather’s substantial training and experience allow her to integrate her skills and customize an approach to treatment as she guides her patients to reach their goals.  

Away from the clinic, Heather prefers to spend time in the Montana mountains and rivers with her amazing son. Always a student, she maintains her personal healing path by continuing to deepen her meditation practice, explore expanded states of consciousness, and nourish her body through yoga, dance, weightlifting, skiing, and cycling.  

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Lydia Anderson is a licensed massage therapist with 9 years of experience whose approach to bodywork is rooted in a deep love of nature, balance, and movement. Nurturing and intuitive by nature, she is passionate about the healing arts and committed to creating a safe, grounding space where clients can feel fully present in their bodies. 

Lydia creates custom treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs and health goals, blending modalities such as deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy, reflexology, and table stretching. She has extensive experience treating muscle and joint injuries, chronic pain, and movement restrictions. 

In addition to her clinical experience, Lydia holds certifications in prenatal and postnatal massage, therapeutic sports massage, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, cupping, aromatherapy, and hot stone massage.  

Lydia has a special passion for supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum recovery, working to ease discomfort and encourage a healthy, balanced experience at every stage. No matter the reason you see her for treatment, she looks forward to being a part of your healing journey. 

Licensed Massage Therapist

Kim Achziger is a licensed massage therapist with over two decades of experience whose path in the healing arts began early and never wavered. She is a 2003 graduate of a rigorous two-year massage therapy program at Sheridan College in Wyoming — a curriculum that wove together both Western and Eastern traditions, including tai chi, aromatherapy, and reflexology. 

Over the years, Kim has worked across a wide range of settings, from day spas and chiropractic offices to acupuncture clinics, home visits, and alongside midwives. That breadth of experience shaped her into a highly adaptable, intuitive practitioner who integrates multiple modalities into every treatment, creating a fully customized experience tailored to each client's needs. She has a strong hand and a particular gift for myofascial release, which naturally draws athletes and chronic pain clients to her work. She also offers intraoral massage for TMJ dysfunction and headache relief. 

Kim's understanding of the body extends well beyond massage. She has completed Pilates and barre instructor training, studied ayurvedic and functional wellness, and spent time as a caregiver — experiences that deepened her insight into the needs of people across all ages and body types, from infants to elders. 

A dedicated continuing education student, Kim recently completed training through the Claire Marie Miller series and now offers lymphatic massage and massage for menopause, both of which support digestion, detoxification, and hormonal health. She is currently pursuing advanced lymphatic training with a focus on lymphedema and oncology care, as well as Chi Nei Tsang — an abdominal massage practice rooted in Taoist tradition. 

Outside the treatment room, Kim finds balance in nature, music, movement, and time spent with her family, friends, and animals.