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MEET THE TEAM

GOOD MEDICINE BOZEMAN

Meet Our Bozeman Team

JESSI GATES

OWNER/FOUNDER

Jessi is a 5th generation Montanan and was raised with a deep love for this state and the people who live in it. A Licensed Massage Therapist with over a decade of experience, she is passionate about holistic wellness, and anyone that has come through our doors can testify to her welcoming nature and sense of humor.

Good Medicine was born out of her desire to bring together exceptionally qualified practitioners to work under a model that provides affordable and accessible pricing for our patients, in an environment that allows deep relaxation and healing. Founded in Missoula, MT in 2016, Good Medicine now has locations in Missoula and Bozeman, MT, and provides over 16,000 treatments each year to our community.

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

DEBORAH OHLS

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.

BRITTANY REGNER

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.
 

CARA MARSH

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Growing up in the Paradise Valley, Montana, Cara Marsh was drawn to the power of therapeutic touch from an early age. She fondly recalls core memories of climbing onto the back of the family couch to massage her loved ones aching shoulders. That simple and impactful act stuck with her into adulthood, solidifying her intuition to pursue a career healing those around her.  

A graduate of Healing Mountain Massage School in Salt Lake City, UT, Cara developed her skills in Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Hot Stone Massage, Prenatal Massage, and Energy Work. An intuitive practitioner, she is adept at holding space for each individual body that comes to her table, and develops customized treatment plans, while creating a safe and nurturing healing environment to help our patients reach their goals.  

When she’s not at the massage table, you’ll find Cara maintaining her own wellbeing out hiking or horseback riding. She is excited and grateful to join the team at Good Medicine, while continuing to grow her skillset and expertise.  

GABE HODGE

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.  

LACEY JOHNSON

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

In her career as a Licensed Massage Therapist, Lacey Johnson embraces a fundamental truth: when we feel better, we live better. Rooted in this belief, she is dedicated to empowering her community in Bozeman, Montana, to experience their best lives. 

Her commitment is unwavering as she seeks to provide her community with the highest level of care possible. Utilizing her skillset in Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Prenatal Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Massage Cupping, Shiatsu, and Thai Massage, she specializes in injury rehabilitation and providing relief for patients grappling with painful and chronic conditions, while assisting them every step of the way as they progress towards a pain-free quality of life.  

When she is not actively serving her community, Lacey is expanding her expertise in the Massage Therapy field and is working towards certification in specialized modalities such as Fascial Counterstrain, which is a gentle and highly effective approach to treating pain and limitations in both strength and range of motion, making it a viable bodywork option for even the most painful or fragile cases.  

With a foundation built on robust clinical reasoning, she approaches each patient on her table with empathy and understanding, working to uncover the underlying cause of their ailments, and creating customized treatment plans to treat them holistically. She is an incredible addition to the Good Medicine team, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her with us.  

 

HEATHER BAUGHMAN 

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.  

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Bozeman, MT 59715

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Bozeman Massage Therapy

The best results come from working with Massage Therapists who are trained in a variety of techniques, have a deep understanding of anatomy, and are skilled in listening to the body in order to restore balance and heal your vessel. Your LMT may use tools such as cupping, hot stones, or aromatherapy during your treatment at no extra charge. Good Medicine offers discounted massage memberships to help keep consistent massage affordable.

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Good Medicine Bozeman is here to empower you as an active participant in your long-term wellness. Our well-rounded Acupuncturists are prepared to treat a wide range of conditions and are ready to guide you as we work to achieve your goals. Good Medicine Acupuncture treatments are priced on a sliding scale, ensuring access to treatment at a price that works for your budget.

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