MEET THE TEAM
GOOD MEDICINE BOZEMAN
Meet Our Bozeman Team
JESSI GATES
OWNER/FOUNDER
Jessi Gates 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 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.
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 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.
Good Medicine began as a “crazy” idea and a labor of love, and with the support of her incredible staff, grew into something much larger and more meaningful that she ever could have expected. She is the first to tell you that it is an honor to be able to serve her communites in this way, and thanks to all involved, is truly living her dream.
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.
Trinity Kawalski
LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST
A lifelong Bozeman resident, 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.
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.
VARJU LUCENO
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.
KENZIE CARSON
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Kenzie grew up outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico, attended undergraduate school at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California and has lived all over the western US throughout her life. Kenzie is a lover of movement and discovered the power of bodywork and yoga at a young age following injuries from competitive sports. After a career as an outdoor educator and guide, Kenzie completed the massage program at Central Oregon Community College in Bend, OR with the goal of helping others heal from injuries and feel more connected to their physical, mental, and emotional being. She moved to Montana in 2021 to continue her education of the mind-body connection and completed a master’s in clinical mental health from Montana State University in 2023.
As a massage therapist, Kenzie brings her background as an athlete and educator, listening deeply to her clients’ needs and developing treatment plans to support client’s desired outcomes. She melds techniques of Swedish and Deep Tissue massage with Acupressure and Trigger Point Release to customize treatments for each client. She believes the body has an innate ability to heal and sees her role as a massage therapist as one of support in her client’s wellbeing journey.
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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