Meet your leadership team and Educators

 Shelle is a 2001 graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead and a 2002 graduate of The Professional Institute of Massage School 1100 program. 

Shelle has taught classes for hundreds of hours in the field of Massage Therapy.  She has also performed thousands of Massage sessions in her 20+ years of being in the industry. Teaching others is a new horizon to keep the Massage Therapy field strong and thriving!  

Krista attended Body Wisdom School of Massage Therapy in Urbandale, IA.  She has a Masters degrees in Counseling and Theology.  She is also a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. 

Krista is fascinated by the Mind, Body, Spirit connection.  She enjoys teaching Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Cupping, Reiki, and Myofascial Massage Techniques. 

Krista is a 2x Breast Cancer survivor and has a passion to help people going through cancer too. 

 She even had the honor of being selected to ring the opening siren for an Arizona Cardinals football game honoring Breast Cancer Survivors! 

 Emma is originally from Alexandria MN. She went to the College of Saint Benedict for her undergraduate degree in Fitness Management. 

Upon completion of her BA, she attended University of Wisconsin River Falls for her masters of Strength and Conditioning.  Emma has a wide range of certifications including her CSCS, NSCA-CPT, and CGFI. 

Her coaching career started back at St. Ben’s teaching group fitness classes. She has also coached D2 athletes at MSUM and a wide array of adults in the private sector both in Moorhead MN and Alexandria MN. 

Emma has always had a passion for teaching. Her favorite game as a kid was playing teacher. After being in the career field she realized her true passion was teaching and is excited to start the new journey at Elite!

Matthias Ehlers is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Massage Therapist based in Fargo, North Dakota. With a deep passion for holistic health and bodywork, Matthias brings a grounded, therapeutic presence to every session. His practice blends a variety of modalities—including Swedish, deep tissue, and trigger point therapy—tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

Matthias is known for his intuitive touch, attention to detail, and commitment to helping clients reduce pain, manage stress, and restore balance to their bodies. Whether you're recovering from an injury, seeking relief from chronic tension, or simply looking to relax, Matthias offers a personalized and professional experience rooted in care and integrity.

Outside of the treatment room, Matthias continues to advance his skills through ongoing education and believes in empowering clients through body awareness and wellness practices.

 I received my doctorate degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University where I had extensive experience in soft tissue modalities, rehabilitation and corrective exercises.  My passion is to provide you with quality care and education to assist you in reaching your goals and to provide the tools to take care of your body. 

I have had the privilege of working with various types of patients. Whether you are a "weekend warrior”, someone running their first 5K or a dedicated athlete, I am here to keep you healthy so that you can do what you love. I also work with patients who spend most of their days sitting at a desk, educating them on ergonomics and providing corrective exercises. 

I have worked with women who experience low back pain during pregnancy. The body is constantly changing and it is important to have a health care profession managing your pain during that exciting time. 

I am originally from Fargo and I'm excited to bring my knowledge and passion back to my hometown. When not working, I love spending time with family and friends. I enjoy staying active, playing intramural volleyball, spending time at the gym or being outside. I am currently working to further my education by completing a post-graduate Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) certification. I strive to bring my patients the most current and up to date evidence in all aspects of my practice. 

 Dr. Myles graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science receiving highest honors. He then earned a Doctorate in Chiropractic and Masters of Health Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition from Northwestern Health Sciences University graduating with highest honors in both degrees.

Dr. Myles has undergone extensive training in Diversified, Functional Neurology, and Motion Palpation chiropractic techniques while adding an extensive background in Functional Medicine to his toolbox. Clinically, Dr. Myles has worked with children to elite levels athletes as well as designing nutritional programs for the terminally ill. Above all, he has advanced training in the Neuromuscular Re-education and practices using much of the protocols established by D.N.S – Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization. 

Dr. Myles is currently training for his board certification as a chiropractic neurologist along with continuing to educate himself on various modalities such as Dynamic Taping, FAKTR, McKenzie (MDT), Applied Kinesiology, Functional Medicine, and D.N.S.!

Cassie Wulfekule, DPT, is a retired Doctor of Physical Therapy based in Fargo, North Dakota, bringing clinical expertise and a passion for movement science into the classroom at Elite Massage Academy. With years of experience in both outpatient and rehabilitative care settings, Cassie specializes in musculoskeletal health, injury prevention, and functional movement patterns.

As an educator, Cassie is known for her dynamic teaching style and ability to bridge the gap between clinical theory and hands-on application. She equips massage therapy students with a deep understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, and therapeutic techniques rooted in evidence-based practice. Her approachable nature and commitment to mentorship help students grow not only in knowledge but also in confidence and professionalism.

Cassie’s presence at Elite Massage Academy enriches the learning environment with real-world insight, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a sincere dedication to advancing the future of bodywork and integrative healthcare.

MiaLara is one of four siblings who grew up in the small town of Napoleon, North Dakota. As a relative of Sister Rosalind Gefre, an early pioneer of therapeutic massage for healing in the Twin Cities, she was able to witness how someone could help people heal through touch therapy. This is where Mia’s passion for helping others was first sparked, eventually leading her to follow Sister Rosalind’s path and graduated from Globe University in Moorhead, MN as a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2017. Her passion for helping others has continued as she pursued further education, receiving her master’s degree in Acupuncture in August 2020. 

Currently, Mia is dedicated to improving the health and overall well-being of every patient by listening to each one of their needs and goals. She is excited to be a part of her clients’ healing journey.

In Mia’s free time you can find her biking, geocaching, or watching reruns of episodes of her favorite TV show, Friends. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Michael, playing their favorite sports and traveling – where she loves editing videos of her adventures. Family means everything to Mia and she is always eager to talk about and share her stories.

My name is Kathy Johnson. My husband, Marshall, and I have been in Fargo 9 years now. We have a daughter, Freya, who is 3. I graduated from The Salon Professional Academy for Massage Therapy in June 2018 and am now a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of North Dakota. 

 I decided to pursue Massage Therapy in July of 2017. I was having chronic low back issues and after a few chiropractors and an orthopedic surgeon couldn’t figure it out, I was left without any hope for a pain-free life. In early July 2017 I received a 10 minute life changing massage. After that 10 minute massage I squatted pain free for the first time in a couple years. I knew then that I wanted to be able to help people like this Massage Therapist helped me.  

Once I started class I soon realized this is what I was meant to do. Throughout my classes I often thought I should have started this a long time ago. I am grateful for that 10 minute massage, and I am eager to help others the way I was helped.