La Selva's therapists are committed to high academic and professional standards of excellence. Our therapists earn and maintain annual certifications for continuing education courses and seminars for Massage Therapy and other Complementary Alternative Medicine modalities.

The pillars of our successful practice are based on delighted clients and their referrals. Employing the best therapeutic knowledge and professionalism, our therapists aim to help our clients achieve their wellness goals.

Our therapists comply with the requisites established by the State of Tennessee Massage Therapy Board. Among these requisites are the following:

• Our therapists are licensed in the State of Tennessee.
• Passed a National Certification Board Test demonstrating mastery of core skills and knowledge.
• Members of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals Association (ABMP)

Sandie De Jesus, BSN-RN, LMT, RCR

"I believe our world is starved of nurture and compassionate care. Within the deepest part of my heart and soul, I believe that kindhearted human touch can heal the deepest wounds. If I wish to change this world, it should start with me. So I have made it my mission to make this compassionate therapy available to everyone."

Native Bilingual English & Spanish

Adopted Tennessean since 2000

Professional Credentials:

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2019

Pellissippi State Community College, Knoxville, Graduate with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing in 2018

Licensed Massage Therapist and Reflexologist 2008-Present

• Graduated Top of the 2007 Class from The Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage
• Specialized in Medical/Clinical/Orthopedic Massage
• Specialized in Rehabilitation Therapies
• Specialized in Prenatal Massage and assisted as a Doula in Home Birth setting
• Reiki Level II Practitioner
• Licensed Certified Reflexology Practitioner
• Nationally Certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
• Member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP)
• Founded La Selva MedSpa & Reflexology in the spring of 2008
• Volunteered massage therapy sessions and collaborated with Knoxville, TN hospitals, schools, and charity organizations.

Community College of the Air Force Graduate with an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Allied Health Sciences 2012 

Flight Medic & LPN, Staff Sergeant in USAF 2005-2013

• Emergency Medical Technician Certified Trained to respond to medical emergencies in national disasters, peacetime, and wartime.
• I worked in numerous hospital units, including ER/Trauma, ICU, Dermatology, OB/GYN, Psychiatry, and Pediatrics, to name a few.
• I served in the Air National Guard, 118th Air Evacuation Medical Squadron, in Nashville, TN.
• I was tasked to transport patients of urgent, priority, and routine status by aircraft and provide continuous supportive medical care and stabilization of emergencies while en route.

Medical Assistant 2004

• Medical Assistant in OB/GYN clinic

 

 

Ryan Jones, LMT

I am attending the University of Tennessee to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with the prospect of graduating in the spring of 2024.

Pellissippi State Community College Associate Degree of Math And Science in Spring 2019

Licensed Massage Therapist and Reflexologist 2012-Present

• Graduated Top of the 2012 Class from the Appalachian Training Center of Healing Arts
• Specialized in Medical/Clinical/Orthopedic Massage
• Specialized in Rehabilitation Therapies, Russian Sports Massage, and Thai Reflexology
• Reiki Level II Practitioner
• Nationally Certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
• Collaborated and volunteered therapy for numerous local and national charity organizations.