Our Team

Danielle Schwantes, owner

Licensed Massage Therapist

Danielle became a massage therapist in 2008. She worked for a chiropractor then started Tru Massage Therapy May 2008. Danielle used to also own Danielle's Massage Clinic in Chancellor for few years. Danielle grew up in Sisseton, Freeman, and Lennox, SD. She graduated from Freeman High school in 2003. Danielle is married to her husband Zack and has 2 children. Danielle graduated from National American University with Associate degree in Therapeutic massage in 2008.

She has taken many Continued Education classes since including Sports, Manual Therapy for eliminating nerve compression, Kinetic Activation, Upper and lower body stretching, Table Thai, 4 orthopedic courses and many more. She has competed in Arizona Massage Championship 2024 along with American Massage Championship in 2024 and 2025. Danielle directed SD, IA, and NE massage championship 2024 and 2025. She was also a medic in the SD Air National Guard for 20 years. Danielle has transitioned to total body balancing and orthopedic pain management massage.
Specialty: Shoulder pain/ROM, "frozen shoulder", arm/carpel tunnel, neck, low back pain/glute activation

Danielle works school hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm

Dan Harwell

Licensed Massage Therapist

With over 30 years of experience in the art of massage, Dan Harwell brings a deeply. intuitive and skilled touch to every session. Dan began his journey in bodywork back in 1992 in Oregon, where his interest in holistic well-being first took root. After spending 28years as an ordained minister, serving and supporting others through spiritual care, Dan felt called to pursue his long-standing passion for healing through physical touch. In the fall of 2024, he became a full-time Licensed Massage Therapist. Dan is trained in a wide range of modalities, including Swedish Massage, Deep TissueMassage, Hot Stone Massage, Cupping Massage, Pre-natal Massage, Assisted-Resisted Stretching, Sports Massage, and Chair Massage. Whether you’re seekinglight, relaxing touch or deep therapeutic pressure, Dan is adept at tailoring each session to meet your specific needs. Drawing from decades of compassionate service and a strong foundation in bodywork,
Dan creates a calm, respectful, and restorative environment for every client. His goal isto promote relaxation, relieve pain, improve mobility, and support your overall wellness—one session at a time.

Dan's hours: Tuesday-Saturday by Appt

Liliya Dailey

Licensed Massage Therapist

Liliya has been practicing massage therapy since 2015. She graduated from Everest College in Tacoma Washington. Her experience in spa and clinical settings has equipped her with many tools to provide tailored treatments for her clients. Liliya specializes is numerous techniques, from relaxing Swedish, to injury specific deep tissue. Previously she specialized in lower back and hip pain, neck pain from car accidents, muscle energy techniques, and various sports injuries. She values educating her clients on better health and quality of life. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, hiking, reading, and cooking.

Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:15am-2:30pm, Sat 9-3

Tatyana Woodall

Licensed Massage Therapist

My name is Tatyana I was born and raised in New Jersey i graduated from Charter Tech of the Performing Arts in 2015 as a musical theater major. Moved to South Dakota at 19 and spent all of my adult years here and I currently reside in Sioux City Iowa. All of my jobs have been in customer service since I began working at 16. I enjoy helping people and putting smiles on faces. Currently enrolled in Massage therapy school so I can become an official healer with my hands. Super eager to learn as much as I can to prepare myself for the what is to come in the industry. Looking to pick up as many new skills as possible.

Tatyana was our first intern to reach out to us from the 2025 SD School of Massage class. She has had great reviews from her clients, along with showing drive and motivation. She competed in the student category at SD Massage Championship and Sports CEU class March 2025.

Tatyana interned and filled in as part time receptionist April -July 2025. She passed her MBLEX boards and graduated from SD School of Massage August 2025 then started as licensed therapist with us.

Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Friday, Sat (Thurs/Sun off)

Ashlie Jahnke

Licensed Massage Therapist

Hello everyone! I've been licensed since 2013 and consider myself a pain management therapist! Whether it be chronic issues or a new injury or surgery I'm all about diving into the core of an issue, the reason it's present in the first place and the voice it carries to you and your body to determine what's involved and how to bring it resolve! I've been involved in energy work my whole career as well and though I do not usually broadcast that forefront I do weave that knowledge into my sessions to provide an intuitive approach while viewing the body as a whole honoring not only the physical but also the mind and it's emotions and the spirit as well. I'm a slow paced detail oriented therapist with a myofacial- deep tissue- sports- swedish flow.

Ashlie hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 2:00-7:45pm

Staci Orsburn

Office Assistant

We’re thrilled to welcome Staci as our full-time office assistant! She’s the friendly voice you’ll hear on the phone and the warm smile that greets you when you arrive. Staci is your go-to for all things red light therapy, expertly scheduling our therapists and assisting you with your gift certificate needs. You can catch her in the office Monday through Friday!

Julie Young

Part time Receptionist

Julie has been with Tru massage since August 2024. With over 25 years of experience in customer service, she brings a warm, compassionate, and client-focused approach to her work at Tru Massage. She currently works full-time with Avera Home Medical, and her background also includes a degree in Early Childhood Education and many rewarding years working with children.
Outside of work, she love spending time with her daughter and her spirited little Yorkie, Mollie. She is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, lake days, and traveling—especially to explore the beauty of our National parks. She is passionate about helping others feel their best, and is excited to be part of the Tru Massage team. Julie helps us out 2 nights a week and most Saturdays.