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, Traditional Thai, Table Thai, 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 works school hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:00pm

I became a licensed therapist in 2016. Coming from a background as an EMT I was immeditly not satisfied with doing simple relaxation massage. I started taking continuing education classes shortly after education in subjects like reflexology, prenatal, and deep tissue. I now hold certification in prenatal and post-partum massage, osteopathic and orthopedic massage, basic and advanced manual lymphatic drainage, lyposassage, advanced craniosacral therapy, oncology massage, advanced sports massage, active isolated stretching, myofascial release, trigger point and neuromuscular techniques, muscle activation and scar tissue mobilization, post-surgical massage, and medical massage. I also have a certification as an advanced medical massage practitioner. I am still continuing to take classes, and I am hoping to finish a course in Myoskelatal massage in the coming year. 

My mission statement as a massage therapist is to break patterns of pain, restore health, and help her patient's live life to fullest. I will go the extra mile to help you achieve all your goals with massage therapy. This is not my career, this is my calling.

I have been blessed to marry my high school sweetheart Jack, and we have a beautiful fur baby named Shadow the cat. We are excited and hopeful to have children in the near future.  I am highly active with my church and in my small town. I love spending time outside in nature, walking, hiking cooking, and Barre classes.  

 

Hours: Mondays 9am-7pm, Wed & Friday 12-7pm

Kaylyn Kennedy is Tru Massage Therapy’s joined us in early June, 2024. She is in office during evenings and on weekends.

 

Kaylyn is originally from Sioux Falls and graduated in June 2023 from the South Dakota School of Massage Therapy. 

 

While growing up in sports, specifically cheer, dance, and gymnastics, she was introduced to massage and the various ways it is used. She became passionate about helping others in a way that didn’t involve medication or hospitals.

 

With Tru Massage Therapy, Kaylyn plans on expanding her knowledge and helping others to the fullest extent.

 

Kaylyn specializes in swedish, deep tissue massage & massage cupping with some stretching

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Kaylyn's Hours: Friday - Tuesday

Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 2:30-8pm

Saturday: 10am-4pm

Sunday: 11am-5pm

 

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

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.

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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.

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Tatyana has been hired on to massage for us when she graduated this August.  She interned and filled in as part time receptionist April -July.  She passed her MBLEX boards and graduated from SD School of Massage August 2025 then starting as licensed therapist with us.

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Hours: Monday-Friday  7am-1pm

Meet Elizabeth, our full-time Office Assistant! She will be assisting clients with our amazing Red Light Therapy and Ear Candling, in addition to being our new full time receptionist!

Elizabeth is mom to two daughters, Ashley and Nadia, who are serving in our US Military; one in the Navy, and the other in the Army Reserves. She also has two dogs at home, Harrison and Mila.

Elizabeth has as passion for helping others, and in her spare time, volunteers with different local charities, as well as spending time with her family and friends. Her journey of health and wellness has led her to our door, and we have welcomed her with open arms!

Please help us welcome Elizabeth to our team, and book your next appointment for our Red Light Therapy either online or by calling the office directly. Elizabeth typically works M-F 8am-4pm.