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Hi, I’m Karla “K” Nelson.
I have devoted my career to empowering women through holistic health and wellbeing, drawing on over 25 years of experience as a women-centric practitioner and 33 years in the health sector.
I ran chiropractic clinics from 1998 to 2006 and then started NW Medical Management in 2008 to handle the day-to-day operations, billing, and customer relations of several wellness centers. I took everything I learned about running a profitable business from this experience and applied it to my wellness venture.
The Well was started by me in 2011. Building a stronger network of massage therapists in the greater Seattle area and beyond to Lewis County, Washington.
Through both classroom instruction and hands-on experience, I want to continue teaching others about the transformative power of integrative wellness. Thus, BodyCraft Academy came into being. Promoting wellness providers’ careers through the development of engaging, educational, and cost-effective programs.
Hi! I’m Gigi
Genevieve “Gigi” holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from Chapman University and brings over 20 years of experience across chiropractic, sports medicine, and dental settings. Her career has also included work in legal, insurance, and medical environments, giving her a broad and practical understanding of the healthcare field.
A lifelong athlete who has personally navigated injury rehabilitation and extensive travel, Gigi brings a unique, real-world perspective to her work as an educator and massage therapist. She has been practicing massage since 2011 and taught at Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts in West Seattle for over two years before relocating to the Peninsula in 2024.
In 2018, she competed in the International Massage Championship in Denmark and had the opportunity to train with several world champions. Today, Gigi is passionate about supporting massage students, new graduates, and professionals looking to refresh their skills. Her teaching emphasizes hands-on techniques, practical solutions, and confidence-building for real-life massage scenarios.
