Meet the Team
With over 15 years of experience, you are in reliable hands.
Co-Owner
Shedara Somers
Licensed Massage Therapist
Shedara has been an LMT and held a National Board Certification since 2008. She began her career working alongside a chiropractor in Charlotte, NC learning about injury and chronic pain. Ten years of her career were as a Sports Massage Therapist in San Diego, CA working with members of the military's special forces, competitive athletes, and olympic weightlifters. She specializes in Sports Massage, Chronic Pain, Migraine Relief, Cupping Therapy, Prenatal & Pediatric Massage. Shedara also has education in women's wellness, including menopause & PCOS. She is currently completing certifications in Personal Training & Nutrition with the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Co-Owner
Georgann Bastecki
Licensed Massage Therapist, RDH
Georgann has been an LMT since graduating from Lexington Healing Arts Academy in 2011. She's expanded her education to include the distinction of National Board Certification, the highest Certification for a Massage Therapist. Over 25 years as a Dental Hygienist makes her a highly referred professional in TMJD Technique. She is also sought after for her exceptional work with Craniosacral, Myofascial, Raindrop Technique, Lymphatic Massage, Emotional Release, Cupping Therapy, and Barefoot Massage. Georgann has her Yoga Certification and she has recently completed training in Thai Massage.
Team Member
Amiee Willis
Licensed Massage Therapist
Amiee attended Lexington Healing Arts Academy and went on to establish a Wellness Studio and Medi-Spa in rural Kentucky. She also worked with a chiropractor for 1.5 years doing massage and therapeutic stretching and served as a lead therapist and trainer at the luxurious Inn By the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. She returned to Kentucky in 2012 and is excited to welcome you as she expands her services at Cedar and Sage. Her focus is medical massage, incorporating techniques like Stretching, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, and Movement. Upon request, she likes to add aromatherapy and hot stones to enhance the therapeutic experience. Amiee is learning cupping. She is very knowledgeable about the body and has a passion to have her clients leaving her table moving better and feeling better.
Team Member
Sara Stallard
Certified Esthetician
Sara was a part of the first graduating class at Katharos school of esthetics in 2020. Her passion for skin developed after she herself struggled for years with severe eczema. Sara strives to make people feel confident and beautiful in their own skin without the need to cover it with makeup. She is excited to begin her journey here at Cedar and Sage and can’t wait to pamper all of you.
Welcome to our small little business. We are thrilled, as best friends for over 20 years, to be able to lock arms and bring the community a place where they can get the attention they need along their health & wellness journey.
The name Cedar & Sage was brought to life one night on Shedara's couch over wine and True Crime TV. Behind this name were the wishes and dreams of two girls. And now, years later, it's manifested into our real life. We are still pinching ourselves that we get to come to this beautiful, peaceful center every day and see people walk out feeling like a better version of themselves. Who wouldn't want to do that for a living?
Our Professional Team is growing with talented individuals who we have vetted cautiously. We have been lucky to find those who align with our vision and goals for our clients. We are so proud of them.
Also, in stewardship of the career we have both loved for so long, we have partnered with a local Medical Massage Program to offer a space for student externs to perform their required clinical hours at our Center. What a privilege it is for us to get to pour into eager soon-to-be therapists and to be such a valuable part of their education.
With each little milestone and each addition to our team, we shed happy tears and little girl giggles because we are swelling with joy and gratitude.
We are truly honored that you have given us the opportunity to guide you within our scopes of practice to all the things we have learned over the last 15 years that we believe will assist you toward wellness.
From everyone at the Cedar & Sage family...thank you for trusting in us with your care. We are dedicated to your well-being.
Shedara & Georgann
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Testimonials
Shedara's attention to detail, knowledge base and experience stood out to me from the beginning. I have been competing in bodybuilding for 10 years, earning Pro status in 2019. I take my health very seriously and can always count on Shedara to figure out what's going on. I trust her methods and have always had success under her care. I highly recommend her to anyone involved in sports or training or just wanting to incorporate massage into their lives.
- Charlotte
Georgann's skill as a Massage Therapist is incredible. She has the knowledge and experience, backed up by certifications, to understand and tailor therapy to each individual client's needs. She is an essential part to the holistic team. I need to keep moving and functioning at my best. I could not do it without her.
- Jason
Whether it be training for the crossfit Games/Competitions or just needing some recovery, Shedara was amazing at targeting my body's needs. She has a wide range of techniques that helped me continue training at a high level and kept me injury free while doing so. I recommend anyone go see her whether you're doing high-level training or just need some recovery and maintenance.
- Rich
I went to Cedar & Sage today for the first time. I got a deep tissue massage by Courtney and it was absolutely life changing! I've had quite a few massages (always deep tissue) and I have never had an experience like that before. She changed her technique based on the specific needs of each part of my body and worked through every knot. If you are feeling tense, go see her! You won't regret it!
Tiffany
Several years ago, I decided that I'd had enough of my chronic tension headaches and migraines and went for my first therapeutic massage. Georgann explained what she was doing and how it would help reduce my symptoms. I have since gone regularly for therapeutic massage and intraoral massage for TMJD and have enjoyed drastic reduction in muscle tension, headaches, and migraines to a degree I didn't even think was possible. After decades of migraines, I feel like I got my life back!
- Emily
As a crossfit competitor and gym owner, as well as a Navy SEAL, my body was always a wreck. I was introduced to Shedara in San Diego and the difference in how I felt and functioned improved not only my training but my quality of life in general. I can't recommend her enough.
- James
My sons and I love the facials Sara performs. Amazing results for our acne and aging! Awesome experience every time!
Anne
I injured myself playing golf and the pulled muscle pain I was feeling didn’t seem to heal. My job requires that I spend a significant amount of time in my truck traveling which exacerbated my pain. After a few weeks with no relief, I made an appointment with Georgann. At my first session Georgann was able to identify that my Psosas muscle had been injured and the healing process began. I experienced significant relief of my symptoms after my first session, and after several sessions my muscles realigned and eventually healed. I still see Georgann on a regular basis.
- Keenan