Jessica Larghe - owner of Qi Shiatsu, North Dakota Licensed Massage Therapist

Education:

2005 - Drake University, Des Moines, IA - B.A. Biology

2012 - Shiatsu Clinic & School, Iowa City, IA - 800-hour program

I grew up on a farm in southeast Iowa and have lived in the Fargo area since 2010. Between the farm and Fargo, I attended Drake University in Des Moines, where I played volleyball and originally studied pharmacy. I always had an interest in health sciences, specifically anatomy, physiology, and nutrition, and at the time, pharmacy seemed like a solid career choice. However, after working for 2 years as a pharmacy technician and completing 3 of 6 years of the doctorate program in pharmacy, I realized I did not want to be a pharmacist at all! While medicine certainly is effective and necessary in many areas, it far too often only treats the symptoms and not the actual root of the problem in one’s health. So I switched majors and finished with a biology degree at Drake.

A few years later, I discovered the Shiatsu Clinic & School in Iowa City. I knew right away that studying Shiatsu was the right path for me!  I really appreciate both the integrative and holistic approach of Shiatsu, because it balances eastern and western medicine and strives to treat the whole person.

Besides Shiatsu and massage, other things that I enjoy include playing volleyball and softball, reading, traveling, cooking, gardening, and playing with my dog and cat. And last but not least, I enjoy quality time with family, whether it be with my husband Marty and his kids, or visiting my family in Iowa (which I do whenever possible)!

I absolutely love learning about various aspects of healthy living, and I know that regular massage can be a major contributor to improving quality of life. I am committed to helping others manage their pain and ailments through focused, therapeutic massage, and I will continue to increase my skills and knowledge base to even better assist others in improving their health and wellbeing!