Our Team

AL POLIARCO

ASHIATSU-DEEPFEET INSTRUCTOR , LMT, WI LICENSE NO. 13720-146, RYT

My name is Al Poliarco, owner and developer of Barefoot Hands Gravity Bodywork. I am a freelance LMT, Certified Ashiatsu - Deepfeet Bar Therapist, Ashi-Thai Bodywork Practitioner, Certified Sarga Bodywork Practitioner, Restorative Ashiatsu, and Ashtanga Yoga Instructor.

From the outside, my practice may appear purely physical, an artful flow with gravity; but this is how I connect with my clients. It's my way of holding the space for them for a moment to be still and find healing within.

Licensed Bodywork & Massage Therapist WI Licensed No. 13720-146

Certified Ashiatsu - Deepfeet Bar™ Therapist

Certified Sarga Bodywork™ Practitioner

Certified MediCupping™ Therapist

Ashi-Thai Bodywork Practitioner

Restorative-Aerial Ashiatsu Bodywork Practitioner

Certified FMT Rocktape™ Specialist

Registered Yoga Teacher | Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Aerial & Pole Fitness Enthusiast

BILL SPEAR

LMT WITH SPECIALTY IN ASHIATSU DEEPFEET BAR THERAPY, THAI MASSAGE, & SHOSHIN SHIATSU

My name is Bill Spear and I am a licensed massage therapist with a degree in Asian Bodywork & Therapeutic Massage. I studied at East-West Healing Arts Institute, while working in an acupuncture clinic, where I deepened my understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese medical massage (Tui na).I have received many massages over the years, and after receiving massage from Al, here at Barefoot Hands, I was deeply impressed, and I joined the team. The high quality of intention, preparation, action, follow through, and integration are what inspired me to work at Barefoot hands, and are what I aspire to bring to every session. My daily practice of meditation and qigong help me bring the gift of presence and flow while working with every client. May the kindness that is brought to the body ripple out into our lives in our thoughts and actions.

KWEKU

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Kweku Brewoo is a graduate of Madison College’s Massage Therapy Program. With the belief that massage is a compliment to wholistic health, Kweku focuses on addressing and adapting to the specific needs of clients with different massage modalities and integrative techniques. His calming temperament, integrative technique, and passion for this work compliments his ability to provide anything from simple relaxation and stress reduction for general wellness to focused therapeutic massages curated specific to each individual body.

BRANDON LARSON

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Massage has always been a natural gift of Brandon’s; providing relief and relaxation for friends and family since a young age. In the spring of 2015, he graduated from Madison College’s therapeutic massage program with a focus in Swedish and clinical massage.

With a gentle, nurturing touch, Brandon works with his clients to support a safe space for physical and emotional healing, relaxation, grounding, stress relief and pain relief.

His approach is a combination of Swedish massage, acupressure, trigger point work, table-Thai, and Reiki.

As a traveler, Brandon has lived and worked in communities with fellow healers and bodyworkers throughout Wisconsin, Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica and Egypt. The additional approaches and techniques he has gained from these experiences have greatly enriched his passion for massage, which he views as not luxury, but rather a vital part of one’s wellness care in order to live a happier and healthier life.

REBECCA SILVERA

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Rebecca recently returned to WI after 13 years in NYC and is excited to share her gifts with the Barefoot Hands community! Raised in WI, she began her career studying Psychology at the U of MN Minneapolis (2006). She then moved to Brooklyn, NY and worked as a juvenile correctional officer and a GLBTQ Caseworker. Rebecca began to thirst for a more tangible source of healing in her life and discovered her passion for massage therapy and attended the Swedish Institute of Health Science (2010). She also completed the graduate studies program for advanced massage therapy at CATA (Center for the Advancement of Therapeutic Arts, 2014) After working in Costa Rica, and studying massage in Thailand, she settled down in Manhattan where she ran her own private practice for over 6 years. She also returned to the Swedish Institute in 2014, this time as an Adjunct Instructor, where she still teaches remotely.

Although she loved massage therapy, Rebecca craved something deeper, this time on the metaphysical level. This led her to deepening her spiritual practice, exploring mediumship and honing her intuitive abilities. After years of developing these skills, she has now created a unique menu of offerings to help others on their spiritual journeys, from Ancestral Integration, to Anchoring, an energy/bodywork session that merges the metaphysical with the physical. She also facilitates a bi-weekly class called WombSpace on Tuesday nights and monthly Psychic Development courses. Check our events page for more information!

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JENNIFER KEUPPER O'NEIL

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Jenny Keupper O’Neil is a certified massage therapist with excellent technique, tons of experience and warm, non-judgmental acceptance for all her clients. Jenny has been trained in many modalities suited to treating muscle strain, fatigue, chronic pain and acute injuries. Jenny is an excellent listener which makes her massage extra comforting and very effective since they are customized to suit the special, individual needs of every client.

Jenny works with clients from all walks of life including weightlifters, stay-at-home parents, teachers, health professionals, police, military and people skilled in the trades.

Jenny believes the body is amazing, holds infinite wisdom and abilities to recover, heal and thrive. Clients that see Jenny are deeply invested in getting better and being their best selves.

KRISTOPHER GROVE

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST WITH SPECIALTY IN MFR, SOUND HEALING, REIKI & NADA YOGA PRACTICE

Kristopher graduated in 2016 from East West Healing Arts Institute in Madison as a Massage Therapist. There he was trained in both Eastern and Western modalities of bodywork. Following graduation, he went on to study a Myofascial Release technique developed by John Barnes. He has also received training in a Thai Abdominal Massage technique, this unique technique has many benefits that are often overlooked with traditional massage.

Kristopher also works with sound healing or Nada Yoga. As a Nada Yoga practitioner he uses Tibetan singing bowls to facilitate sound therapy. The bowls he uses have been crafted with prayer and intention to support healing on a deep level. They are also personally sourced by his teacher in the Himalayan mountains. Nada means flow of sound and Yoga is union. When playing these bowls, sacred vibrations emanate out and bring about peace of mind as it balances the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Along with massage and sound therapy, he is a Reiki level one practitioner who has pursued a variety of energy healing techniques. Tapping into this energy, he focuses on connecting with his clients needs and holds space through intention and prayer to act as a conduit for the healing energy of our divine essence.

All of the modalities that he brings to the session have the goal of helping his clients create a sanctuary for their minds, body and soul. Kristopher believes that the most effective way to bring about balance within our being is through the innate wisdom found within our bodies.

May you be infinitely blessed in all ways.

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KIRSTEN MARTIN

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST WITH SPECIALTY IN DEEP TISSUE, REIKI & RESTORATIVE YOGA PRACTICE

Kirsten Martin has been practicing massage therapy for about a decade! She specializes in deep tissue and loves to find the root problem areas in the body. She is also trained in reiki and enjoys sprinkling some of that into each session. She attended National Holistic institute in California, which is one of the top massage schools in the nation. She is very interested in holistic medicine and is also a certified yoga teacher. She absolutely loves creating special playlist for massages. And her free time she loves studying psychology and somatics, going into nature with her dog, dancing and singing!

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NAÅD SILVERA

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST WITH SPECIALTY IN SHIATSU PRACTICE & MIOFASCIAL TREATMENT

Naåd is a traditional Shiatsu and dynamic myofascial release practitioner, trained and licensed in New York City by the oldest massage school in the country.

As the creator of SHÎFT body work technique (a combination of spiral myofascial release, Dynamic cranial sacral release & traditional Indonesian martial movement)

Naåd offers a truly transformative, restorative and relaxing shift from mundane aches and pains into your body's integral truth.

REBECCA BROWN

LICENSED ESTHETICIAN

I have a love for apothecary and specialize in natural and healing services. With my experience, natural ingredients can provide you with the same, if not better results, if the Ingres are used properly. Healing to me is an important part of life. My goal is to provide a ceremonial-type service for a transforming and regenerating experience.

I have traveled parts of the world to focus on personal healing. In my journey, I found passion in aiding other beautiful humans to help heal themselves while taking joy in exploring life. Something I truly believe is that I will always be a student of life wherever I go.

I enjoy facilitating sound therapy, traveling, music, researching herbal properties/medicines and creating. A true passion of mine is utilizing many different healing modalities.

I offer a variety of services that can be viewed on my website: www.sacredhearthealings.com

Licensed skin therapist since 2010

Certified quantum healing hypnosis technique practitioner (QHHT) since 2019

Certified end of life doula since 2020

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BAREFOOT HANDS

JOIN OUR TEAM!

BAREFOOT HANDS provides professional and therapeutic massage services and training. We are Madison’s Gravity Bodywork Central with advanced specialty in Ashiatsu-Deep Bar Therapy, Sarga Bodwork, Barefoot Shiatsu, and other barefoot oriented techniques. If you are interested in joining our team, please call or text us at (608) 770-1022.