NCMC Leadership Team

  • Traci Soriano LMT

    PRESIDENT

    Traci has been in practice since 2004 and owns Veritas Massage Studio in Bellingham, WA. Her approach to massage involves working from a deep understanding and amazement of the body, combined with intention, connection, and curiosity. Traci is also one of the primary massage instructors at Whatcom Community College's Massage Therapist Program, teaching the next generations of bodyworkers!

  • Mijo Stumpf LMT

    Mijo Stumpf LMT

    UPCOMING PRESIDENT

    Mijo, a graduate of Whatcom Community College's massage program, has been an LMT and has been working with the team at Veritas Massage Studio in Bellingham, WA since 2025. In her sessions, she practices Somassage ®, a bodywork based on Soma Structural Integration, focusing on the body's fascial system, which she blends with Swedish techniques. She has been volunteering with NCMC since 2025, and is passionate about crafting meaningful connections with healers in her community. Find out more about her and the team at Veritas at https://www.veritasmassage.com/

  • Caroline Snijder LMT

    EDUCATION

    Caroline has been an LMT since 2015 and is certified in Soma Structural Integration®, perinatal massage, and Nutritious Movement® Restorative Exercise. Her practice focuses on cultivating sustainable body alignment, helping her clients embody their best selves so they have more to give to the people and activities they love. Learn more about her work at carolinesvw.com.

  • Jesi van Leeuwen LMT

    Jesi van Leeuwen LMT

    EDUCATION

    Over the last 20 years as a bodyworker, Jesi has cultivated an approach that integrates various modalities, all chosen to help move towards peace and balance.

    Beyond the massage room, she is a passionate explorer with my family and an active advocate for social justice in our community.

  • Ariella Stanley LMT

    REGISTRATION

    Ariella obtained her massage therapy license in 2019, after completing her education at Whatcom Community College. She enjoys performing deep tissue bodywork, and excels at providing the relaxation people need to realize their potential to thrive. Her talents outside the treatment room include administration, logistics, and communication and she is happy to put these skills to work as NCMC’s Registration Volunteer. When she’s not working or volunteering she can be found walking the trails, skiing the slopes or going for a swim!

  • Pamela Davis LMT

    SECRETARY

    Since 2003 I have been working with clients to help change patterns created in the body due to injury, repetitive movement, and stress. Personal and individual treatment is given depending on the client’s needs.

    I joined NCMC board of Directors as Secretary in September 2023.

    You can find me at pameladavismasssge.com

    Massage • Arts • Apothecary

  • Katie Rossiter

    TREASURER

    Katie has been the lead manager for the front of the house at Still Life Massage. With a background in finance and her connection to the massage community, she blends those roles to support NCMC and manage our financial scene.

Get Involved with NCMC!

Our group is 100% volunteer driven. Our leadership team is made up of a vibrant group of massage therapists; each volunteer brings unique talents to the organization.  If you are interested in becoming part of our leadership team, participating in or creating an event, or would like to help us in another capacity, we would love to hear from you. We welcome your talents and strengths to help us build a stronger community.

We are currently looking to fill the following roles: Media/Tech Lead, Scholarship Program Lead, and Third Tuesday Presentation Event Support. Free CEs, volunteer CE hours, and great community are just a few perks — please reach out if you’d like more info!

A special thank you to Still Life Massage and Float and Bow Sanctuary for kindly donating usage of photos appearing on this website.