Founded in 2023 by Carrie Kooyenga, PTA, LMT

Arukah Wellness was created to offer a holistic and personalized approach to healing that blends the best of clinical rehabilitation and therapeutic bodywork. Founded by Carrie Kooyenga, a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant since 2008 and Licensed Massage Therapist since 2025, Arukah Wellness is built on the belief that the body, mind, and spirit are deeply interconnected—and that healing happens when all three are supported.

Carrie graduated from Blackhawk Technical College with her PTA degree and brings over 15 years of experience in outpatient care, occupational health, and injury prevention. Her work is trauma-informed, client-centered, and rooted in both science and intuition. Whether you're seeking support for a sports injury, chronic pain, postural imbalance, or simply a deeper sense of wellness, Arukah Wellness offers a safe, grounded space to restore strength, mobility, and resilience.

Carrie specializes in:

• Myofascial Release
• Neuromuscular Re-education
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Functional Movement & Rehabilitation
• Medical & Sports Massage
• Injury Prevention for Work & Athletics
• Herbal and Nature-Based Wellness

Through a focus on the fascial system and therapeutic movement, she helps clients release stored trauma, relieve chronic tension, and reconnect with their bodies. With experience ranging from athletes to post-surgical clients to those navigating trauma-related patterns, Carrie brings both clinical skill and compassionate presence to every session.