Meet Erin Fichtel-Hewitt, LMT, NASM-CPT & CES (she/her)
I began my career in massage therapy after graduating from the Northern Lights School of Massage Therapy in 2001. My first professional role was with LifeTime Fitness, where I eventually advanced into management. Yet, it became clear that my true passion remained in hands-on therapeutic work. In 2010, I stepped away from corporate leadership to fully dedicate myself to building my private practice—Hewitt Health & Wellness.
Since then, my practice has continued to grow and evolve through ongoing education and meaningful connections with a wide range of clients. I hold certifications in personal training and corrective exercise from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), which allow me to integrate functional, movement-based strategies into my bodywork.
I’m also a proud professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). From 2003 to 2014, I served as the AMTA Sports Massage Team Director and held the role of Minnesota Chapter President in 2010 and again from 2016 to 2020.
One of the highlights of my career was volunteering at the Polyclinic during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, providing care to athletes from around the world.
My approach to massage therapy is body-affirming, inclusive, and client-centered. I believe that healing begins when people feel seen, safe, and supported. I am committed to honoring each person’s unique identity, lived experience, and comfort with touch—whether supporting post-surgical recovery, gender-affirming care, body dysphoria, or the stress of daily life.
I’ve also contributed my skills at major endurance events such as:
-Twin Cities Marathon
-Grandma’s Marathon
-Chicago Marathon
-FANS UltraMarathon
These opportunities led me to work with elite athletes and organizations including:
-Minnesota Twins pitching staff
-Minnesota Vikings athletes & NFL Combine participants
-Minnesota United Soccer Club
-University of Minnesota Gopher Football team
-Ohio State University Hockey teams
-Swimming & Diving for San Diego State, Nevada State and University of Missouri
-PWHL’s 2 x Walter Champions, MN Frost
Each step of my journey reflects a deep commitment to therapeutic excellence, whole-person care, and creating safe spaces for all bodies to heal and thrive.
Training & Credentials:
-Licensed Massage Therapist
-Neuromuscular Therapy
-NASM Certified Personal Trainer
-NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
-Red Cross CPR/AED Certified
-Prenatal, Postnatal, & Pediatric Massage
-Trauma-Informed Practice (continuing ed)
-LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competency & Inclusion