Jill Bennett is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and a graduate of the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in Boulder, Colorado. She has enjoyed a thriving private massage practice for over seventeen years during which she has inspired and mentored many students and provided thousands of massage therapy treatments to a dedicated clientele.

Her career has included the development and oversight of massage programs for health clubs and chiropractic offices. She created and launched a destination spa program for a resort in the jungles of Belize where she provided massage, spa treatments, strength training, nutritional counseling, and guided tours. Over the years, she has worked with a full spectrum of clients including infants, professional athletes, cancer survivors, adolescents, elderly clients and familiar celebrities.

Jill specializes in Swedish Massage, Myo-fascial Release, Neuro-Muscular Therapy, and Integrative Massage. She has worked with Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Personal Trainers and Osteopaths in a cooperative effort to facilitate health and healing by sharing the art of Massage Therapy.

In addition to enjoying long term success in the massage therapy industry, Jill also has extensive experience as an entrepreneur and business professional. She owned and operated a Karate School and has held corporate positions including Project Manager, and Marketing Coordinator. She enjoys playing the piano and dabbles in graphic design and painting. Jill first fell in love with Costa Rica in 2001 and has been exploring this magical place ever since.

Jill is the Senior Massage Technique and Modality Instructor at CRSMT. Her classes include Swedish Massage, Integrative Massage, Bodywork Experiential, Movement, Self Care and Hygiene. Her teaching style has been described as spontaneous, "outside of the box" and inspirational. Her no holds barred approach offers students a glimpse into the real world of massage therapy.

Jill promotes exploring and revealing your genuine self, having the courage to confront fears, cultivation of compassion, and being consistent yet adaptable. She firmly believes that regular nutritional cleansing, chocolate, love and humor are the fountain of youth.

CRSMT is the manifestation of many dreams and developed talents come to fruition. Jill and her husband Russell first envisioned the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy by bringing two of their treasured life experiences together; Massage Therapy and Costa Rica! She is the proud mother of three sons, Jade, Xan and Amadeus. " If you can dream about it, you can have it! "