Jenny Mapes is the founder of CrossFunction Sports Massage & Recovery and CrossFunction Sports Massage Academy. With over 20 years of experience in movement science, athletic performance, and manual therapy, Jenny has worked with everyone from recreational athletes to elite Olympic competitors. A former elite high jumper who trained for the 2012 London Olympics, Jenny has served on sports medicine teams at numerous national and international events, including the World Athletics Championships, Pan American Games, U.S. Olympic Trials, and Olympic Qualifiers. She has also completed sports medicine rotations at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. Jenny holds a B.S. from the University of Oregon and credentials including CSCS, Certified Master Trainer, and Licensed Massage Therapist, along with extensive advanced training in sports and orthopedic manual therapy. As founder and lead educator of CrossFunction Sports Massage Academy, Jenny developed the Certified Sports Massage Specialist (CSMS) program, teaching massage therapists, athletic trainers, and allied healthcare professionals advanced assessment and treatment techniques. She is passionate about advancing sports massage education and bridging the gap between movement science and manual therapy.

Tahoe is a treatment/sports licensed massage therapist with exercise credentials in Injury Prevention and Sports Performance. His primary massage interests are acute pain treatment, chronic pain management, and restoration of sport-specific mobility! Tahoe enrolled in massage school to pursue his passion for health and to help people free themselves from exhausting aches and pains. With massage, he aims to encourage the body’s natural healing process and educate clients on how to maintain their injury free state. Tahoe's long-term goal is to become a Sports Medicine doctor and he plans to study sports psychology along the way to strengthen the body and mind. Most recently, Tahoe worked with athletes as part of the medical staff at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and has also been involved with FIFA during the World Cup! Fun Fact: Tahoe is fluent in American Sign Language!

Natalie is dedicated to helping others enhance their health and fitness. With a background in sports like martial arts, volleyball, track, and weightlifting, she understands the frustration of injuries. Her education in manual therapy and positive mindset during tough times shape her approach. After graduating from massage school in 2018, and obtaining her CSMS certification, she has a strong focus on recovery and integrating movement. She started her career in a gym, gaining a strong foundation in injury management, and her experience in a chiropractic setting expanded her expertise. CrossFunction's Sports Massage training fueled her passion for sports and promoting healthy lifestyles. In her free time, Natalie, a true PNW native, loves the outdoors. She enjoys hiking, fishing, and photographing nature, finding balance and confidence through these activities to further assist in your health journey!

Cindy has been in the field for over a decade, attending school at NW Academy for the Healing Arts. She specializes in deep tissue and treatment work and has been working in the chiropractic setting as the lead massage therapist for the last 10 years. She has a passion with treating injuries as well as working with people training for all types of sports and body building competitions. Cindy loves sports. She has participated in kickboxing, and is very much into living a healthy lifestyle. She loves helping others achieve their personal goals, and is excited to help people recover using the different tools and methodologies provided at CrossFunction.

Said is a seasoned structural and lymphatic massage therapist with over 20 years of experience in enhancing athletic performance, recovery, and injury prevention. Specializing in orthopedic massage, manual therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, and myofascial release, he combines global therapeutic approaches for personalized care. Trained in Europe with over 3000 hours of supervised coursework, Said completed a six-month internship at the University Clinic of Grosshadern in Munich. He furthered his expertise in the U.S., mastering techniques such as neuromuscular therapy, scar tissue mobilization, and joint capsule work, particularly beneficial for athletes. His methods integrate stretching, strength training, and at-home strategies to optimize results. Said also serves as a teaching assistant and faculty member at Seattle Clinical Massage School, sharing his knowledge to advance orthopedic and sports massage practices. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and spending time with his family outdoors. Said is fluent in Spanish.

Derek is an LMT, C‑PT, and CES with a background in education and over a decade of hands‑on massage experience. After 17 years as a school teacher, he transitioned into massage therapy in 2014 and brings a clear, structured, and client‑focused approach to every session. He specializes in corrective exercise, movement mechanics, and targeted soft‑tissue therapy. His work incorporates pin‑and‑stretch, trigger point techniques, IASTM/scraping, mobilization, and structural methods to address the root cause of pain and dysfunction rather than just the symptoms. Derek has worked with novice and master rowers throughout the region, supporting their training demands, recovery needs, and sport‑specific movement patterns. His approach is grounded in evidence‑based practice and individualized care, ensuring each client receives treatment tailored to their goals. Outside the clinic, Derek enjoys downhill skiing, cross‑country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking with his wife. These activities deepen his appreciation for movement, functional strength, and the importance of maintaining a resilient body.

Gretchen has been a massage therapist and deep tissue specialist for 15 years. She has worked in various chiropractic clinical settings and has been at Cross Function for 8 years. She has over 20 years' experience in downhill skiing, and 10 years of playing basketball and soccer. Her husband is a high school varsity football coach and wrestling coach, and her children are involved in at least 1 sport. Gretchen knows the importance of self-care and is so grateful to be able to give back to something she loves so much. Gretchen is dedicated to continuously learning and is currently becoming credentialed in Personal Training and Corrective Exercise Specialist. Over her massage tenure she has worked on many athletes in various sports, and loves the sports massage modalities of cupping, scraping/ISTYM, and stretching incorporated in treatment work here at Cross Function Sports Massage.

Joy has been a sports massage therapist since 2017, driven by her passion for helping people reach optimal movement and performance. She is from Atlanta, GA, where she worked as the lead sports massage therapist for the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks for seven years. Joy has honed her skills across multiple disciplines. She holds certifications in neuromuscular therapy (NMT) and myofascial release and has also served as a stretching specialist at a prominent facility. Her massage expertise spans various sports, including track and field, cross-country running, basketball, soccer, and major league rugby, making her a versatile therapist for athletes of all levels. A former track, cross-country runner, and soccer player herself, Joy is well-versed in the demands and challenges faced by athletes. Outside of work, she enjoys baking and hiking with her husband and dog, combining her active lifestyle with creative relaxation.