About Your Body Needs

Your Body Needs…LLC is a Massage Therapy Studio in Crofton, MD and also offers signature aromatherapy products in the studio store and online.
Your Body Needs products are based on the fundamental principles of aromatherapy – the use of pure grade essential oils to achieve a therapeutic purpose with appropriate carriers as bases. Each product is made with purpose and aims to achieve a goal, whether it be to promote healthier skin or general well-being. Your Body Needs products are developed with one goal in mind – to provide people with exceptional quality products that work.

Meet the Authors!

Rose Chard- Owner, Certified Aromatherapist, Licensed Massage Therapist
Rose Chard is the founder and owner of Your Body Needs… (LLC) located in Crofton, Maryland. Rose is a Nationally Certified and State Licensed massage therapist and a Registered Aromatherapist. She is registered with the American Aromatherapy Registration Council and she is also a member of the National Aromatherapy Holistic Association. Rose earned her Certificate in Aromatherapy from the American College of Health Sciences in Portland, Oregon; a leader in natural health education. Her dedication to the field gained her a nomination as outstanding Graduate of the Year in 2004. Rose continues to be affiliated with the school and recently completed an intensive course in organic chemistry of essential oils. Rose’s knowledge of aromatherapy and natural based products is at an advanced level. Her education, combined with sixteen years of experience with essential oils, allows Rose to produce effective, purposeful and quality aromatherapy products. Rose Chard is a leader in aromatherapy education in the Maryland area. She teaches the principles of aromatherapy to others at various locations, and is a staff member at Anne Arundel Community College teaching aromatherapy to other health care professionals.

Chris Shelton- Licensed Massage Therapist
Chris Shelton is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, and a State Licensed Massage Therapist. Prior to becoming licenced as a Massage Therapist he worked as a Personal Trainer for five years, which has given him a solid foundation of functional anatomy. Chris has also received additional education in Myofascial work, a kind of connective tissue therapy. When this therapy is performed, it can help free the connective tissue that houses the muscles( which is often bound and tight from overuse, injury, repetitive strain and postural imbalances), consequently, allowing more freedom in movement, pain reduction, and a greater sense of fluidity and ease in day to day activities. ” The biggest enjoyment I get from massage is improving people’s quality of life.”

Janet P. Dubovsky- Licensed Massage Therapist
Janet received her Massage Therapy career studies from Northern Virginia Community College and is licensed by the Virginia Board of Nursing, Dept. of Health Professions, as a Certified Massage Therapist. She is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist (NCBTMB) and Maryland Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT). In seeking to become an integral part of the world of massage, Janet has amassed educational hours beyond State requirements as a result of her passion in this field. Janet places an emphasis on the importance of a healthy balance of the mind body and spirit. She strives to encourage people that the power of positive thinking and nurturing of the body can bring a peace in the soul. “I strongly believe that we are in era of such technological advancements that we forget that there is still incredible power in the human touch.” This nurturing sense, along with her strong understanding of therapeutic applications, makes Janet’s therapeutic body work the perfect balance for you.

Nikki VanZandt- Licensed Massage Therapist
Nikki earned her massage degree from Anne Arundel Community College and also holds a bachelors degree from St. Mary’s College.  Nikki is a nationally certified massage therapist as well as a Maryland state licensed massage therapist (LMT).  She is a member of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as well as Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP).Nikki is always looking to learn new ways to help people with massage and therapeutic touch as a result she is continuously educating herself  and accumulating educational hours beyond state and national requirements.Nikki has always wanted to help people and enjoys helping people, so becoming a massage therapist was a natural step for her.  She believes in the connections between the body, mind and spirit and the importance of the healing and therapeutic power of touch.  Nikki believes that by combining her passion for helping others and her massage skills will provide clients with a therapeutic and uplifting experience. “Massage therapy is the most rewarding career for me; I don’t feel like I am at work when I am working with clients.”

Kathleen Jordan- Marketing Director
Kathleen handles Your Body Needs events, product marketing websites, and getting the message out about YBN’s great massage therapy services. She holds an MA in Contemporary Communications from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. She became involved with YBN when she made a massage therapy appointment with Rose years ago and became educated in aromatherapy and essential oils in conversations with her. “It’s easy to market a product line I 100% believe in, and believe it will change people’s skincare and health for the better. It certainly has enriched my life.”