Making a Difference with Ann Riesberg, LMT

Tell us about yourself.

My name is Ann Riesberg. I grew up in small town Iowa, Elk Horn. Growing up I was involved in the community through Girl Scouts, Church and School. I did a lot of volunteer community service from painting picnic tables, feeding residents in a nursing home (on my own time), reading books on tapes for the hard of hearing and picking up trash on the side of the road.

I am a mom to an almost 2-year-old Jase and a wife to a hard working husband, Jason. We spend time on walks and discovering new places.

How did you get here? What led you to where you’re at today?

I started my career in small town Iowa in a salon and spa as a massage therapist and grew out of that and moved to Des Moines 7 years ago. When I moved to Des Moines I worked at Massage Envy in Clive and eventually worked my way out.

6 years ago I opened my own doors in a salon and spa studio which did not pan out very well for me at all. I learned and grew transferring to a chiropractic office for a year which the space became too small due to not being able to be there when needed. Currently, I opened a new spot where I can go and come as I please in my own little room.

How does your business help people? How has it evolved?

At Orthopedic Massage Waves, I help people gain their life back by working on muscles and the joints gain movement through stretching and working on muscles that actually need the work. I have helped many people go from not being able to brush their own hair to being able to.

What do you love about the Des Moines community?

I can go to the store right now if I want! But, most of all I Love the communities within the community. I am meeting new people all the time from my own community, church and other places I go.