MASSAGE THERAPY 

Since ancient times, healing touch has been used in all cultures. Civilizations in the East and West found that massage could heal injuries, relieve pain, reduce stress and promote a deep sense of relaxation.

Our experienced massage therapists are well trained in many different styles of massage therapy including relaxation, sports, prenatal, hot stone, aromatherapy, deep tissue, and cupping massage.

What Are the Benefits of Massage?

Massage therapy has many tangible, long lasting benefits—in addition to feeling blissful afterward. We all know that it can smooth out our tight, painful muscles but it can also help to decrease insomnia, anxiety and depression, and combat postural stress from sitting all day at a desk job or speed recovery from vigorous exercise.

How to Prepare for Your Appointment

The most important thing you can do before arriving for your massage appointment is to relax. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to let go of the stress of the day.  Be sure to drink plenty of water and avoid eating a heavy meal for 2-3 hours before your appointment.

Jessica Kennon, LMT

What makes a massage from me unique:

Utilizing myofascial, deep tissue and Swedish massage, I blend these techniques to treat many different individuals and conditions including, but not limited to: infants, adolescents, adults, the elderly, pregnant women, pre and post-operative patients, cancer patients, musculoskeletal injuries, acute and chronic pain, as well as many others. Massage and/or therapeutic touch can always be adjusted to meet your specific condition(s) and needs.

A good client for me is:

A client who is seeking to enhance and improve their health, and attain and maintain wellness. I enjoy working with individuals who want to build a therapeutic relationship where needs and goals are identified and strived for.

Why I love practicing massage therapy:

What I love most about massage therapy is facilitating the process of an individual's path to health and healing.

Melita Knox Reardon, LMT

What makes a massage from me unique:

A massage from me is unique because I listen to the client’s needs and apply the requisite techniques to help solve the issues that need addressing..

A good client for me is:

A good client for me is someone who is seeking relief from what ails them and communicates with me during the process.

Why I love practicing massage therapy:

I love practicing massage because of the human connection this type of therapy provides.  I love working with my clients.

Jillian Regii, LMT

What makes a massage from me unique:

My approach to massage therapy addresses clients needs through a methodical, intuitive technique that will relieve stress and tension in a relaxed nurturing environment.

A good client for me is:

My ideal client is an individual who is looking to relieve pain/tension, recover from their workout, or someone looking to become more relaxed & grounded. The mind-body-spirit balance is intrinsic to becoming grounded & achieving good health. When things are unbalanced, it can manifest in the form of physical pain & suffering. I enjoy working with clients that have the willingness to heal with different styles of massage modalities. It takes great discipline to put self care into action in between bodywork sessions. With consistency we can reach your goals together and vibrate at our highest and radiate good energy to achieve this peace & balance.

Why I love doing massage:

Every body is different, which keeps each day in my practice ever changing. It’s always an exciting challenge to work with different ailments each day. Pain can manifest in the physical form and discovering the root is essential to commence healing. It’s most rewarding to work with a client over time and see life changing improvements. It’s an honor to help people heal.

Robert Bonanno, LMT

What makes a massage from me unique:

Bobby graduated from the massage program at Hesser College and has been a therapist for 12 years. He specializes in deep tissue work, utilizing several techniques to achieve depth while still providing the comfort of a Swedish massage.

A good client for me is:

Bobby enjoys working with clients who have pain issues, especially of the neck, shoulders or hips. He has worked with athletes, clients with physical labor jobs, amputees, weekend warriors, healthcare professionals and people in high stress professions.

Why I love doing massage:

Bobby loves practicing massage because he enjoys making a difference in people's lives and creating better health than they were when they first start seeing him.

Lynne McCarthy, LMT

What makes a massage from me unique:

Lynne uses a variety of modalities including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, cupping and Reiki.  She is a Reiki master and combines traditional massage with energy work to help relieve muscle pain & tension and to release stress in a way to bring the body back into balance.

A good client for me is:

She enjoys working with a variety of clients from those who just want to let go and relax to those who are looking for a more therapeutic massage.

Why I love doing massage:

Lynne loves helping people heal and seeing how massage helps to release not only muscular tension, but the mental & emotional stress that people carry with the every day.

Christy Sicard, LMT

What makes a massage from me unique:

I use multiple techniques throughout the entire massage, including Swedish, deep tissue, positional release therapy, trigger point therapy, cupping and stones in order to treat each client to their specific needs. My style is very soothing and relaxing while focusing on what the client wants and needs for each treatment.

A good client for me is:

Someone who suffers from chronic headache/migraines, works at a desk in front of a computer all day, recovering from an injury, or one who would want a relaxing massage to feel refreshed.

Why I love doing massage:

I love helping people and want them to get the most out of life by not having to live with daily pain.

Arlenea O’Keefe, LMT

What makes a massage from me unique:

I listen carefully to a client’s needs, chat about their lifestyle, and stressors and then tailor a massage to fit their needs using a variety of modalities. I love long, slow strokes that allow a client to relax into their massage and also allows them time to trust me the process.

A good client for me is:

is one who is focused on a partnership of healing and wellness. I particularly enjoy those who work at desk jobs so we can spend time focusing on shoulders, neck, and back issues.

Why I love doing massage:

Muscles have memories. Every day, I’m amazed at what people carry around with them. It is a privilege to be able to ease some of this burden and help them lead a life of wellness!.

Kyra Simon, LMT

What makes a massage from me unique:

My approach to massage is completely customizable, no two massages are the same. Sure, I have my signature moves (we all do), but I go with what I feel from what  your body is telling me. The overcompensation of muscle and fascia from injuries or overworked areas is generally different for everyone because we as humans are so different from one another. I will often tell you what I am feeling and try to correlate that to your everyday life.  You might be hurting and aching in one area and I feel that the source of the problem is actually somewhere else. Alleviating the problem area will take pressure off of the area of referred pain.

A good client for me is:

I love a good project, so my perfect client is one who isn’t afraid to deep dive into figuring out what their body is doing.  Sometimes that means getting massages every other week for a couple of months to determine where the source of pain or overcompensation is.  Preventative care is essential and sometimes we cross the line of prevention, so it is important to know what your body is doing. Together we can hopefully get you into preventative care where you’re feeling great in between sessions. 

Why I love doing massage:

I love massage therapy because it can create such a positive impact in my clients lives. I have had chronic pain since my teenage years due to hyper mobility, I didn’t know it at the time, but I feel like that pushed me to help other people. If I can even remotely help with someone’s mental load, relaxation and/or physical pain, that is a great session for me.  

Kelly Ashe, LMT

What makes a massage from me unique:

I’ve been practicing massage therapy for 15 years, and I love to blend the soothing, rhythmic feel of a Swedish massage with more focused, deeper work in areas contributing to discomfort.  As a Registered Occupational Therapist, I tend to approach my massage therapy as both a tool for pain relief, and an experience that encourages self-care overall. I admire my clients’ motivation for bringing massage into their lives, and I’m encouraged when they see what a difference it can make in their feelings of wellbeing.

A good client for me is:

I’ve always let the idea of “something different works for everyone” guide me, and I let my clients take the lead in what they need that day. A good client for me is one who is open to exploring different techniques for their goals, whether it’s a soothing massage for relaxing an overworked mind, or a targeted deep tissue, or trigger point and neuromuscular therapy to mechanically guide the muscles in their own language through touch and active movements. I’ve worked with clients experiencing chronic pain, degenerative disease, the lingering effects of surgery, and strains from repetitive motion.

Why I love doing massage:

My grandmother had diabetes and neuropathy, and as I rubbed her feet I could see the tension and pain she was carrying lift away, even just for a short time. As I studied more about pain, anatomy, and physiology, I realized that even the briefest time spent in less discomfort is healing, and to be a part of someone’s journey to better health, a better day, or a better moment, gives my work so much meaning.

Sara Grace, LMT

What makes a massage from me unique:

Knowing you are being held in unconditional positive regard and that your comfort, goals, preferences and history are important and priorities during treatment. Optimistic practitioner - never feeling disempowered by the current condition of your muscle tissue - my attention is how your body reacts to treatment. Our bodies are miraculous self-healing machines, and my goal is to facilitate that healing to the best of my ability.

A good client for me is:

A good client for me is someone who communicates their history and expectations. They understand that the body can be receptive to soft tissue manipulation when in a relaxed state and are open to various applicable pain management techniques.

Why I love doing massage:

I love practicing massage because I understand the physiological differences in function of our bodies when the sympathetic division of our nervous system is activated in "fight or flight", compared to when our parasympathetic nervous system is activated in "rest and digest". Because massage stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, massage beneficially affects every system in the body. Massage is a wonderful tool for health. Being able to alleviate my client's pain and stress can empower them to make holistically healthier choices throughout their lives, which has unlimited potential for good.