meet our massage therapists

Angie Lamothe  |  General Manager/LMT

Education: Bancroft School of Massage Therapy Certification in Massage Nationally Certified and Licensed in MA, Prenatal Certification, Hot Stone Certification, Thai Yoga Massage Certification level one.

Favorite Massage Modalities: I like Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, and Thai Yoga the best.  I enjoy all massage for the healing!

Philosophy on Healing: I believe the Wellness industry is growing more and more each year. Consumers believe that massage is a healing art and is getting recognized more and more. I am proud to be part of an industry that deals specifically with people that have a benefit for massage and want to make a change for themselves without medication. I would rather be able to heal a person without medication, because once medicated you are only treating the symptom and not the problem. I am a problem solver. If you have "issues in the tissues" so to speak I am the massage therapist that will work them out for you.

Pressure Level 3+

*Angie no longer does any massage at Elements, but is very qualified to discuss any questions clients may have about Massage.

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Catherine Rose  |  Business Service Representative/ Assistant Manager

Developing and maintaining good customer service in the field of massage therapy. I'm here to ensure that each client leaves with a relaxed smile on their face.

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Carolyn  |  LMT / Lead Therapist

Education: I graduated with honors from Springfield Technical Community College with an associate's degree in Science in Massage Therapy

Favorite Massage Modalities: I love Thai Massage, it implements a lot of yoga moves and poses helps flexibility. Trigger Point Therapy targets the source of radiating pain. Increasing client's flexibility and decreasing pain are important parts of massage therapy.

Philosophy of Healing: We all should try to make time every day to be stress free. Our mind and body needs this to be healthy and happy. Accomplishing this is not easy; we are diverse individuals trying to adapt to changes in our lives. Massage is a great stepping stone to create some stress free time. Therapeutic touch increases proper movement, circulation and relaxation to create harmony with body and mind.

We asked our Therapists to Describe their own style and here's what they had to say for themselves: I can adjust well from light to deep tissue adding a lot influences with Thai Massage, Myofascial and Trigger point techniques.

Pressure Level 3+

Carolyn's Hours are: T 2-8, TH 2-8, F 10-4, SAT 1-7

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Crystal  |  LMT

Education: Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from University of Hartford (West Hartford, CT). Diploma from Branford Hall Career Institute (Springfield, MA) for Massage Therapy. Currently licensed in Massachusetts for Massage Therapy.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage

Philosophy on Healing: Healing is something that must come from the heart and soul. If the healer is only in it for the financial aspect, then they are in it for the wrong reasons.

We asked our Therapists to Describe their own style and here's what they had to say for themselves: My style is swedish/ relaxation that I can incorporate deep tissue into (if that's what the client is looking for). I can also do a sports style massage. My pressure is moderate to deep (3 to 3+). Neck, upper back, shoulders, and low back are my specialty areas.

Pressure Level 3 to 3+

Crystals Hours are: M 10-4, Tue 12-5, Wed 11-5, Sat 12-4:30

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Kristen  |  LMT

Education: I studied Psychology at Illinois State University (B.A., 1997) and completed massage training at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (2000). I've participated in hundreds of hours of post-graduate bodywork education, mostly clinical in scope, and additional college level coursework in exercise science and the studio arts. I earned National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB) in 2000, Medical Massage Certification in 2001, and Newborn Massage Certification in 2004.

Favorite Massage Modalities: I like slow, strong pressure combined with movement. It is a therapist's ability to make connections between different things happening in my body (and mind) that impresses me most during a massage, rather than the particular techniques he/she uses.

Philosophy on Healing: It is my intention to meet the client's body where it is at, to work at a "therapeutic depth" that effectively addresses the issue and reminds the body of its possibilities. I believe the way the client thinks and feels about his/her own body and the work we do together strongly influences the outcome, that the client is an active participant in his/her healing process.

We asked our Therapists to Describe their own style and here's what they had to say for themselves: My style is a combination of relaxation and clinical work, using moderate to deep pressure. I have a strong history of helping clients manage discomfort related to fibromyalgia, tension headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and low back pain (especially in runners). I rely on knowledge, creative spirit, and a sense of adventure in all of my work.

Pressure Level 3+

Kristen's Hours are: Tu 3:15-8, W 3:15-8, F 2:15-7Kristen Thiel, LMT

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Jeremy  |  LMT

Education: Graduated high school at Woodstock Academy in Woodstock CT, Graduated the Still Point Program at Greenfield Community College with high honors, awarded the Alison Mace Scholarship for academic excellence.              

Favorite Massage Modalities: Swedish Circulatory Massage, Body/Joint mobilization, Myofascial release

Philosophy on Healing: The potential for healing in the human body is limitless.   With the care of skilled professionals and a positive relationship with the body/mind/spirit anything is possible. 

We asked our Therapists to describe their style of massage and this is what they had to say for themselves: My sessions combine a gentle but strong compassionate touch with a seamless flow.  I use a consistent, moderate pressure to release very specific areas of tension or holding.  My sessions are always deeply soothing.

Pressure Level 3

Jeremy's Hours are:  TU/TH 3-8, F/SAT 1:30-7

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Nikki  |  LMT/Business Services Representative

Education: 900 hours at Branford Hall Career Institute. 120 Hours internship.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point,

Philosophy on Healing: Healing has to be on all levels. To heal one without the other ensures the return of what ails you. "The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease." -Thomas Edison

We asked our Therapists to Describe their own style and here's what they had to say for themselves: I do Swedish/deep tissue massage. I incorporate trigger point, stretching, lymph drainage, etc. into the massages varying on what the client needs. I have a very relaxing flow. I am very good at finding knots and areas of tension and working them out.

Pressure Level 3

Nichole's Hours are: T 9-2, W 3-8, TH 9-2, SAT 1-7

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Liza  |  LMT

Education: After high school I took a culinary arts course, I also took an online course for web design. Then I spent two years at STCC for business management. Then I discovered Massage Therapy. I attended the program at Brandford Hall Career institute

We asked our Therapists to describe their style and here's what they had to say about themselves: I can do a relaxing massage as well as a deep tissue massage. Depending on the needs of the client. My pressure varies per client, some of my clients say my pressure is perfect for them and I try to have a smooth relaxing flow.

Pressure Level 3

Liza's Hours are: M 3:15-8, W 11-3:45, TH 2-7, F 3:30-7

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Jennifer  |  LMT/CR

Education: Monson Jr/Sr Highschool, Central Mass School of Massage

Favorite Massage Modalities: Swedish & Deep Tissue

Philosophy on Healing: Your body knows its job and how to function so give it support and let it do its job

We asked our Therapists to Describe their own style and here's what they had to say for themselves: My massage style ranges from a very light touch for the sensative clients to fairly deep for those that require it. I enjoy working with those that have low back and leg issues that require release of glute muscles and the attachments. I am also a certified in Reflexology for those who like their feet worked and use it to assist in the general massage treatment. My actual massage varies for what the client needs.

Pressure Level 3+

Jennifer's Hours are: M 9-2:45, W 9-2:45, F 9:45-3, Sun 9-2

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Lisa  |  LMT

Education: Graduate of Greenfield Community College, Stillpoint Massage Program 1999

Currently enrolled in Associates Degree at GCC.

1997 Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher

Favorite Massage Modalities: Thai Yoga Massage/Fascial Work.

Philosophy on Healing: Healing is a process which a person chooses to engage in for their own well being and improved health. I believe healing can be enhanced by a compassionated, skillful practitioner. As a massage therapist I strive to hold a place of compasssion and to address each clients individual needs with various skills and techniques I've learned through the 10 years of massage and 15 years of Yoga. My intention is to help people find greater health, ease and comfort in theri whole being, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

We asked our Therapists to Describe their own style and here's what they had to say for themselves: My massage blends swedish, Trigger point work, myofascial release and often times a lot of passive and active stretching. I try to focus in on areas that may hold tension or be injured while still allowing overall relaxation. I work moderate to deep but I also like to incorporate subtle work like cranial sacral or reiki, which can have profound impact on the body.

Pressure Level 3

Lisa's Hours are: TH 3:15-8, SAT 1:30-7, SUN 1:30-7

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Ursa  |  LMT

Education: The Massage School (Easthampton, MA) the International Institute of Reflexology (St. Petersburg, FL). Currently licensed in Massachusetts.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Deep Tissue, Swedish and Trigger Point.

Philosophy On Healing: I am a natural intuitive when it comes to healing and bodywork. I believe in striving for balance in the body as well as the mind.

We asked our Therapists to Describe their own style and here's what they had to say for themselves: I can use deep tissue in a combination of Swedish technique as needed. I am very thorough, hardworking and responsive to my clients needs.

Pressure Level 3+

Ursa's Hours are: W 2:45-8, F 2:45-7

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Hideko  |  LMT

Education: Space Coast Health Institute, FL., Nationally Certified (NCTMB) and Licensed in FL/MA, Certified Foot Reflexologist, Reiki Master

Favorite Massage: Swedish, Deep Tissue and Foot Reflexology

Philosophy of Healing: I believe that prevention is the key to maintain your own health and I am a strong believer in holistic remedies, as they have no bad side effects and focus more on the body's natural healing process. Natural healing is more intuitive and it's important to listen to your own body's rhythm. I really love what I do and find it very rewarding when clients tell me that I am able to help them ease their pain or provide them some means to relax. The more treatments people receive, the less stress they will have in their lives. Massage therapy is not a luxury anymore, but an essential part of routine health maintenance. I am very proud to be a part of Health Care professions that can make a difference in people's lives to offer a positive outlook and enhance and make them feel better about themselves physically, mentally, emotionally as well as spiritually as they are all connected each other to make a whole body

We asked our Therapists to Describe their own style and here's what they had to say for themselves: I combine different techniques that I have learned over the years into my Swedish massage including some acupressure, foot reflexology and Deep Tissue. Sometimes I combine Reiki depending on clients needs. I do a Deep Pressure Massage and sometimes some shiatsu.

Pressure Level 3

Hideko's Hours are: T 3:15-8, TH/FRI 11-5, SAT 10-2, SUN 9-1

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Andrea  |  LMT

 Education: Cortiva Institute - Boston. Licensed in MA.
 

Favorite Massage Modalities: I like Swedish Massage the best for its flow and overall relaxation benefits, and I also enjoy Myofacial Release.

Philosophy on Healing: As a Massage Therapist I believe in nurturing others. Massage makes a wonderful addition to anyone's wellness program, and has a wonderful healing impact: boosting immunity, reducing anxiety, relieving muscular tension, and improving circulation. Today, there are so many modalities of massage available - from Deep Tissue to the gentlest of touch therapies - that from infancy into our senior years we can all benefit.

Pressure Level: 3+

Andrea's Hours are: M 2-8. F 1-7, Sat 1-7, Sun 11-5

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Dominique  |  LMT

education: I graduated from Holyoke Community College with liberal arts associates degree. Then I went to Greenfield Community College, a two year program that I completed in one year with honors for massage therapy. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist in Massachusetts. I intend to continue my education in the field of physical therapy.

Favorite massage modilities: I know how to do pregnancy, myofascial release, trigger point, deep tissue, joint mobilization, and swedish massage. However, my favorite is intergrated, cliental massage. I have found that combining several modalities, I can achieve greater satisfaction for my clients.

Philosophy healing: Healing can be experienced through many methods, including; medication, physical therapy, chiropractic, and many alternative therapies, including massage. I truly believe any, and all of these can be beneficial depending on the individual.  Nobody knows your body better than you, even when you think otherwise. The key is to become more aware of your body; and that is where massage can make a real difference.  Touch has been proven, to be crucial for living a healthy life. For example, in Harry Harlow's experiment with monkeys.You can read more on at this site en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Harlow.  Massage has been around since eqyptain times, however, I believe it is crucial now more than ever before because we live in a stressed out world. We are physically caved inward and eventually will become hunched back, but you can reverse this process with massage. Massage is heals in so many ways, it gets to the problem were the other modalities do not. For example, some medications can hide the pain. However, pain is a signal telling the body something is wrong. All we are doing we shutting off the alarm. Even chiropractors and phyical therapist need massage therapists before the session so the muscles are warmed up. This is just a tiny synopsis of why massage is so benefical and my belief in it!   

We asked our Therapists to describe their style and here's what they had to say about themselves: It all depends on the client, it is your time, so my goal is to make it about you! Whether you are here for a therapeutic session or a relaxation session, I will make sure that the pressure/temperature/enviornment is to your liking. Its all about your needs!

Level of Pressure: 3+

Dominique's Hours are: Sat 9-12:30, Sun 12:45-7pm

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Roxana  |  LMT

Education: Dean Technical High School Class of 2001, Branford Hall Class of 2009.

Favorite Massage Modalities: Swedish {relaxation}, Deep Tissue {therapeutic}.

Philosophy on Healing: Positive thinking helps you get a healthier you, and Massage helps you think positively.

We asked our therapists to describe their style and here's what they had to say for themselves: :  For clients looking to relax, I provide them with a slow & rhythmic Swedish massage with an affective level of pressure comfortable to their needs.

For Therapeutic sessions, I like to incorporate Myofascial Release techniques and Neuromuscular Therapy {aka Trigger Point Therapy} when necessary.  My technique can be gentle while firm enough to be effective without bruising. I remind my clients that they are in control of their body so they have every right to maintain communication with me during therapeutic sessions so that I stay within their pressure/pain tolerance.

Pressure Level: 3+

Roxana's Hours are: Saturday and Sunday 9-3, Monday and Tuesday 4:30-8.

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Leah  |  LMT

Education: National Holistic Institute, Emeryville, CA (graduate w/Honors), Bodywork for the childbaring Year Pre-Post Natal Massage Certification

Favorite Massage Modalities: Prenatal, Swedish, Myofacial Therapies, Strain/Counter strain, Reiki, Deep Tissue.

Philosophy on Healing: Healing Comes from within- It can be helped by outside factors such as massage, but all of us can heal ourselves. What I strive to do in my massages is to create the space for self healing by helping remove physical and emotional barriers.

We asked our therapists to describe their style of massage and this is what they had to say for themselves: I give a very nurturing and relaxing massage. I like to incorporate very specific muscle work into a swedish massage. I can vary my pressure from light to very deep. My clients walk away with a balaced posture and refreshed mind.

Level of Pressure: 3+

Leah's Hours are: M 2-8, F 9-3, Sun 1-7