Massage Therapy – Jennifer Stogryn

Jennifer Stogryn, LMT is a 2009 graduate of the Dove Star Institute where she studied Swedish, Kriya, Asian, neuromuscular/deep tissue, trigger point therapy and Hot Stone massage techniques as well as Reiki and Shamballa energy healing. She is licensed to practice massage in Massachusetts, has been a Reiki practitioner since 2006 and is currently studying for Reiki Master/Teacher certification. Jennifer completed advanced training in Prenatal massage in 2010.
Jennifer’s treatments blend the traditional kneading and stroking techniques of Swedish and Asian massage with Yoga inspired stretches. Her studies in Kriya bodywork and energy healing trained Jennifer to tune into the body’s sensitive energy systems as they relate to the client’s current physical state. Jennifer combines these various modalities to create a unique massage experience that allows the release of chronic and acute pain, inspires deep and lasting relaxation, improves posture and flexibility and heightens mind-body awareness.
All massages are designed to meet the client’s highest expectations for comfort, therapeutic value and safety. Detailed intake along with therapist expertise and intuition allow Jennifer to carefully tailor every treatment to address the client’s very specific and unique needs at that time.
Treatments offered: Traditional, Prenatal, Hot Stone and Deep Tissue Massage. Clients have the option to enjoy their treatment on the heated healing mat at for no additional charge!
Jennifer offers Wellness Plan Pricing* to help clients enjoy massage on a regular basis:
Schedule two massages per month and pay just $60 per massage, saving you $15 per massage or $30 per month!
Schedule four massages per month and pay just $50 per massage, saving you $25 per massage or $100 per month!
*To ensure desired appointment times, payment and scheduling is expected at the start of each 4-week period.

Massage – Elizabeth Binari

Elizabeth is a Licensed Massage Therapist with the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Massage Therapy and a 2008 graduate of Cortiva Institute, Boston ® – Muscular Therapy Institute (MTI), Watertown, MA. Elizabeth is a current member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

At Cortiva, her core curriculum consisted of 900 hours of studies that included pathology, physiology, anatomy and kinesiology, skills and dynamics, neuromuscular therapy, sports massage, myosfascial technique, and massage practice in the student therapy clinic.

Also a Registered Nurse, Elizabeth holds a Masters degree in Health Care Administration. Having previously worked at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, it was there that Elizabeth was exposed to the benefits of massage therapy through the

Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies. Realizing she could combine her western schooling with massage therapy, to create a holistic healing technique, she made the decision to return to school and become a massage therapist. Since graduation, she has taken continuing education in Massage and Cancer and has worked as a teaching assistant at Cortiva to further her learning.

Elizabeth works from a place of compassion to promote individual well being and balance through touch. She encourages those she works with to have an increased awareness of their individual health care needs. Elizabeth believes in communication between her and her clients and views this as a key element in achieving focused results. To further encourage body awareness, she incorporates education into her work by offering self care techniques such as stretching exercises and proper body alignment.

Description:

Elizabeth provides a therapeutic massage which combines education on self care, with a focus on promoting health and wellness. Her modality is the Swedish-based Benjamin System of Muscular Therapy. She views working with her clients as a collaboration and encourages them to share their goals of massage as part of their individual health plan. Her belief is that, through massage therapy, one can improve relaxation, increase self awareness and promote an overall feeling of physical and emotional well being.

Massage – Tara Gustafson

(Retreats)Licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Master: I began working with people 6 months after my daughter was born. I worked in the nursing field in long-term care/rehabilitation settings. Even though I loved it, I found it was not enough – I wanted to help people heal. So, in 2006, I received my first Reiki certification and began a healing journey that still continues today.

In 2007, my little girl’s father committed suicide. Months later I became so ill I could barely function (chronic pneumonia/bronchitis/etc) and the doctors’ could not help me. I turned to holistic health (Reiki, aromatherapy, massage, counseling), and after 4 months of continual illness – I was cured. Total time with holistic healing . . . 2 weeks! I decided right then and there that this was what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I had to share this!

I have since become a Reiki Master Teacher and received my massage therapy license. Now I practice the healing work that helped me so much and do my best to help others heal as well. I approach my clients with treatments that encompass body and mind together to address the whole person – not just the body.

Soon I hope to further my knowledge by attending school for holistic counseling and aromatherapy. I truly feel blessed and grateful to have been given this path – and to work with such a wonderful wellness center. Thank you Hope Floats!

Tara is a Licensed Massage Therapist with the Massachusetts Board of Massage Therapy. In 2009, she graduated from Spa Tech Institute’s Therapeutic Massage Program. Tara’s training included: anatomy/physiology, pathology, kinesiology, as well as assessment and clinical skills to be used in the field. She is a Certified member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. Tara is also a Usui Reiki Master Teacher and performs many acts of community involvement including donating time, services, and holding free chair massage/Reiki clinics. She also continues to teacher assist at Spa Tech and further her skills in this field.

Reiki – Massage – Tara McCarthy

(Retreats) Tara is a licensed and nationally certified Massage Therapist. Tara completed her training in both Holistic and Therapeutic massage in 2006. Since completing her training Tara has taken various workshops and is continuing her education to expand her skills and knowledge of massage and energy work. Tara also is a certified Yoga Instructor and a Reiki Master.

Tara’s compassion for work and for people makes her massage enjoyable and relaxing for both Tara and her client. Tara customizes her massage for the needs based on each individual.