Brian is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse. He earned his AD in nursing from Massasoit Community College in 1988. In 1992 he earned his BSN from UMass Darmouth. In 2002 he graduated from Bristol Community College after successfully completing over 550 classroom hours of certified courses in therapeutic massage. Brian is affiliated with AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association), TRI (Touch Research Institute at the Miami School of Medicine). He uses more than 20 years of experience in neuro-orthopedics, medical-surgical and psychiatric nursing to help him treat his clients. He provides informed consent of the indications and contraindications of massage as they relate to your health history, providing appropriate referrals to other health care providers as indicated. Brian is certified in Orthopedic Assessment for Massage Therapy by OMERI (Orthopedic Massage Education and Research Institute) . He Uses these critical thinking skills and special orthopedic testing to provide comprehensive treatment to his clients.
Laura Rawson BS, LMT, NCBTMB
Laura earned a BS in physical education from Bridgewater State College in 1990. She is also a graduate of Bristol Community College, in 2002 after completing over 550 classroom hours of certified courses in therapeutic massage. Laura is licensed and nationally certified in therapeutic massage and body work. She has specialty certifications in hot stone and Thai yoga massage. Laura is also a nationally certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Currently she is working toward her doctor of naturopathy degree as well as studing orthopedic assessment for massage therapy.
Shana Leonardo OMT, C., AMTA, NCTMB, OMERI
Shana graduated from Cortiva-Muscular Therapy Institute in Watertown, MA. She completed a 900 hour intensive program. 300 hours were dedicated to studying and learning anatomy and physiology. 100 hours was spent in the Student Therapy Clinic working on the general the public. Each session was modified to fit the specific needs of each client.She also had classroom hours and experience in all of the following different perspectives of bodywork: Sports, Pregnancy, Swedish, Deep Tissue Massage, Neuromusular Technique, and Myofascial Release.Shana is certified in Orthopedic Assessment in Massage Therapy. (Orthopedic Massage Education and Research Institute) She uses orthopedic testing and critical thinking to provide comprehensive treatment to her clients. Shana is a student in the Registered Nursing program at Bristol Community College.
Lisa Porowski RN, PTA, OMT,C., NCTMB, OMERI
Lisa is a Registered Nurse. Lisa graduated from Bristol Community College in 2002 after completing 550 hours of certified classroom courses in therapeutic massage. Lisa is a licensed physical therapy assistant. She is nationally certified in therapeutic massage. She is certified in orthopedic assessment for massage therapy. Lisa is affilated with NCBTMB, OMERI.
Lindsay Leroy OMT, C., AMTA, OMERI
Lindsay graduated from Cortiva-Muscular Therapy Institute in Watertown, MA. She completed a 900 hour intensive program. 300 hours dedicated to studying and learning anatomy and physiology. 100 hours spent in the Student Therapy Clinic working on the general public. Each session was modified to fit the specific needs of each client. She also had classroom hours and experience in all fo the following different perspectives of bodywork: Sports, Pregnancy, Swedish, Deep Tissue Massage, Neuromuscular Technique, and Myofascial Release. Lindsay is certified in Orthopedic Assessment in Massage Therapy. (Orthopedic Massage Education and Research Institute). She uses orthopedic testing and critical thinking to provide comprehensive treatment to her clients. Lindsay is certified in Equine Massage.
Charlene Christofi LMT, AMTA, OMERI
Charlene graduated from Career Educational Institute she completed over 600 hours of certified classroom hours in therapeutic massage and bodywork. She is currently working on her certification in Orthopedic Assessment for Massage Therapy.