I have personally experienced Mary's work and very much appreciated her exceptional technique and her grounded and centered presence. We are so proud to offer Mary's work to our clients!
1) Tell everyone a little about yourself.
Hi everyone! My name is Mary and I grew up in Ithaca, NY. I was a corporate graphic designer for 5 years before I became a massage therapist. However, I think a part of me was always a massage therapist. I have always been fascinated with how our bodies work and move and I have always deeply believed in the power of human touch. I
was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2006 and through bodywork and exercise I was able to heal myself and I have been in remission for over 2 years. That experience made me want to give back, and so I became a massage therapist to help others who are living with chronic pain.
2) What kind of training did you receive prior to obtaining your massage license?
I graduated from the 750-hour program at the Cortiva Institute in Watertown, MA. I have extensive training in Swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular and myofascial release techniques. I also bring to my work 4+ years of experience doing Nia, a mind/body movement form,which looks at the body holistically and helps the body remember that movement is joyful. Practicing Nia daily deepens my awareness of how the human body works and allows me to really connect with what is going on in my clients’ bodies.
3) What types of clients have you particularly enjoyed treating or have had great success with? What did you enjoy about working with these clients?
I love working with all kinds of people, with varying needs and goals. However I particularly enjoy working with people who have chronic pain or fatigue conditions as well as people who are suffering from a condition relating to the central nervous system, such as depression, anxiety, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia or Alzheimer’s disease. I am fascinated with how the brain and nervous system affect the rest of our body, especially our musculoskeletal system.
I love seeing the difference in someone’s face when they feel like they can walk taller, smile more, move more easily or live free of pain.
4) What is the unique experience clients will have when they come to see you (as opposed to a different massage therapist?)
In my work I try to combine the deeply relaxing techniques of Swedish massage with the more structural work of deep tissue and neuromuscular massage so that the client feels refreshed mentally and physically when they leave. I also incorporate a lot of range of motion and stretching techniques so that movement feels free and comfortable. I want my clients to remember that living in their body can feel good every day.
5) What are some reasons that made you want to work at Well Within?
I was attracted to Well Within because of the collaborative approach to wellness. Every person needs a different treatment plan and I believe the most successful treatments are diverse. Having massage, acupuncture, personal training and nutritional counseling all in the same beautiful space is really inspiring!
Hi everyone! My name is Mary and I grew up in Ithaca, NY. I was a corporate graphic designer for 5 years before I became a massage therapist. However, I think a part of me was always a massage therapist. I have always been fascinated with how our bodies work and move and I have always deeply believed in the power of human touch. I
was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2006 and through bodywork and exercise I was able to heal myself and I have been in remission for over 2 years. That experience made me want to give back, and so I became a massage therapist to help others who are living with chronic pain.
2) What kind of training did you receive prior to obtaining your massage license?
I graduated from the 750-hour program at the Cortiva Institute in Watertown, MA. I have extensive training in Swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular and myofascial release techniques. I also bring to my work 4+ years of experience doing Nia, a mind/body movement form,which looks at the body holistically and helps the body remember that movement is joyful. Practicing Nia daily deepens my awareness of how the human body works and allows me to really connect with what is going on in my clients’ bodies.
3) What types of clients have you particularly enjoyed treating or have had great success with? What did you enjoy about working with these clients?
I love working with all kinds of people, with varying needs and goals. However I particularly enjoy working with people who have chronic pain or fatigue conditions as well as people who are suffering from a condition relating to the central nervous system, such as depression, anxiety, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia or Alzheimer’s disease. I am fascinated with how the brain and nervous system affect the rest of our body, especially our musculoskeletal system.
I love seeing the difference in someone’s face when they feel like they can walk taller, smile more, move more easily or live free of pain.
4) What is the unique experience clients will have when they come to see you (as opposed to a different massage therapist?)
In my work I try to combine the deeply relaxing techniques of Swedish massage with the more structural work of deep tissue and neuromuscular massage so that the client feels refreshed mentally and physically when they leave. I also incorporate a lot of range of motion and stretching techniques so that movement feels free and comfortable. I want my clients to remember that living in their body can feel good every day.
5) What are some reasons that made you want to work at Well Within?
I was attracted to Well Within because of the collaborative approach to wellness. Every person needs a different treatment plan and I believe the most successful treatments are diverse. Having massage, acupuncture, personal training and nutritional counseling all in the same beautiful space is really inspiring!
We encourage you to come in and try a session with Mary. You will be so glad you did! She has office hours on Mondays from 3pm-9pm and Thursdays from 8am-2pm.
From now until the end of October you can use the coupon code MARYMASSAGE to get 10% off your first session with Mary.
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If you haven't yet experienced one of our award winning services (including massage, acupuncture and more), come on over to http://www.bewellwithin.com today and book your first appointment in our Newton, MA office online!
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