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Lynne Davis, LCMT graduated from The Muscular Therapy Institute in 2001. She worked at the Amesbury Center for Healing until the end of 2004 when she left to start her own practice. She is currently working in Haverhill, MA at Family Homeopathic Care and Associates. Lynne offers her clients a combination of therapeutic and relaxation massage according to their needs. Lynne currently teaches classes in ethics and bodywork at the Solidago School of Massage and is looking forward to contributing to the Solidago Continuing Education program as well.

Lynne Deschenes

Diana Edwards, BSc, BPT, LMT brings to Solidago a vast knowledge and experience in evaluative and treatment skills from her former profession of 22 years as a physical therapist. She graduated from McGill University in Canada and more recently from the Muscular Therapy Institute in Boston. Through the years, Diana has continued to broaden her educational knowledge and expertise in the health care field, by completing several supplementary post graduate courses. Diana currently practices massage in Andover, Mass.

Hazel Knof

Rachel Robinson

Donna Sylvester

Harriet Wayne Wells, CMT has been a practicing massage therapist with a full-time practice in her home studio in Newbury, MA since 1985. After receiving certification from the New Hampshire School of Therapeutic Arts, Wayne expanded and reinforced her education with an extensive study and certification in Trager Movement and Education, as well as education and experience in myofascial release, deep-tissue massage, sports massage, Reiki, and polarity. She also received certification in La Stone Hot-rock Therapy and has attended seminars on other special massage techniques. She received license to practice from the state of New Hampshire in 1985, has been a dues-paying member of the American Massage Therapy Association since 1985, and represented the AMTA in a cultural exchange in China in 1989. In Massachusetts, she is the only trained Trager practitioner north of Boston.

Stan Wrobel

	Dawn Adam-Brown Dawn is working as a massage therapist at the Boston Sports Club in Danvers, MA where she provides both relaxation and therapeutic massage. Dawn has also taken courses in Thai massage and plans to get her personal trainer certification to better assist her clients. To book an appointment, call 978-774-0444.
	Karen Alexion-Gregoire Karen works at Essential Therapies Day Spa where she practices massage, hot/cold stone treatments, spa treatments. She has a background in aromatherapy and Western herbalism. Karen specializes in pregnancy massage with the intention of returning to school to learn midwifery. Find Karen at Essential Therapies Day Spa, 1094 Main Street, Bolton MA and online at www.etdayspa.com. To book an appointment, call 978-779-2266.
	Raylene Cashman-Parker, RN, CCM, LCMT, RM-T Raylene is a nationally certified massage therapist in private practice in Amesbury, Massachusetts and central Florida. She specializes in therapeutic relaxation massage and energy work for all ages, but especially enjoys working with "snowbirds," mature clients, and children. As a Certified Reiki Master-Teacher, she is available for professional Reiki healing sessions and to teach individual or group classes. Other skills include guided imagery, aromatherapy, craniosacral work, and the use of the Rings of Oden. Also a nationally certified nurse case manager, her holistic approach to client care combines western medicine with alternative modalities. She offers independent fee-for-service interventions to assist clients and families in life-care planning and quality of life issues. She can serve as a liaison with physicians and other professionals, facilitate a care management plan, and provide hands-on therapies. For an appointment, call 978-697-0824 or email Raylene at rayalpark2@yahoo.com.
	Heather Day Heather maintains her private massage practice at the Back to Health Chiropractic office in North Hampton, NH. She practices both relaxation and therapeutic massage, including deep tissue work and sports massage. Heather is also trained in hot/cold stone massage. To book an appointment, call 603-964-1844.
	Patricia Gilardi Trish Gilardi is employed at the Elizabeth Grady Salon in Beverly. She specializes in relaxation massage and is available by appointment on Wednesdays from 6-9pm and Sundays from 11am-5pm. To schedule an appointment, call 978-232-1110.
	Sandra Kolegue-Spalaris Sandra is working as a massage therapist in a private home practice by referral only. She practices both relaxation and therapeutic massage, Reiki, deep tissue massage, and hot stone massage. Sandra is also taking courses on using acupressure techniques to facilitate emotional release.
	Karen Kuhl Karen has recently opened her own private practice and specializes in therapeutic massage, Craniosacral therapy, and can incorporate Reiki into her bodywork treatments. Karen has created a place to reconnect, relax, release, renew, and return to your own source. Find Karen at ReSources, 317 North Main Street, Natick MA. To book an appointment, call 508-308-0696.
	Alisa Vlahakis Povenmire Alisa Vlahakis Povenmire has had a lifelong interest in health and she originally intended to become a physician. She studied biology at Tufts University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science. In the course of her studies, she realized that her interests lay in more hands-on, holistic approaches to healing and teaching. After teaching (health and other things) for ten years, she finally followed her hands to Solidago where she learned an integrated intuitive approach to massage that encourages the practitioner to “listen” to the body’s muscles, and to follow the hands’ innate wisdom. Alisa pays attention to the whole health of her clients and works to support their health goals through bodywork and mind-body education. Find Alisa at her new private practice, Caring Hands Massage Therapy, at 55 Wingate Street, Haverhill MA and online at www.caringhandsmt.com. To book an appointment, call 978-994-3188.
	Sandy Sudol Sandy Sudol is trained in massage and Reiki. She is currently working at Carings Hands Massage in Haverhill, MA.
	Carmen Younger, RN, LMT Carmen Younger is a nationally certified massage therapist and member of ABMP. After graduating from Solidago, she began her private practice named Alpha Omega Massage. Her massage office is located at Face to Face at 484 Main Street in Amesbury, MA. Carmen is committed to her clients and their needs. In addition to her general massage education, she has also studied Craniosacral therapy, Myofascial release, and Reiki. To make an appointment with Carmen, call 978-314-2150 or through Face to Face at 978-388-1579. You can also find her on the web at www.alphaomegamassage.com or email her at alphaomegamassage@yahoo.com.