Simsbury Therapeutic Massage & Wellness: Therapists
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Mary has a B.S. in Health & Fitness from Springfield College and is a 1990 graduate from the Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy in Newington. She is a licensed therapist (#000420) and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association for the past 21 years.
Mary’s clients over the past two decades represent a wide variety of ages, lifestyles and needs. Each massage session is specifically tailored to the client utilizing varied techniques. Areas of specialization include high school students dealing with stress and sports related concussions and midlife individuals trying to balance raising children while caring for their parents. Additional focus areas include those recovering from cancer and those who may need Comfort Massage for long term care, hospice and palliative care. Her experience also includes aspects of Pain Management and Orthopedic Assessment, Myofascial Release, Pregnancy Massage, Hot Stones, Hospice and Palliative Care Massage as well as Reiki. From 2006-2008, Mary interned with the Spiritual Life Center currently located in West Hartford as a Spiritual Companion. |
“It’s always a pleasure to receive a relaxing massage and a treat to spend time with Mary.” . - Alan, Avon Retired . “Very effective and enjoyable; helps my muscular issues quite a bit. Thanks!” . - Steve Stephanian Retired IT Guy, Golfer & Surfer |
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 Marián Cañas |
Marián Cañas grew up in Madrid, Spain and came to the United States in 1991. She studied massage therapy and graduated with honors at Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Newington, CT, in 2006.
An extensive knowledge of the muscles of the body allows for Marián’s lauded style of laser-precise medium to deep tissue work. This work is eagerly praised by her regular clientele who visit Marián for pain and injury relief. Marián Cañas also has an especially high bar for customer service. In a session with Marián, a client can expect especially close attention to be paid to their personal preferences, exemplified by every client’s opportunity to choose from her specially blended oils that include essential oils such as lemongrass or lavender. Marián has also gone through the year-long process involved in becoming a Reiki Master, so clients seeking energy work would be very pleased to select Marián. Specialties: Deep Tissue, Reiki and Energy Work, and Hot Stone Massage. |
“My neck, back and shoulders felt completely blocked up. After a session with Marian, I felt like a new woman – all tension released, and floating in another world. It is hard to get up and leave; can’t wait til next time!” . - Philippa Housewife . “Heavenly. Marian’s tiny hands have undescribable power and intensity. One word: A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!” . - Deb Sullivan Dental Hygienist |
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 Joanne DiRusso |
Joanne DiRusso studied massage therapy at CT Center For Massage Therapy in Newington, and has developed a focus on clients experiencing acute and chronic pain. She has a great understanding of individuals’ tolerance levels, and how to customize each session to balance client comfort and greater mobility and relief. Joanne’s practice focuses on increasing function and mobility, and decreasing pain and tension. Her work is well received by all age groups, from children to the elderly, and all lifestyles from sedentary to athletic. Joanne combines a proficient knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology with a respect for clients’ mental and spiritual sides. She is a very compassionate individual who offers exceptional responsiveness, and an excellent session.
Specialties: Pain Management, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, and Athletic Massage |
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 Jean Denning |
Bio coming soon.
Specialties: Pain Management, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Athletic Massage |
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 Shannon Foley |
Shannon’s bright personality and enthusiasm for her work has new clients excitedly calling to rebook with her. She loves the field of Massage Therapy and happily works with everyone from the young to the elderly. She will help you to slow down, reduce the stresses of everyday life and reconnect to what’s important to you. Each massage she provides is personalized to the distinct needs of the individual. | “I have worked with Shannon for a year. She has a firm but gentle touch. She’s caring, enthusiastic and joyous. She is a gift to all.” . - Mary C. H., Retired Great-Grandmother, Bloomfield . “Always look forward to running it off and working out, but those knots! Got to get rid of them… Shannon knocks them out!” . - Tom Guy With A Stressful Job |
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 Marie Gebhardt |
Marie is a graduate of the Therapeutic and Swedish Massage Program at the Florida College of Natural Health (FCNH) in Orlando, FL. She became licensed in Florida and took a massage position at the prestigious Mandara Spa at Universal Studios Orlando. She also worked as a teaching assistant in the clinical classrooms and directed the Public Clinic at FCNH for more than a year. She is nationally certified and a CT licensed massage therapist. Her passion for massage and the healing power of the human body has led her to specialize in pain management for injuries and chronic pain syndromes. She has also worked extensively with athletes of many kinds in enhancing performance, assisting in rehabilitation from injuries, and post-event treatments to reduce recovery times. She has provided post-event sports massage at the Disney Triathlon, Disney Marathon, Clermont Iron Man Competition, and many other charity sponsored sporting events. Each massage is personalized to the needs of the individual client and incorporates the many modalities listed below as needed to facilitate healing.
Specialties: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Prenatal Massage, Hydrotherapy, Aromatherapy |
“Just two sessions with Marie and I am running pain free again for the first time in almost a year.” . “Marie quickly determined that I had tight abdominals and hip flexors… two areas that most physical therapists frequently overlook.” |
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 Mike Hysler |
After spending 30+ years managing in a corporate environment, Michael turned his energies to pursuing a career that would reflect a lifestyle of health and fitness, and his love of athletics. Michael holds the rank of a seventh degree black belt and has been practicing martial arts for over forty years. This, coupled with a deep interest in eastern philosophy, and a desire to help people led to an education at CCMT for massage therapy. Michael graduated with honor grades in 2010 and continues as a teaching assistant at the school. Primary aspects of his practice include Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, and Swedish Massage. He also incorporates aspects of Craniosacral Therapy, as well as Myofascial Release. Michael is nationally certified and licensed in the State of Connecticut. He is a member of the AMTA Sports Massage Team, and the AMTA Community Service Team, both of which perform volunteer services for events in Connecticut. Specialties: Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Craniosacral Massage |
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 Ann Jones |
Ann has 14 years of experience working with clients to support their personal growth and healing. She provides a full range of massage modalities from gentle Energy Healing and Swedish Relaxation Massage to Deep Tissue Massage. Intuitive Therapy is her specialty. She is versed in modalities that support a full range of human concerns on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Her practice incorporates the gentle modalities, CranioSacral Therapy and Intuitive Energy Healing, which provide light contact while supporting the body to release stored tension and restore balance. This creates ease and movement toward a centered alignment. These modalities also effect the anatomy of the musculoskeletal, nervous and endocrine systems to increase the client’s ability to cope with activities of daily living, heal the effects of illness and create healing.
Ann has been trained in CranioSacral Therapy by the Upledger Institute and received two levels of training in the Usui Method of Reiki. She completed two years of training with the Hartford Family Institute, Human Relations Program, focusing on In-Depth Body Psychotherapy and Subtle Energy Healing. She has received Hospice training and served as a Hospice volunteer. Her experience also includes work with Shamanism, Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress recovery, Meditation, Sound Healing, Flower Essences, Expressive Art, Women’s Studies, and Yoga. Ann is a nationally certified and CT licensed Massage Therapist. She is a 2003 graduate of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, Newington, CT and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Specialties: Intuitive Therapy including CranioSacral Therapy and Reiki, Body- Mind- Spirit Medicine, Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Essential Oil Treatments, and Hospice care. |
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 Angela Lepsik |
Coming soon.
Specialty: Thai Massage |
“I’ve never had a Thai Massage before and had no idea what to expect. Angela made me feel comfortable and relaxed right from the start. I found the massage to be very relaxing and it felt great to have my sore muscles and joints stretched. I felt rejuvinated afterwards and actually slept better that night than I had in a long time! I am definitely going back! ” . - Alison Transcriptionist . “Angela was very professional and thorough. I was very stiff that day and she tailored the Thai Massage to my needs just like with a traditional table massage. The movement and stretching was great, I felt like had a massage and got a yoga session all in one…” . - Dan Physical Therapist |
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 Sarah Thayer |
Sarah Thayer has been a Connecticut Licensed massage therapist offering comprehensive massage therapy services since 2004. She is also a DONA certified birth doula and has been attending births in the greater Hartford area since 2003. She is a 2003 graduate from CCMT in Newington, CT and a 2007 graduate from CCSU with her B.A. in Sociology. Sarah has specialized training in Cranio-Sacral Therapy from the Upledger Institute, and a certification in the MotherMassage technique of pregnancy massage from Elaine Stillerman. She works with her clients to provide a uniquely tailored massage experience to address the needs of the individual today. Sarah brings many years of varied massage experience from spa work to specific spot work for chiropractic patients and deep tissue work for clientele recovering from athletic injury. She confidently works with everyone from athletes to the elderly, new moms and dads, and those working toward wellness goals.
You may click this link for Sarah Thayer’s Birth Doula Services: http://sarahethayer.com Specialties: Pregnancy Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Geriatric Massage. |
“Sarah has helped me through ALL my maternity aches and pains!  ” . - Sarah Pregnant Lady . “Sarah has the best hands & elbows for massage therapy!” . - Melissa D. Athlete |
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 Greg Wood |
Greg Wood is a graduate of CT Center for Massage Therapy, and has continued his education with special training in the anatomical study of, and techniques that release tension in the neck and shoulders. Incorporating some aspects of trigger point, myofascial, and stretching modalities, he is committed to his clients’ improved comfort and range of motion. A good client for Greg would be anyone experiencing pain between the shoulder blades, through the neck, or regular headaches. Frequent visitors include athletes, those with desk jobs, frequent laptop users, and clients with small children. In a visit with Greg, clients can expect to see relief that day, and an explanation of why certain techniques are applied and why they work, in addition to what the client can do going forward to stave off future discomfort.
Other specialties of Greg’s include the improvement of circulation and sleep, massage applied 100% with hot stones, flexibility improvement and the re-education of genetic and injury-caused movement and posture problems using Active Isolated Stretching, and Scar Tissue Release, which halts and reverses the trend of binding and immobility accompanying scars, and can even improve their appearance. Specialties: Back, Neck, & Shoulders; Swedish Massage; Deep Tissue Massage; Hot Stone Massage; Active Isolated Stretching; Scar Tissue Release. |
“I had double spinal fusion on my neck last march 2010. Not only is Greg an amazing massage therapist, extremely knowledgeable in massaging the neck area but he is giving me a tool to make the scarring less painful and minimize the appearance.” . - Scarlett F. Recent surgery patient Torrington, CT . “He has a great knowledge of muscle anatomy and zeroed in my knots with scalpel-like precision.” . - Jennifer C. Grad Student With Neck & Shoulder Discomfort Hartford, CT |
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