Therapist Bios ~ Hara Wellness / SL massage therapy, Cambridge, MA/title> <meta name="Hara Wellness / SL massage therapy, Cambridge, MA. Meet our therapists."> <meta name="keywords" content="therapist bios, hara wellness, sl massage therapy, cambridge"> <meta name="copyright" content="Copyright 2010 Hara Wellness / SL massage therapy. Cambridge, MA. 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He is a graduate of Muscular Therapy Institute (now Cortiva Institute) in Watertown, MA. Has certifications in Reiki 1, AED/CPR and member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). He is an active Massage Volunteer to various organizations promoting health and wellness like Maynard Monster Road Race, Quincy Medical Center Cancer Walk, Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Walk and Boston Marathon. <p> Joe's goal as a therapist is simply to help you get back your best form. </p> Prior to his career in Muscular Therapy, he worked for more than 10 years in Radio Holland Middle East and Varco Coiled Tubing & Wireline Div. in Dubai, U. A. E. He earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Manila. Most of his off time, he is with his kids taking pictures with his DSLR or at the driving range of Granite Links Golf in Quincy. <span class="grtext smfont2" style="font-style: italic;">Joe is available for appointments on Tuesdays and occasional weekends. </span> <span align="right"><a href="#top" class="smfont2">[back to top]</a> </span> </div> <br><a name="kathy" class="ptitle_em">kathy hermann, l.c.m.t</a> <div class="ppmargin"> <font class="grtext">Kathy</font> graduated from MTI in 2005 after a career in the high-tech industry. She also holds a BA from Mount Holyoke College. An avid horsewoman, she discovered the power of massage while rehabilitating an injured horse and now divides her practice between horses and humans. She has worked in spas, provided sports massage at the Boston Marathon and is currently pursuing her interest in Reflexology. <p>Kathy works to relieve chronic pain and tension whether from everyday stress, injury or compensation patterns. She will use a combination of gentle, specific deep-tissue work, sports massage, myofascial release and relaxation techniques. Her goal for each massage is to reduce the ache and pain of stressed muscles, improve mobility and allow for a sense of ease and well-being within the body. <span class="grtext smfont2" style="font-style: italic;">Kathy is available for appointments Tuesdays, Thursdays and every other Sundays.</span> <span align="right"><a href="#top" class="smfont2">[back to top]</a></span> </div> <br><a name="mary" class="ptitle_em">mary woodbury, l.c.m.t, office manager</a> <div class="ppmargin"> <font class="grtext">Mary</font> studied massage at the Chicago School of Massage Therapy before moving to Cambridge, MA, graduating from the Muscular Therapy Institute. She learned an integrated therapeutic technique, drawing from Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, facilitated stretching, and deep tissue, neuromuscular, and sports massage. <p> Mary will adapt her approach to the client's needs and preferences—from deep pressure to gentle work; from specific pain relief to general relaxation. She helps clients learn body awareness, stress reduction, and active self-care, so they can make the most of the benefits of massage after a therapeutic session. <span class="grtext smfont2" style="font-style: italic;">Mary is available for appointments Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and every other Sunday.</span> <span align="right"><a href="#top" class="smfont2">[back to top]</a></span>  </div>  <br><a name="dawn" class="ptitle_em"><a name="dawn" class="ptitle_em">dawn slack, l.c.m.t</a> <div class="ppmargin"> <font class="grtext">Dawn's</font> inspiration is Women's Health and in the connections between mind and body. Her approach is gentle and compassionate, and she seeks to create a sense of calm nurturance in sessions, incorporating varing techniques and pressure--from very light to deep and specific, myofascial release, gentle stretching, and breath and energy work. She works with clients to understand and address issues of chronic tension in the body, encouraging client empowerment and self-care between sessions. <p> She received training in the Benjamin System of Muscular Therapy at Cortiva Institute-Boston; additionally, she holds a BA in Women's Studies from UMass/Boston. She is a professional member of the Multiservice Eating Disorders Association and the AMTA. <span class="grtext smfont2" style="font-style: italic;">Dawn is available for appointments by request only. Please contact us with your preferred appointment times. </span> <span align="right"><a href="#top" class="smfont2">[back to top]</a></span> </div> <br><a name="kristine" class="ptitle_em">kristine jelstrup, l.c.m.t</a> <div class="ppmargin"> <font class="grtext">Kristine</font> has been a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) since 1998. Her professional training consists of a comprehensive 1000-hour program at the Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics in Indianapolis, Indiana, with emphasis on a cross fiber deep tissue technique called Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy. Her continuing education has included Orthopedic Massage, Active Isolated Stretching and CranioSacral Therapy. She is also certified as a Bio-Kinetics practitioner. <p> Kristine works with clients who have a wide variety of ailments, athletes who want their muscles to perform better, and clients who simply need relief from their stressful lives. She is personally committed to the care of each of her clients and in each case develop specialized treatments that best meet their needs. <span class="grtext smfont2" style="font-style: italic;">Kristine is available for appointments weekdays by request. Please contact us with your preferred appointment times.</span> <span align="right"><a href="#top" class="smfont2">[back to top]</a></span> </div> <br><a name="susan" class="ptitle_em">susan liao, owner</a> <div class="ppmargin"> <font class="grtext">Susan</font> is a 2003 graduate from the Cortiva Institute - Muscular Therapy lnstitute (CI-MTl), formerly the Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, MA, and founder of Hara Wellness / SL Massage Therapy. <span class="grtext smfont2" style="font-style: italic;">While still involved with the operations of the practice, Susan no longer sees clients as she now resides in Brooklyn, NY, with her two dogs, Doodle and Carlos.</span> <span align="right"><a href="#top" class="smfont2">[back to top]</a></span> </div>  </td> </tr> </table>  </td> <td> <img src="images/sl_pp_space_r.gif" width="26" height="414" alt=""></td> <td> <img src="images/sl_pp_box_rb.gif" width="10" height="1750" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <img src="images/sl_pp_box_lc.gif" width="8" height="26" alt=""></td> <td colspan="4" align="right"><div class="pp_footer">© 2010 Hara Wellness / SL massage therapy</div></td> <td> <img src="images/sl_pp_box_rc.gif" width="10" height="26" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="6"> <img src="images/sl_pp_box_bot.gif" width="600" height="9" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <img src="images/spacer.gif" width="8" height="1" alt=""></td> <td> <img src="images/spacer.gif" width="27" height="1" alt=""></td> <td> <img src="images/spacer.gif" width="26" height="1" alt=""></td> <td> <img src="images/spacer.gif" width="403" height="1" alt=""></td> <td> <img src="images/spacer.gif" width="26" height="1" alt=""></td> <td> <img src="images/spacer.gif" width="10" height="1" alt=""></td> </tr> </table> </center> <script src="http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js" type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript"> _uacct = "UA-621276-1"; urchinTracker(); </script> </body> </html>