Joe Alvero, LCMT
Kathy Hermann, LCMT, office manager
Kristine Jelstrup, LCMT
Mary Woodbury, LCMT
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Joe's training in massage is based on Ben Benjamin System of Muscular Therapy, Neuromuscular, Sports and Myofascial Release. 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.

Joe's goal as a therapist is simply to help you get back your best form.

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. Joe is available for appointments weekdays and alternating Sundays.   [back to top]

Kathy graduated from the Muscular Therapy Institute 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.

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. Kathy is available for appointments weekdays and alternating Sundays.   [back to top]

Kristine now runs her own bodywork practice at Central Square Health and Wellness. She is available to see clients at Hara Wellness upon request.

Mary 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.

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. Mary is available by request only.   [back to top]

Susan 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. 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, Sammy and Carlos.   [back to top]