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All our therapists have graduated from accredited massage schools and have required certification, nationally and/or locally. All are properly insured and members of massage therapy organizations. Our therapists are always upgrading their qualifications with continuing education units as required under the Virginia Board of Nursing. |
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Different styles
of massage.... we match you up! |
We match you up with the therapists best suited for your specific needs. Choose Swedish, Deep Tissue, or Reflexology | ||
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Alexandra Clark is a 2000 graduate of the American Spirit Institute in Williamsburg and Nationally Certified as a Massage Therapist. Her specialty is Swedish Massage with therapeutic aromatherapy. She uses medium pressure, hot stones and warm towels to obtain relief from tight muscles, and back and neck pain. She performs Manual Lymphatic Drainage and is very involved in energy work: she has had extensive training in different modalities, is a Reiki Master and Reconnective Healing® practitioner, and works with Flower Remedies. She offers transformative, supportive energy work for clients undergoing health challenges or any form of dis-ease. She has a Masters degree in Counseling from the College of William and Mary and uniquely combines all her training and interests in balancing the whole person on an emotional, spiritual and physical level. She has been actively involved in complementary modalities for over 15 years and is studying to become a Certified Master Herbalist. |
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Teresa Green is an acupuncturist licensed by the Board of Medicine of the State of Virginia. She is a Diplomate of the National Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. Her degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Oriental Medicine in Austin includes over 3000 hours of training in acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, Shiatsu, Asian Medical Theory, and western sciences. Teresa is at Refresh! Center for Massage and Healing on Mondays and Fridays. For more information on her services, visit GreenAcuClinic. |
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Catharine Hovey has been a massage therapist since 1996 as a graduate of the American Spirit Institute of Massage in Williamsburg, Virginia. She holds a graduate degree in Health Care Management from Long Island University in New York, and is a certified Healthcare Risk Manager through MMI Industries/Chigago Medical School, a certified Homeobotanical/Herbal therapist through the Australasian College of Herbal Studies in Oregan, and a Reiki Master. Catharine has worked as an instructor at massage institutions since 1999. Courses she teaches include anatomy and physiology, massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, nutrition, holistic wellness and ethics. Her clinical work specializes in relaxation, deep tissue and therapeutic massage. She has worked extensively with fibromyalgia, stress related myositis and degenerative conditions. Her holistic approach to massage therapy encourages a review of lifestyle choices which can aid the healing process and assist the individual in achieving overall wellbeing. |
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Cynthia Kozak graduated in 2005 from the Institute of Health
and Healing in Newport News, VA. Cynthia provides soothing, nurturing
Swedish stlye massage to relieve stress-related physical aches and pains.
She uses heat therapies, hot stones and compresses to ease tight muscles.
She especially connects with clients who need a safe and comfortable
environment to truly relax mentally and emotionally in a non-judgemental
space. Aromatherapy is her cornerstone to healing, and she is very succesful
using therapeutic grade essential oils to allow grief, anger, fear,
and worry to be acknowledged and moved forward into a state of joy and
comfort. |
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Caroline Powell is a 1995 graduate in Massage Therapy of
the American Spirit Institute in Williamsburg. She also graduated
from the Ananda Yoga Teaching Training in 1995. Her specialties: techniques
for neck and shoulder tightness. She is successful with carpal tunnel
problems, neck tension and knee pain due to tight leg muscles. Aroma
therapy and heat treatments are included with each session, specific
for the individual and the complaint. Caroline is owner of Refresh! Center for Massage and Healing,
and holds an Associate's degree in Diet. She is a certified yoga teacher
and has been teaching locally since 1995. She has been studying Aroma
therapy since 1990 and traveled extensively for additional training. |
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Elisa Wilkie has been practicing massage therapy for 4 years after graduating in 2004 from the Advanced Fuller School of Massage Therapy. In these years Elisa has practised in diverse settings. She spent two years working alongside a chiropractor. They worked together with other health care providers to ensure a fullbody, wholistic approach to the healing process. Elisa's specialty is deep tissue. She focuses on releasing deep and chronic holding patterns formed in the muscles over time. She also has experience releasing acute, new injuries through the use of ice therapy, muscle stripping and trigger point therapy. Although Elisa enjoys practising deep tissue, she also offers a firm swedish massage. Another interesting therapy that Elisa is offering at Refresh is Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy. This therapy is an adaptation of an ancient form of barefoot massage using deep compression effleurage gliding over the body. Gravitational force is combined with centrifugal and centripetal movements to bring about a structural change in chronic soft tissue damage. Correct application will provide deep relaxation and stimulate the lymphatic system of the body. Bars are used over the head for support and balance while the therapist uses her feet. |
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