Top Massage Therapists in Maine
Despite having a long to-do list and errands, you should definitely unwind after all of it has been crossed out. Or you can even take a break halfway through your list to give you that boost of energy to complete what’s left. Taking a break doesn’t waste your time, it naturally recharges you by maximizing your body’s capabilities as if it were only about to start working. What better way to do that than have a massage?
Massage therapists can relieve your pain, reduce stress, unwind bound-up muscles and make you feel generally better. In addition, they can also help rehabilitate injuries, improve circulation, and increase relaxation. Now who doesn’t want that?
There are a lot of kinds of massage therapy techniques today. Some therapists specialize in deep-tissue, acupressure, reflexology, orthopedic, and sports massage. You’ll surely find one type of massage that you’re most comfortable with.
We’re way ahead of you. Yup, we’ve done our research to minimize the trouble of you having to looking for a massage therapist in your area. We now give you our Top 10 Massage Therapists in Maine!
Beth Labaugh, LMT
Augusta, ME
Beth attended the Downeast School of Massage in 1988, and spent the next several years attending more than 1100 hours of classes in advanced techniques from the fields of Massage Therapy, (Neuromuscular, Myofascial massage, Structural Bodywork), Physical Therapy, (Mulligan Mobilization, KineseoTaping), Osteopathy, (Muscle Energy Technique), Chiropractic (CranioStructural Integration), and Sports Medicine (Muscular Therapy Institute’s Injury Evaluation and Treatment).
Ren
Portland, ME
Ren graduated from East-West College of the Healing Arts in 2002, and has been licensed to practice massage since 2003. He is trained in numerous massage modalities including Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, sports massage, active and passive stretching methods, and the John F. Barnes method of myofacial release. In 2009, he became certified in Thai massage with Jeanne Coleman and incorporates this ancient and invigorating healing modality in all his sessions.
Patricia Annino, LMT
Bangor, ME
Patricia has been a State of Maine LMT since 2010. She is also a Reiki II practioner and a graduate of the 500 hour program at the Therapeutic Bodywork Learning Center, and is nationally certified with the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP).
Sandra Benson, LMT
Portland, ME
In the fall of 2010, Sandra began studying the healing arts, taking a Thai Massage she course with the Lotus Palm School at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. She began her studies at Namaste’ Institute School of Massage shortly thereafter, where she earned a degree in Holistic Massage Therapy in June of 2013.
Kristen Stake, LMT
Portland, ME
Kristen had studied Thai Massage technique in Chiang Mai, Thailand with the renowned Master Pichest Boonthumme, and had learned Thai Medical Theory with Nephyr Jacobsen of the Naga Center. She completed her initial Thai Massage certification under Jeanne Coleman of Thai Transformations. Kristen is a Maine State Licensed Massage Therapist and completed 800 hours of training in Deep Tissue Swedish Massage from the Massage School
in Easthampton, Massachusetts (2011). Additionally, she is a member of the American Massage Council and the Thai Healing Alliance.
Carol Gentry
Bangor, ME
Carol has been teaching and working with people of all ages throughout her life. She has NCTMB National Certification for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, a member of the AMTA American Massage Therapists Association and is held to high standards of knowledge, continuing education and ethics to ensure your safety.
Jeannine
Portland, ME
Jeannine has been practicing massage since 2003 after graduating from New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts (NHITA). In addition to NHITA’s 800 hour accredited program, Jeannine has continued her education taking classes every year and has completed advanced training with James Waslaksi, George Kousaleos and Jeff Mahadeen. Neuromuscular therapy, Swedish techniques, Myofascial Mobilization and orthopedic massage are used to create a session balanced for the client’s needs.
Julie Wright, LMT, CPP, Reiki II
South Portland, ME
Julie has been practicing massage since 2003. Julie specializes in therapeutic and nurturing massage, stress reduction, grief recovery, healing and balancing work drawing upon her education through the Polarity Realization and SpaTech Institute, continuing education classes and personal experience. Each session is designed to create a relaxing experience and relieve accumulated stress which can sometimes manifest in the body as pain or discomfort.
Jill C. Cournoyer
Portland, ME
Massage therapy is a later-in-life career choice for Jill. It has been a rewarding fit, as she enjoys working with people one on one, helping them to carve out space to quiet their minds and bodies. Jill provides Massage therapy and Reiki which are well-worn natural paths to relaxation for tight muscles and stressed minds.
Amy Rolnick, LMT
Portland, ME
Amy is a graduate of Simmons College in Boston and the Muscular Therapy Institute of Cambridge, Massachusetts. She brings energy, enthusiasm and compassion to her work, helping people in the Portland area to care for themselves since 1991.
