We have 4 Licensed Massage Therapists, Michele Watson (Owner/Operator), Helena, Kait and John. We also have our Co-Founder and Director, Chris, who keeps things running "behind the scenes. Lastly, Lisa assists with calls and texts on Monday, Tuesday and Fridays to help with scheduling appointments and answering any questions you may have..
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Michele's training began by growing up within a healthcare environment as her family owned and operated a chiropractic business, a massage school and sold wellness products. Michele graduated and eventually taught at the Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy. During her course of training, she has studied with James Waslaski (the founder of Orthopedic Massage), Aaron Mattes (the founder and Active Isolated Stretching) and other well-known instructors. Michele is versed in Medical Massage, Myofascial Release, Orthopedic Massage, Oncology Massage, Active Isolated Stretching, Trigger-point therapy, Cupping, Hot Stone Therapy, working on clients with Disabilities, Pre and Post Natal Massage Therapy, Infant Massage and other techniques. What she enjoys the most about her career, is the ability to help others, especially when they have not been successful in finding other treatments that help the issue they may be having. Michele also enjoys being able to help someone destress and fully relax from everyday stressors. To Michele, massage therapy is a career she would highly recommend to anyone who has the desire to help others!
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Helena joined Alleviate Massage and Muscle Therapy in October 2022 and has proven to be an incredible asset to the team! Helena brings both her formal training at the Academy of Massage Therapy and Bodyworks, as well as her own personal experience with chronic pain to the massage table. Initially discovering bodywork through her struggles with chronic Lyme disease, Helena remembers the unbelievable relief she felt during her first massage, as her unceasing chronic pain was finally released. In that moment she recognized the immense power of bodywork to heal the body and the crucial role it could play in so many peoples’ lives. That is why Helena is thrilled to be a therapist on the Alleviate team: so she can bring these powerful healing modalities to you. Modalities that Helena offers here at Alleviate include Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, hot stones, cupping, pregnancy massage, and Craniosacral therapy. Through these techniques, Helena helps her clients reduce their pain, increase their mobility, and release the tensions their body is carrying.
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Kait joined Alleviate Massage and Muscle Therapy in March of 2025 but has been a licensed massage therapist since 2018. She is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care tailored to the client. Kait's expertise includes Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapies, Myofascial release, Hot Stones, Himalayan Stones, Cupping, and prenatal services. She is also currently working toward certification in lymphatic drainage and additionally has plans to become certified in Oncology Massage and other medically focused modalities. Kait's goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can relax, rehabilitate, and find wholesomeness within and out. She is forever grateful to have been called into an industry that allows her to aid in the facilitation of healing and promotion of wellness in this beautiful community that surrounds and supports her.
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John joined Alleviate Massage and Muscle Therapy in March 2025, but has been a skilled licensed manual therapist for over 15 years. He specializes in sports injury treatment, deep tissue therapy, myo-skeletal alignment, and brain based body work. His broad expertise also encompasses restorative exercise and personal training, giving him a strong knowledgebase of all aspects of musculoskeletal health. John is committed to providing personalized and effective treatments through combining his extensive knowledge of anatomy and hands-on techniques to address acute and chronic conditions.
