Practitioner Services

Our Therapists......

Pamela Rutherford is a 1994 graduate of Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Worcester, MA. and has been practicing massage for the past 17 years. She is also and instructor for the 650 hour Massage Therapy program at Spa Tech Institute in Westboro, MA.  Nationally certified and licensed in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Pam is also a member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.

Passionate about holistic bodywork, she is proud to be proficient in results-based treatments.   Each client is assessed individually and a unique session plan is designed to meet their particular needs. Specialized techniques address relief of chronic pain, decrease of stress, increased range of motion, increased circulation, and boosting of the immune system along with the increased awareness of a sense of well-being.

Bodywork techniques include Swedish massage, Neuromuscular and Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, and Polarity Therapy.

Pregnancy massage, both pre and postpartum, is also available to women during that special time.

Iridology/Sclerology

Iridology is the study of the iris, or colored part of the eye. Its overall apperaance, plus specific fiber arrangement and pigment details reveal an incredible amount of information about you in a non-invasive manner.

While iridology or iris analysis is useful to determine what you've inherited for strengths and weakness, sclerology, the study of the whites of the eyes, reveals where there are current congestions. Put both analyses together and you have some very potent information about your health.

How it is done: We take pictures of your eyes then bring those pictures up onto the computer screen so we can look at them together. We then have a conversation about just what the eyes are telling us as it correlates to the story about your health and the health of your parents, grandparents, and siblings.

Our iridologist/sclerologist is Marie Bouvier-Newman. Marie is a doctoral candidate at Clayton College of Natural Health where she is studying herbs, homeopathy, nutrition and other natural approaches to health. She teaches classes, consults with customers and does presentations for a variety of organizations regarding the natural approach to health.

Ear Candling / Coning

Ear candling/coning involves the burning of a long hollow tube as it rests in your ear. This ancient technique has been shown to be beneficial for some people in that it may provide relief from sinus pressure, cleaning of the ear canal, relief from ringing in the ear, headaches, and improved hearing. It may also cleanse auric bodies, provide energy release, and help with swimmer's ear and other ear challenges.

Marie Bouvier-Newman and Paul Fitzgibbons, ND, Ph.D are certified in ear candling.

We also offer certification classes in ear candling/coning. While this is a therapy the may be done at home, it is wise to have training in the proper ways to administer this therapy and to become cognizant of the safety precautions.

Naturopathic Consultations

A naturopathic doctor is trained in the many natural approaches to health. He considers the whole person when suggesting natural and holistic ways to maintain or regain health.

Our naturopath is Paul Fitzgibbons, ND, Ph.D also has a master's degree in chemistry and is a trained and active emergency medical technician (EMT).

Reflexology

Reflexology is based on the premise that there are zones and reflex areas in the feet corresponding to all glands, organs, and systems of the body. Reflexology therefore is a complementary therapy which works on the feet (hands too) to benefit the whole person not just prevailing symptoms. Reflexologists therefore use a series of pressure techniques to stimulate specific reflex areas on the feet and hands with the intention of invoking a beneficial response in other parts of the body.

Cheryl Tyler is a trained and experienced reflexologist who incorporates energy work into her very relaxing reflexology sessions.

Reiki

Reiki is Universal Life-giving Energy and can be used for all purposes, conditions and situations. It can be safely used at any time, in any place and for any purpose. To practice or receive Reiki, no faith or belief is required. It is for everyone.

Reiki energy balances and harmonizes. If there is too much energy in an area, or if there is not enough, the area is out of balance and when there is imbalance, there is potential for illness. In a balanced state, the individual has the potential for self-healing.

Heather Mowry is a certified Master level Usui Reiki Practitioner and Teacher.  She received her Master level attunement with Myra Partyka.  Heather is eager to expand her practice with the intention of benefiting those with emotional, physical and spiritual challenges through the healing touch of Reiki. The first benefit of Reiki and this is where healing begins.