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Massage Therapists

Serving clients in Eldersburg & Westminster
**Aysema, LMT,** graduated from the Central Maryland School of Massage in 2015 when she decided to pursue her passion for healing. Aysema is skilled in Swedish Massage, Reflexology and is a Reiki Level II practitioner. She intuitively focuses on the client’s individual needs to help relieve muscular stress and overall tension. Aysema seeks to create a welcoming and relaxing space where her clients can feel better in their bodies.
*Available at both the Eldersburg and Westminster Locations.

***Serving clients in Eldersburg***
**Gregory Joynes, LMT,** received his training from the Baltimore School of Massage in 2003 and is state and board certified. His modalities include Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, muscle release, and sports massage therapy. Greogry has a firm touch and likes to incorporate a lot of deep stretching during his sessions.

***Serving clients in Eldersburg***
**Krystal Henson, LMT,** is a Licensed and Board Certified Massage Therapist. She graduated from Central Maryland School of Massage in 2009. Massage therapy has been a part of her life for as long as she can remember, and every massage she does incorporates several modalities specifically designed for each client, every session. Krystal enjoys helping others through whatever life has thrown at their minds and bodies. She is trained in Pregnancy, Swedish and Deep tissue .

***Serving clients in Westminster & Eldersburg***
**Dawn Loughry, RMP,** is a veteran massage therapist who graduated from Baltimore School of Massage over 10 years ago. Dawn believes massage therapy is a great way to promote relaxation, ease pain, reduce stress and incorporate self-care into your life. Dawn is super passionate about helping others reach their wellness goals and helping them feel their best. Before her massage career, Dawn was a nanny, and she has always believed it is her calling in life to help and guide others. Dawn is certified in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, and she loves to incorporate stretching and hot stones into her sessions.

***Serving clients in Eldersburg***
**Lisa Gonder, RMP, RN** is a State and Board Certified Massage Therapist as well as a Registered Nurse. She brings extensive anatomy and physiology knowledge to her sessions as well as an innate need to bring wellness to others. She tailors each massage to fit the needs of her clients utilizing her intuition and skilled technique. She has continued her training to include, craniosacral therapy, swedish, deep tissue, myofascial, hot stone therapy, and many others.

***Serving clients in Eldersburg & Westminster***
**Kristin Greisz, RMP** & **Westminster Manager**, graduated from Central Maryland School of Massage in 2016 after making the choice to leave her office job and focus on her true calling: massage therapy. With a background in martial arts, Kristin also understands the importance of stretching and range of motion to facilitate healing and help prevent injury. During each personalized massage session, Kristin utilizes stretching, Thai massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue and sports massage techniques to provide a complete therapeutic result—leaving her clients feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and more mobile. Kristin is also certified in prenatal massage, and enjoys working with women on their pregnancy journeys.

***Serving clients in Westminster & Eldersburg***
**Sydney Popielski, RMP,** is a graduate of The Fortis Institute for Massage Therapy. She believes that modern life can be stressful and fast-paced, so being able to utilize massage therapy and the healing power of touch to calm the body, mind, and spirit is not just a luxury—but a necessity. Sydney uses cupping, passive & active stretching, trigger point therapy, aromatherapy, body scrubs, reflexology, and thermo and cryo therapies to help you leave your session feeling so much better than when you first came in. Whether it be mental, emotional, physical, or spiritual support you’re looking for, that will be her top priority. Sydney is ready to hear exactly what your needs are so she can help cultivate your sessions to exactly what fits for you. In the future, Sydney hopes to expand her knowledge of different modalities and treatments to improve client outcomes and offer more pathways to healing. She looks forward to working with you!

***Serving clients in Westminster & Eldersburg***
**Kia Brice , RMP,** With a passion for personalized care, Kia, a Massage Therapist since 2006 and Baltimore School of Massage graduate, brings a unique touch to her custom massages. As a natural nurturer and empath, Kia believes in the beauty of individuality-just like her massages, no two are ever alike! She thrives on making sure that each and every client feels well cared for. Outside the spa, she enjoys cozying up with an audiobook, tuning into podcasts, or indulging in her favorite TV shows.

***Serving clients in Eldersburg & in their homes***
**Corrie Wilcoxon, RMP** is a graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage and has a past career in social work. She is passionate about the maintenance of one’s self and believes that massage therapy contributes to a person’s overall well being of mind, body, and spirit. She works to slowly engage with the body to assess what it needs, working to alleviate any tension or pain. Her style combines a mixture of Swedish and deep tissue techniques to provide a relaxing, yet effective massage. Corrie also loves providing mobile massage therapy for clients who prefer to receive treatment from their homes.

***Serving clients in Eldersburg***
**Marianna Kamalakis, LMT**, likes long walks on the beach, French chocolate and red roses… just kidding. Marianna is very serious about her massage therapy career, having graduated from Central Maryland School of Massage in 2019. Her goal for all her clients is to help alleviate pain and stress using intentional, positive touch and Swedish massage techniques. Her style can be described as gentle yet firm, with mostly medium to light pressure, as requested. Marianna also speaks Spanish! Se habla español!

***Serving clients in Eldersburg***
**Kayla Sheppard, RMP** focuses on your complete relaxation as top priority in all her sessions. Her unique style revolves around slow, graceful movements, while also incorporating stretching and specific techniques to produce a therapeutic result. Her ultimate goal is for your body, and mind, to be at peace when you leave her table.
Kayla graduated from the Central Maryland School of Massage in Frederick, MD. She utilizes many techniques, including Swedish, myofascial, trigger point, and passive and active stretching. She looks forward to learning additional modalities in the near future and integrating them into her practice. *She looks forward to working with you!*

***Serving clients in Woodbine***
**Sara Basanta, LMT**, believes in the power of touch to help people mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. She knows how much her clients look forward to their appointments, which makes a huge impact on how she feels about going to work each day!
Her many experiences along the way have prepared her for success in her massage therapy journey. Dancing helped her achieve fluidity and balance. Playing sports taught her commitment and helped her understand the body’s potential, limits, movement patterns and body mechanics. Teaching helped her listen with patience. Working with rescue animals developed her nurturing spirit and empathy.
Sara is experienced in Deep Tissue techniques, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Prenatal, Swedish, and Tabletop Thai. She will attend to your needs by balancing practiced skill with mindful touch, whether you are seeking relaxation, increased mobility, relief from pain or a prenatal treatment. Sara will meet you exactly where you are on your wellness journey, and she has a keen interest in helping people attain their health and wellness goals.

***Serving clients in Eldersburg***
**Glynn Blackburn, RMP** received his training from The Baltimore School of Massage in 2009. He is State and Board certified in Maryland. Glynn is trained in Swedish, deep tissue, and trigger point therapy. He specializes in orthopedic massage, reflexology, TMJ disorders and fibromyalgia. His passion is to help people get moving and back to daily function.

***Serving clients in Eldersburg***
**Matthew Taylor, LMT,** comes to massage therapy through his desire to help people heal. A professional systems engineer in his day job, Matthew takes a biomechanical approach to massage therapy, using techniques such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release and PNF Stretching. Matthew is a massage therapy graduate from Anne Arundel Community College and licensed in the State of Maryland. He is also available for mobile massage therapy appointments and corporate events.

Serving clients in Eldersburg

Joshua is a Certified Rolfer™ and LMT. His practice is informed by his experience in social work, mediation, and mind-body health. His services incorporate Rolfing® Structural Integration, deep-tissue techniques, assessment, muscle activation and client education. Having experienced powerful life changes through structural integration himself, in 2017Joshua graduated from the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute in Boulder, CO.

His signature service, Rolfing™ Structural Integration, is a form of deep-pressure manual therapy that uses therapeutic touch and education to address painful tension patterns and postural imbalances—leading to easier, more comfortable, more efficient movement and lasting change in the body. Joshua's practice focuses on pain relief and his special interest is in working with clients to return to healthy breathing and movement through mind-body awareness.

Joshua loves learning, teaching, spending quality time with his family, and exploring our precious natural world.

COaching & Sound Healing

***Serving clients in Eldersburg***
**Michele Pedersen, LMT, Women’s Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach**
Michele Pedersen is a Certified Integrative Nutritional Health Coach with her Masters in Health & Wellness Coaching and Nutrition. She has over 30 years’ experience in the Wellness field. Michele currently works as a Holistic Massage Therapist, Women’s Transformational Health, Wellness, Birth Journey & Life Coach, and Sound & Energy Healing Practitioner. She is the author of 3 books that serve to advocate for an empowered birth and life journey.
Navigating her own health challenges with Hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, gut health imbalances, and Lyme Disease, along with experiencing their impact on her birth and postpartum experiences, are what have inspired Michele to support others to feel more empowered and supported on their journey to wellness through a holistic approach to their well-being. Her inspiration to incorporate sound healing in her health coaching and massage sessions came from years of observing the nervous system’s contributing role in physical, emotional & hormonal imbalances, as well as dis-ease.
She believes that supporting others in restoring their nervous system health through sound frequency, energy healing practices, mindfulness, essential nutrition, quality sleep, and breath practices is foundational to living from an optimal state of health and well-being. She has found that combining individualized nutrition and nervous system regulation practices promote immune regulation, hormone balance, blood sugar balance, gut health, and emotional well-being.
Michele has additional certifications in Gut Health, Hypnobirthing, Fertility Coaching, Holistic Fertility Massage, Ayurvedic Nutrition for Pregnancy and Postpartum, and Hormone Balance for Fertility through Menopause. She is co-host of a podcast called “Conscious Feminine Revolution.” You can find her latest book, which includes a variety of essential self-care practices for your well-being , along with her story about how she went from surviving to thriving, called Your Embodied Soul Journey: Coming Home to Yourself and the Life You Were Meant to be Living, available on Amazon.

acupuncturist

**Lynn Breeding, M.Ac., L.Ac.,** AcuCare, offers acupuncture, oriental medicine, and Chinese herbs at the Wellness Center. *You can schedule an appointment with Lynn @ AcuCare by calling* *(443) 789-1117* *or email* *lynnbr@verizon.net*

Skincare Specialists

***Serving clients in Woodbine***
Brittany Trout, Licensed Esthetician of Fab Faces, is an experienced Esthetician specializing in skin treatments, waxing and mud wraps. She'll have you loving your skin again with a refreshing and relaxing facial that includes high-quality products and soothing techniques. Call TheraKneads at 410-549-7711 or text Brittany at 301-693-8300 to schedule an appointment with her at TheraKneads Woodbine.

Administrative Staff

**Stephanie Wolbert,** ***Manager of All Things*** comes to TheraKneads with extensive knowledge of the wellness industry. Her organization, drive, and compassion spill into every interaction with clients and coworkers. She brings a sense of calm and structure to our reception area that will give you confidence that you have been placed in good hands, no matter the service you choose.

**Hannah Scarborough**, ***Assistant Director*** is the face of our marketing and community outreach. Her understanding, creative, and passionate attitude has been vital in bringing life to TheraKneads. In her free time, Hannah is spending time with her family, painting, and helping anyone who needs it. A true beacon of our community.

**Kayla Crocker, Writer & Editor**
Whether it goes on the website, in your hands or to your inbox—Kayla utilizes her writing, branding and marketing expertise to help TheraKneads tell its story from her home in West Texas. Also a licensed massage therapist and certified personal trainer, Kayla loves communicating the value and science behind TheraKneads’ many offerings so clients have the knowledge and tools to improve their lives.

Yury Lomakin, Weekend Manager You may recognize Yury as that guy whose sink was on fire, and hopefully you'll one day recognize him for his endearing faux pas while accepting an Academy Award. In the meantime, he's happy to field your appointments a… — Yury Lomakin, *Weekend Manager* You may recognize Yury as that guy whose sink was on fire, and hopefully you'll one day recognize him for his endearing faux pas while accepting an Academy Award. In the meantime, he's happy to field your appointments and inquiries on the weekends.

**Beth Cox**, *Front Desk Manage*r, brings her grounded and calm presence into our wellness center with every scheduled appointment. You can count on her to be on your side, finding the perfect time, therapist, and service that will best suit your needs. Her trustworthy and dependable nature brings a sense of structure as soon as you walk through the door.

Hi I'm Bow! I 'am TheraKneads virtual assistant here to help with any of your needs whenever our human staff is pre occupied! I'm quit knowledgeable and have been trained thoroughly. I can't wait to meet you! — Hi, I'm Bo! TheraKneads virtual staff member here to help you with any of your "kneads" whenever a human staff member is unavailable. I would love to help you schedule an appointment. Same day appointments are my favorite! If I'm not able to help you, one of our incredible staff members will assist you as soon as they're able. Just send me your name and phone number.--