Julie Bucciarelli, Licensed Massage Therapist

Julie has been doing massage for friends and family since she can remember. Working solely on instinct and thinking ‘what would feel good’ to her body, her efforts were encouraged by those she touched. Frequently enough they would ask, “How did you know where it hurts?” She didn’t have a clear answer for them but felt like it was a natural act for her.

In 2006 she stumbled upon the Vital Kneads Institute of Massage in Belmont, NH while looking for a massage herself. Taking the cue from the universe she took up the Director’s invitation to enroll and become a licensed massage therapist.

The basis for her massage starts with a platform of Swedish massage, great for improved circulation and lymph drainage (drains away waste and bring nutrients and oxygen. For therapeutic massage, Julie turns to Neuromuscular techniques using mostly Muscle Energy Technique (MET). It is a tender but affective approach to encourage muscles to release inappropriate tension. In addition, Julie has found benefits for her clients from foot Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Cranial Sacral work, Shiatsu, Reiki, Zero Balancing, and is currently learning Thai Massage.

Julie says that open communication before, during and after the massage will help her create the massage you need right now. Because of this, no two people will have the same massage, nor is it likely that you will want or need the same massage every time. “It is my job to be malleable to your current needs.”

Joann Volmer, Licensed Massage Therapist

Joann has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1988. In addition, Joann holds Aromotherapy Certification and Sage Mountain Herbalist Trainings, is a Certified Arvigo Practitioner, Arvigo Spiritual Healing Practitioner and an Usui Reiki Master. Joann incorporates the wisdom of Maya Abdominal Therapy into her practice along with Spiritual Healing, Aromatherapy/Raindrop Treatment and Energy Therapies as appropriate. Joann is also a Certified Community Educator teaching “Hands on Health, the Maya Way.”

Christine Walsh, Licensed Massage Therapist

Christine has been a massage therapist in private practice since 1999. Chris’s massage style is highly intuitive and draws upon her many years of yoga practice, which enable her to bring focused presence to each massage session.

Chris studied Kriya Massage at Dovestar Institute. Kriya is a flowing, intuitive massage which leaves you feeling whole, refreshed and reconnected with yourself. Chris blends other massage techniques into the Kriya dance, depending upon each client’s needs. These techniques may include Swedish, trigger point, deep tissue, shiatsu stretching, and reflexology, as well as Reiki and other forms of energy work. She also offers hot stone massage.

Mercedes Hueyo, Licensed Esthetician

Mercedes received her Advanced Esthetics Training through the South Carolina Massage and Esthetics Institute and became an assistant teacher at SCMEI in a Microdermabrasion and Peels Course. Mercedes is proficient in all areas of Esthetics with experience in advising clients in the latest and best treatments for each indivual. She holds extensive experience in product knowledge, make-up application, ear coning, hair removal, body treatments including body wraps, individual eye lash application, pedicures, waxing and facials.

A native of Spain, Mercedes is a beautiful, welcoming professional with a natural demeanor that instantly puts clients at ease. She is a mother of two and places primary importance on her home life with her children with strong emphasis on her profession and a sense of community.