Portfolio Category: Health Sphere

Featherstone, Mara – Massage Therapist

Focused on structural integration, myofascial release, and deep tissue massage that does not leave you hurting the next day - Mara works primarily on fascia and getting it's mobility back while releasing fascial adhesions that have occurred over long time use. She works with many athletes and those in the sports world, as well as those in recovery from injuries new, old and reoccurring. If you have a body and plan on using it you are the right fit for this style of massage. Specializing in abdominal massage working on the visceral fascia this work is unique and hard to find but is very gentle and effective. It's benefits range from nagging shoulders, deep lower back and hip pain that just won't go away, to IBS management, and chronic stress. With 10 years of hands on experience and a wealth of anatomical knowledge from being a second generation massage therapist,…
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Davis, Dawn – Yoga & Meditation Teacher / Mindfulness Guide

If you're craving a vibrant, grounded, embodied life — you're in the right place. I'm Dr. Dawn Davis, Ph.D., E-RYT500, and I teach yoga for real people with full, beautiful, sometimes overwhelming lives. My mission? To help you feel deeply connected to your body, your breath, and your purpose. Through consistent practice, you'll sleep better, have a longer fuse, elevate your mood, improve bone density, gently release stored trauma, and feel like yourself again. Science and trauma-informed yoga practice for those of us in mid-life who want to live lives with less stress and more meaning. Whether you’ve got 10 minutes or an hour, I’ve got you.
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Abel, Linda – Health Coach

Well Taken Care Of is a Needham-based personal training studio, personal trainer and nutrition coach. Linda is  committed to helping active agers achieve their desired fitness goals through comprehensive, holistic personal training, nutrition, and health coaching services. Voted the best client results among female trainers in Needham, Linda prides herself in providing innovative yet effective exercise and diet guidance suited to your specific fitness, nutrition & health goals. A personal trainer and a movement quality exercise specialist, Linda provides a tailored, holistic approach that simultaneously addresses functional movement quality & lean body and/or weight loss goals. Whether it’s a one-on-one personal training session, duet personal training, sports performance-based training, or nutrition programs, Linda provides a super-effective fitness service that helps to facilitate the adoption of a healthy lifestyle for a lifetime.
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