Carrie Teslof graduated in 1999 from Down East School of Massage in Waldoboro,
ME.  She decided to go to massage school after suffering from Gillian Barre
Syndrome which left her paralyzed from the neck down for 3 months.  During her
recovery, she received physical therapy and therapeutic massage and knew that is
what she wanted to do.  As a business major and licensed massage therapist, Carrie
opened Caring Hands in 2003.  Today she has performed  well over 8,000 massages
and takes great pride in making people feel better.  She specializes in a
deep tissue
relaxation massage for the prefect combination. She also offers
sports massage,
Swedish, pain management, aromatherapy, facials, body wraps, and ear candling.   
Her hours are Mon., Tues, and Friday from 10-8 and Wed. and Sat. from 10-4.  Call
(860)508-2515 for more information.
Kelly Bay is a Connecticut licensed massage therapist and a 2002 graduate of the
Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy, a nationally accredited therapeutic
bodywork school.  As a practitioner at Caring Hands, LLC she is committed to the
promotion of health and well-being through respect and enhancement of the body.  
She encourages and facilitates relaxation, self awareness, well-being and body
mind integration through therapeutic massage.  Kelly believes in tailoring massage
therapy to the individual, drawing upon such modalities as
Swedish, Sports, Deep
tissue, trigger point therapy, relaxation, acupressure, energy work, aromatherapy
and pain management.  Kelly is available for appointments after 2pm. You may
reach her at
(860)881-5655  for more information or to book an appointment.
Nancy Clara's philosophy is "every BODY needs a massage!"
She is a licensed massage therapist who completed her training and course work at the Galen
Institute of Massage Therapy in Wethersfield, CT.  She graduated in July of 2003 as a Medical
Massage Therapist.  Nancy is nationally certified and a member of the American Massage
Therapy Association (AMTA).  She joined the staff of Caring Hands in June 2005.  She chose this
career path due to her passion of holistic and alternative therapies.  She believes that whether
you are seeking pain relief, or simply need to de-stress, everyone can benefit from the lasting
effects of professional massage.  She feels that giving people relief, relaxation, and a sense of
well being, restores the body as a whole.  Nancy offers
Swedish and deep tissue massage,
myofacial release for pain management,  prenatal/postnatal massage, hot stone therapy, foot
treatments and ear candling.   For an appointment with Nancy please call (860)978-3464.
Joan Lupacchino is a Connecticut Licensed Massage Therapist and holds a National
Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.  Joan is also a graduate of
Manchester Community College and Eastern Connecticut State University.  Since
graduating from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 1995, Joan has
continued her education by graduating from the Dr. Vodder School of Lymphatic
Therapy in 1998.  In October 2002, Joan became a nationally certified Lymphedema
Therapist.  She also trained with John Harvey Gray, the oldest living Reiki master in the
U.S. and has completed the Advanced Reiki Practitioner program.  Joan practices a
blend of healing techniques such as
Swedish Massage, Manual Lymph Drainage and
Reiki.  Joan is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and the
Massage Emergency Response Team (MERT).  To schedule an appointment, please
call
(860)649-1157 or e-mail at jluphands95@yahoo.com.
Therapists
Tim Maguire is a Connecticut Licensed Massage Therapist, holds a National
Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and is a member of the
American Massage Therapy Association(AMTA).  Tim is a 2006 graduate from
Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy.  Additionally Tim holds a BS degree in
mechanical engineering and a MBA from the Isenberg School of Business.  Tim
believes that our body is a complex system that needs to have continual maintenance.
 His approach to massage will help facilitate the necessary maintenance needs to
your body to help with the rigors of today's stressful lifestyle.  Tim specializes in
deep
tissue and sports massage, and is proficient in Swedish and aromatherapy.  Tim can
be reached at
(860) 916-6848 to discuss your needs and to schedule an appointment.
CT license # 002384
CT license # 003242
CT license # 004224
CT license # 001175
CT license # 004815
CT license # 005329
Jevon Lemons is a Connecticut licensed massage therapist and a 2005 graduate of
the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy.  Jevon is nationally certified and a
member of the American Massage Therapy Association.  He also holds a B.A. in
Psychology and an Associate in Studio Arts from Eastern Connecticut State
University.  Jevon’s interest and focus are on the body, mind connection and how
emotion can be stored in the body.  He believes that massage can slow down and
simplify life, reconnecting us with our bodies.  Jevon specializes in
Swedish, Deep
Tissue and Core Myofascial Therapy.  To make an appointment call (860)933-9228.
CT license # 004438
Mary Jo Tomsic  believes that massage can be an essential piece in anyones
wellness plan, helping address the Mind Body and Spirit.  As a holistic
therapist, she believes that the time her clients spend in massage is more than
just relaxation, it is rejuvenation for the soul.  She is a graduate of the
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Newington, CT.  She is nationally
certified and Connecticut Licensed and specializes in tailoring a massage
session to your needs drawing from such modalities as
deep tissue, Swedish,
acupressure, energy work and sports massage.  She works by appointment
only and can be reached at
(860)287-6538 .  Her regular office hours are
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons and evenings.