LOU ANN BOTSFORD, LCMT Lou Ann is a Licensed, Nationally Certified Massage Therapist.   She is a graduate of the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Worcester MA, the Pennsylvania State University and the University of Rhode Island. She has earned additional certifications in Orthopedic Massage from the Orthopedic Massage Education & Research Institute (OMERI), Mother Massage ® with Elaine Stillerman and is also trained in Active Isolated Stretching – The Mattes Method.  Her interest in Sports Massage led her to her current role as Sports Massage Chair for the RIAMTA (http://riamta.com/) where she was the 2008 recipient of the National AMTA Sports Massage Team Award for her work with the RI Chapter.

Her award-winning team has been involved with numerous sporting events including the Boston Marathon, RI Special Olympics, MS-150, Pan Mass Challenge and Operation Stand Down for Veterans.  In addition, Lou Ann is an Adjunct Faculty Member of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) teaching Sports Massage and is a member of the RI Crisis Massage Team, trained to provide assistance to first responders in the event of a crisis or disaster within RI.

Types of Massage Orthopedic:  A broad spectrum of techniques is used to treat soft tissue dysfunction associated with the musculoskeletal system.  This comprehensive approach is an integration of trigger point therapy, deep transverse frictioning, myofascial and muscle energy techniques to treat pain and injuries. Sports Massage:  Deep tissue massage with stretches focusing on specific regions of the body most commonly stressed by athletic activities.  Helps to increase range of motion, restore mobility to injured muscle tissue, prevent additional injuries and enhance future performance. Not limited to the serious athlete, this type of massage is appropriate for anyone plagued by repetitive movement pain and discomfort. Swedish:  A full body massage with long, gliding strokes designed to warm the muscles, increase circulation, relieve tension and promote an overall sense of well-being.  Pregnancy:  This prenatal massage is designed to relax, pamper and eliminate many of the adverse effects of stress and the discomfort it creates. The BodyCushion TM system is used to provide necessary and safe support during this treatment. Lou Ann has earned certification in the Elaine Stillerman MotherMassage TM course of study.

Lou Ann has been a Certified Spinning Instructor at Brown University since 2005 and can be found teaching indoor cycling at Boston Sports Clubs and Core Fitness.   She is a member of the Brown Cycling Team that participates in the MS-150 2-day, 150 mile event.   TREATMENT RATES:  $75/HOUR       $40 1/2 HOUR   $100- 90 MINUTES  NEST AFFILIATES:     $65/HOUR       $35 1/2 HOUR    $95 - 90 MINUTES FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL     401-486-9113   AVAILABLE DAYS,  EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS PACKAGE DISCOUNTS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!