Kate Somerville, LMT became licensed in the state of Maine after graduating from the 600-hr program in Holistic Massage Therapy from Namaste Institute in Rockland, Maine. Through her studies, Kate was exposed to many bodywork modalities, gaining expertise in Neuromuscular Therapy, Zen Shiatsu, Prenatal, Hot Stone and Swedish Massage. She excels at listening to your body’s needs and incorporating a variety of techniques, such as deep tissue massage, stretching and gentle rocking, thus making each massage experience unique and effective for you. Kate’s massage will calm busy minds and bodies, relieve aches and pains and help support your immune system, so you can stay vibrant and healthy all year long.  Kate has lived in Portland her whole life, except for a winter away in Lake Tahoe, California and four years in Montreal, Quebec where she received a bachelor’s degree from McGill University in Asian Religion and Environment.  When Kate is not working with massage clients, she bartends and waitresses in downtown Portland and enjoys cooking, crafting, reading and dancing.  She looks forward to working with you to meet your health and wellness needs!

Chelsea Jackson, LMT graduated from Spa Tech's 600 hour Therapeutic Massage Program in October 2011 where she studied many different massage techniques. She is most skilled in Deep Tissue, Myofascial (including stretching and range of motion), Swedish Relaxation, Reflexology and Chair Massage. She has been described by her teachers as a "smart therapist" who knows how and when to use the appropriate techniques to provide the most relief and comfort as possible to her clients, therefore creating long-term relief. Chelsea will always seek new ways to improve herself as a massage therapist; whether expanding her knowledge of current modalities or learning new ways to keep clients relaxed, pain-free and enthralled with her work.   In addition to massage therapy, Chelsea’s other passion is Martial Arts. She has been practicing many styles since 2002, earning her Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do/Karate in 2008. She is currently an advanced student in JKD, Kali/Modern Arnis and Taijutsu and has been a Martial Arts instructor since 2006.  She enjoys working with people of all ages and looks forward to meeting you soon!

Amber LeVasseur, LMT graduated from SpaTech Institute’s Therapeutic Massage Program in May 2010.  She enjoys a challenge and likes working with clients to alleviate chronic pain and tension patterns.  Amber is also a certified Personal Trainer who uses many stretching techniques in her massage and can give you the knowledge needed to stay flexible and strong.  Amber's style can be described as deep, focused myofascial work with an emphasis on deep tissue release, though all massages are tailored to your preference.  She has a passion for anatomy and physiology and looks at the body as moving parts rather than just a still form.  Amber also earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Maine-Orono and has lived in the Portland area for the past 6 years.  She looks forward to working with all types of people and bodies and hopes to meet you soon.

Karen Deyesso, LMT is a licensed massage therapist in the state of Maine. She started her training in 1999 at the Heartwood Institute in northern California, where she participated in a work exchange program gaining 200 hours of massage training. Her focus was therapeutic massage and nutrition. In 2002, she continued her education in Portland, Maine at the Polarity Realization Institute, currently known as Spa Tech. She completed the Therapeutic Deep Tissue program gaining 600 more hours of training. Her current massage modalities include: Swedish Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Result-Based Therapy, Pregnancy Massage and Reflexology. Each of Karen's massages are unique to the individual client. Her style can be described as combining full body relaxation with detailed therapeutic deep tissue. She excels at delivering pain relief from: migraines and headaches, carpal tunnel and tendonitis, plantar fasciitis and back injury or muscle knots. She is passionate about her work and it shows in every massage she gives. When Karen is not working with clients, she spends her time in the kitchen and with her three children and chickens.

Kelly Donahue, RN-BSN, LMT has been a nurse for over twenty years and a licensed massage therapist for eight, graduating from Portland's PRI (currently SpaTech) Therapeutic Massage curriculum.  She specializes in Deep Tissue massage including myofascial release techniques.  Her style could be described as deep and thorough with an emphasis on detail, though every session varies by the client request in terms of style and focus.   She has continuing education in Orthopedic Massage and Special Needs Massage.  Kelly is pleased to offer bodywork to new clients who have no experience with massage as well as the “seasoned regular” and feels this is a welcome addition to any person’s self care regimen.

Melissa Lamb Walsh, LMT, NCTMB is the owner and manager of Sage Wellness LLC and considers herself extremely fortunate to work with a group of such gifted, extraordinary massage therapists.  She is a nationally certified massage therapist licensed by the state of Maine.  Her goal is to create a safe, soothing environment where you can take a break from the physical, mental and emotional stresses of daily life and release the built-up tension in your body.  She graduated from the Downeast School of Massage at the top of her class in 2004.  Her course of study included Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Kinesiology, and Hydrotherapy, along with majors in Swedish Massage, Sports Massage and Polarity.  She continues to further her bodywork education annually through seminars and conferences.  She also earned a bachelor’s degree in 2001 in Environmental Geography and Cultural Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has traveled abroad extensively.  Melissa is originally from Maine and is thankful to have a career caring for and supporting the community that once helped raise her.