BETTER HEALTH MASSAGE & BODYWORK THERAPISTS
Lindsay Eisensmith, LMT, CES- Owner/ Director
CT Lic#4402
Lindsay received her Bachelors degree in Exercise & Sports Studies from Smith College, and was certified as a Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Her interest in the optimal performance of the human body led her to study massage at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy where she was awarded certificates of excellence in Academic & Hands on Skills as well as Community Service. Her own research on cardiovascular exercise was published by the Journal of Strength & Conditioning (2006), and her case-study on the effectiveness of Massage Therapy in treating TMJ dysfunction was published by the Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies (2007). (PDF, 219kb)
On a continual quest to advance her skill-set, Lindsay's recent studies include Traditional Thai Massage in Chiang Mai, Thailand and advanced certification in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy. She is currently studying to become a Certified Holistic Health Counselor at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City.
Kara Hooks, LMT
CT Lic#4773
Kara is a 2006 graduate of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy where she was trained in Deep Tissue, Sports massage, Swedish massage, Trigger Point Therapy and Energy work. She pursued additional training in Myofascial Release, Hot Stone Therapy and is a Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist. She has also recently been certified to become a member of the AMTA-CT Chapter Sports Massage Team. Kara’s sessions are client- oriented, integrating different styles of massage to suit her client's individual needs and requests,and specifically treating high tension/stress areas with a firm, therapeutic touch while delivering the relaxation benefits of a soothing massage.
Luke Maynard, LMT
CT Lic#5744
Over the years I have found a strong connection with massage therapy. It is a passion of mine and receiving my license has been one of my greatest personal achievements. As a massage therapist I love creating connections with my clients and knowing that the work I am doing on them is helping them live better lifestyles, physically as well as mentally. I posses a strong working knowledge of anatomy and body movement and I draw upon my training and highly developed intuitive skills to help identify muscular imbalances. With my current clients as well as future ones I believe that every session is to be customized to their specific needs and I am always ready to give clients my full attention. Whether they live a physically demanding or highly stressful lifestyle, I am there to provide for them. My latest achievement was being certified as an ART provider(Active Release Techniques) in the Upper Extremities. This is a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue system that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.
Lise T. Bohanon, LMT
CT Lic#5723
Prior to becoming a massage therapist, Lise (pronounced “Lees”) worked as a Respiratory Therapist and Cardiology Exercise Physiologist at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor Michigan, where she developed and ran the pregnancy and postpartum exercise program. A 2005 graduate of the Ann Arbor (MI) Institute of Massage Therapy, she is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, Trigger Point, and Therapy Stones. She pursued additional studies to become an Usui and Karuna Reiki® Master
(KR# 84422).
Utilizing Massage and Reiki, Lise creates a custom massage based on client’s individual needs. She is committed to helping each person realize their own potential to create a wonderful, happy, prosperous, and loving lifestyle.
Mary Lou Rice OTR/L, LMT
CT License #005662
Mary Lou’s goal of becoming a Massage Therapist was realized when she graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 2008, adding another dimension to her work with individuals seeking therapeutic intervention or relaxation.
She began her career in the field of health and wellness in 1980, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Boston University’s Sargent College of Allied Health Professions. She has been a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist for 30 years working in a variety of settings including short term rehabilitation, home care, pediatrics and developmental disabilities. She maintains her CT OT license and is a member of NBCOT.
Her specialty is a deeply relaxing and restorative massage but she also incorporates deep tissue, stretching, acupressure, aromatherapy, myofascial and sports massage techniques based on the individual’s needs. She maintains her CT LMT license, is a member of the AMTA and is nationally certified through NCBTMB.
Kathy Monte, LMT
CT Lic#4943
A Yoga teacher (Kripalu & Svaroopa styles) and Massage Therapist, Kathy is a woman of many talents. She has studied Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, Healing Stone Massage, Thai Massage, Lomi-Lomi Massage, Ayurvedic practices, Reiki, and Tai-Chi. She enjoys the mind-body-spirit connection enhanced through these practices and hopes to share her abilities to unleash the healing powers of the individual.
Dan McDonnell
CT Lic#4909
Since graduating from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy Wellness Program in 2006, Dan has continued to learn about healing through both hands-on work and formal education. He is certified in CranioSacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute, and has studied healing arts at the Acupuncture, Shiatsu, & Oriental Medicine of New England. Dan believes that the body’s natural state is wellness on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. Each person has a powerful inner healing force that, when connected with, can move that person toward a lasting holistic wellness. Often inhibited by daily stresses, this connection can be facilitated through massage and CranioSacral work. A resident of New London, Dan is an active volunteer, working at AMTA charity events, assisting in massage classes, and coaching a variety of youth sports. He enjoys coaching, yoga, Neigong, basketball, tennis, and reading.