LivingWell Practitioners
LivingWell Practitioners
Frank Corcoran, lmt — Owner
Frank’s reputation as one of the most respected bodyworkers in the area is well earned. Frank has been a Massage Practitioner for over 20 years. His education began at the Myotone Institute and continued on to include certification in Myofacial Release, Touch for Health, Reiki II, Saint Johns Neuromuscular Therapy, Pilates mat work, Somatic movement training, and TAGteach certification. His latest training was with Harman Myers D.O. in the gentle and effective technique of Strain-Counter Strain.
Frank regularly receives referrals from medical doctors looking to provide their patients with the elevated level of alternative pain relief and relaxation that Frank’s practice supplies. Frank specializes in working with people who suffer from chronic pain due to injury or long-term issues. His systemized approach (“LivingWell Bodywork”) combines Massage Therapy with gentle movement and centering/strengthening techniques such as Pilates. Frank trains all LivingWell therapists to ensure consistent care throughout the practice. Frank’s gentle manner and ability to communicate with people in pain has been of tremendous benefit to many.
dR. aL COSTANZA, PH.D., CTN, C.P.T., CN
A self proclaimed "certification junkie", Dr. Al's education is never ending, his credentials extensive. He believes that knowledge can be empowering and expresses, "The more we understand our bodies and the mechanisms that cause dis-ease, the more committed we become to getting better." Dr. Al devotes his practice in Functional Medicine to educating each patient about their body; how it works and how to heal it. He believes in working with his patients as partners, to learn from each other in their shared journey to maximize health.
nICOLE LANGONE, LMT
Nicole is a licensed massage therapist and a graduate of Palmer Institute of Massage and Bodywork in Salem, Massachusetts. She specializes in Swedish relaxation, deep tissue, hot stone, and pre-natal techniques. Nicole often combines these techniques with a healing touch to customize the treatment that best meets each client's needs. With a longtime passion for massage, Nicole welcomes the opportunity to meet new clients so that she may share the power of bodywork.
Cora stover, lmt
Cora Stover returns to LivingWell from a six month hiatus on Nantucket. We are plain thrilled to welcome her back as her Shiatsu & Deep Tissue work is as refreshingly confident as her spirit. If you've not had the pleasure of working with Cora before, we urge you not to miss this opportunity.
KATE LITTLEFIELD, LMT
Kate is a licensed massage therapist and certified Reiki practitioner. She graduated in 2006 from Ashmead College in Seattle WA. If you want a massage that is relaxing and therapeutic, Kate is a good fit. She is skilled in Swedish Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Prenatal and Sports Massage. Kate believes everyone deserves a peaceful mind and relief from pain.
Gail Kingsley, LMT, Esthetician
A mulit-licensed practitioner, Gail combines her dedicated years of esthetics experience with sumptuous Massage techniques to create facial and body treatments, using the fabulous Phytobiodermie System.
Gail specializes in relaxation massage therapy, hot stones, shiatsu, Reiki, and skin care. Gail's special techniques provide an atmosphere of deep relaxation and healing to help soothe the body, mind and spirit.
Abby Sharpe , LMT
Abby Sharpe is a graduate of the Cortiva/Muscular Therapy Institute in Watertown, Massachusetts. Her training has included a range of modalities, such as Neuro-Muscular Techniques, Myofacial approaches, Swedish relaxation massage and Sports massage. Through her experience working with clients, Abby has developed a profound respect for the role of body awareness in the process of healing. She believes that both “deep” and “relaxation” massage have their place in the effort to decrease pain and promote vitality.
To assist clients in reaching these goals, Abby fosters effective communication with her clients to find their personal balance between the two approaches. Those who benefit most from working with Abby are invested in their own wellness and are curious about what helps them heal.
Outside of the clinical massage setting, Abby jumps at every opportunity to take a hike in the woods with her black Labrador retriever, Fenway.
Cathy Giannunzio, LMT
Cathy recently moved to the east coast from Southern California, she is a graduate of SpaTech Institute in Ipswich, MA.
She is a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist and believes that deep doesn't have to be painful. Using a combination of modalities including Swedish Relaxation and Deep Tissue, your massage will be tailored to you specifically. Whatever stage you are in on your journey her massage will help you remain in tune with what your body needs.
Morgan Lawless, LMT
Morgan graduated from The Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy in Watertown, MA with over 750 hours of classroom and clinical training. Morgan is trained in Swedish, Neuromuscular, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release and Sports Massage.
Morgan was previously an architectural designer and has been able to translate the concepts of structure and tensegrity to the study of human form and function.
Morgan tailors each session to each client and uses a combination of modalities to achieve the goals for the session. Morgan takes the time with each client to develop a treatment plan so that the beneficial effects of massage can last well after the sessions have concluded.
Michael j. Egan, licensed Acupuncturist
Michael is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is a licensed practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He earned his Master's degree in Acupuncture from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Seattle, WA in 2003.
Michael strongly believes in the connection between the mind, body and spirit. When a person is in pain, it affects every aspect of their life. Michael's goal is to end the pain cycle so the other areas of health can return into balance. He has a strong desire to help people achieve their healthcare goals. Some of Michael's specialties include chronic pain, women's health, headaches, and sleep disorders.
Britt Hed, lmt
Britt is a graduate of Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy in Watertown, Massachusetts. She is trained in areas such as Swedish Relaxation, Pre-Natal and Hot Stone Massage, and Neuro-Muscular and Myofacial Techniques.
Britt believes in a long term approach to body awareness and healing to help create a lasting effect. She can offer self-care suggestions and assist in designing treatment plans and setting goals. To work with you to reach these goals, Britt strives to find balance between relaxation and stress relief and to ease the tension and pain, believing strongly that all have importance in people’s search for wellness. If you are interested in treating yourself well or listening to your body, you will enjoy working with Britt, for a blended relaxing and therapeutic massage with a gentle and firm to medium touch.
Can You Picture Yourself Here?: We always welcome professional therapists and practitioners who seek a supportive work environment and match our mission to provide exceptional client care. To set up an interview, please forward your resume and references to Maureen, our Operations Manager.
