Kelly Lavallee, LMT, OMT

Kelly firmly believes in the body's ability to heal itself, and the benefits of preventive regular massage therapy, nutrition and self -care.   Kelly has been a massage therapist since 2010.  She holds certifications in Orthopedic and Medical Massage, and also Health coaching from the Institute of integrative Nutrition, IIN.
Kelly offers custom treatments focusing on each client`s individual needs.  She always incorporates techniques with a focus to improve posture and core balance.  She would describe her massage as a relaxing deep tissue with alternating pressures depending on what the tissue needs.  She specializes in trigger point therapy, myofascial release, Cupping, injury recovery and prevention.  She has experience in working with many types of injuries and chronic pain.
Orthopedic Massage is a system rather than a single technique, that involves therapeutic assessment, manipulation and movement of soft tissues to resolve pain and dysfunction.  Focusing on restoring functional balance throughout the body for both prevention and rehabilitation of the body.  Kelly works to address the cause of the pain, whether it's from injury or postural imbalances, to help facilitate the healing process.
Kelly is a veteran of the NH Air National Guard, and is grateful for the opportunity to work with the VA to provide medical massage treatments for our veterans, and to work with such an incredible and professional team at Ka lani!

"Kelly is a magician! She has a beautiful technique, with a perfect blend of bliss and release. I am so grateful to have Kelly’s gift as a part of my self-care!  ~ Lauren S
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Kelly Ashe, MS, OTR/L, LMT

Kelly graduated from the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy in 2009, and earned a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Utica College in her home state of Central New York, in 2019.  Kelly is a true believer in the power of healing touch, and its ability to restore a sense of well-being, and quality of life.  She brings ten years of practice in Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and Shiatsu massage to her clients. While on the table, clients will experience a blend of Myofascial Release techniques, passive and active stretches, and Trigger Point therapy to rejuvenate tissue, encourage circulation, and improve range of motion.  Because Kelly believes in the empowerment of each client to continue their healing off the table, self-care, stretching and strengthening recommendations are a valued aspect of her treatments. She invites each client to learn more about their bodies, and how to prolong the benefits of their massage.  Whether it's targeted work to relieve pain from injuries or heal after surgery, or a tranquil, fluid massage to encourage deep relaxation, Kelly aims to bring the mind and body into balance, and wants her clients to feel heard and satisfied.  Kelly is elated to join an exceptional team of specialists in massage therapy at Ka lani. 

"I have been going to Ka Lani Massage Specialists every month for over two years to help reduce 62 year old lower back, hamstring, and quad tightness from a somewhat physical job restoring and protecting my clients kitchen and bath surfaces. All of the therapists I have experienced have been excellent. Kelly Ashe is a new therapist that is a fantastic addition to Ka Lani. So happy she is working Thursdays. The couples massage experience is also awesome. The staff is very friendly and the facility is always spotless and looking nice as well. Thank you for keeping me moving!"   Paul M.

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Vanessa Sychak, Rolfing SI, LMT, RMT

Vanessa began her holistic practice in 2014 as an energy-worker, yoga, and meditation instructor after receiving her 200 hr yoga teacher training at the renowned Himalayan Institute, located in Honesdale PA. After running a successful yoga and bodywork practice in Philadelphia, Vanessa became inspired to deepen her knowledge. She traveled to Thailand to study traditional Lanna Healing, Thai massage, as well as studying Thai language and martial arts, such as Muay Chaiya and Krabi Krabong. After living in South East Asia for two years, immersed in the mountains of Northern Thailand, she yearned to deepen her knowledge once more. Wanting to gain an in-depth knowledge of body-systems and fascia Vanessa picked up and moved, this time, to Boulder CO to study the art of Rolfing®. Vanessa received her certification in Rolfing® Structural Integration from the
distinguished Ida P. Rolf Institute of Rolfing® Structural Integration.
Today, Vanessa is a Certified Rolfing® Structural Integrator, LMT, USUI Reiki Master Teacher.

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Jordan Fusco, BA, LMT

Jordan has always known she wanted to be a massage therapist, and as a small child she used to run "Jordan's Relaxation Spa" when her family would get together every Sunday. In her adult life, she took a brief interlude to gain her bachelors of History at the University of new Hampshire, where she graduated in 2017. After a soul searching adventure hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2018, she decided to finally commit to pursuing her dream of being a therapeutic massage professional. Jordan enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program at Great Bay Community College and graduated in the summer of 2020. Jordan is so excited to work at Ka lani and gain more in-depth and hands on knowledge about the various holistic healing modalities within the field of bodywork.

Jordan is a natural when it comes to massage therapy and has an impeccable re-booking rate among new and long term clientele.  One of Jordan's greatest skills is her ability to focus on the more detailed aspects of the body and ensure her clients various concerns are met in a stress free and thorough way.

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Devon Miller, BA, LMT

Guided by a passion for health and fitness, Devon decided to further his wellness education through studying the science of body mechanics and movement, and earned his BA in Kinesiology from the University of Tennessee in 2016. Eager to apply his knowledge of Kinesiology through hands on applications that would help others to heal, Devon pursued his License in Massage Therapy. After graduating from Great Bay Community College’s massage program, Devon began utilizing his understanding of body mechanics to support his massage clients. As a massage therapist, Devon uses deep tissue, Swedish, and Trigger point techniques with a focus on pain management and areas of restriction. Devon aims to reduce pain and help you feel your best through the massage, and to carry those benefits with you.

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Jessica Guillemette, LMT

Jessica has been professionally practicing massage therapy since December of 2016. She uses a wide range of modalities which include deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, hot stone massage, pediatric, and specialized focus sessions.

Jessica has had training on trauma informed massage therapy, as well as Sacred Lomi Lomi. She has her masters in Reiki, and has worked quite frequently with clients who have chronic illnesses, injuries, pain, and autoimmune disorders. She is very willing to work with the individual needs of each client so they can get the greatest benefits of massage therapy.

"I had my first prenatal massage this week and it was so relaxing! Jessica was so nice and really tailored the experience to me and what was causing me the most discomfort. The entire ambiance walking in was relaxing, clean, and calm. The staff was extremely helpful and nice as well - I will definitely be back!" - Sierra O.

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Emma Carlson, LMT

In 2016 Emma became a permanent resident of the United States from Canada where she graduated as class Valedictorian from the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage in New Brunswick, Canada.  Emma and her husband, an active duty coast Guardsman, recently were re-posted from Port Aranas, Texas to Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Emma mainly specializes and enjoys deep tissue, therapeutic massage as she had found it to be most beneficial with positive results for the client.  She has a passion for helping others, making clients aware of their muscle anatomy.  You will find Emma using stretching and myofascial manipulations throughout her treatments.  Emma holds a certification in cupping massage which has been proven beneficial for chronic injuries and fascial restrictions.

I had the pleasure of an amazing, therapeutic massage from Emma. She was attentive, the pressure was just what I kneaded! Her healing hands helped both my sciatica and migraine which couldn't require more different skills, she nailed both! The spa is immaculate. It was great to leave a bit of covid mania on the table. Treat yourself. - Dawn R.

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Heather Huskinson  , LMT​​

Heather has over 17 years of experience in providing healing therapies. Overall, her style is positive and enthusiastic, and her aim is to help clients increase awareness of the links between their mind and body so they can learn ways to heal themselves.
Her formal training in health and wellness began in 2004. Heather completed qualifications in both Australia and the US in reiki, myofascial release, acupressure, healing touch, reflexology, craniosacral therapy, hot stone massage, aromatherapy, pre-natal massage, and east-west and remedial cupping. Heather is also qualified as an infant massage instructor. She holds diplomas in Remedial Massage (including trigger point massage (advanced), sports injury protocols) from the Australasian College of Natural Therapies and Massage Therapy from the Muscular Therapy Institute. She also trained as a meridian yoga therapist in both yin and yang yoga, and also completed Certification IV in Mat Pilates and Prenatal Mat Pilates with Polestar Pilates. Her love for health and wellness continued over the years receiving a Bachelors Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Australia, and currently studying a Masters in Psychology.
Heather integrates modalities the client needs on the day of treatment and customizes each healing session to help relieve musculoskeletal pain, and to provide her clients with a profound physical and emotional body-mind awareness.​

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Hannah Gershfield, LMT

Hannah is a graduate of the North Eastern Institute of Whole Health in Manchester NH. She is very focused on the individual needs of her clients and her massage is both specific and flowing. Her style combines the deep relaxation of a firm, rhythmic massage with a combination of other therapeutic techniques to provide each client with a treatment that is both personalized and beneficial to them.

By integrating techniques such as Swedish massage, neuromuscular therapy, and deep tissue work, Hannah can relieve muscle tension and discomfort while providing her client with an environment that encourages the natural healing process of the body.

Hannah was an incredible therapist, Chloe and the team at the desk were so kind and professional. Facilities were amazing. 
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Casey Soucie, LMT

Casey excels at working with patients suffering from chronic muscular injuries, sports related problems, and breaking up post-surgical scar tissue to increase pain-free mobility. His therapeutic specialities involve a variety of scar tissue manipulation, deep tissue massage, and assisted stretching techniques. Casey also loves utilizing cupping for those looking for the added benefits to circulation, as well as more thorough myofascial techniques. For those of you looking for a softer touch, he is also Reiki certified, and well-versed in relaxing Swedish techniques. A therapist known for his open communication, he may also be available for a quick consult during your normally scheduled appointments to discuss possible treatment plans, or you can contact him directly to discuss how massage and his other services may benefit your health!
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Virginia Virnelli, MS OTR/L, LMT

Virginia has been with Ka lani since January of 2017. As a massage therapist she specializes in deep tissue and trigger point therapy. She is especially passionate about pain and injury management. Virginia completed her Masters degree in Occupational Therapy in 2018 and has been utilizing her multidisciplinary approach to better the outcomes of her clients. She utilizes her knowledge of anatomy to complete deep tissue techniques and targeted trigger point therapy to reduce muscle tension and improve range of motion. 
Virginia works with each client to uncover ways to create adjustments during every day activities relevant to them. This is done to help elongate the effects of the massage. This includes postural changes that can help to combat tension caused by repetitive activities, prolong holding patterns, poor posture, etc. Education for ergonomics and corrective posture are often great ways to create lasting change leading to improved pain management and injury prevention. 

"Thank you, Virginia for the best massage I've ever received! Can't wait to see her again next month!" - Diane C.

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Amanda LoRusso, BS, LMT

Amanda studied massage therapy in Costa Rica where she trained mainly in western techniques, myofascial/trigger point therapy, and therapeutics. Amanda blends these modalities, some eastern techniques, and intuitive components that create a unique massage intended to relieve pain while inviting relaxation/restoration. During her training, Amanda took particular interest in orthopedic injuries and maintains a continuing curiosity in repairing the body through massage. She is in the early stages of learning structural integration techniques and aspires to continue this work in 2021. 
 
Additionally, Amanda has a range of experience with the human body. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology – human studies, several yoga instructor certifications, and is a licensed  Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). 
 
Amanda spent two years living at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, studying yoga and meditation. This led her to collaborate on several academic research projects focused on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). These projects include: yoga for adolescents, PTSD and sleep; Tai Chi for Parkinson’s Disease; and Acupuncture for Gulf War Illness. She shares authorship on two academic articles on yoga for middle school students. Abstracts can be read here.
 
Lastly, Amanda is a lifelong student and adventurer. She spent a year working on a small-ship cruise line off the west coast following the humpback whales from Hawaii to Alaska, taught English in South Korea, spent a summer exploring Europe, and continues to maintain a connection with her massage school in Costa Rica. She has spent the last two years as an EMT and a firefighter in NH, and is happy to spend her spare quarantine time with family and settling into a home. 

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Tabatha Moulton, LMT

From relaxing Swedish Massage to Deep tissue Sports Massage, Tabby enjoys all aspects that different massage modalities have to offer. Her modified pressure and attention to individual health needs are her main priority to ensure her clients are receiving the best quality care.

Tabby completed her massage therapy certification at Great Bay Community College and has an additional certification in Prenatal massage. Before joining Ka lani, Tabby worked at two medical facilities on the Seacoast. She worked alongside a Chiropractor and under direct supervision of nursing staff. She believes that her experience has given her a wealth of knowledge for working with diverse populations with a range of needs, and she can't wait to share her expertise with you.

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