Laura graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 1995 and currently holds licenses in NH, MA and NY. She has advanced training in CranioSacral Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage, Prenatal and Infant Massage, Reiki, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Laura is currently an Instructor in the Massage Therapy Department at Hesser College in Manchester, NH.
Laura specializes in Pediatric and Special Needs Massage, Massage for the Caregiver, and issues associated with chronic pain. Laura's philosophy is that children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, A.D.H.D. and A.D.D., Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorders, Digestive Disorders, and Emotional Disorders benefit greatly from massage therapy.
Some of the benefits of massage for children with special needs include:
» Sensory integration
» Increased attention
» Improved sleep through relaxation
» Improving digestion
» Improving the immune system
» Improving body awareness
Laura is dedicated to providing an increased awareness of the mind-body connection through a holistic approach to massage therapy and bodywork. She utilizes integrated and innovative techniques tailored to meet each client's individual needs by facilitating the body's innate ability to heal; focusing energy, movement and therapeutic touch. Laura is devoted to supporting the needs of children and adults with disabilities on their journey toward wellness.
