Meet Our Massage Therapists in Branford, CT

Education: Branford Hall Career Institute
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Reflexology, Prenatal, Cupping
Joined Elements Team: January 2020
Favorite Quote: "If you can breathe through it you can make it through"-Lauren
Favorite Place Visited: Acadia National Park, Colorado, Savannah GA

Philosophy on healing:

Deep tissue work can be uncomfortable but it should never be painful.  Lauren will guide you through breathing techniques to help ease the body into releasing tension and pain while giving a customized massage to your body's individual needs.  Whether it's a relaxing Swedish, deep tissue or reflexology session Lauren will always assist you on your bodys journey to a healthier lifestyle. 

Education: Cortiva 2018
Favorite Area Of Focus: Back
Specialties: Swedish, trigger point
Joined Elements Team: December 2022
Favorite Quote: " It's important to point out that mental health is more about wellness rather than sickness." - Matt Purcell
Favorite Place Visited: Petrified Forest

Testimonials

"I’ve been getting 90-minute massages from Chris for a few months. He is easily the best massage therapist I’ve ever come across. He knows just how to find the right pressure points, and is capable of incredible deep-tissue work. I always leave elements massage in a daze. I strongly recommend Chris and Elements Massage to anybody!" - KR

Christopher is intuitive, attentive and tuned in. His attention to detail, personalized adjustments and all the ‘little touches” are what make a massage booked with him a comfortable, relaxing and deeply therapeutic experience. Specializing in Swedish, myofascial release,  deep-tissue and trigger-point-release-therapy massage, Christopher is excellent at finding the perfect pressure for you that is right on target for your specific needs. 

Education: American Academy of Health and Beauty
Specialties: Muscle Energy Techniques, Sports, Deep tissue, Myofascial, and trigger point

Stephen has a unique rhythm and flow to his therapeutic sessions. He has medical background experience allowing him to understand the body and ease the pain that his client is experiencing which he finds very rewarding. He can perform Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Myofascial and Muscle Energy Techniques with range of motion. He has a firm pressure targeting muscles that are needing attention with trigger pointing .Calms the nervous system with vibrational techniques allowing fibers to detach appropriately from the muscle to allow more oxygen & blood flow to circulate . He is a great fit for clients who are experiencing nerve pain, sciatica, hip discomfort and previous injuries.

Specialties: General relaxation Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy

Pat comes to us with  OVER 20 years of experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist. She is nationally recognized as being board-certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork. She has an eclectic practice to help people of all ages to relax as well as aid their muscle to recover from over working, stress, and daily trauma. Pat uses many methods to help her clients including: General relaxation Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Ashiatsu Oriental Bar therapy, Facial massage, Integrative Reflexology and other techniques.

Education: Cortiva Institute
Favorite Area Of Focus: Upper back, forearms, legs
Specialties: Swedish, myofascial, trigger point
Favorite Quote: “The impossible is often a relative term” - Michio Kaku
Favorite Place Visited: Grand Canyon

Bryan is always present and listening with care, with a healing, understanding intent and calm aura. With a focus on slow, rhythmic, light/deep techniques and focus work on problem areas that are either the cause of daily pain, or areas we don’t even realize are hurting, he strives to give a client-centric customized session. Bryan really cares about reducing pain and aiding in healing the mind-body connection and helping our minds to feel embodied, relaxed, and rejuvenated once more.

Education: Cortiva Institute
Favorite Area Of Focus: Hips, low back, glutes
Specialties: Myofascial release, Deep tissue
Joined Elements Team: March 2023
Favorite Quote: "Move a muscle, change a thought" -Doyle
Favorite Place Visited: Corsica, France

Graduated from Cortiva Institute of Massage therapy in November 2022. Becky has lived many different lives before arriving at her true calling of being a Massage Therapist. She has lived in many places in New England from the mountains of New Hampshire to the beaches of Cape code. Her focus on Massage therapy comes from the intrinsic search to balance the physical, mental, and spiritual body. Becky's love for the craft, shows through her massages as she helps you become your best feeling and moving self.

Education: Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy 2022
Specialties: Swedish Massage
Joined Elements Team: April 2023
Favorite Quote: "Nothing is so healing as the human touch." - Bobby Fischer
Favorite Place Visited: Bermuda

Philosophy on Healing: I believe that massage is a way to nourish our mind and body, while also strengthening our connection to ourselves. Being able to help others improve their body and mind with massage makes me happy and is one of the reasons why I got into massage.

Education: CT Center for Massage Therapy
Specialties: Swedish, myofascial, deep tissue, sports, trigger point, general polarity, chakra balancing, acupressure.

A skilled massage therapist with over 10 years of experience in a range of healing modalities. Her goal is to provide a bodywork that honors the body, mind and heart of each client.

Education: Cortiva Institute
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Himalayan salt stones, aromatherapy
Joined Elements Team: November 2023

A graduate from Cortiva Institute. Daniel is a mature and organized individual with experience in professional Therapeutic Massage. He uses a variety of massage modalities and styles. Specializes in relaxation.

Education: Cortiva
Specialties: Swedish, aromatherapy, and herbalritual