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Michele
OWNER / CO-FOUNDER
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPISTNOTE - Swedish Massage may not be booked through the website for Michele.
Michele opened Alleviate Massage and Muscle Therapy in April 2021, but has been a massage therapist since 2005. Her training began with growing up within a healthcare environment as her family owned and operated a massage school, chiropractic business and sold wellness products.
Michele graduated and eventually taught at the Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy. During her course of training, she studied with James Waslaski (the founder of “Integrated Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Massage”), Aaron Mattes (the founder of “Active Isolated Stretching”) and other well-known instructors.
Michele is trained in Medical Massage, Oncology Massage, Myofascial Release, Orthopedic Massage, Active Isolated Stretching, Trigger-point therapy, Cupping, Hot Stone Therapy, working on clients with Disabilities, Pre and Post Natal Massage Therapy, Infant Massage, Swedish Massage and other techniques.
What she has enjoyed the most about her career, is the ability to help others, especially when they have not been successful in finding other treatments that help the issue they may be having. She also enjoys being able to help someone destress and fully relax from everyday stressors. It’s a career she would highly recommend to anyone who has the desire to help others!
*MICHELE IS THE ONLY THERAPIST ON STAFF OFFERING ONCOLOGY MASSAGE*
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Helena
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Helena joined Alleviate Massage and Muscle Therapy in October 2022 and has proven to be an incredible asset to the team! Helena brings both her formal training at the Academy of Massage Therapy and Bodyworks, as well as her own personal experience with chronic pain to the massage table. Initially discovering bodywork through her struggles with chronic Lyme disease, Helena remembers the unbelievable relief she felt during her first massage, as her unceasing chronic pain was finally released. In that moment she recognized the immense power of bodywork to heal the body and the crucial role it could play in so many peoples’ lives. That is why Helena is thrilled to be a therapist on the Alleviate team: so she can bring these powerful healing modalities to you.
Modalities that Helena offers here at Alleviate include Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, hot stones, cupping, pregnancy massage, and Craniosacral therapy. Through these techniques, Helena helps her clients reduce their pain, increase their mobility, and release the tensions their body is carrying.
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Kait
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Kait joined Alleviate Massage and Muscle Therapy in March of 2025 but has been a licensed massage therapist since 2018. She is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care tailored to the client. Kait's expertise includes Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapies, Myofascial release, Hot Stones, Himalayan Stones, Cupping, and prenatal services. She is also currently working toward certification in lymphatic drainage and additionally has plans to become certified in Oncology Massage and other medically focused modalities.
Kait's goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can relax, rehabilitate, and find wholesomeness within and out. She is forever grateful to have been called into an industry that allows her to aid in the facilitation of healing and promotion of wellness in this beautiful community that surrounds and supports her.
“How people heal is a mystery. Humans are a complicated mix of psyche, spirit, body and emotions, and we can’t really know where one these elements stops and another begins. We can learn a hundred new techniques and still not understand why people hurt. But we can create an atmosphere within which healing can take place.” - Nina McIntosh’s The Educated Heart, by Laura Allen - 2016
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John
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
John joined Alleviate Massage and Muscle Therapy in March 2025, but has been a skilled licensed manual therapist for over 15 years. He specializes in sports injury treatment, deep tissue therapy, myo-skeletal alignment, and brain based body work. His broad expertise also encompasses restorative exercise and personal training, giving him a strong knowledgebase of all aspects of musculoskeletal health.
John is committed to providing personalized and effective treatments through combining his extensive knowledge of anatomy and hands-on techniques to address acute and chronic conditions.
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Lisa
SCHEDULING DEPARTMENT
OFFICE #: 267-450-9707Lisa assists with calls and texts on Monday, Tuesday and Fridays to help with scheduling appointments and answering any questions you may have.
Her background in the industry started in 1998 upon graduating from the Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy. She then went on to have a wonderful career in massage therapy from 1998 to 2016. She has since left massage to support her husband who has joined the army to serve our country.
Lisa is excited to help others through massage by answering your calls and scheduling you with one of our skilled therapists.
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Chris
CO-FOUNDER
DIRECTORChris, alongside Michele opened Alleviate Massage and Muscle Therapy in April 2021. Prior to opening Alleviate, he has been involved in various projects in the health and wellness industry since 2011.
Chris graduated from Millersville University with his Bachelors Degree in Communication Studies and Public Relations and a minor in Psychology. Currently he is studying to become a certified personal trainer with an emphasis in pain management and nutrition.
At Alleviate, Chris is involved in all aspects of management and operations. He is the man behind the scenes keeping things running so the massage therapists can do what they do best, helping people alleviate pain.