About Balance N’ Bodywork
Balance N’ Bodywork Massage Therapy is the most dedicated studio of active lifestyle massage therapists on the South Shore. We are not a spa, but a high-quality massage studio offering experienced staff and customized care in a safe, nurturing, therapeutic environment. Our focus is to decrease muscular pain and tension while assisting in healing, improving circulation, and teaching body education. Although day spas are very popular in this modern day of self-pampering, Balance N’ Bodywork dedicates our service to high-quality massages! Our staff has years of muscular therapy experience and countless hours of intense training for active or injured athletes, weekend warriors, and clients who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
JEN DESMOND, Owner & Massage Therapist
Jen went to Lasell College to become a Physical Therapy Assistant and continued her studies at Muscular Therapy Institute focusing her work on Muscular Therapy. She has continued to focus her work on the muscular therapy. “My studio is not a spa,” states Jen emphatically. “It truly is a therapeutic treatment with the focus on relieving pain so that the client can get back their quality of life. This therapy is a necessity, not a luxury.”
When a client comes to her studio Jen can see the pain they are experiencing and she is confident that she can work with a client not just through the muscular therapy but also through educating them on self-care techniques and stretching exercises they can do at home. “Our most common pain complaints usually focus around the lower back, neck, and shoulder area. I also treat a lot of elbow pain, TMJ, and migraines,” says Jen. “It is common for clients to come in who have been in pain for weeks, months and even years. They are referred to me by doctors and physical therapists.” Jen takes great joy in seeing her clients return to normal activities and be relieved of their pain. “I have the best relationship with my clients, I care about their health not just when they are here for massage therapy but beyond, in their daily lives.”
The Balance N’ Bodywork Team
Each BNB therapist is personally interviewed and screened and has at least 500 hours of training or more in a range of massage techniques.
They are fully licensed and covered by professional liability insurance.
KATIE KEANEY, Massage Therapist
Katie graduated from the Elizabeth Grady School of Massage in 2013. An intensive 750 hours of training as a licensed massage therapist specializing in deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy and relaxation massage. Her nurturing personality and love of helping people led Katie to a career in massage therapy.
Katie has expanded her knowledge of massage by taking continuing education courses. She has also volunteered for the Boston Marathon giving massage to the runners.
In addition to massage therapy Katie has a background in human services, along with 20 years of professional experience in higher education administration and customer service. Katie uses her practical knowledge and training to create a massage designed for the specific needs of her clients.
CHANIDA DONESING, Massage Therapist
Chanida, graduated from Cortiva Institute in June 2010. An intensive 750 hours of training as a licensed massage therapist specializing in deep tissue massage, sports, trigger points, and relaxation massage. Chanida has expanded her knowledge of massage by becoming Certified in Thai Massage, a 120 hour program, and Certified in Orthopedic Massage and Reiki. Chanida helps clients become more aware of their chronic tension patterns while assisting in healing and improving clients quality of life. She is talented and very attentive to individualize and tailor each massage session to the individual's specific needs. Her decade of experience with hundreds of clients includes treating frozen shoulders, neck/back pain, sciatica, and poor posture. She also has a natural gift of making people feel relaxed and comfortable.