The Team - Massage Therapists at Body Kneads - Body Kneads, Inc. - Providence RI & East Greenwich RI - Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki, MLD, Thai Bodywork

Victoria Moutahir
Owner, Massage Therapist - LMT, BCTMB, CMLDT, CIMI

Victoria owns and operates Body Kneads, Inc. with locations in Providence and East Greenwich RI. She is a board certified, RI licensed massage therapist and has been in practice since 1998. Victoria earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island and a Master of Science in Nutrition from Northeastern University. She has been teaching since 2004 and has spent her career as a mentor, educator, and ambassador for massage therapy. She graduated from the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in 1997 and has been a licensed massage therapist since 1998. Victoria has received certifications in orthopedic massage, spa therapies, reflexology, and infant massage instruction. Victoria is currently an adjunct instructor at the Community College of Rhode Island and she teaches at the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy. She coordinates the student clinic and mentors students in their field placements as well. Today, Victoria's time is limited for massage clients but she still works with her long time clients and LOVES her work.

In addition to her focus on continuing to make Body Kneads a successful massage therapy practice and her teaching at the CCRI Therapeutic Massage Program, Victoria is active with the RI Non-Opioid Pain Treatment Coalition. She is passionate about massage therapy being recognized as part of the healthcare industry and getting insurance companies to reimburse for massage therapy.

Victoria takes great pride in Body Kneads, Inc. and works with a team of highly trained therapists and knows how lucky she is to be surrounded by other educated and passionate massage therapists.
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Elizabeth Rodriguez
Massage Therapist - LMT, CMLDT

Elizabeth graduated from INFOTEP, Body Massage Program in Dominican Republic and from Lincoln Technical Institute’s Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Program. She specializes in Swedish and Relaxation massage and is certified in Manual Lymph Drainage certified by Klose Training. One of the things she enjoys the most is working with her hands and helping people, especially the elderly. Elizabeth is a member of the AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association).

Elizabeth habla español.

Elizabeth is available at our Providence location.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Relaxation. Reflexology, MLD
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SHANNON CASE
MASSAGE THERAPIST - LMT, CMLDT, BCTMB

Shannon graduated from Community College of Rhode Island’s Therapeutic Massage Program with highest honors, receiving awards for academic and clinical excellence. Shannon is board certified by NCBTMB and has extensive training in deep tissue, Swedish massage, Manual Lymph Drainage, oncology, scar tissue/myofascial release, prenatal massage and cupping.
Shannon believes that massage therapy is beneficial for everyone and a key to living your best life. Each treatment is tailor-made for each client to meet their needs. As a mother of two grown daughters, Shannon has a passion for working with prenatal clients, those in chronic pain and caregivers. She believes that providing a space where clients can relax is as important in wellness as working targeted areas of the body. Shannon believes that balance is key to a healthy life.
When not working at Body Kneads, she enjoys cooking healthy foods, yoga, spending time with friends and family, and volunteering. Shannon is a member of the Rhode Island Crisis Massage Team, AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) & ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals).

Shannon is available at our East Greenwich location.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Swedish, Prenatal, Oncology, MLD
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Heidi Sena
MASSAGE THERAPIST - LMT, BCTMB, CMLDT

Heidi is a graduate of University of California, Santa Cruz and the Community College of Rhode Island’s Therapeutic Massage Program. She has also earned her certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Heidi trained to be a massage therapist so she could help people mind, body, and spirit. Too many times people seem to be treated as there diagnosis or injury rather than a person. Heidi enjoys working with clients to help them work toward their goal of whole body wellness.
She believes that stress is one of the overlooked contributors to hampering wellness and finds that massage is a great tool for releasing stress. As a mother of 4, she understands the importance of relaxation and enjoys offering an integrated massage using Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Techniques, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and cupping to help clients experience deep relaxation to help relieve stress and pain. Heidi is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and enjoys taking classes to further her knowledge of massage to better serve her clients.

Heidi is available at our East Greenwich location.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, MLD
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LAURA Aftosmes
MASSAGE THERAPIST - LMT, CMLDT, REIKI MASTER

Laura is a graduate of the Community College of Rhode Island’s Therapeutic Massage Program and holds an Associates of Applied Sciences degree in Massage Therapy. She enjoys using her training in different modalities such as, Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu and sports massage to tailor integrative massage sessions for each client. Laura is certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Oncology Massage and is a Reiki Master. Laura incorporates trigger point techniques into her treatment sessions and specializes in neck and shoulder work, as well as headache relief. She enjoys helping people to ground themselves and become more fully embodied. Laura is a member of ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals).

Laura is available at our Providence location.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Swedish , Reiki, Oncology, MLD
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CECILIA MURGO
MASSAGE THERAPIST - LMT, CMLDT

Cecilia graduated with highest honors from the Community College of Rhode Island’s Therapeutic Massage Program with an Associate Applied Science degree in Therapeutic Massage, where she received training in various modalities including Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, and Sports Massage. Cece has been certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage by Klose Training. She also has 60 hours of hospital-based oncology massage training through an internship.
After 10 years working with at-risk youth, adolescents, and adults on various health behavior projects, Cecilia decided to nurture a dream and pursue a degree in Therapeutic Massage. Through this education and hands-on training, Cecilia has developed an integrative therapeutic massage approach that is client-centered and helps to facilitate overall well-being through physical healing.
Cecilia’s aim is to provide a nurturing, therapeutic, and deeply relaxing experience that connects the mind, body and spirit. Her long-term goal for each client is to help them reach a level of balance that allows them to live a fulfilling life.
Cecilia is an avid cyclist (road, MTB, cyclo-cross) who believes strongly in self-care. She enjoys taking on the role of caregiver and looks forward to working with all bodies to support them in their multiple daily roles in life. Cecilia is a member of both AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) & ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals).

Cecilia is available at our East Greenwich location.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation MLD
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ABBIE DOBROWolSKI
MASSAGE THERAPIST - LMT

Abbie is a graduate from the Community College of Rhode Island’s Therapeutic Massage Program. Earning an Associates degree in the Applied Science of Therapeutic Massage. Completing over 1,000 hours of courses, and hands on experience, her training has taught her to use an integrative approach utilizing a variety of techniques ranging from Swedish, and Deep Tissue massage, to Sports Massage and Shiatsu.

Abbie is available at our Providence location.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation
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KATIE WEEKS
Office Manager

Katie is the Office Manager for the Providence and East Greenwich locations. She has a BA in German Studies from Bard College and a Masters in Music from the University of Leeds. She spends her free time reading, watching movies, painting and puzzling. She moved to Providence from North Carolina four years ago and is enjoying the Ocean State.