Victoria Moutahir (she/her)
​Owner, Massage Therapist - LMT, BCTMB, CMLDT, COMTA, AFMTE

Victoria owns and operates Body Kneads, Inc. with locations in Providence and East Greenwich RI. She is a 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 a peer reviewer with COMTA, volunteers with AFTMTE, and 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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*Victoria does not take new clients.

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T Faccenda (she/her)
​MASSAGE THERAPIST - LMT, CMLDT

T graduated from the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in 2012. During her career as a massage therapist, she has continued her body work education and received certifications in Myofascial release, Traditional Thai Massage, Reflexology, and energy techniques. She believes in using massage treatment for pain management, which led her to learn more about using massage to help with migraines and fibromyalgia.
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T uses an integrative approach to massage, tailoring each treatment to a client’s specific needs. In addition to physical modalities, T has received training in energy healing, combining techniques from Reiki and Polarity Therapy to help restore balance in the body. When she is not at Body Kneads, T enjoys dancing and making jewelry.

*T has an allergy to some scents, so please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne for your appointment.

T is available at our Providence location.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Reflexology, Reiki, MLD
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Nick Pasquarelli (he/him)
MASSAGE THERAPIST - LMT

Nick graduated from the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in 2015. He went into the field of Massage Therapy with the simple desire to help people feel better in themselves. Through his time spent working as a Licensed Massage Therapist, he has come to meld all techniques available to him into each customized massage.

While Nick mainly brings inspiration from Deep Tissue and Relaxation techniques, he also combines elements of Sports Massage, Myofascial and Regional work to bring each client the most customized experience for their needs. Nick aims to work towards a specialized approach for each client.

Nick is available at our East Greenwich location.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation
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Anne Haskins (she/her) 
MASSAGE THERAPIST - LMT

Anne is a graduate of the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy. She received her first massage in 2007 and at that moment she found her purpose and began establishing her path. Growing up with scoliosis and overcoming chronic pain and depression, she understands massage therapy is more than the benefit of soft tissue manipulation.

Her intent and approach to her work takes into consideration the interweaving of our physical and emotional healing. Since graduating at the top of her class from massage school in 2009,  Anne has worked in the greater Boston area and Rhode Island. She has training in Reiki, Myofascial Cupping, Reflexology and began studying Craniosacral therapy in 2022.

Anne offers customized sessions to each of her clients using techniques in Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Swedish, Reiki

Anne is available at our East Greenwich location.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Reiki, Craniosacral, MLD, Prenatal
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Ben Arruda (he/him)
MASSAGE THERAPIST - LMT

Ben graduated from The Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy in 2023. Ben was an athlete in his youth and has always had an interest in health and wellness. He became interested in massage therapy after experiencing the benefits bodywork had in helping him recover from his own injuries. He is motivated by his interest in the body's ability to grow and heal, especially with movement and massage therapy.

Ben was trained in Swedish, myofascial and trigger point release massage as well as hydrotherapy, craniosacral, Shiatsu and Thai techniques. He enjoys working with clients’ who have pain and tight and sore muscles to help facilitate healing, relaxation, and an all around good feeling.

Ben loves nature, plant care, and gardening. He practices yoga and enjoys being outdoors, especially with his dog!

Ben is available at our Providence location.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation
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LMT =  Licensed Massage Therapist
CMLDT = Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Therapist
BCTMB = Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

Body Kneads Therapists are proud members of NCBTMB, AMTA & ABMP and are licensed with the State of Rhode Island Department of Health.