Victoria Moutahir (she/her)
​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. 

*Victoria does not take new clients.

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CORINNA WILSON (she/her)
MASSAGE THERAPIST - LMT, CMLDT

Corinna decided to go to massage school after a massage therapist helped her recover from a painful, recurring back spasm.  She graduated from Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy in 2021.  Corinna recently moved to Rhode Island from Florida, where she worked providing neuromuscular massage at a chiropractic office. 

She is dedicated to relieving pain using myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue and Swedish techniques, while also giving clients tools to use at home to feel better on a daily basis.  She also has training in Thai massage, Shiatsu and Craniosacral therapy.

In addition to being a massage therapist, she is a yoga instructor and certified personal trainer. 

Corinna is available at our Providence and East Greenwich locations.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, MLD

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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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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Heidi Sena (she/her)
MASSAGE THERAPIST - LMT, BCTMB, CMLDT

Heidi is a board-certified massage therapist who earned her Therapeutic Massage Certificate at the Community College of Rhode Island and her Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certificate through Klose. Heidi likes to take classes in positional release,
ortho-bionomy and other modalities that relieve tension gently but effectively.
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​Heidi considers how the muscles work together to address issues of pain and tension using a variety of techniques from Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue , Manual Lymphatic Drainage, positional release, and cupping to help clients experience deep relaxation to
relieve stress and pain.
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​Heidi is available at our East Greenwich location.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, MLD
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T FACCENDA (she/her)
​​Formerly known as Ciara
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, Swedish, Relaxation. Reflexology. Reiki, MLD
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Anne szymanski (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
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ellen zahniser (she/they)
MASSAGE THERAPIST - LMT, CMLDT

Ellen graduated from Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in January 2023. Originally from the West Coast, Ellen moved to RI in 2012. Ellen’s passion for massage therapy developed as a continuation of their lifelong passion for dance, movement, and somatic awareness.
 
Ellen seeks to untangle pain and stress patterns by developing individualized treatment plans that combine Deep Tissue, Swedish, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy; they also prioritize active communication and aim to develop collaborative relationships with clients.
 
When not at Body Kneads, Ellen loves eating dessert, biking around, and enjoying the wonders of Rhode Island!

Ellen is available at our Providence location.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation
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KATIE WEEKS (she/her)
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 in classical vocal performance from the University of Leeds. She spends her free time reading, watching movies, painting, singing and puzzling. Originally from North Carolina, Katie has traveled a great deal and spent time living in England and Germany before finding herself in the Ocean State.

LMT = LicenseD Massage Therapist
CMLDT = Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Therapist
BCTMB = Certified BY THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR 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.