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.
*Victoria does not take new clients.
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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.
*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.
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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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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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, CMLDT
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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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 offers 30, 60, 90 and 120 minute massage sessions. Clients are able to customize treatments with him during the client intake with choices of Swedish relaxation, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and more. Ben also offers hot stone massages as well as cupping therapy to his clients.
Ben’s Journey in massage and bodywork started in January 2023, when he set out to Costa Rica to attend the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy. There he was trained and educated by some of the best teachers in the field, while completing over 200 hours of hands-on experience. Working in the clinic with the local Costa Ricans as well as Expats, Ben learned and implemented a variety of therapeutic and effective techniques that he has brought back with him to Providence RI!
Since then, Ben has been practicing massage at Body Kneads as well as a spa, where he uses a combination of therapeutic and relaxation techniques to make his clients feel comfortable and relaxed, while achieving lasting results in tension and pain relief. Many clients have reported results that left them feeling rejuvenated and loose while reducing pain levels caused by tension, stress and over use. Just choose the time option when booking, leave a note if you please, and we will discuss a plan that is right for you.
Ben is available at our Providence location.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation
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Ben’s Journey in massage and bodywork started in January 2023, when he set out to Costa Rica to attend the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy. There he was trained and educated by some of the best teachers in the field, while completing over 200 hours of hands-on experience. Working in the clinic with the local Costa Ricans as well as Expats, Ben learned and implemented a variety of therapeutic and effective techniques that he has brought back with him to Providence RI!
Since then, Ben has been practicing massage at Body Kneads as well as a spa, where he uses a combination of therapeutic and relaxation techniques to make his clients feel comfortable and relaxed, while achieving lasting results in tension and pain relief. Many clients have reported results that left them feeling rejuvenated and loose while reducing pain levels caused by tension, stress and over use. Just choose the time option when booking, leave a note if you please, and we will discuss a plan that is right for you.
Ben is available at our Providence location.
Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Relaxation
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Cara Burgess (she/her)
MASSAGE THERAPIST - LMT, CMLDT
Cara Burgess graduated from CCRI’s massage therapy program with highest honors in 2023. Since then, she has worked as an MT in various places in Massachusetts and RI, and currently splits her time between Body Kneads and a clinically-oriented practice in Johnston. For now, Cara has earned certifications in Myofascial Scar Release, Strain-Counterstrain, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and she is always seeking to learn more.
She was drawn to alternative therapies as a teenager while searching for solutions to her own chronic pain and depression/anxiety, including acupuncture, reiki, massage, yoga, and chiropractic. Having found value in all of them and a personal talent for massage therapy, Cara now desires to share her success with others who have gone through a similar experience.
She was drawn to alternative therapies as a teenager while searching for solutions to her own chronic pain and depression/anxiety, including acupuncture, reiki, massage, yoga, and chiropractic. Having found value in all of them and a personal talent for massage therapy, Cara now desires to share her success with others who have gone through a similar experience.
Cara is available at our East Greenwich location.
Therapeutic Massage, MLD, Myofascial Scar Release, Strain-Counterstrain
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Therapeutic Massage, MLD, Myofascial Scar Release, Strain-Counterstrain
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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.
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PROVIDENCE
MON - FRI.: 9am - 7pm SAT: 9am-6pm SUNDAY: by appointment EAST GREENWICH MON, WED, FRI: 10am - 9pm TUESDAY: 10am-6pm SAT: 10pm - 9pm SUNDAY: 10am-4pm |
