Christina Abbott: Director
Neuromuscular Therapy Specialist, Energy Healing Practitioner, Stretching Practitioner
Education & Certifications: BFA Degree, Certification in Neuromuscular Therapy, Graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, completed 17 post-graduate courses in the sciences, psychology and theology.

Continuing Education: Active Isolated Stretching, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Cadaver dissection (2), Energy Medicine (2), Pain Perception and Management, Low Back and Pelvic Pain, Neck Head and Facial Pain, Foot and Ankle Pathologies, Harvard Alternative Medicine Symposium, Harvard/Spaulding Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Rehabilitation Symposium.

Experience: 20 years (started 6/89)

Professional Membership: Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)

INTRODUCING LINDA KICKHAM: Pilates Instructor, Peak Pilates method

Linda is joining our Pilates team after a busy summer as a popular and perky Pilates instructor in Falmouth.

Originally from the corporate fitness industry, she left that world in 2002 to persue her personal interest in Pilates and her desire to teach its benefits to others. She earned her Certification in the Peak Pilates Level II System which required over 350 hours of class time, teaching, self-practice and observation. Peak Pilates is a classical form, committed to preserving the integrity and genius of Joseph H. Pilates. Peak instructors help today's fitness enthusiasts and athletes achieve new levels of performance and create a competitive edge in life, school and business.

Linda is a strong believer that Pilates provides more energy throughout the day, allowing one to have a better attitude and mind set all while working to achieve personal fitness goals no matter what your stage of life. She believes that your outlook on life is a direct reflection of how much you like yourself and who you are and Pilates makes a difference in creating a better self-image.

On a personal level, Linda holds a BS degree from the University of Massachusetts and lives with her husband Tim in Needham.

Annie Schwab: Neuromuscular Therapist, Massage Therapist, Pregnancy Massage Specialist

Education and Certifications: BS degree in Family and Community Services,

Certified in Massage Therapy from The Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge,

Certified in Neuromuscular Therapy

Continuing Education: Neuromuscular Therapy

Experience: 13 years in massage (started 9/96) and 10 years in NMT

Jennifer Lord: Massage Therapist, Esthetician
Education & Certifications: Certified in Massage from North Eastern Institute of Whole Health in Manchester NH, Massachusetts State Licensed Esthetician, Graduate of Catherine Hinds Institute, Certified Opthalmic Assistant with sub specialty in Surgical Assisting, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, Reiki Certification I & II

Continuing Education: Neuromuscular Therapy I-IV, Active Isolated Stretching, Hot Stone Massage, Hydrotherapy Massage

Professional Membership: American Massage Therapy Association

Experience: 7 years as massage therapist (graduated 11/01), 9 years as esthetician (graduated 2/95), 18 years as opthalmic surgical assistant

Livia Fontes: Massage Therapist

Education and Certifications: BA degrees in Education and History,

Certified in Massage Therapy from Palmer Institute of Massage 2002

National Certification for Therapeutic Massage

Continuing Education: Prenatal Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Hydrotherapy Massage

Neuromuscular Therapy

Livia is also available to do therapeutic massage in your home.

Professional Membership: Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)

Experience:7 years in massage

Nicole Burns:  Pilates Instructor, Registered Occupational Therapist
Education and Certifications: BS Degrees in Occupational Therapy and Psychology (Dean's List and National Honor Society awards);Certified Power Pilates Instructor, Advanced Level (600 hour Comprehensive); CPR Certified

Continuing Education: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Comprehensive Power Pilates training with Advanced Certification (600 hours), Spinning training

Experience: 5years in Occupational Therapy (since 5/04), 3+ years in Pilates, Advanced Level in 2006, 7 years as Spin Instructor

Lisa Carusone: Pilates Instructor

We are very proud to have introduced Lisa Carusone this summer and are excited that she is continuing with us this year!

Lisa is classically trained and certified on the advanced level (600 hours) by Power Pilates, an industry leader and international provider of educational programs honoring the Method of Joseph Pilates.
She continues learning from internationally recognized instructors including students of Pilates himself and works weekly on the advanced/super-advanced level with her own instructor.

Lisa's students describe her as an enthusiastic and encouraging instructor, concentrating on correct position and precise, flowing movement. She teaches all ages and fitness levels on the mat and equipment from beginners to advanced students and takes special interest in progressing her students forward. Her specialty is Pilates for equestrians!

On a personal level, she and her husband are dressage riders and live in Weston with their dog Bit and cat

Anabel. Lisa holds a master's degree in public communication, did graduate work in Japan, and spent 15 years in the corporate world prior to launching her Pilates career. Please help us welcome her to The Abbott Center!