The Staff at The Abbott Center

Annie Schwab, LMT, CNMT

Titles: Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, Pregnancy Massage Specialist

Education and Certifications: BS degree in Family and Community Services from U. Mass Amherst, Certified in Muscular Therapy (1996) from The Muscular Therapy Institute, Certified in Neuromuscular Therapy (1997) from the NMT Center with Judith Walker-Delaney, Certified in Pregnancy Massage, Completed Active Isolated Stretching training at the Benjamin Institute 2010.

License: Massachusetts Massage and Bodywork Therapist

Continuing Education: Neuromuscular Therapy, Active Isolated Stretching, Prenatal Massage Certification

Experience: 22 years in Massage, 21 years in Neuromuscular Therapy

More about Annie: Annie feels so lucky to have been with Christina and The Abbott Center since 1996! Her favorite part of being there other than being able to work in a gorgeous and serene place is building relationships with clients and helping them through life’s bodily challenges. When she’s not at TAC, Annie is running around like a chicken with her head cut off mothering her three children, trying to find time to take care of herself and making sure her 5 chickens, 2 cats, Frankie the dog and Stitch the snake live to see another day.

Stephanie Brown, LMT, CMT

Title: Massage Therapist and Craniosacral Therapist

Education and Certifications: BA degree in Psychology from The George Washington University, Certification in Massage Therapy from The Salter School (2008) with 900 hours of training

License: Massachusetts Massage and Bodywork Therapist

Continuing Education: Craniosacral Therapy, Somatoemotional Release, Reiki Master, Hot Stone, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Earth Medicine Apprenticeship, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Life Coaching

Professional Membership: Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)

Experience: 12 years in Massage

More about Stephanie: Stephanie graduated from The George Washington University in 2003 with a degree in Psychology and spent several years working in mental health with kids and adults with cognitive delays and developmental delays. After sustaining an injury while on the job, she sought out massage therapy for her own recovery. Stephanie had such a positive experience as a massage client that she decided to attend massage school and switch directions in her career. She has been passionate about learning numerous techniques to balance the mind, body, and spirit and has a holistic approach to massage and takes several factors into account when working with clients. Stephanie’s specialties are working with people with chronic pain, autoimmune illness, and individuals struggling with mental illness.
When not working, Stephanie loves dancing, making jewelry, going hiking, attending healing workshops, and playing with animals, especially her three cats.

Laché Auger LMT

Title: Massage Therapist

Education and Certifications: Certification in Massage Therapy from Lincoln Technical Institute (2011). Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Prenatal, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, Cupping, and Aromatherapy

License: Massachusetts Massage and Bodywork Therapist

Experience: 11 years in Massage

More about Laché: Laché became interested in massage therapy at a young age after suffering from back pain caused by scoliosis. She had been put into a back brace for 2 years and found that massage helped greatly in relieving her pain, as well as increasing her mobility. Laché went on to study Massage Therapy, graduating from Lincoln Technical Institute in 2011 where she began practicing in the Boston area as a Licensed Massage Therapist Specializing in Deep Tissue Massage. She has volunteered providing massages for PVDfest, Harvard Square May Fair, Out of the Darkness Walk, HalfWay Cafe 5k Run, and Mater Dai Adult Health.

Over the years Laché has developed her style of bodywork into one that combines many techniques and modalities, customizing a massage that caters to each individual’s needs. Her goal is to educate and to help each and every client feel the best that they can from receiving therapeutic massage. When not massaging Lache enjoys dancing, creating mixed media paintings, hiking, as well as practicing yoga and Qi Gong.

Sandy Williams, Pilates Instructor

Titles: Physical Therapist, Advanced Certified Pilates Instructor

Education and Certifications: BA in Psychology from Boston College, MS in Physical Therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions (1998), Pilates Certifications at Comprehensive Level from Balancepoint Pilates 2013 and Pilates Method Alliance Certification 2013

License: Massachusetts Licensed Physical Therapist

Continuing Education: Polestar Pilates Principles, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, 6 Pediatric subjects; Pilates for Scoliosis, Hip Connections, Pelvic Floor, Balance; Buff Bones Pilates for Osteoporosis, Classical Pilates for Wunda Chair and Cadillac

Professional Memberships: Pilates Method Alliance

Experience: 20 years as Physical Therapist, 5 years as Pilates Instructor, 6 years Full Faculty member teaching courses at Cortiva Institute, Anatomy Department Chair and Therapy Center Director

More about Sandy: Because Sandy is a Physical Therapist, she’s interested in the rehabilitative benefits of Pilates. In her lessons, she gives modifications and educates students about their anatomy and proper postural alignment. She is a patient, sweet and bubbly personality, but is serious about her teaching. She has been an educator as a faculty member at MTI/Cortiva teaching Anatomy, Kinesiology and Physiology, so she knows the body and will help you to understand yours. She is especially good helping less experienced students and those with restrictions to feel confident and successful as they explore the experience of feeling their bodies perform with greater efficiency and less pain.

Diane Scaramuzzo, Pilates Instructor

Title: Certified Stott Pilates® Instructor

Certifications: Stott Pilates® – Rehabilitation Specialist, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels, Injuries & Special Populations, Matwork, Reformer, Total Barre and ZEN•GA Equipment. Also certified in Yamuna Body Rolling®, Gyrotonic®, TRX® and Cross Core®.

Experience: Comprehensive training and 20 years of experience teaching Stott Pilates®

More about Diane: Diane’s love of the Stotts Pilates method developed while taking classes herself in January of 2000. Quickly, she became so captivated because of gaining physical strength, a strong core, and improved posture with Pilates that she propelled herself through the rigorous training necessary to become fully certified. Diane received her training at Northeast Pilates in Manchester by the Sea, MA, was certified in November of 2006 and has been teaching to an avid clientele in Canton and Boston ever since. She brings positive energy to every session and class and believes it is never too late to start on the road to health and well-being.