LivingWell Professional Staff Members

Frank Corcoran, LMT — Owner

Frank’s reputation as one of the most respected bodyworkers in the area is well earned. Frank has been a Massage Practitioner for over 25 years. His education began at the Myotone Institute and continued on to include certification in Myofacial Release, Touch for Health, Reiki II, Saint Johns Neuromuscular Therapy, Pilates mat work, Somatic movement training, and TAGteach certification. His latest training was with Harman Myers D.O. in the gentle and effective technique of Strain-Counter Strain.

Frank regularly receives referrals from medical doctors looking to provide their patients with the elevated level of alternative pain relief and relaxation. Frank specializes in working with people who suffer from chronic pain due to injury or long-term issues. His systemized approach “LivingWell Bodywork” combines Massage Therapy with gentle movement and centering/strengthening techniques such as Pilates. Frank trains all LivingWell therapists to ensure consistent care throughout the practice. Frank’s gentle manner and ability to communicate with people in pain has been of tremendous benefit to many.
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Chiropractor

Stephen Legate D.C.

Dr. Stephen Legate graduated with honors from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. As a former principle ballet dancer for 21 years, he was constantly getting injured and it was Chiropractic care that returned him to the stage the quickest. It was through this experience that Dr. Legate became inspired to pursue Chiropractic as a career to help other athletes and lay persons.

Dr. Legates’ philosophy is simple “I seek to provide exactly the kind of care that I would like to receive and that has worked for me in the past. This approach, which is based on my personal experience of many injuries, seems to resonate with other athletes and I find great satisfaction in helping individuals reach their personal goals. Adjusting, soft-tissue work, stretching, exercises, kinesio taping, nutritional supplements, whatever it takes to help you reach your full potential is what I do.”

Still actively involved in the dance world as a faculty member of the Boston Ballet, Dr. Legate currently works with many of the dancers on a regular basis treating them with Chiropractic care.  As an avid bicycle and motorcycle racing enthusiast Dr. Legate has won a number of Mountain Bike events as well as off-road races where he won his class in the 2009 Baja 500 and finished sixth in the 2010 Baja 1000. He currently works with pro motocross racers traveling to their events to administer Chiropractic care.

Dr. Stephen Legate currently lives in Marblehead with his wife of 14 years and their two wonderful children.
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Acupuncturists

Michael J. Egan, Licensed Acupuncturist

Michael is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is a licensed practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He earned his Master's degree in Acupuncture from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Seattle, WA in 2003.

Michael strongly believes in the connection between the mind, body and spirit. When a person is in pain, it affects every aspect of their life. Michael's goal is to end the pain cycle so the other areas of health can return into balance. He has a strong desire to help people achieve their healthcare goals. Some of Michael's specialties include chronic pain, women's health, headaches, and sleep disorders.
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Spa Services

Lisa M. Voloto, Esthetician & LMT

Graduating from Elizabeth Grady School in 2010, Lisa obtained a Dual License in both Esthetics & Massage. Lisa brings a variety of treatments to LivingWell Clients including Facials, Waxing, Spa Treatments, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy Massage and Reiki. Lisa provides great personal service with attention to detail and a unique customized experience. Lisa feels fortunate
to be in a profession that can make a difference in the health and well being
of all clients.
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Whole Body Coaching

Heather Joyce Wolfe, RN, RPP

Heather Wolfe trained as a nurse in Ireland, her native country, and has been practicing and teaching alternative healing for many years, both in Ireland and America. Her foundation is in Polarity Therapy, which includes Five Element Bodywork, CranioSacral Therapy, Chakra and Sound Healing, as well as Movement, Nutritional Counsel and Communication Skills. She also has training in Massage, MariEl Reiki, QiGong Healing, Yoga, Coaching, Psychotherapy and Meditation Practices.

Whole Body Coaching is a synthesis of all Heather’s knowledge and skills to help people realize their highest potential while living well in doing so. She believes in the power of prayer, humor and intention to accelerate one’s healing journey and ease the way.

Heather’s experience with breast cancer 5 years ago, healing without chemotherapy or radiation after some surgery, prompted her to write a book on the subject – A GUIDE TO BREAST CANCER – A WHOLE BODY A – Z FOR PREVENTION AND HEALING – ALTERNATIVE AND CONVENTIONAL. (available at LivingWell) Research for this has widened her perspective, which she particularly likes to share with women, both individually and in a group setting. See www.backtosource.com

She also now helps women with a cancer diagnosis to assess their choices, and make decisions concerning their treatment and recovery, making referrals and working with a team as appropriate.

 

Licensed Massage Therapists

Jessica Griffith, LMT

Jessica is a graduate of SpaTech Institute's Therapeutic Massage Program in Ipswich, MA. She is certified in Deep Tissue, Swedish Relaxation, Sports Massage, Chair Massage, Myofascial Release, Positional Release, Neuromuscular Techniques and Pregnancy Massage.

Jessica's intention is to provide professional intuitive care to clients seeking relief from everyday wear and tear on the body both physically and mentally. Jessica has experienced the benefits of massage to relieve stress in her own life and believes that a consistent massage treatment plan can create clarity, peace of mind and relief on many levels.
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Britt Hed, LMT

Britt is a graduate of Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy in Watertown, Massachusetts. She is trained in areas such as Swedish Relaxation, Pre-Natal and Hot Stone Massage, and Neuro-Muscular and Myofacial Techniques. 

Britt believes in a long term approach to body awareness and healing to help create a lasting effect.  She can offer self-care suggestions and assist in designing treatment plans and setting goals.  To work with you to reach these goals, Britt strives to find balance between relaxation and stress relief and to ease the tension and pain, believing strongly that all have importance in people’s search for wellness.  If you are interested in treating yourself well or listening to your body, you will enjoy working with Britt, for a blended relaxing and therapeutic massage with a gentle and firm to medium touch.
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Nicole Langone, LMT

Nicole is a licensed massage therapist and a graduate of Palmer Institute of Massage and Bodywork in Salem, Massachusetts. She specializes in Swedish relaxation, deep tissue, hot stone, and pre-natal techniques. Nicole often combines these techniques with a healing touch to customize the treatment that best meets each client's needs. With a longtime passion for massage, Nicole welcomes the opportunity to meet new clients so that she may share the power of bodywork.
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Nicky Lanoue, LMT

Nicky is a graduate of Cortiva Institute – Boston (formerly Muscular Therapy Institute). Focusing on client-centered therapy, Nicky personalizes treatment based on individual concerns, creating effective treatment plans for recovery from injury, misalignment, or maintenance. Her foundation in muscular therapy is integrated into her variety of techniques, including deep tissue, sports massage, Neuro-Muscular therapy, Myofascial release and Swedish (relaxation) massage. Clients appreciate Nicky’s professional approach to pain and chronic tension relief, which includes therapeutic integration of targeted techniques and post-session, self-care strategies.
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Jim Leibke , LMT

James graduated from The Elizabeth Grady School of Massage Therapy in Medford, MA with over 750 hours of classroom and clinical training. James is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Hot Stone Therapy and Sports Massage. In addition to being a licensed massage therapist, James is a certified Reiki practitioner.

James was previously the director of a private company that provided post-rehabilitation service to adults that had sustained a traumatic brain injury. James has used this experience to help his client’s recovery from injury and take steps to improve or maintain their health.

James is dedicated to providing quality therapeutic massage and educating people on over all wellness. James customizes each session to address the specific needs of each client. James is focused on designing a treatment plan for clients that they will find both therapeutic and relaxing.
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Kate Littlefield, LMT

Kate is a licensed massage therapist and certified Reiki practitioner. She graduated in 2006 from Ashmead College in Seattle WA. If you want a massage that is relaxing and therapeutic, Kate is a good fit. She is skilled in Swedish Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Prenatal and Sports Massage. Kate believes everyone deserves a peaceful mind and relief from pain.
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Lauren Peltz LMT

After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and working for several years with different outdoor education companies, Lauren decided to pursue a field of work that focuses on the hands on alleviation of pain and suffering. Lauren graduated from Spa Tech Institute in Ipswich, MA with over 650 hours of classroom and hands on training. Lauren specializes in Deep Tissue, Swedish, Myofascial Release and Neuromuscular massage delivering both a therapeutic and effective experience. As a practical and solutions based therapist, her treatment approach is interactive and goal oriented. Lauren in known for her compassion and intuitive ability to tune into the muscles and resolve tension with the bodies permission. She seeks to provide her clients with a safe, comfortable and accommodating treatment in which the client can relax, de-stress and come to a greater place of healing. 
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Elizabeth Rotondi, LMT

Elizabeth is a licensed Massage Therapist and a graduate of Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy in Watertown, MA. Her training provided her with broad and in-depth knowledge of Neuro-Muscular Techniques, Myofacial, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Swedish Relaxation, Oncology Massage, Prenatal and Warm Stone. Elizabeth is passionate about working with client's to develop and meet wellness goals through a combination therapeutic and relaxation massage.
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Abby Sharpe , LMT

Abby Sharpe is a graduate of the Cortiva/Muscular Therapy Institute in Watertown, Massachusetts.  Her training has included a range of modalities, such as Neuro-Muscular Techniques, Myofacial approaches, Swedish relaxation massage and Sports massage.  Through her experience working with clients, Abby has developed a profound respect for the role of body awareness in the process of healing. She believes that both “deep” and “relaxation” massage have their place in the effort to decrease pain and promote vitality.

To assist clients in reaching these goals, Abby fosters effective communication with her clients to find their personal balance between the two approaches. Those who benefit most from working with Abby are invested in their own wellness and are curious about what helps them heal. Outside of the clinical massage setting, Abby jumps at every opportunity to take a hike in the woods with her black Labrador retriever, Fenway.
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