Alisa Vlahakis Povenmire, LMT

Alisa Vlahakis Povenmire, LMT, has had a lifelong interest in health and she originally intended to become a physician. She studied biology at Tufts University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science. In the course of her studies, she realized that her interests lay in more hands-on, holistic approaches to healing and teaching. After teaching (health and other things) for ten years, she finally followed her hands to the Solidago School of Massage in Amesbury, Massachusetts. At Solidago, Alisa learned an integrated intuitive approach to massage that encourages the practitioner to “listen” to the body’s muscles, and to follow the hands’ innate wisdom. Alisa pays attention to the whole health of her clients and works to support their health goals through bodywork and mind-body education. She is the author of An Invitation to Massage.

Sandy Sudol

Sandy Sudol is a Haverhill native who has always had an interest in caring for people. In 2003, she decided to change careers and pursue training in bodywork. Like Alisa, Sandy attended the Solidago School of Massage and Holistic Health in Amesbury.

At Solidago, fellow students and teachers alike commented on the uncommon heat and energy which radiate from Sandy's hands. Sandy wanted to understand and channel that energy so she continued her Reiki training and today she is a Master Teacher in Shamballa Multidimensional Healing, and Usui and Buddhist Reiki.

Sandy also volunteers at Merrimack Valley Hospice and provides Reiki for her hospice clients. She is the mother of two grown sons Tony and Michael and grandmother of Logan Anthony and Skylar Michael.