Aaron Shields

As a massage therapist, I am able to affect my clients in a positive way that likewise affects me. The meaning of Mudita is “finding joy in the happiness and success of others”, and is a guiding principle in why I do what I do. Helping my clients feel better is a gratifying experience that pushes me to continue improving my practice, learning new techniques, and creating the best possible environment for relaxation and healing.

I believe that having a healthy work/life balance is imperative to presenting the best version of myself in my massage practice. Outside of being a massage therapist I’m an avid Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner and instructor at Monadnock BJJ , mediocre guitarist, outdoor enthusiast, and lover of live music.

Kat Wood

In my roles as both a massage therapist and movement educator, I read peoples’ bodies. I watch, feel, and listen for stories. We, as client and therapist, then get to move forward as a team editing and writing the story of the body together.

Every body and session presents a unique opportunity. While I can’t promise to make your stress disappear, fix, or heal you, I can promise to listen intently and help your body do what it already knows how to do. 

One of my greatest sources of inspiration is the seemingly unending, ever-connected, inner workings of the human body and how those inner workings influence who we are and how we show up in the world.

When I’m not at the studio, you can find me scaling rock walls, digging in the dirt, napping, or with my nose in a book with my sweet pups close by.

*I am not currently accepting new clients. Please reach out directly at info@mudita.live if you wish to be added to the waitlist.

Alexander Lorenz

My love for life has led me to serve and to the continual attempt to live in my fullest expression. Massage is one way that I am able to do both of these things. I see massage as a healing art. A venue to hold space for not only muscle manipulation but also, for the flow of energy that calms our nervous system and allows our bodies own innate ability to heal to activate.

My massages, while tailored to your needs, are intuitive; using a blend of breath work, Swedish massage, and deep tissue techniques to help facilitate states of wellbeing.

Aside from my massage studies, I am a proud father of two, a martial artist, and a permaculturist

Amanda Bouley

As an ultrasound and X-ray technologist, I enter the massage therapy profession with an innate sense of the human body. I believe that being active and receiving regular massage is integral to re-balancing the whole body to take on our busy lives. You can’t pour from an empty cup!

I arrived in the Monadnock region from Connecticut and did much of my learning at the North Eastern Institute of Whole Health. When I’m not busy caring for my daughter Aurora Juliet with my partner Stephen, I am passionate about self care, hiking, yoga, cycling, and skiing. Armed with anatomical knowledge and a natural sense of empathy, I provide everything from relaxation to deep tissue, and specialize in catering to your specific preference.

Bruce Elliot

Hands-on bodywork is a special supportive relationship between therapist and client.  As the therapist I am here to help you let go of and free yourself from the things that hinder your deep wisdom and innate capacity to heal and thrive.  We all have that within us, but the traumas (big and little) that we live through can set up patterns of guarding and contracting that we often are not conscious of.  I feel honored to be in the role of helper in your healing and growth process.  

My training began with a thorough study of Swedish Massage and included training in Russian and Japanese Chair Massage, Sports Massage, and Neuromuscular therapy.  Fascinated by the potential for a gentle touch to elicit powerful results, I pursued training in Reiki and Craniosacral Therapy.  For the past five years, I have been studying Spacial Dynamics which combines movement practice with bodywork that invites a healthy flow of life force through and around the body.

I love to dance and love to explore movement and play.  I am also a musician and love improvising and writing songs.  I am grateful to be able to share my saxophone playing with many great musicians around the area as well as dancers and audiences.