Meet Our Therapists
Leah Colangelo
Owner + Founder
“Leah is fabulous. Her massages are as strong as you want or need them and she always makes sure you are comfortable. I'm very particular about whom I see for massage and she is the best I've ever been to.” — Carole R.
Leah graduated from Bancroft School of Massage Therapy, located in Worcester MA in 1998.
Treatments: Swedish/Relaxation Massage, Prenatal, Hot Stone, Ashiatsu, Cupping, Integrated
Availability: Currently not accepting new clients
Paula Kirk
Licensed Massage Therapist
“I’ve known Paula a long time and have been receiving massage and Reiki from her for a number of years. I highly recommend her services”
— Elizabeth K.
Paula has been a Licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Master Practitioner for over 20 years. She completed her massage training at DoveStar Institute in 1999. Paula recently completed training for Manual Lymphatic Drainage - a gentle form of bodywork that can help boost the immune system.
Treatments: Swedish/Relaxation Massage, Prenatal, Hot Stone, Craniosacral Therapy, Cupping, Reiki, Integrated Bodywork
Availability: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Michelle Chase
Licensed Massage Therapist
“Michelle is excellent! It’s the best massage I ever had . She communicates and listens if I have any injuries. I definitely recommended her.” — Neftaly F.
Michelle is a 2020 Spa Tech Institute graduate. Michelle does best with therapeutic style massage and really enjoys the chance to make long lasting, positive effects on one's body. In April 2024, Michelle completed her training in Trauma Touch Therapy, becoming a trauma informed massage therapist.
In her spare time, Michelle enjoys being outside in nature, cooking, listening to music and relaxing at home with her cat.
Treatments: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Integrated, Cupping, Hot Stones
Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Jen Warren
Licensed Massage Therapist + Manager
“Excellent massage with Jen today to start the new year right. Very professional, asks questions about my health and concerns before starting. Feeling great afterwards!”
— Joan D.
Jen graduated from Spa Tech Institute in 2018 after spending her previous career in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. She is able to provide deep tissue, Swedish, and anything in between. She can integrate cupping or stretching into any session and particularly enjoys helping her clients achieve their goals, whether they are sports related, recovery based, or focused on moving the body with greater ease. She is a detail oriented therapist who enjoys getting to the root cause of issues.
Treatments: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Stretching, Cupping, Sports Massage, Chair Massage, Prenatal
Availability: Sunday, Tuesday
Autumn Monahan
Licensed Massage Therapist
Autumn is a recent graduate of Spa Tech Institute of Massage Therapy.
Treatments: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Himalayan Salt Stones, Myofascial Massage
Availability: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Nicole Antinarelli
Licensed Massage Therapist
Nicole graduated from the New England School of Therapeutics in 2021. She is also a Reiki Master Practitioner of several years. She is able to provide Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, or something in between! Her goal is to provide each client with an experience tailored to their goals - whether that be pain relief, injury recovery, stress management, or increased mobility. She believes in a mind-body approach and strives to leave each client feeling that much better!
In her down time, she enjoys yoga and time outside with her animals.
Treatments: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, Reiki
Availability: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Marvin Henry
Licensed Massage Therapist
Marvin is a fantastic Massage Therapist with a number of years experience. He is very passionate about his practice, and wants the best for his clients at all times. He is strong and can deliver excellent massages at all pressure levels, from light to high pressure. Marvin can focus on your whole body or just on specific areas of pain.
Marvin has a great sense of humor. He knows that a massage is particularly successful when his clients are so relaxed that they don't want to get off the table.
Treatments: Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Sports, Swedish, Trigger Point
Enhancements: Aroma Therapy, Himalayan Salt Stones
Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Cat Willows
Licensed Massage Therapist
Cat graduated from Lincoln Tech Institute two years ago. She is skilled in Swedish and Deep modalities and has experience in a clinical/sports setting, having helped many clients recover. Additionally, Cat is certified in cupping, aromatherapy, and CBD Massage.
Treatments: Deep Tissue, Sports, Swedish, Reflexology
Enhancements: Cupping, CBD, Aromatherapy,
Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Sarah Panajia
Licensed Massage Therapist
Sarah combines relaxation massage, deep tissue massage and stretching techniques to create a therapeutic massage that also promotes the connection between the mind and the body. Her massages soothe chronic muscle pain, alleviate stress and relieve anxiety. Sarah also loves working with our prenatal clients. Sarah is a graduate of the Salter School of Massage in Tewksbury.
Treatments: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Pregnancy
Availability: Monday, Thursday, Friday
Raven Porcher
Licensed Massage Therapist
Raven has worked as a licensed massage therapist since 2009. People come to her for her ability to do firm and consistent deep tissue massage, as well as her ability to modify the session to an individual’s needs. Players from the Boston Celtics and professional soccer players have come to see her to augment their training and recovery.
Throughout her massage career, Raven has learned that no two sessions are alike. Everyone has their own set of life experiences and an unique relationship to their body, which deeply affects their personal massage style preferences and needs. This understanding has enabled Raven to utilize her trainings and extensive life experience to tailor each massage session to the needs of her clients.
Treatments: Deep Tissue, Sports Massage
Availability: Sunday
Sandi Lachapelle
Licensed Massage Therapist
Sandi is a licensed massage therapist and graduated from Salter College in 2012. She was always interested in the human body, but found her passion for massage later in life. She loves to help her clients live a better quality of life, whether that means trying to avoid surgery, getting off of pain meds or just feeling like a human being again. Sandi uses a combination of Swedish massage, stretching, Myofascial release and deep tissue in her sessions. She has worked with clients who have MS, Parkinsons', cancer, mastectomy/reconstructive surgery, fibromyalgia, sports injury, post surgery and pre/post prenatal.
Sandi once enjoyed indoor rock climbing, obstacle racing and riding in the PanMass Challenge. She would like to hike along the Appalachian Trail and the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Treatments: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Pregnancy
Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Rachel Kelly
Licensed Massage Therapist
Rachel started her journey of holistic healing as an herbalist when she was 24. Shortly after she started her journey with reiki training at Natural Healers, which then lead her to further pursue other holistic modalities. She studied massage at Bancroft School of Massage Therapy. She loves the natural world and is dedicated to continuously pursuing further studies to ensure the wellbeing of her clients in mind, body, and soul.
Rachel has completed her initial training in Sound Therapy and is continuing in 2025.
Treatments: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reiki, Hot Stones
Availability: Tuesday, Friday
Leanne MacDonald
Licensed Massage Therapist
Leanne is originally from South Shore in Massachusetts and moved to Worcester in June 2023, an impulsive adventure to tackle the city life on her own and build her career as a massage therapist. Her journey through massage therapy started at Spa Tech Institute - Plymouth in 2022 and she has been professionally working for 2 years. Growing with and through massage has aided in her satisfaction of helping others feel their best so they can do their best. Her style of massage is a hybrid technique incorporating relaxing undertones with pressure to ease into deeper work.
When she is not working, you’ll find her playing video games, hanging out with my cats, or spending time off grid with my boyfriend!
Treatments: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Integrated, Cupping, Hot Stones
Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Tyler Puchulu
Licensed Massage Therapist +
Corporate Chair Massage Coordinator
Tyler graduated from Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in 2024. He first got into Massage Therapy after receiving his first massage at 12 years old, and seeing the benefits it can have on the body. He always aims to relax his clients and specializes in Swedish massage, as well as integrated massage. He also loves to work with clients with neck and/or back pain. He tailors every massage to the client’s individual needs in order to help the client leave the office feeling the difference, before and after treatment, and wanting to come back for more!
Tyler manages our Corporate Chair Massage events. Click for more information.
Treatments: Swedish, Integrated, Hot Stones, Chair Massage
Availability: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday