Tara Gustafson

  • MA License #: MT-8219
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"Never ask a client to do something you haven't already done yourself."

My journey with healing and natural health began with a series of personal tragedies that left me very ill, severely depressed, and just plain miserable. After the birth of my daughter, and her father's subsequent death -- I became determined to heal mentally and physically, before my daughter became an orphan. It took many years, countless hours, and bumps in the road, but now I've become a happy, healthy, positive person and have created a beautiful life following my heart.


During all this s...

My journey with healing and natural health began with a series of personal tragedies that left me very ill, severely depressed, and just plain miserable. After the birth of my daughter, and her father's subsequent death -- I became determined to heal mentally and physically, before my daughter became an orphan. It took many years, countless hours, and bumps in the road, but now I've become a happy, healthy, positive person and have created a beautiful life following my heart.


During all this self-work, I realized that no one can heal one part of themselves, and ignore the others. All levels of the body-mind-soul need to be addressed. I also discovered first hand that most (if not all) physical ailments have an emotional root. This led me to massage school in 2007 to learn more about this body-mind link, and how to heal through it. During this time, I also completed advanced levels of Reiki, naturopathy, and mediation trainings.


After working with clients using massage and energy work, I soon knew something was missing. All along I had studied personal development and psychology, and it occurred to me maybe combining both physical and emotional/mental was the answer. I learned to treat the root of the problem, not just symptoms. This made a world of difference and soon I got more training (coaching and Neuro Linguistic Programming), going on to learn many other techniques and systems as well. I'm proud to be a perpetual student. 


All of these experiences and training melded together to form a unique style. Now my life is helping people transform themselves and their lives. This has been an incredible journey, and there's nothing better than watching someone totally heal and blossom before your eyes, knowing you helped them get there.


"Never ask a client to do something you haven't already done yourself."


Qualifications:


Licensed Massage Therapist -- Graduate of Spa Tech Institute in Plymouth, Ma

Usui Reiki Master Teacher

Lightarian Reiki (All Levels)

Master Life Coach certification

Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner certification

Meditation Teacher certification

Aromatherapist certification

Advanced Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner from the American Science Academy

Lypossage Therapist -- Certified Lypotherapist


Experience Includes:


Nursing (10 years in long term care, short term rehabilitation, and sub-acute treatment), counseling -- psychiatric rehabilitation, massage & energy work (private practice and award winning spas), meditation, hypnosis, EFT/tapping, energy work and healing, chakra healing, herbs/essential oils/plant extracts/naturopathy, crystal healing, and more. 


While I have extensive experience and education, there's no one thing I rely on or use more than the other. All of these modalities have been blended into my practice and work with people. The most important thing is finding what works best for each individual, and helping them holistically. Meaning, addressing all levels of the mind and body. 

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Where I Work
Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Licenses
Massage

MA # MT-8219

Usui Reiki Master Teacher

# Master Certification

Certified Lypossage Therapist

# Zones 1-3

Lightarian Reiki Master

# All levels

Certified Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner

# American Science Academy

Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitoner

# N/A

Certified Aromatherapist

# N/A

Education
2008

Spa Tech Institute: Plymouth

Therapeutic Massage Therapy

REVIEWS for my Bodywork or Counseling services

by Peter on Mar 30
Tara is very good. Listens to your needs and offers great experience and results.
by Anonymous on Mar 15
My chronic neck pain has really improved since I’ve been having regular massage sessions with Tara.
by Ross on Dec 20
Tara, is the best,
by Diana on Nov 23
Tara is very skilled. Best massages I’ve ever had.
by Lewis on Nov 09
I would say that Tara is an accomplished massage specialist . I enjoyed our first therapy session. Louis Costello
by Pauline on Oct 14
Tara is holistic, understands the interconnection of the bodies systems and applies that in her massage work. She is a focused, compassionate listener and responds to her clients needs resulting in an excellent massage experience. Highly recommend her clean and soothing environment. Easy parking.
by Anonymous on Jul 20
Absolutely excellent experience. Best massage I have ever had and it made a huge difference when it came to the tension I had been feeling in my neck and back. Highly recommend!
by Kathy on Jul 03
Tara is wonderful. The place is clean, relaxing and inviting. Highly recommend you go see her.
by Anonymous on May 17
Tara is amazing! Such a healer! Everything about the visit is wonderful!
by Anonymous on Apr 29
Always a wonderful experience.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Swedish Massage
  • Cellulite Detox
  • Deep Tissue
  • Aroma - Therapeutic
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • massage
  • Reiki
  • Lymphatic drainage session
  • Reflexology
  • Hot Stone Massage
  • Massage
  • 1/2 Hour Focus Session
  • Lypossage single session

Counseling

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