Margo Farnsworth

A fascial approach to bodywork

Margo Farnsworth has been drawn to nurturing people throughout her career. She’s been a licensed massage therapist since 2005, graduating from the Central Massachusetts School of Massage. She is continually seeking to extend her skills and practice and is passionate about her work (one client refers to her as a “massage nerd”). She takes a slower and deeper approach, focusing on creating a therapeutic effect working with the fascia. Margo’s practice centers on helping people recognize the pat...

Margo Farnsworth has been drawn to nurturing people throughout her career. She’s been a licensed massage therapist since 2005, graduating from the Central Massachusetts School of Massage. She is continually seeking to extend her skills and practice and is passionate about her work (one client refers to her as a “massage nerd”). She takes a slower and deeper approach, focusing on creating a therapeutic effect working with the fascia. Margo’s practice centers on helping people recognize the patterns of their body movement and posture which lead to their discomfort and pain. Understanding that injury often occurs because the body is already out of balance, she places postural correction at the heart of her practice. Often a session will consist of both assisted stretching and massage. 

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Licenses
Massage

MA # 6502

Esthetician

MA # 7032201

Education
2005

Central Mass School of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy

1991

Iowa State University

BA in Art & Design, Minors in Music & Chemistry

2005

Rob Roy

Esthetics

Experience
Bodywork

Cupping Methods

ACE Massage Cupping Certification

Headache, Migraines & TMJ with Til Luchau

Specific techniques to address headaches, migraines and TMJ. This includes intra-oral work.

Anatomy Trains by Tom Myers

Myofascial Meridians for the Manual Therapist Workshop taught by Eli Thompson, based on the work of Tom Myers Anatomy Trains is a way of analyzing soft-tissue patterns and posture, and developing strategies for unwinding these patterns via fascial and myofascial work.

RockTape certification

2 day certification course in RockTape application techniques

Shoulder course with Tom Myers & Ben Benjamin

A 3 day course in specific techniques for addressing shoulder issues.

Myofascial Release Massage with Howard Rontal

Courses I & II covering both upper and lower body myofascial release techniques. Howard Rontal is a Hellerwork practitioner and these techniques are based in that type of body work.

Fascial Stretch Therapy Level 1

A one week course in Fascial Stretch Therapy (or FST), a type of stretching that targets not only the muscles, but the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and joints. FST also targets the entire joint and joint capsule, using traction to remove restrictions from movement and to stimulate lubrication

Thai Table Massage with Melanie Gates

Thai massage techniques adapted for the massage table.

Neuromuscular Therapy

Courses with Judith Delany of NeuroMuscular Therapy American Version™. A precise and thorough examination of all soft tissues that may be responsible for myofascial pain and dysfunction, with consideration for a number of other perpetuating factors that may sustain the condition.

IASTM

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation with Lori-Ann Gallant Heilborn. IASTM aka “Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization,” is a manual therapy approach to musculoskeletal injuries using specifically designed tools.

SMRT - Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique

Full body trained, including advanced courses. Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique (SMRT), a form of positional release, taught by Dawn Lewis, is a concept that begins with passive contraction of muscles, ligaments, connective tissues, and bones simultaneously to allow spontaneous release of these structures. SMRT stimulates lymphatic flow and creates a natural unwinding of connective tissues, which allows the joints of the body to realign effortlessly, re-establishing correct posture. While doing all of this, SMRT also quickly alleviates soreness in tissue, permitting you to work deep tissues that have not been accessed before. Finally, SMRT release both physical and etheric energy. The release of the ATP necessary to hold muscles tight and joints out of alignment lets the body relax and further the healing in the area.

Biosynchronistics

BioSynchronistics® draws on traditional physical therapy techniques, and is enhanced with a holistic approach based on both the force of gravity and the body’s inherent ability to heal itself. BioSynchronistics® combines manual therapy approaches that balance, sequentially, all of a body’s systems. Levels 1 & 2.

Structural Essentals - Legs & Feet

The Structural Essential series (based in the principles of Anatomy Trains) is a set of intensive soft-tissue technique courses divided into functional regions. Combining movement and manual techniques for the most efficient and long-lasting results, and using the latest research on the interaction between skeleton, muscles, joints, and fascial proprioceptors.

Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner

2 day certification course in Kinesio Tape application methods

Vibrational Sound Therapist

Online course through the Vibrational Sound Association, plus immersive retreat in Nebraska.

REVIEWS for my Bodywork, Aromatherapy, or Wellness services

by Anonymous on Apr 16
I have been seeing Margo for about a year now for issues with a total hip replacement following a hip fracture. I always feel much better after leaving my appointment. I have also tried physical therapy, acupuncture, dry needling and trigger point injections which have all helped some but not as consistently as the myofascial massages.
by Joe on Mar 19
I felt welcomed and cared for from start to finish. Margo is very knowledgeable in her field and after just one visit feel noticeable pain relief.
by Peter on Feb 02
Corrected my alignment
by Joe on Jan 20
Margo was awesome to work with, she even spent time reviewing and researching my unique condition to help me! 10+ stars- Thank you Margo!
by Mary Kay on Dec 25
Margo is sensitive to your issues and asks questions so she has a clear understanding of the task at hand. Thanks, Margo for all that you do.
by Brenda on Oct 25
I appreciate the extra attention Margo gives to specific areas of concern. For instance, when I was experiencing headaches particularly on one side of my neck and face, Margo was able to release the tight muscles and trace the pain through my back. In addition to her treatment, she recommended posture adjustments and stretching to help reduce future head and back aches.
by Anonymous on Oct 21
Margo is very professional and also very knowledgeable in her field. I greatly appreciated her explanations of the techniques she used to help me better understand the benefits I would be receiving from the massage.
by Anonymous on Sep 07
So skilled at her profession. Caring. Relaxing.
by CT on Sep 01
I have plenty of muscular-skeletal issues, and she did a great job of restoring functionality so I can keep up with my schedule of heavy gym work and landscaping!
by Anonymous on Jul 04
Margo discovered the non-obvious cause of my pain, and addressed it.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Mobile Integrated Massage
  • Integrated Massage
  • Myofascial Release
  • Vibrational Sound Therapy
  • Headache, Migraines & TMJ with Til Luchau
  • Fascial Stretch Therapy Level 1
  • Other
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Lomi Lomi Massage
  • Headache, Migraine & TMJ

Aromatherapy

  • Other

Wellness

  • Heat Therapy