Natural Paths Therapeutic Massage, LLC

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Meet Our Qualified Staff

Natural Paths offers various types of massage, each therapist specializing in a particular area. Each professional staff person is nationally certified, is a member of the AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) as well as other organizations and is licensed in Connecticut.

All therapists continue their professional education by attending various workshops involving massage, bodywork and general well-being.

John Diaz

A 1999 graduate of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy. Deep tissue and sports massage has been Johns' primary focus. Working with injuries, surgeries and accidents as well as athletes John has been able to provide maximum mobility and reduce pain. Taking workshops that cater to deep tissue and sports massage keeps John on the cutting edge of the latest techniques.

Mary Crawford

Licensed by the state of Connecticut and a member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, Mary has over 600 hours of hands-on massage therapy. Extensive studies in anatomy, physiology, neurology, kinesiology and pathology enhance Mary's ability to serve her clients. Mary expands her education by attending numerous workshops as well as a certification course for Infant Massage.

Diane Chapin

Diane holds a BS in Biology, and is a Nationally Certified and licensed Massage Therapist in the state of CT. She is also a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner. Diane has been in private practice since 1993 and an instructor at massage schools in NC, DE and currently at CCMT in CT. Her sessions combine various soft tissue techniques with techniques that address and support the energy field. The combination provides a relaxing massage and creates the opportunity for the body to rebalance and so reduce stress, relieve pain, and repair injuries. She finds special fulfillment working with the elderly and cancer patients. Ongoing practice of Yoga, Taiji and Qigong help keep her sane.

Fran Baran

Fran graduated from the Groton campus of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in April 2005. She volunteers as a course assistant and tutor at CCMT.

Chris Panco

Chris is a 2005 graduate of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Groton, CT. Joining Natural Paths in September of 2008, Chris brings with him an enthusiasm for massage as a component of overall health. He is licensed in Connecticut, certified nationally, and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Chris enjoys offering deep tissue therapy in addition to relaxation massage. A believer in the connetion of mind and body, Chris is a committed student of traditional karate..