Bodywork

Massage Therapy: Misty Douglass
Misty Douglass is bringing Massage Therapy to the YMCA. Misty has been a licensed massage therapist through the state of Maine for almost five years. Formerly at Cassiel's Day Spa in Lewiston, Misty decided to move her practice to the YMCA in the fall of 2007. She can be reached directly for appointments by calling 240-6415.

Misty has been part of the YMCA family for many years. Starting out a a child in the Prime Time room, she began taking step classes as soon as she was old enough to use the fitness center. As an adult Misty has continued her YMCA membership and is now one of our group exercise instructors. She currently teaches Group Power, Silver Sneakers and Pilates.

Massage Therapy Rates
Member $35 per 1/2 hour Non-member $40 per 1/2 hour
Member $55 per hour Non-member $60 per hour

Polarity Therapy Bodywork: Tish Caldwell
Polarity Therapy is a form of energy balancing bodywork, which understands the body as energy gently repairing, rebalancing and recharging the bodies natural flow of healing energy. A system of energy balancing bodywork techniques are used, acupressure, reflexology, gentle massage, as well as aromatherapy, energy system clearing and education. Regular polarity sessions will help to relieve the effects of stress.

Tish, who has been at the YMCA since 1986, is a Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab Nurse Specialist, Exercise Specialist and is certified in Polarity Therapy Bodywork, is a certified Yoga instructor, a certified Pilates instructor and a certified Group Power instructor. She coordinates the Wellness and Nutritional Programs at the YMCA. Tish continues to train with Yoga and Pilates teachers of varying traditional disciplines.

Polarity Therapy Rates
Member $50 per session Non-member $55 per session
Sessions are an hour plus

For more information contact Tish Caldwell at 795-4095 or email Tish at: tcaldwell@alymca.com