We focus on working with people experiencing tension or pain, on people who are working through an injury, and on those who are in need of maintenance massage.
Your therapist has a detailed understanding of anatomy & physiology and will craft a session tailored to your needs, focusing on the areas experiencing discomfort as well as on other areas that might be contributing to your symptoms. At Massage Therapy of Boston, we strive to identify the source of your pain or tension and to treat it effectively in a calming and relaxing environment. Every session has the goal of bringing you relief.
Whether you are suffering from low back pain, neck and shoulder tension, sports-related tightness or injuries, computer-related pain, chronic headaches, stress or anxiety, or one of many other symptoms of discomfort, we would love the opportunity to help you on your path to being healthy, balanced, and pain-free!
Our Therapists
Alexandria Donlan
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After graduating with a degree in Marketing from UMass Boston in 2010, Ali moved to Hawaii where she spent the next few years using Hawaii as a base to travel to many parts of the world, exploring different customs and traditions. She found her true calling in Thailand, where she was first exposed to massage therapy and was instantly drawn towards leading a holistic lifestyle. Ali went on to complete the esteemed Holistic Massage Therapy program at SpaTech Institute in Plymouth, MA where she found a particular passion for Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy and Deep Tissue Massage. She also incorporates Cupping Therapy when need be to help myofascial restrictions and improve range of motion. In 2018 Ali obtained a certification in Medical Massage and has found a true passion in pain management. She is also certified in Lymph Drainage Massage and Myoskeletal Alignment.
Ali excels at working with people dealing with sports injuries, postural issues and imbalances, and chronic pain of all kinds. One of the most meaningful times in her career was when she volunteered at the finish line of the Boston Marathon helping runners recover. While helping these amazing athletes, the spark was further ignited that her true passion is working in the clinical massage setting helping people achieve optimal health and well-being.
Ali has a thirst for knowledge in the clinical massage field and believes she learns something new every time she gives a massage. She has a genuine love of helping others and believes everyone should know how amazing life can be when the body and mind are balanced and healthy.
In addition to being a business owner and mom of 2, Ali is an avid yogi, citing that yoga has taught her so much about the mind-body connection which she keeps at the forefront of any treatment plan. She is a nutritional health coach specializing in working with people looking to make healthy lifestyle changes and parents learning how to nourish their children. She also enjoys cooking, traveling, hiking, stand-up paddle boarding, and being in nature.
Susan Diaz
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From a young age, Susan knew she wanted to contribute something positive for the greater good and to help improve people’s lives. Susan has always had an intuitive understanding of the body and the effects stress can have and after doing a little research, she realized massage therapy is a great way to do that. Susan went on to complete the 770-hour Holistic Massage certification at Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth. While in school, Susan discovered the intangible connection between mind body and soul. She felt a calling to spirituality and energy work and educated herself further on physical and psychosomatic aspects. Massage therapy is a very effective way to help in those aspects.
At the start of her massage therapy career she initially focused on Therapeutic Massage and after a year of practicing, she noted the positive impact that Sports Massage and Deep Tissue modalities had on clients in addition to Therapeutic techniques. This helped her focus on communication with clients to identify their needs and provide a better service. In addition to improving her craft. Susan never stops learning, ever curious and always developing knowledge of kinesiology and holistic wellness to share with her clients.
Susan is a strong believer that versatility and being able to read people’s bodies and understand their needs is extremely important. Examples of things she looks for are daily stressors, the ergonomics of clients workstations, habitual holding patterns in the body, types of daily activities, etc. She specializes in chronic pain and can provide a wide variety of services to meet each individual client’s needs. Her intention is to identify and unravel underlying issues/stressors and exacerbating factors as clients come in with discomfort and pain such as trouble sleeping, chronic headaches, muscle aches, etc. Susan likes to get to know the client personally, not just the presenting issue.
Excited for the next chapter in her journey at Massage Therapy of Boston, she is looking to further her knowledge and technique with the goal being to provide client’s the best service she can.
Jay Tonge
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Jennifer Barreto
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Jennifer is the newest member of the team! After completing her 650-hour certification from Spirit Wellness Institute in 2023, Jennifer started her career in the spa industry which she quickly realized was not for her. While looking for the right fit, Jennifer focused on continuing education programs diving into the Orthopedic and Medical Massage world where she found her passion. What most resonated with her most was an approach of therapeutic modalities including Deep Tissue massage with Myofascial Release techniques, Trigger Point Therapy, Cupping Therapy and especially Gua-sha.
Jennifer was brought up in a family that valued their health and wellness. She witnessed her parents living active lifestyles incorporating daily stretching and bodywork into their own lives, needles to stay- this is where her inspiration for becoming a massage therapist came from. When Jennifer received her first professional massage as an adult she knew this was the career for her!
During her time in massage school she gained a deeper understanding of the mind and body connection. Factors like breath work, body mechanics and movement patterns will influence your body’s kinetic chain. The kinetic chain is the system that describes your body’s joints, muscles, and nerves that work together to create movement. When there is an imbalance somewhere in the body, it creates a ripple effect that can cause stress and pain in other areas. Jennifer strongly believes in the notion that the accumulation of stress, whether it is physical or emotional, gets stored within the body and can cause tension.
Jennifer is passionate about learning more about the human body and is looking forward to deepen her knowledge and techniques while working with clients at Massage Therapy of Boston. She recently received her cupping therapy certification and is currently enrolled in a Medical Massage program. Jennifer’s intention is to provide services for the clients that will align to the client’s needs and goals.
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We would love the opportunity to help you on your path to being healthy, balanced, and pain-free.