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Co-Owner, Jo K. Gray has been a practicing licensed massage therapist since 1997
(see Jo's massage therapy bio). She was trained at the Boulder
College of Massage Therapy in Boulder, Colorado. Upon moving back to Boston, Jo worked at
Hands-On Health Associates in Cambridge, where she spent seven years working as
Office Manager and Massage Therapist. Jo has built up a loyal clientele and loves the people
she works with.
Jo is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).
Prior to becoming a massage therapist, Jo worked with children in day care centers, playgroups, and at the Boston Children's Museum.
Jo earned an Associate of Arts degree (1989) from Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland and a Bachelor of Arts degree (1991) from Indiana University
in Bloomington, Indiana in Theatre Arts.
She is inspired to bring Inman Oasis to Cambridge.
Renée C. Farster is both a businesswoman and an artist. She is a hot tub enthusiast,
and can't believe she now owns not just one, but three hot tubs! She previously served as the
Director of Audience Development at the American Reperatory Theater and as the Managing Director
of the Theater Offensive in Boston. Renée remains very active in small theater as a performer,
writer and director and can often be found in a rehearsal when not at Inman Oasis.
Renée received her Bachelor of Science in Economics degree, with a concentration in Marketing,
from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Cheryl
Front Desk Staff: Cheryl has been with Inman Oasis for over two years. Outside of our walls
she can be found on stage, or fixing a myriad of IT problems.
Dan
Front Desk Staff: In addition to his love for hot tubs, he is an accomplished painter and photographer. By day, he also works as an academic financial administrator. He is studying to become a massage therapist.
Jenny
Front Desk Staff and Bookkepper: Jenny has been part of Inman Oasis since our inception! She has
years of wellness center experience. She runs her own tax preparation business and helps Jo and Renee
keep their budgets in line! Jenny is also an avid biker and an incredible tap dancer and will sometimes sneak a shuffle/ball change combo in behind the desk.
Karin
Front Desk Staff: Karin has been with Inman Oasis for over two years. Outside of our walls, she co-owns two theatre companies and can be found performing vaudeville-style shows with Axe to Ice Productions and touring nationally with the acclaimed peformance troupe, "All the Kings Men". Additionally, she teaches theater and puppet making skills in schools.
Yani
Front Desk Staff: In addition to her love of answering the phones, she is an accomplished artist and musician.
Joy
Front Desk Staff: After several years of relaxing in the tubs, Joy crossed over to being one of the few that clean the tubs! In addition to her work here, she manages a local coffee/sandwich shop.
Marguerite
Front Desk Staff: Marguerite has been with us for over three years! She's a fantastic massage therapist and is on her way to becoming a physical therapist. Marguerite is the master of tub cleaning and keeps us up to date with the latest and greatest emerging bands.
Nathalie
Front Desk Staff: Nathalie has been at Inman Oasis since day one, in fact, she even painted the logo on our awning! In addition to her weekend work at Inman Oasis, Nathalie works full time as a technical designer in the apparrell industry and is
a freelance fashion designer.
Jo K. Gray
Jo was trained at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in Boulder, CO and
has been a massage therapist since 1997. Her training includes Deep Tissue,
Swedish Massage, and Neuromuscular Therapy (including trigger point work), Pregnancy Massage,
Infant Massage and Integrative Massage. She is also able to incorporate Sports Massage
and Myofascial Release. Jo is one of the founders of Inman Oasis.
Chrissy Texeira
Chrissy is a graduate of the Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, MA. She incorporates
different modalities during her sessions such as Muscular Therapy, Swedish Massage, Neuro-Muscular
Therapy, Myofascial Release and Energy work. She is also trained in Pregnancy Massage and has some training in Thai Massage. Chrissy's
main goals as a muscular therapist is to increase body awareness by getting people out of their busy minds
and bringing them back into their bodies in order to create a more balanced you. Chrissy also speaks a
bit of Spanish.
Dell E. Fisher
Dell (LMT, AOBTA) incorporates Japanese (Shiatsu), Chinese (Tui Na), and Thai bodywork with acupressure,
movement, and subtle-energy work to promote healing, relaxation, and well-being. Asian Massage/Bodywork
differs from Western massage in its therapeutic value and the greater variety of anipulations utilized.
Dell is also available for Swedish and Relaxation Massage.
Beth Pilling
Beth is a graduate of the Massage Institute of New England. She
specializes in Swedish massage and incorporates Myofascial Release
Techniques, Trigger Point Therapy and Deep Tissue Massage.
Beth is happy to address
specific concerns with an advanced therapeutic massage or to provide
overall relief from daily stress with a peaceful Swedish massage.
Phil Buchanan
Phil specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Neuro-muscular Massage and Myofascial Release.
Phil studied at the Massage Institute of New England and is a certified clinical massage therapist.
Lauren Levine
Lauren practices Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Integrative Massage, Pre-Natal
Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy and Sports Massage. Lauren studied at the Muscular Therapy Institute.
She enjoys integrating various techniques of bodywork to provide each client with a specialized and unique
treatmet that best fits their body.
Molly Lyne
Molly practices Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Neuro-muscular Therapy and Myofascial Release. She is
a graduate of the Muscular Therapy Institute.
Jeremy Galvin
Jeremy practices Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage. He also is able to incorporate Reiki into his work. In addition to massage therapy, Jeremy is an motorcycle and martial arts enthusiast.
Tamyka Sanford
Tamyka practices Swedish, Relaxation and Deep Tissue Massage.
Carie Oberting
Carrie is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pre-Natal, Myofascial Release, Hot Stone and Neuro-Muscular Massage. She is also trained in Energy Work and Jin Shin Jyutsu. She has her own acupuncture practice outside of Inman Oasis.
Marguerite VanGeenhoven
Marguerite has been a familiar face at the front desk for the past three years - we are thrilled to now have her talents as a massage therapist! She is trained in Swedish, Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point and Muscular Therapy.
Christopher Babb
After several years of helping out when we needed a hand, Christopher is now a member of the Inman Oasis team. He's been a massage therapist for years and is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular and Thai Massage.
Tara Jones
Tara Jones is a graduate of Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage in Burlington, Vermont and has been Massage Therapist since 2001. She is skilled in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue work with Trigger Point Release, Pre-natal, and Foot Reflexology. If you are looking for relaxation to relieve stress or needing a more therapeutic approach, she is happy to work with you to make a treatment that is unique to your body. Besides being a Massage Therapist, Tara is also a Photographer.
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