Our Team of Therapists

Our Practitioners

Maryann

Owner / Founder
Expert Practitioner- Licensed Massage Therapist

Maryann Reid LMT is a licensed medical massage therapist with 20+ years working in the healthcare industry. She founded Orthomed Massage Clinic in 2008 and continues to operate at the Northborough location as an expert level licensed massage therapist. She brings multi decades of experience specializing in clinical treatment approached massage therapy to address orthopedic injury / chronic pain syndrome/ sports injury, structural assessment / integration, medical complexities, trauma, and oncology massage therapy. Her work in the community has produced remarkable results in her clients allowing them pain free freedom of movement and improved quality of life. Previous to Orthomed’s inception, Maryann spent several years working in several clinical environments including inpatient, outpatient, long term, and acute rehabilitation in her original career of Occupational Therapy. She brings her medical background experience to the work she loves – clinical massage therapy. Maryann is passionate about soft tissue muscle health and how it impacts physical wellness. As a natural pioneer, she feels deeply passionate about spreading awareness of the much needed missing piece in our conventional healthcare system that clinical massage therapy addresses. You will find her knowledgeable, personable, intuitive, and intense about her work. Her exceptional knowledge of anatomy and physiology, direct experience with medical complexities, and comprehensive approach really makes her skills truly unique and set apart from the industry.

Ray

Staff- Licensed Massage Therapist

Ray is a seasoned licensed massage therapist with 8+ years experience working in massage therapy. His personality is upbeat, friendly, personable, and simply like-able. His energy immediately makes you feel comfortable upon meeting and works quickly with the needs of his client to be sure they get what they need. He has great range in depth and can do deep depth work as well as interchange in a lighter approach to relaxation.  His hands are naturally intuitive and he is able to quickly hone in on problem areas immediately to address areas of tension. Ray has an eagerness to help, great communication skills, and is truly passionate about helping people find relief from pain and the right treatment program. 

Jessica

Advanced Massage Practotioner
Staff- Licensed Massage Therapist

Jessica is a licensed massage therapist with 10+ years experience working in massage therapy. She works with light to medium / moderate pressure in her sessions.  She specializes in manual lymphatic drainage., oncology, as well as clinical massage therapy. Her energy is calm and her sessions are quiet and relaxing. She has a great deal of compassion and desire to help people truly feel better in their body. She thrives in a clinical setting in working in a problem solving approach to a variety of physical ailments. 

Melissa

StaFF- Licensed Massage Therapist

Melissa is a licensed massage therapist and certified stretch therapist. Her treatment style is therapeutic, deep tissue focused, and aimed at reducing pain, improving mobility, and supporting long-term recovery. She specializes in techniques such as trigger point therapy, cupping, assisted stretching, and deep tissue work that is tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. She has a strong, energetic, and positive presence, which helps create a motivating and supportive environment for clients. She has a particular passion for working with athletes of all kinds, combining clinical bodywork with movement-based strategies to enhance performance, aid recovery, and reduce the risk of injury with a personal interest in strength training.  Creative calisthenics informs her hands-on approach and deep understanding of functional movement. At Orthomed,  she works collaboratively with our team to develop personalized treatment plans that promote long-term wellness and help clients feel and move their best.

Dr. Tarah Joseph

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Pelvic Floor Specialist

Dr. Tarah Joseph is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and pelvic floor specialist. She brings you 14 years of orthopedic experience, with advanced training in manual therapy, Stott Pilates, and yoga-based therapy. She is compassionate and smart and finds her greatest fulfillment working with individuals and helping them feel confident in their body. Growing up in a world without discussion about painful and uncomfortable women’s health conditions, Dr. Joseph needed to go through it with little resources, and it was hard. As a marathon runner and mother to 3 children, she quickly realized how while making positive life choices, a person’s body can still be adversely affected.

By creating BREATHE pelvic therapy and fitness, Dr. Joseph has made a comfortable environment for individuals to change this and ask the appropriate questions, get the help they need to work through these common conditions in an understanding and trusting manner.

We are happy to answer your questions.