Carol Shearer-Best, LMT, PTA

Joseph Best, Jr., LMT

Carol became licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in 2007.  In her years working as a PTA, Carol has focused on performing manual therapy, working with populations ranging from prenatal to geriatric and everything in between.  In 2019, Carol became a Licensed Massage Therapist, to continue on a path to help people decrease pain and gain greater body awareness.

Having trained in Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Cupping, Kinesiotaping and more, Carol brings a wealth of experience and empathy to every massage session.

Joseph attended the Cortiva Institute, graduating in 2007; he is trained in Shiatsu, Reiki, Hot Stones and more.  

Before training in massage, Joseph worked in a physically demanding industry and learned first hand how important it is to care for your body. He brings the awareness of what it feels like to have overworked muscles and the stress that can cause on your body and mind, and uses that to guide him as he works to release pain and stiffness that you feel.

In addition, they have both trained in Tai Chi for decades, are certified to teach by Grandmaster Yang, Jwing-Ming, PhD and bring the healing energies they have studied in Tai Chi into their work as Massage Therapists. Along with incorporating energy based techniques from Tai Chi and Qigong, they are available for private lessons in both disciplines (prices available upon request).

Please note, no Physical Therapy services are available at Roxbury Wellness.