Aon Staff
Aon practitioners are Maine licensed, hold advanced
certifications, and have additional training in many areas.
Aon believes in excellence in practice, rigorous continuing education, and superb customer service. Aon is dedicated to
helping our clients unlock their own health potential while
assisting in the integratation of their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual selves.
Aon is committed to assist, support, and educate our clients
to be proactive regarding their health and well-being.
Emily Meyer
B.S., LMT, Owner and Director of the Aon
Center for Innovative Bodywork
Emily began her professional career in Massage Therapy in private practice in April 2000. As her practice grew she found the need to expand and in November of 2005, she created the Aon Center for Innovative Bodywork & Holistic Skincare. Previously Emily attended the University of Connecticut where she received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Fitness Management. After college, she enrolled and completed a certification course in Therapeutic Massage (2000 Maine MT license) at the Spa Tech Institute, a Member School of the Polarity Realization Institute™ Educational Development Company. Emily has also completed the following courses:
- CranioSacral Therapy 1 at the Upledger Institute
- Core Myofascial 1 & 2 with Bryan Buckley of the Core Institute in Tallahassee, FL
- Myofascial Release Techniques for Sports Injuries and Chronic Overuse Injuries with Bryan Buckley of the Core Institute in Tallahassee, FL
- Active Isolated Stretching with Aaron Mattes
- Joint Mobilization Techniques for Lower Extremities with James Waslaski
- Core
Structural Integration with George Kousaleous and Brian
Buckley
Phyllis Korsen
rn, office manager
Phyllis started her career in healthcare as an RN a long, long time ago (1980 grad U of Me at Augusta) and continues today as the office manager for Aon. In 1998 she started working full time in the fitness industry as an aerobics instructor and personal trainer. With her background in body fitness and nearly 30 years of nursing experience, Phyllis is always available to consult with Aon's staff and clients. She enjoys her work at Aon and greets everyone who comes through the door happily anticipating a terrific session with one of Aon’s wonderful practitioners.
Andrea Murray
b.a., lmt, arcb certified reflexologist, certified herbalist
Andrea earned her BA in Anthropology in 1990 from Williams Smith College. Her interest in cultures focused on medicinal folklore which led her to The New Mexico Herb Institute to study Native American and European Herbal Traditions. Once back home in Maine, Andrea studied Reflexology for Certification and began her career as a professional body worker in 1995. Andrea then expanded into massage therapy through a variety of workshops and has maintained a busy practice in both a clinical and spa setting. Her specialties include Reflexology for feet, hands, and ears; Deep Tissue; Ashiatsu; Hot Stone Massage; Pregnancy Massage; and Herbal Body Treatments. During a typical full body massage, Andrea blends many techniques including acupressure, tragger movement, cross fiber, friction, myofacial release, and aromatherapy for a deep yet soothing treatment that enables her clients to feel relaxed and refreshed from head to toe.
Rachel Stellmach Googins
b.s., LMT, Cna
Rachel made the move to health care in 2007 by completing her CNA certification at the Maine Medical Center. She's currently enrolled in nursing classes at Southern Maine Community College. During the spring of 2009, she enrolled in the Therapeutic Massage program at Spa Tech Institute, completing her training in May 2010. She is very excited to join the Aon staff where she will continue her "education through bodywork and healthcare to aid in my clients' overall health and well-being."
Marsea Spiegel
B.S., LMT & certified Holistic Health
Practitioner
Marsea’s work as a massage therapist stems from a love of
hands-on bodywork and evolved from her career as a certified
fitness trainer. As a certified fitness trainer, she
specializes in core development, strength & flexibility,
injury rehabilitation, and nutrition counseling. Her
holistic approach to health and well-being comes from a core
belief in helping people strengthen their inner peace. In
her sessions marsea will use reflexology, deep tissue work,
trigger points, myofascial release, stretching, relaxation,
gentle, supportive touch, or a customized combination of
these modalities to help her clients find peace and balance.
Marsea attended Boston University’s School of Public
Communication where she received her Bachelor of Science in
Broadcast Journalism. From there she branched into Thai Yoga
Bodywork and Sports Massage before receiving advanced
training in Reflexology and Orthopedic Massage. In 2004, she
graduated from Spa Tech Institute with certificates in
Therapeutic Massage and Holistic Health.
Janet Nourse
m.s.., lmt, craniosacral, lymphatic drainage, thai yoga, usui reiki iii
Janet began her exploration of alternative therapies over 30 years ago. Receiving her Master's degree in Library and Information Science from Simmons College further enhanced her ability to read and find more data to propel her further along the path of a healthy lifestyle. Married to a chiropractor for many years she became familiar with the importance of combining several modalities. Janet received her massage certificate from SpaTech in South Portland in 2005, National Certification in 2008, CranioSacral Therapy (2003) and Lymphatic Drainage training(2007) with the Upledger Institute in Boston and Maine, Thai Yoga Bodywork(2003) with Jonas Westring in Boston and New York. She is a Usui Reiki III teacher. Janet has worked at York Hospital's Wellness First, the alternative center of the hospital, providing care for both in and outpatients. Janet is a Hatha yoga instructor, in York and Wells, Maine, and has studied under many yogis. Janet resides in Southern Maine with her 3 sons and a Savannah Cat named Nelson.