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The Cougar Spirit experience from longtime clients:

"Renee provided my first experience with professional massage about a year ago at a health fair sponsored by my employer. My Shiatsu sessions with her since then, have been the kind gift that I all too rarely give to myself. As a cancer survivor, I am learning the importance of a holistic approach to my health. Renee has been flexible about combining the eastern approach to healing and wellness that she advocates, with whatever I’m doing at the time with western medicine. She manages to bring physical strength and energy to her work, together with physical and spiritual gentleness and care. I am totally relaxed and stress relieved during my hour with her and generally for some time thereafter. Renee is invariably able to work with me to promote the healing of various aches and pains that come with living on this earth for 55 years old. The best compliment I can pay to Renee is that I now refer other members of my family to her because I believe so deeply in the kind of healing that she provides. I recommend her to you as well."

-Richard Jefferson, Human Resources professional and cancer survivor, Boston, MA

"I participate in weekly sporting activities from football to skiing, and at the age of 30 my body doesn't recover like it used to, so I see Renee on occasion to help relax and loosen my muscles and my back. I enjoy receiving shiatsu much more than a traditional massage because I can keep my clothes on, and I don't need to shower as soon as the massage is over to rinse off all the oil. Not only does my body feel terrific after a treatment, but my mind is also relaxed and at ease. I've received treatments from many different massage therapists with many different specialties, and I believe Cougar Spirit is by far the best! I like the way that Renee uses various techniques to stretch and relax my body. Not only do I get a 'massage' but she also stretches my muscles and teaches me ways to do this on my own. I highly recommend Cougar Spirit Bodyworks, if you are looking for a terrific one-of-a-kind, refreshing massage experience."

-Brian Lennon, senior IT consultant, Charlestown, MA

"Renée is a gifted healer. I feel her healing energy immediately as soon she begins the shiatsu massage. I am often in an altered state of consciousness during the sessions and experience dimensional shifts. I also feel energetic shifts in my physical body, like stuck energy gets moved along. Renée is really good at identifying and releasing trigger points. Renée knows a lot about body posture, yoga, and movement, and she is very adept at perceiving body positions that are out of alignment. Her suggestions about exercises and stretches are always helpful. She also takes careful notes and builds on the information she gets during each session to further the mutual work. I would recommend her highly as an excellent shiatsu practitioner."

-Peggy Kornegger, editor, Boston, MA

"I went to see Renée in hopes of improving my flexibility (I have MS). To say that she has greatly improved my flexibility and mobility, would be understating what she has done for me. I also suffer from long-term clinical depression. After my first session, I was amazed at how much lighter I felt, like the cloud had lifted a bit. The effect of the treatments are cumulative; almost like an extension of the prior session. I haven't felt this good in a very long time. Renée is a healer in the truest sense of the word."

-Mark Fleckenstien, a survivor of MS, Arlington, MA

"My experience with Cougar Spirit Bodywork was an entirely awesome free floating experience. I was quite stressed about an upcoming event so my Therapist, Renee made me feel very comfortable in the treatment room from the very first moment I arrived for my shiatsu therapy. Her touch is very comforting, deep and energizing. I experienced no pain or discomfort. She only speaks to you when she has you reposition yourself. This I felt allowed me to become very relaxed. I almost fell asleep! The wafting scents of body lotion in the room combined with the background music complimented the treatment immensely. I would recommend any one to go to Cougar Spirit Bodyworks for a wonderful treatment of body and spirit. Diane C. Client for life I hope!"

-Diane Cahalane, Optician, Cambridge, MA

"Renee's treatments helped me navigate the slings and arrows of city life. When I began to notice stress building up, my energy flagging, and thoughts becoming unfocused, I knew I was overdue for a visit to Cougar Spirit Bodyworks. From the first touch Renee's healing intention is articulated by able, energized fingers. Beyond the benefits of alleviating symptoms, Renee's Shiatsu practice is an art that opens to a way of life for willing clients. When the mind and body are aligned, the best possibilities are actualized."

-Jason Burke, Acupuncturist, Peabody, MA

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