Meet Our Team

Meet Your Massage Therapy & Bodywork Wellness Team

Hands On Health is a NC Licensed Massage And Bodywork Therapy Establishment. NC License #25. All massage and bodywork services are provided by North Carolina licensed massage and bodywork therapists. Learn more by visiting the North Carolina Board Of Massage And Bodywork Therapy.

We are here to help you feel better and remain well…

*Our massage therapy team therapists are qualified to practice customized modalities that will specifically serve your massage therapy needs. Each practitioner brings his or her unique touch and specialized skills to the practice and all are cross trained in I-NMT. I-NMT is a therapeutic blend of neuromuscular therapy and myofascial release taught by founding partner, Laura Landsiedel Ford within Hands On Health’s continuing education affiliate Bodywork Therapy Seminars.

Our Massage Therapist Team

Michael Lasater-Sizemore - NC LMBT #21317

Prior to graduating from massage school, Michael spent 50 hours upskilling in the art of massage therapy by interning at Hands On Health. You might just recognize him at your first visit. Michael is a 2023 graduate of the massage therapy massage program at Wake Tech Community College and a 2012 graduate with a BS in Psychology from UNC Charlotte. He spent some time studying in a ministry prior to joining the massage therapy field. >> Learn more about Michael.

Shabori Ghosh - NC LMBT #20756, Massage And Bodywork Therapist

This profile is under construction. In the meantime, Shabori joined Hands On Health as an intern while she was attending massage school at Durham Tech. We have enjoyed Shabori’s enthusiasm for the field and we appreciate her professionalism! Although new to the field, Shabori is “in good hands” with the visitors and therapists here at Hands On Health. Feel free to call us if you have any questions while we build out her profile. Some info is already on her page so click to read more! Fun facts: “I enjoy traveling and have visited more than 60 countries. I love experiencing different cultures, cuisine, history, and lifestyles. Meeting people from different places also has made me realize that we have so much in common and very little that divides us. I also like to destress through yoga, swimming, and long walks.”

>> Learn more about Shabori Ghosh.

Tara Kelly is a massage therapist practicing at Hands On Health in Cary NC

Tara Kelly - NC LMBT #21336

Tara graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Raleigh’s Wake Tech Community College in 2023 and graduated with a BA in Women’s and Gender Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill in 2017. In between earning their undergraduate degree and beginning their massage therapy education, Tara worked as a barista, carpenter, and line cook. Tara’s pronouns are they/them/theirs.

“I like working with clients who are dedicated to their personal care routines, as well as those who are hoping to gain awareness and curiosity about the routines they might like to build outside of the treatment room”… >> Learn more about Tara.

Jean Rowe, NC LMBT #8356

Sometimes a simple sentence says it all: “You’re better than a cortisone shot.” Knowing my profession helps so many people puts a smile on my face and pep in my step. One of my greatest pleasures is to surprise a customer who comes to the first session with minimal expectations regarding the benefits of massage. By the time they leave, they are in awe. I want each person’s experience to be their own. I bring a skill from every experience I’ve gathered and I’m eager to practice that skill with you. Welcome to my table! >> Learn more about Jean Rowe.

Jeremy Falconburg Hands On Health massage therapist cary nc

Jeremy Falconburg - NC LMBT #20288

Jeremy studied at the Colorado School of Healing Arts (CSHA) in their Associate Of Occupational Studies program from 2011-2013. He has joined the Hands On Health team after practicing for 9 years in Colorado. Check out Jeremy in this video: https://youtu.be/X693g4-7AU8. >> Learn more about Jeremy.

Sara Rusgrove - NC LMBT #18549

Sara holds a bachelors degree from the University of Georgia, concentrating in Japanese language and literature. She attended the Colorado Institute Of Massage Therapy, an 850 hour program that includes certification in neuromuscular massage therapy (NMT), the highest standard expected of Hands On Health massage therapists. The massage program she attended focused on medical therapeutics with some electives in spa modalities.

>> Learn more about Sara Rusgrove.

Dawn Hege - NC LMBT #13832

I enjoy working with individuals who are looking to improve their access to and knowledge of self care. Many people who are seeking ways to stay healthy find that we therapists make a great resource for learning more body awareness and the benefits of bodywork for staying active and feeling fully alive. I also like to focus on addressing compensatory issues that develop when people are recovering from injuries, surgery, or the demands of life! My years in the orthotics field prior to repurposing my skills and joining the massage therapy profession have helped me key in to the orthopedic and functional aspects of bodywork. If you >> Learn more about Dawn Hege.

Cindy Molnar - NC LMBT #14545

Cindy holds a BA in Social Sciences with a concentration in psychology from Wesleyan College in Virginia. After 20 years in customer service management, she joined our massage therapy field in search of helping others discover health and wellness. Cindy is a massage therapy graduate of Miller-Motte College.She is e University. She is an amateur runner and finds passion in managing sports performance and treating associated injuries with massage >> Learn more about Cindy Molnar.

Barbara Gilly - NC LMBT #2908

While training Shim Gum Do (a Korean martial art) in her early twenties, Barbara realized she wanted to have a career that centered around the Mind/Body connection. This led her to the Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge Mass. where she studied massage and bodywork. She graduated in 1995, and three years later attended the East/West Institute where she studied Traditional Chinese Medicine >> Learn more about Barbara Gilly.

Jessica Mai - NC LMBT #6022, Massage And Bodywork CE Instructor

Jessica graduated in 2005 from Miller-Motte (Wilmington, NC) has been a therapist with Hands on Health since 2007. She received her BA in Exercise and Sports Science in December of 2015 in order to deepen her working knowledge of bodies in motion. Jessica enjoys working with athletes, pregnant women, and those suffering from “computer posture”. She became proficient in medical massage by certifying as an Integrated Neuromuscular-Myofascial Therapist and joined the Bodywork Therapy Seminars teaching staff as an I-NMT instructor in 2019. >> Learn more about Jessica Mai.

Ashley Atkins NC LMBT #19300

Ashley has been practicing in NC as a licensed massage and bodywork therapist since late 2020. She received her therapeutic massage and bodywork certificate from Gwinnett College in Raleigh in 2020. Ashley is passionate about kinesiology and exercise science and how massage can assist an athlete’s performance goals. It also means a lot to her to help people have a sense of balance in their nervous system. Her pressure is firm when necessary and yet she embraces a balanced touch. Click to learn more about Ashley Atkins.

Charla Austin - NC LMBT #8924, Massage And Bodywork CE Instructor

Charla graduated from Miller-Motte College in 2009 and also has a bachelors degree in Multi-Disciplinary Studies from NC State University. She joined the Hands On Health team in the summer of 2012. In her off time, Charla is an avid Carolina Hurricanes Hockey fan and a massage school instructor at Gwinnett College and Wake Tech Community College. >> Learn more about Charla Austin.

Licensed massage and bodywork therapist Sally Rasbperry

Sally Raspberry- NC LMBT #2550, Yoga and CE Instructor

“I invite you to Hands On Health to join me for a therapeutic session I’m skilled at providing relief from neck, shoulder and lower back tension. I pride myself on listening intently to clients’ words while using intuitive touch to “listen” to clients’ muscles to provide therapeutic touch and relaxation. In my 21 years of practice I’ve had the pleasure of providing Medical Massage at SAS campus, tension relief and injury prevention for the Stanley Cup Carolina Hurricanes in 2008, and in my own private practice treating all ages, races, genders. …”. Learn more about Sally Raspberry.

Meet Our Founding Partners

Tammy Campbell, NC LMBT 390 and Laura Ford NC LMBT 1204 have been managing Hands On Health and guiding our massage therapy team since its inception in 2004. Both have been practicing massage therapists for 24 years.

To learn more about Tammy and Laura please visit our About Us page.

In loving memory of Mocha du Doggie

Resident Therapy Dog

During her full life, Mocha brought much joy to our practice as resident therapy dog. Mocha’s presence lowered blood pressure, induced spontaneous animal adoptions, and ear-to-ear smiles. Additionally, scratches, belly rubs, and treats are always welcome! Do you have a dog therapy experience you would like to share or a favorite place you like to visit just because there is an animal presence? Email us and tell us your story. For those small business owners interested in bringing an animal in to the workplace, we’re happy to offer some tips to help your visitors accept an animal as a positive presence. Flowers in memory of Mocha were delivered by Davenport Florists, a dog friendly workplace.

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All massage and bodywork services are provided by North Carolina licensed massage and bodywork therapists.We offer massage therapy for pain relief and restorative purposes. We help you get better and stay well. Get to know our team and how we can best serve you. We are proud to be your "Partners In Healing. Partners In Health."

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Hands On Health Massage Therapy & Wellness
7980 Chapel Hill Road Ste 125 Cary, NC 27513

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