Practictioners
The Little Compton Wellness Center is proud to offer a wide variety of health and wellness services & classes to our community through our partnerships with highly trained professionals.
LISA MARIE ANDERSON, MASSAGE THERAPIST (LMT)
Lisa Marie graduated with honors from CCRI's Therapeutic Massage Program in Newport, RI. She believes in the therapeutic values and outcome of massage therapy and endeavors to created a peaceful, safe and relaxing space for her clients. She continues to regularly take education classes to better her techniques and massage style.
Lisa’s journey in massage began over coffee one morning with her friends in 2014; she realized she can continue to care for others through therapeutic bodywork. She has a long history of a holistic lifestyle that is dear to her heart and believes that body care from the inside and out is essential to living healthy and keeping strong. Using a foundation of relaxation techniques, Lisa enjoys combining deep bodywork, trigger point therapy, Shiatsu massage techniques and aromatherapy for an authentic therapeutic experience to promote whole-body well-being. She is truly fulfilled when her treatment has a therapeutically restored her clients.
Services by Appointment Only. Please reach out to Lisa Marie directly to schedule your massage. Contact Lisa Marie at 401-895-0817.
MaryBeth Briano, Acupuncture
Our new practitioner, MaryBeth Briano, specializing in Japanese-style acupuncture, renowned for its gentle and precise techniques. Her holistic approach transcends symptom relief, prioritizing the delicate balance of the body’s energy. She offers her nuanced approach to address pain, stress, digestive issues, women’s health, sleep disorders, immune support and more. She also provides microneedling treatment for aesthetic purposes to help promote the production of collagen.
She is available on Fridays at the Center. Please call MaryBeth at 978-314-3216 to schedule an appointment.
Dermot Hayes, Massage Therapist
Dermot spent the last five years working at a luxury resort spa in Colorado.
His massages always include at least one or all of these modalities, body stretching, hot stones, CBD spot treatment, and cupping. Dermot has 10 years experience. He is intuitive and passionate about helping others and is committed to providing personalized care and a creative warm welcoming atmosphere.
He holds Massage Therapy, Esthetician and Cosmetology licenses in Rhode Island & Colorado, and is currently working on his 200 hour Sva Ha yoga teacher training at Power and Grace Yoga in New Bedford, MA.
Services by Appointment Only. Please reach out to Dermot directly to schedule your massage at 970-708-5126.
Dr. Alan Lechan, Podiatry Clinic
Dr. Alan Lechan received his degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and did a Residency at the Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge, MA. He has been a valued and convenient resource to the Little Compton and surrounding communities for over thirty years. Contact Dr Lechan at 508-679-6169.
Rosa Volpe
Rosa is currently on leave from the center.
Rosa Bella Volpe has been teaching Yoga and Meditation classes in Little Compton since 2017. Rosa has studied and taught around the world...Mexico, Chile, Peru, Costa Rica, Africa, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Singapore. Living and learning from others around the world has been one of her greatest blessings. Her favorite spot in the world is still Little Compton and Rosa is honored for the opportunity to share her passion with our community. Never one to take herself too seriously Rosa brings her love of life and easy smile to all of her practices.
Rosa is a Reiki Master, Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Sound Healer and Advanced Energy Medicine Practitioner and JourneyDance Facilitator.
Nan Haffenreffer, RN
Adult Wellness Checks
Operated by Nan Haffenreffer and Sponsored by Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice. Clinics are held the last Thursday of each month from 11:00am-12:00noon. Nan checks blood pressure, gives vitamin B-12 shots, and discusses individual health questions.
Sue Vandal, massage therapist (lmt)
Sue is currently on leave from the center.
Sue has been with us at the Wellness Center for several years. Also a graduate of CCRI's Therapeutic Massage Program, she also regularly attends continuing education programs. In addition to her degree she is certified in hospital based oncology massage and did training at Roger Williams Hospital. Sue is a wonderful therapist who truly knows anatomy and how to use her skills to get results whether it be just a relaxing time for your body or to help relieve a specific issue.