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Meet the women of root + Sky Wellness

Stefanie Finocchio-Durham, L.Ac

 

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There has always been a strong pull towards natural medicine for Stefanie. Always looking for another way, the draw towards alternative + holistic care was obvious for her early on.  Diving head first into yoga at the age of 18 was the true eye opening invitation into the world of healing she knows and loves now.

“Yoga, supporting a healthy mindset, forming community, focusing on local, clean + seasonal foods are my pillars to health. When I am slacking in one of theses places, I feel it- and am quickly reminded to get back on the path that I know and trust”.

in 2012 Stef completed her first Yoga Teacher Training and shortly after opened her first business- The Yoga Lounge. During her time teaching + managing the studio full time she was also enrolled at New England School of Acupuncture seeking her Masters in Acupuncture. “A busy and pivotal time in my life. The craziest and most inspired I have ever been. Those 4 years were the starting point of so much beauty”.

Nearing 9 years in business now, Root + Sky Wellness is a place that serves + helps thousands.  From emotional support, fertility, prenatal, pain, digestive and so on, Root + Sky Wellness has been so lucky to help so many patients.  Flashforward to 2023, Stef opened her first sister space, The Estuary. An extension to her vision of health, adding on events, classes + sustainable, curated retail.

Lastly, we can not forget to mention what defines Stefanie the most, being a mother.  Her two beautiful boys, Sky born in 2016 and River in 2019.  Everything she does in life is with them in mind. 

Stef holds a BA from UMASS Boston, Masters in Acupuncture from MCPHS, Nationally Board Certified with the NCCAOM & Licensed in the state of MA.  Additionally she is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Advanced Thai Yoga Massage practitioner.

 
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Meet our resident masseuse

Kathleen Duffy, LMT, RYT

Kathleen graduated from Cortiva Institute of Boston in 2013, completing 750 hours of training in various massage styles and techniques and started her own massage practice in her hometown of Winthrop, Massachusetts shortly after.

Just a year later, Kathleen took her first yoga class at The Yoga Lounge, Stefanie’s yoga studio.  She immediately fell in love with the practice of yoga and within five weeks she decided to complete her 200 hour teacher training to bring this joy to others. Kathleen’s yoga practice has been the greatest compliment to her massage practice, enabling her to give clients a better understanding of their own bodies and the stresses they cary. Often times, Kathleen will leave her clients with yoga poses they can do on their own to continue to improve ailments in between massage sessions.

In addition, Kathleen is a Reiki Practitioner 1.  Reiki is “Universal Life Force”, laying of the hands on the body to promote healing in the bodies energy field and seven Chakras.  It relieves stress and promotes deep relaxation that helps with the bodies natural healing process.

Kathleen believes treating the body, mind and soul, promoting self love and healing.  Treatments with Kathleen calm the mind, relax the body, while relieving stress and tension in a safe place.

Kathleen also teaches yoga for the PACE Program at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and the Winthrop Senior Center. 

VIsit Kathleens yoga studio, Be The Light Studio here

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Meet our acupuncturist

Ginny Hill, L.Ac

Check back to learn more about our wonderful healer!

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