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Practitioners

Renato Bernardi Licensed Massage Therapist Stepping Stone Wellesley

Massage Therapist, Reflexologist

Renato provides massage therapy, reflexology, and manual lymphatic drainage massage at Stepping Stone. Learn more about Renato here.

Carmela Cooke Nutritional Health Coach Stepping Stone Wellesley

Massage Therapist

Maryssa provides massage therapy sessions at Stepping Stone. Learn more about Maryssa here.

Carmela Cooke, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

Health Coach

Carmela provides Integrative Nutrition and Lifestyle Health Coaching sessions at Stepping Stone. Learn more about Carmela here.

STEPPING STONE ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS

Marissa Farrell,  Licensed Massage Therapist Abdominal Therapy Stepping Stone Wellesley

Massage Therapist, Abdominal Therapy Practitioner, Holistic Herbalist

Marissa provides therapeutic massage, prenatal massage, holistic herbalism,  and Abdominal Therapy sessions at Stepping Stone. Learn more about Marissa here.

Erica Grossman Massage Therapist Abdominal Therapy Arvigo Wellesley

Clinic Co-Manager, Massage Therapist, Abdominal Therapy Practitioner

Erica provides therapeutic massage, prenatal massage, and Abdominal Therapy sessions at Stepping Stone. Learn more about Erica here.

Alana Hammer Licensed Acupuncturist Wellesley

Acupuncturist

Alana provides acupuncture, facial acupuncture, pediatric acupuncture, and Chinese Herbal Medicine sessions at Stepping Stone. Learn more about Alana here.

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Acupuncturist

Robin occasionally subs for our acupuncturists at Stepping Stone. Learn more about Robin here.

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Acupuncturist

Daniel provides acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine at Stepping Stone. Learn more about Daniel here.

Gerly Meade, LMT, OMT, Wellesley

Massage Therapist, Orthopedic Massage Therapist

Gerly provides therapeutic massage and orthopedic massage at Stepping Stone. Learn more about Gerly here.

Leslee Olender, Physical Therapist, Balanced PT, Wellesley

Integrative Physical Therapist

Leslee's physical therapy practice, Balanced PT, is located inside Stepping Stone and provides physical therapy services. Learn more about Leslee here.

Maureen Walsh Licensed Massage Therapist Stepping Stone Wellesley

Massage Therapist, Craniosacral Therapist, Reiki Practitioner

Maureen provides craniosacral therapy and Reiki sessions at Stepping Stone. Learn more about Maureen here

Gerly Meade Licensed Massage Therapist Stepping Stone Wellesley

Clinic Co-Manager, Acupuncturist

Xi provides acupuncture, pediatric acupuncture,  Chinese Herbal Medicine, and cupping at Stepping Stone. Learn more about Xi here.

Administrative Team

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Lauren McNamara

Office Manager

Lauren has been working in customer service for over 20 years and truly believes in providing each patient with individualized attention to assist them in receiving the very best of care at Stepping Stone. Her enthusiasm towards health and wellness shows through her unique personality.

When Lauren is not working, she is spending time with her beloved nieces and nephews, preferably by the ocean! She is thrilled to be part of the Stepping Stone family.

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Sahana Pulleti

Clinic Receptionist

Sahana brings her passion for organization and patient care 

to her role as clinic receptionist at Stepping Stone. She is committed to ensuring every patient feels welcomed and supported throughout their wellness journey.

Outside of work, Sahana enjoys exploring local art and music scenes, running along the Charles River, and pursuing her love for music. She feels grateful to contribute to the compassionate community at Stepping Stone.

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Sam Sheppard

Clinic Receptionist

Sam has been working in customer service for over 10 years. Alongside a passion for connecting with people, Sam has a passion for health and wellness. She strives to make everyone who walks in feel welcomed and content at Stepping Stone. 

Outside of work, Sam enjoys going to yoga classes, strolling art museums, and reading a good book. She is delighted to be a part of others' wellness journeys and a part of the Stepping Stone team.

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Katelyn Tetrault

Clinic Receptionist

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Katelyn is passionate about helping others, health and wellness both physically and emotionally. Helping out at the front desk combines all of her passions into one. She strives to provide exceptional customer service and a smiling face to each and every person that comes through the door. 

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Aside from her work, Katelyn enjoys spending time with her husband and new puppy, family and friends, attending a yoga class, sitting on a beach, and trying out a new coffee shop!

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Rebecca Wilson

Insurance Biller

Rebecca has worked with Stepping Stone for the last few years as our insurance biller. She checks patient's insurance plans to see if they have acupuncture benefits, submits claims and processes payments from insurance companies. She also communicates with the insurance companies, if there are any issues. Her favorite part of her job is connecting with people.

When she is not working, she likes to spend time with her husband, three kids and sweet dog, Quincy. She also takes adaptive yoga classes, reads, and knits.

Owners

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Co-owner

Marcie co-owns Stepping Stone with her husband, Karl. She practiced acupuncture at Stepping Stone for 10 years and now provides practitioner and administrative support, as well as clinic oversight and business development. Learn more about Marcie here.

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Co-owner

Karl co-owns Stepping Stone with his wife, Marcie. He practiced acupuncture at Stepping Stone for 8 years before shifting to providing practitioner and administrative support, as well as clinic oversight and business development. Learn more about Karl here.

What our customers are saying

Stepping Stone is absolutely wonderful! I cannot give the practitioners enough praise! They take such an interest in their clients and provide so much support. I see them for neck and upper back tension and they recommend additional stretches and lifestyle changes to assist with the pain. They are fantastic - I 100% recommend Stepping Stone!

MM, Patient since October 2016

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