Our mission is to provide holistic, therapeutic bodywork, creating every service to meet each client's unique needs and goals while supporting our clients along the path to health and well-being.
Claire has always had a passion for helping other move and feel better. She was always very interested in studying the human body and how it worked and moved. She taught fitness and dance classes. Her first job was working for an energetic healer and massage therapist at the age of 14. She was trained as an apprentice in light touch therapy, massage and shamanic healing. To expand her knowledge, she earned her BS in Sports and Health Science with a focus in Pre-Sports Medicine. She then became a Certified Yoga Instructor and is registered with Yoga Alliance. She trained in many physical and energetic modalities throughout her life and eventually attended the Holistic Massage Training Institute in Baltimore, MD and is now Licensed as a massage therapist (LMT) in the state of Maryland. She continues to attend additional training to learn new techniques to bring to her clients, family and friends.
Certifications and bodywork modalities experienced in:
BCTMB (Certified by the National Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork)
Yoga RYT500 (vinyasa, mind body, yoga nidra, yin, restorative)
Thai yoga bodywork
Myofascial Cupping
Kinesiology Taping
IASTM (trained in Graston technique)
SMRT (Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique)
Deep Tissue
Swedish
Myofascial
Pre and Post Natal
Sports Massage
PNF
Passive stretching
Energetic modalities experienced in:
Integrative Energy-Body Weaving - Claire’s unique energetic therapy, created by combining the knowledge and experience she has acquired over more than two decades of studying and practicing energy work.
Reiki Master
Accupressure
Light Touch
Quantum Touch
Craniosacral
Breathwork
Sound and Vibration: Drumming, Singing bowls, tuning forks
Owner, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Certified Yoga Instructor
Lisbon Massage Therapy & Wellness is owned and operated by Claire Pothier (She/her), LMT, BCTMB, RYT500.
“Touch has a positive impact on every medical condition we’ve looked at.”
Tiffany Field, Ph.D.
Director, Touch Research Institute, University of Miami
Testimonials
“Being in the healthcare field, I was very impressed with Claire and her passion for helping her clients in her yoga class. It is difficult these days to find such a caring person that is truly looking to help others. Claire is one of the best yoga instructors that I have ever had. I am so grateful and lucky to attend her yoga class. I would highly recommend taking one of her classes to help improve your overall wellness and quality of life.
- Michael Lowry, D.C.”
“Claire's ability to identify and help treat an issue is second to none! I had recurring shoulder and knee issues which were alleviated after working with Claire through targeted massage to increase blood flow, utilize stretches she recommended, and some muscle building exercises to hold everything in place. Her expertise and manual effort was critical to my success and I cannot recommend her enough.”
— Rob Mareci
“I have been lucky enough to receive bodywork from Claire. She is a knowledgeable and experienced Massage Therapist with a wide range of training. Whether you just want to relax or you need help with a specific injury or ailment, she knows exactly what to do. As someone with health issues, I can’t go to just anyone, but Claire always made me feel safe and provided excellent treatments.”
— Liv Lane
“Claire is phenomenal! I received a full body massage at Lisbon Massage Therapy. Claire provides professional quality massage therapy services and is highly knowledgeable about her field. She has significantly improved the way my body functions! Definitely book with Claire!!”
— Lillian Pletcher