Ashley Ratchford, LCMT, Ashley Ratchford is a graduate of Cortiva - Muscular Therapy Institute, in Watertown, MA and has been a part of the BodyWise team since 2007.   In her extensive training, Ashley acquired a wide array of massage therapy techniques incorporating anatomy, physiology, structural alignment, sports massage, myofascial release, and neuromuscular (trigger point) therapy.  She focuses on helping clients to achieve relief from their discomfort through physical manipulation of the body, while creating a safe, centered and non-judgmental environment for her clients.  Acknowledging the impact that emotional and physical stress has on the human body, Ashley works with her clients on a very individualized basis and incorporates focus for both the Mind and the Body.  She does this by helping each client reach a state of relaxation, safety and healing through a wide range of tools. Ashley works with a variety of clients, ranging from young, healthy adults seeking relaxation and stress relief, to people suffering from chronic illness and pain.  She loves to take on new challenges and help her clients find a place of self-awareness and comfort that they can carry with them throughout their lives. Ashley sees clients at BodyWise on Fridays and Saturdays by appointment only. close window