The Mission:
The mission of The Bodywork Collaborative is to support each individual in understanding what their body needs in order to restore balance, reduce pain, and feel more at ease.
At the center of this work is Bryn Merida, a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 25 years of experience. Her approach is both clinical and intuitive, grounded in a deep understanding of musculoskeletal function, while also recognizing the role of the nervous system in chronic tension, pain, and stress patterns. Sessions are guided not only by what is physically present, but by how the body is responding and adapting over time.
The “Collaborative” reflects a philosophy of care: That healing is layered, individualized, and supported through thoughtful, responsive work.
Bryn Merida, LMT & MABT certified
Bryn Merida is a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in integrative, therapeutic bodywork.
Her work combines advanced manual therapy techniques with a strong understanding of nervous system function, allowing her to address both the physical and underlying contributors to pain and tension.
She is extensively trained in chronic pain management, injury rehabilitation, myofascial and neuromuscular techniques, and prenatal support. Bryn is also certified in Mindful Awareness in Body-Oriented Therapy (MABT), incorporating mindfulness and body-based awareness into her sessions to support deeper, more sustainable change.
Her work is informed by principles of Polyvagal Theory and trauma-aware care, creating a space where clients can safely down-regulate, reconnect, and experience meaningful relief.
In addition to bodywork, Bryn has training in life coaching, which she integrates when appropriate to support clients in developing greater awareness, resilience, and alignment.
Bryn’s approach is grounded, intuitive, and highly individualized, meeting each client where they are, and working with the body in a way that is both effective and sustainable.
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MIMI BROWN
Student Homeopath: MICH Academy for Holism and Classical Homeopathy
Mimi Brown is a student of the MICH Academy for Holism and Classical Homeopathy. She is finishing her 3rd year of a 4-year diploma program, studying to become a holistic practitioner and classical homeopath.
Throughout her educational path, Mimi has maintained a deep rooted passion to help remove barriers to health. After taking an online course on administering homeopathic remedies at home and seeing phenomenal results with family and friends, Mimi’s passion for holistic health and homeopathy was reinvigorated. She feels called to work more individually to help change people’s lives directly.
GRACIE FLYNN
LMT in training
Gracie Flynn is the newest welcome member at the collaborative, and currently interning with Bryn for the duration of her massage therapy education (graduating in August 2026).
You can currently book a 60-minute session with Gracie for $50 beginning 5/22/26. Use the link above to book.
TAMEA BACON
Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist
Everyone's goals are unique, and therefore there is no "one size fits all" approach.
I have experience training a wide variety of individuals, but specialize in helping people with weight loss, and increasing quality of life through exercise and nutrition. I don't believe in the "no pain no gain" mentality, but rather insuring that we start at the appropriate level and integrate the most adequate training modalities to help you reach your goals. I love to set goals, and believe that the key to success is consistency; if you commit to a solid plan and progress in the right way, I promise you'll be amazed at what you can achieve.
CAITIE KELLY
OTR/L, Preventative Regenerative Fasciology™ Therapy
Caitie earned her Master of Occupational Therapy Degree at the University of Southern Maine and is a Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist in the state of Rhode Island practicing Preventive and Regenerative Fasciology Therapy. She is a graduate of the Fascia Advancement Academy and is trained in the use of Ashley Black’s Fasciablasters™, a group of FDA approved class 1 medical devices for fascia remodeling.
Thru extensive education and clinical experience in a multitude of US healthcare settings, Caitie has combined her traditional medical model experience with a more holistic, new-age, evidence based approach called Fasciablasting™. This method has been scientifically proven to rejuvenate the body’s fascia which can lead to alleviation of chronic pain, improvement of postural defecates, increased range of motion, elimination of cellulite and enhancing the overall physical performance of the body and more.
Caitie believes wholeheartedly in the body’s ability to heal itself. She takes an in-depth, personalized approach to each client's unique needs and goals to foster personalized sessions to foster long-lasting healing of both the body and spirit. When she isn’t practicing, she can be found enjoying nature, surfing, practicing yoga (here or around the world) and spending quality time with the people she loves.
