Shirley M. Fountain, LCMT
Massage, Reiki, Shamanic Practitioner
617-308-2654                                        

Shirley M. Fountain, Massage Therapist, Reiki Master and Shamanic Practitioner, came to Amethyst in September 2003. She established Butterfly Touch Therapeutic Healing & Massage after completing her studies in Kryia Therapeutic Massage at DoveStar School of Holistic Technology in Carver, MA in May 2003. Prior to attending DoveStar, Shirley came to Boston in 1974 from Greenwich, CT to attend Boston University School for the Arts majoring in Music Education, and then worked for 20 years at New England Financial. Shirley is also a graduate of the Eye of the Eagle Shamanic Studies program.

    Shirley brings many years of experience to her therapeutic massage practice by way of her own personal journey to health and emotional renewal. "Growing up I was always giving family and friends back rubs. Even while attending college, many times I could be found in the student lounge massaging the arms, hands, or shoulders of one of my musical colleagues. I enjoyed being able to physically comfort those in need. But in doing so, it made me realize how much I was in need of healing."

    As childhood issues, family dysfunction, and personal and familial depression began to surface and take its toll on body, mind and spirit, Shirley worked with many different practitioners to bring her to a place of wholeness, and peace. "I found myself constantly gravitating toward practitioners who were willing to take the time to listen to me, through my body as well as my words. Through those sessions I began to understand the energy of the body, mind and spirit." Those healing experiences developed in her a deep desire to nurture and support others through some of the difficult moments in their lives.

    Shirley strongly believes in a person's ability to heal on all levels and the purpose of her practice is to assist each person in the healing. Therapeutic massage and energy work make it easier for that to happen. "Deep down I am a believer in the strength of the human spirit not only to survive but to live and prosper. My practice offers me the opportunity to extend a helping hand, so to speak, and make a difference in someone's life."

    When not working at Amethyst Center, Shirley is active as a professional musician---a singer and cellist--- taking African Dance, making healing jewelry and doing various needlecrafts. Shirley lives with her husband, David, and their cat, Molly Munchkin.

    Whether you have received massages before, or you have come to it for the first time, a Kryia Therapeutic Massage is a wonderfully relaxing and comforting experience. You may become relaxed and open. Your body may feel freer and have more flexibility. You may also feel a sense of calm and peace.

    On a deeper level, you may feel warmth, or "energy" moving through your body. As the muscles and joints are manipulated, toxins are released into the bloodstream and rise to the skin's surface. This release of toxins, along with the flow of energy may help to loosen emotions and feelings that are being held in the body. As you are ready, this release can allow you to tap into the subconscious part of the mind, taking you through many levels of awareness.

    You may feel as if you have been asleep or in a trance during the session, and yet completely aware of what is happening at any given moment. Or, you may fall completely asleep and wake up feeling relaxed. Each experience is different from session to session for each person and for the practitioner.