Therapists
Nancy W. Dail, B.A., L.M.T., founder and director of
Downeast School of Massage, received her academic degree in Health, Arts, and Science from Goddard College in Vermont. She began her professional career in massage in 1974, combining acupuncture, Aikido, and Western massage, the essence of which is the foundation of technique classes at DSM. Nancy maintains a private practice, is nationally certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and is certified in orthopedic massage. Her expertise lies in evaluating posture and repetitive actions that could cause soft-tissue pain and dysfunction. Nancy developed the working philosophy of
Dimensional Massage Therapy
(DMT) and utilizes her knowledge in art and science to approach each client individually for a holistic treatment. At home in Waldoboro, Nancy reviews books for the industry, has produced A Gift of Touch, the DVD used in the program at DSM, and was the lead author of Kinesiology for Manual Therapies published by McGraw-Hill in January of 2010. She keeps her administrative duties as DSM director in balance by teaching Dimensional Massage Therapy, Kinesiology, Ethics, and other related subjects. Read more about Nancy Dail
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Emily Waltz, B.S., L.M.T., is a 2002 graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. in Marine Biology and a minor in Art. Emily is DSM Director of Admissions, director of Continuing Education, and DSM Store Manager. She graduated from DSM in 2004. Combining her love and knowledge of science, water, and the art of touch, Emily teaches Anatomy, Hydrotherapy, Deep Tissue, Maniken,® and supervises Clinic. In her practice, A Touch of Aquarius, she specializes in Swedish Massage, Shiatsu, is certified in pregnancy massage, and hydrotherapy, and spa treatments.
William L. Dail, B.A., L.M.T.
has a degree in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire. He is a graduate of the Downeast School of Massage with a concentration in Shiatsu. William has expanded his knowledge base in bodywork with Deep Tissue with David Lauterstein and Anatomy Trains with Tom Myers. William has worked in collaboration with chiropractic care and at a professional resort spa. He focuses on a dimensional massage approach based on the individual needs of the client and utilizing multiple modalities. William practices out of Downeast Health Spa here in Waldoboro.