Services:  Swedish, Deep Tissue Massage

Bio: Angela is a recent graduate of Bancroft School of Massage in Worcester. After deciding 15 months ago that it was time to make a career change, she embarked on a new path leading to avenues where she can help people in ways which were not possible before. She loves to work with her hands and has always expressed herself through them as an artist and musician. Now those hands can express themselves through a new medium; massage which is an art form in itself.

In only a short time, Angela has worked with some extraordinary people coming from all walks of life. Spending over 100 internship/volunteer hours in all types of settings including UMass Cancer Walks, Vets Inc., Sherry’s House, part of the Why My organization and Bancroft’s in-house Student Clinic. Angela has worked on dozens of clients from age 8-96 with all types of pathologies and conditions: cancer, MS, carpal tunnel, frozen shoulder, piriformis syndrome, migraines and sciatica to name a few. From administering vigorous pre-event treatments to athletes to simple heart-felt hand massages to our senior community, Angela adapts and listens to who her client is and what they need. Her instructors and clients comment consistently on her intuition, laid-back and calming vibe that puts people at ease and quick wit, light-hearted sense of humor. She’s always trying to get that smile out of you, and she will!

Angela is eager to learn and wants to keep adding to her “arsenal of wellness”. With Swedish and deep-tissue massage under her belt, she plans to get certified in hot-stone massage in April, obtain certification in geriatric massage and wants to learn Myofascial release techniques in the coming year as well.

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Distinctive mugs engraved and painted by hand. Fired at high temperature with lead-free glazes, microwave and dish-washer safe.

CARD LINES

 

Quotables ~ Greeting cards that combine timeless quotations with minimalist design on 100% recycled paper.

 

 

Melissa Harris ~ Exquisite collection of greeting cards, mouse pads, magnets, oracle cards, and prints by famed artist, and clairvoyant Melissa Harris. With brilliantly colored artwork and written meditations, these are gifts that will encourage and celebrate the women you love.

 

Blue Mountain Art ~ For over 35 years, Blue Mountain Arts has been helping people communicate their deepest, most sincere thoughts and feelings about love, friendship, family, ideals, and dreams with their cards, books and gifts.

 

Compendium ~ Compendium creates warm and wonderful greeting cards that touch the heart and lift the spirits. The best-selling and popular Positively Green line was winner of “best card” at the prestigious LOUIE Awards.

 

Leanin’ Tree ~ Beautifully crafted greeting cards that feature original artwork by outstanding independent artists from across the country and around the world.

 

Tree-Free Greetings, Inc. ~ Save Trees, spread joy with earth-friendly cards.

 

JEWELRY

 

Basic Spirit ~ The finest quality lead free pewter in jewelry and gifts handcrafted in Nova Scotia, Canada.

 

 

Eye Candy for the Soul by Sally Jean ~ Vintage art collage charms and bracelets.

 

 

Praol’s Story Bracelets ~ Women helping women. Unique inspirational jewelry handcrafted by stay at home moms and low income singles to empower them to earn an income without the burden of day care expenses. Proudly made in the USA.

 

Davinci Beads ~ European style bead charms at an affordable price.

 

 

Seeds of Light, Inc. ~ Metaphysical crystal amulets and wands, reiki-charged and hand-crafted in the magical hills of North Carolina.

 

 

Deva Designs ~ Inspired products for the self-aware woman. Empowerment bracelets, goddess tokens, dragonfly pendants, Celtic pendulums and more.

 

 

Home Studio Arts ~ Scrabble tile art charms, one cuter than the next. Collect them all!

 

 

Earth’s Elements ~  Beautiful collections of sterling silver and semi-precious stones in necklaces, bracelets and earrings designed with classic styling and fashion flair.

 

Sea Glass Catch ~ One of a kind jewelry designs using authentic surf-tumbled sea glass pieces wrapped with wire, crystals and gemstones.

 

 

Howard’s ~ Always something special is the tagline of this fashion jewelry distributor.

 

 

Coyote Moon ~ ~ An exclusive, timeless jewelry collection handcrafted using the finest  semi-precious, natural and man-made materials from all over the world.

 

GIFTS/CANDLES/HOME DECOR LINES

 

Artecnica ~ The colorful stars that light up the windows at Uplifting Connections are a customer favorite. Many styles to choose from.

 

 

Dream Time ~ DreamTime’s collection of comfort tools and body care products are the soothing antidote to today’s stressful lifestyles. Choose migraine wraps, sinus soothers, midnight masks and more.

 

Aloha Bay Bright Lights ~ Eco palm wax candles in Chakra jars, Chakra votives, and Feng Shui votives.

 

 

Kikkerland ~ Another customer favorite, the solar powered rainbow maker with genuine Swarovski crystal.  Put it in a sunny window and watch your room fill with magical rainbows.

 

Crystal Journey ~ Our customers love the crystal journey reiki-charged candles in pillars and votives.

 

 

The Universe Knows ~ Thermal hoodies, bistro mugs, stainless steel drinkware, and beach totes with wisdom taglines to inspire strength, courage, passion and purpose.

 

Australian Natural Soapworks ~ Simple Scents Australia creates soaps using organic shea butter, palm oils, glycerin and other natural ingredients. Choose from fresh clean scents in a pretty palette of colors.

 

Joan Baker ~ Butterfly and dragonfly magnets to brighten your windows.

 

Glass Eye Studio ~ Stunning and affordable glass art for your home.

 

 

T.S. Pink Corp. ~ Soap rocks that look like earth’s minerals endowed with extracts of aloe, calendula, chamomile, comfrey, lavender, vitamin E, jojoba oil, olive oil, and almond oil.

 

Woodstock Percussions, Inc. ~  The original, precision-tuned, high-quality windchimes, including the new zenergy chime for chakra balancing.

 

Spooner Creek ~ Real art etched in clay with inspirational messages.

 

 

Jacob’s Musical Chimes ~ Precision tuned wind chimes made of solid aluminum pipes hung from whimsical shapes such as hummingbirds, dragonflies, fairies, butterflies,  and angels.

 

Hydra ~ 100% natural shower bursts transform your ordinary shower into an aromatherapy experience better than the spa!

 

Abbott ~ Garden stones, Buddhas, garden picks.

 

Thoughtful Angels and Friends ~ Angel and Little Critter Pins with special sentiments for special people.

 

 

Alexx, Inc. ~ Finders Keepers key holders in many decorative designs. Never lose your keys again.

 

 

Cathedral Art Metal ~ Distinctive, sentiment driven metal gifts at an affordable price. Visor clips, rear-view mirror dangles, pocket tokens, jewelry and more.

 

Primitives by Kathy ~ Wooden box signs in white and black. Reminders of heart felt emotions and life’s truths that will warm any home.

 

 

Kamibashi Asian Art String Dolls ~ A band of kooky characters that has been growing steadily since the initial 16 members made their debut in May, 2005. Handmade in Thailand, each String Doll has his or her own special power that is always positive and helpful. They are fun for the whole family and make the perfect gift for any occasion.

 

Nobunto, USA ~ Beautiful hand-painted taper candles from South Africa.

 

 

Rock, Paper, Scissors ~ Mini scented candles in reusable wooden boxes beautifully packaged. The perfect little “thinking of you” gift.

 

Nippon Kodo ~ Finest natural ingredients with state-of-art technology to create quality incense in the Japanese tradition that burn even and clean.

 

SPIRITUALITY/NEW AGE/ANGELS

 

Angel Star ~ Give your worries to the angels with Angel Star’s best selling worry stones, travel stones and archangel stones.

 

Brain Sync ~ Your brain made better. For over 20 years, Kelly Howell has collaborated with neuroscientists and biofeedback therapists to invent a sophisticated sound recording technique that makes Brain Sync programs more effective. The result is the most elegant and effective brainwave synchronization audio programs available in the world today.

 

Sounds True ~ Many voices. One journey.  Books and Audio teaching from visionary thinkers and authors to inspire and support your personal transformation and spiritual awakening.

 

Raiders of the Lost Art ~ Quality crystals from around the world for healing, health and happiness.

 

 

Milk & Honey, Inc. ~ Wishing Pots – write your wishes on a scroll of paper that hangs from the lid of this beautiful ceramic piece. Comes in a gift box with the story of wishing pots and instructions.

 

Precious Aromatherapy ~  Car fresheners with scented with essential oils.

 

Nature’s Alchemy ~ All Nature’s Alchemy high-quality botanical oils are scientifically tested for purity and contain no chemical solvents, added alcohol or other extenders. High quality pure oils at competitive prices.

 

Natural Patches of Vermont ~

 

 

Guided Scents ~ Divinely Guided aromatherapy co-created with Archangels, infused with crystals, reiki energy, and containing essential oils.

 

 

Kheop’s International ~ Kheop’s International  ~ Supplier of meaningful gifts, specifically targeted to inspire and unify people, regardless of race or religion, promote well being, or to simply connect to Mother Nature.

Ever since the explosive debut of The Secret (and, for many, way before that), people have been fascinated by the idea of the Law of Attraction and find themselves drawn to wanting to know more about how to use it. 

The idea is that we draw to us the things we focus on most, so why not choose our focus?  Stories of manifesting wonderful relationships, events, and more abound. 

We recommend any and all of Mike Dooley’s books (and, for a fantastic daily pick-me-up, sign up for his email Notes from the Universe at www.tut.com), as well as Esther and Jerry Hicks’ books, especially Ask and It Is Given.

Do you know what brings you joy?  Do you invite it into your life?  Sometimes all it takes is to focus on what brings you happiness – and a promise to yourself that you’ll do that thing at least 10 minutes a day (hopefully more!).  Pick up the book, A Juicy Joyful Life: Inspiration from Women Who Have Found the Sweetness in Every Day (co-authored by Uplifting Connections’ founder, Ellie Bassick-Trovato) to dig into stories that will uplift you with questions that will provoke you to find the ways to find the juiciness in your life.

“If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask, for once I know the proper question, I would solve the problem in less than five minutes.”

~ Albert Einstein

The last thought and feeling you have prior to going to sleep is what your unconscious has to work with for the entire night. Focus on gratitude.

~ James Arthur Ray

Affectionately known as Mondays with Marcia

Return to Joy provides an opportunity for those who believe there has to be a better way and that life is supposed to be a gift and not an endless struggle.  Experience your first Monday night free to see if it resonates for you!  Click Here to Register

Stressed out?  Overwhelmed?  Looking for a way to ground yourself and find your center, expanding your capacity for peace and health? 

The benefits of meditation are vast and profound and range from health improvement to mental and emotional and spiritual strength and healing.  Many of us want to meditate but have a hard time committing to it, or even knowing if we are doing it right. 

Rachelle’s group is a perfect way to start or continue a meditating practice.  In her meditation group, you will learn to quiet your mind and welcome the healing energy of the angels.  You will experience tools and techniques for working with the angels in your everyday life.  They are standing by to assist you with releasing stress, comforting you in times of worry and grief, releasing emotional blockages, and bringing more peace and joy into your life.

Our customers (and the UC team!) are loving Rachelle’s meditations.  The angels provide a focus and a direct resource to call on during the week when you are meditating on your own.  Says one customer, “It’s a wonderful way to get to do something for myself.  I get an hour and a half to focus on my own well-being and connection to spirit, and that makes me a much happier and more balanced wife, mom, worker — and all my other roles — during the week.  I’m able to decompress from the previous week and recharge for the coming week.”  

During the guided meditations, some customers see colors, scenes, even sometimes the angels!  One customer reports that when she focused on clearing her throat during a meditation, she immediately felt a surge of confidence. 

Rachelle’s meditation meets every Tuesday morning from 10-11:30am.  The fee is $15 ($12 each when you sign up with a friend, or get a special package deal of $105 when you sign up for 8 in a row).  Preregistration is recommended for planning purposes.  Please call 508.697.2334.

One of the surest routes to peace and balance in your life is finding the time to meditate.  It’s time that will pay great dividends in the rest of your day, making you more effective, calmer, resilient to stress, and even happier.  Meditation has been scientifically proved to reduce stress and improve health.  It also helps you connect to the stillness inside – that place where you know the answers for all the questions you have.  And, it connects you to spirit, making room for communication with your higher self and your guides, angels, and the Universe.

At Uplifting Connections, we offer many resources to help you experience meditation.  We have several CD’s and books as well as a meditation group every Tuesday morning from 10-11:30 with Rachelle Croteau called Meditating with the Angels (see below for more information). 

When I lost the two of the men I loved most in the world within 2 months of each other,  it was the resources we now have at Uplifting Connections that saved me, gave me hope, and slowly but surely helped me to see that life would go on.  To me, grief has two main tentacles that wrap themselves around your soul: 1) the worry about whether your loved one still exists and is okay and 2) the pain of missing their physical presence.  I am blessed to be surrounded by talented mediums who have brought me many messages from my father and my husband – and that is one of the most uplifting connections I can imagine.  It entirely erases any concern or worry about whether they are okay.  I know they are more than okay, and I know they are around me when I need them.

We have evening events with mediums – gallery readings ranging from 15 participants for Jackie Waitkus’s shows to 70 for Maureen Hancock’s shows, as well as more intimate private readings with mediums such as Mandy Avery, Emma Phaneuf on a weekly basis, and many more mediums available during our Psychic Fairs the 2nd Saturday of every month.  Please see our Event page (link) and our Readings page (link) for more information.

We also have books on Spirit Communication, Maureen Hancock’s The Medium Next Door, a weekly Spirit Communication Development group on Wednesday nights, and CD’s from Maureen in which she teaches us how to tap into our own abilities (and most mediums agree that we all have the ability to tap in if we should choose to develop it). 

We have a grieving section of books as well.