MEET RAQUEL CHARRINGTON, RMT

Massage therapy for improved movement, stress and pain relief.

A Thoughtful, Whole-Body Approach to Healing

Registered Massage Therapist, The Borough Health and Wellness Clinic

Raquel Charrington is an experienced Registered Massage Therapist with a deeply individualized approach to care. With over two decades of clinical experience, she combines hands-on manual therapy, movement education, and a strong understanding of biomechanics to help patients move better, feel stronger, and reconnect with their bodies.

Her treatments go far beyond symptom relief. Raquel believes that pain and dysfunction are often connected to the cumulative effects of stress, posture, injury, lifestyle, and nervous system regulation. Her goal is to restore the body’s natural movement patterns and rhythms in a way that feels supportive, safe, and sustainable.

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Education, Certification & Ongoing Training

Raquel has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2004 and brings a diverse background in movement and rehabilitation to her practice.

Her training includes:

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) since 2004

Certified Pilates Instructor through Body Harmonics (600+ hour certification)

Advanced training in postural analysis and biomechanics

MPS Dolphin Neurostim scar release therapy training

Beginning a five-year Osteopathy program in September

Her continued education reflects her passion for understanding the body on a deeper level and providing increasingly comprehensive care to her patients.

Clinical Interests & Areas of Focus

Throughout her career, Raquel has treated a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, with extensive experience supporting patients with:

Neck and shoulder tension

Headaches and migraines

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Tingling or discomfort in the arms and hands

Low back pain and postural strain

More recently, her clinical focus has expanded into an area she is especially passionate about: supporting women recovering from diastasis recti and surgical scarring, including C-sections, mastectomies, gallbladder surgery, and other abdominal procedures.

Using a combination of MPS Dolphin scar release therapy, manual treatment, movement therapy, and Pilates-based rehabilitation, Raquel works to improve tissue mobility, reduce compensatory pain patterns, and restore function. She recognizes that scars and fascial restrictions can impact posture, movement, and pain in ways that extend far beyond the original site of injury.

Areas of Focus in Massage Therapy Care

Neck, Shoulder & Upper Limb Pain

Targeted treatment for tension, stiffness, headaches, carpal tunnel symptoms, and discomfort affecting the neck, shoulders, arms, and hands. Raquel’s approach combines manual therapy, postural assessment, and nervous system regulation to reduce pain and restore mobility.

Low Back Pain & Postural Strain

Treatment designed to address chronic low back tension, movement restrictions, and postural imbalances caused by daily habits, prolonged sitting, or repetitive strain. Care focuses on improving alignment, releasing restricted tissues, and helping the body move more efficiently.

Headaches & Tension Relief

Hands-on therapy aimed at relieving muscular tension and fascial restrictions that contribute to headaches and migraines. Treatments also incorporate breathing and relaxation techniques to help calm the nervous system and reduce stress-related tension patterns.

Scar Release Therapy & Fascial Mobility

Using MPS Dolphin Neurostim therapy alongside manual techniques, Raquel works to improve mobility and circulation around surgical scars such as C-sections, mastectomies, and abdominal surgeries. This approach can help reduce pain, improve posture, and address tension patterns that extend beyond the scar itself.

Postpartum Recovery & Diastasis Recti Support

Specialized care for postpartum women focused on restoring core function, improving tissue integrity, and supporting recovery after pregnancy and birth. Treatments may incorporate manual therapy, movement guidance, and Pilates-informed rehabilitation to rebuild strength safely and effectively.

Movement, Biomechanics & Nervous System-Based Care

Raquel’s treatments are rooted in understanding how the body moves and responds to stress. By combining massage therapy with biomechanics, breathwork, and gentle nervous system-informed techniques, she helps patients improve mobility, regulate tension, and feel more balanced in their bodies.