Meet the Team
Jo-Anna Cassino
The founder + formulator of Botanic providence, Jo-Anna, has long had a passion for the power of plants; amazed by their beauty and the abilities they possess. She has formally studied Botany and Herbalism since 2005. She would tell you that through the years of farming and study, the plants themselves have been her most intimate teachers giving her insight into translating their language, mythology and lore. You can catch her creating potions, tea blends, all kinds of botanical beauty and herbal support at the shop Thursdays through Saturdays 12:30 -6PM.
Founder, Herbalist
JoAnne Morrissey
Craniosacral therapy, Fascia work, TMJ work/therapy
With over two decades of experience, JoAnne brings a uniquely well-rounded perspective to healing. Since graduating from the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in 2002, she has practiced in everything from clinical rehab and chiropractic offices to luxury spas and private wellness sessions.
What truly sets JoAnne apart is her 20-year background in the dental and orthodontic fields. This specialized expertise makes her a "detective" for tension, allowing her to uncover the root causes of jaw pain and facial imbalance that often go unnoticed.
JoAnne specializes in Advanced TMJ Care and Jaw Release. By blending gentle yet effective techniques like Buccal Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Tuning Forks, she helps clients find lasting relief from:
Chronic TMJ pain and jaw clicking
Tension headaches and migraines
Facial tightness and stress-related holding patterns
Alison Zagorsky
Alison Zagorsky is a holistic esthetician with training in lymphatic drainage, gua sha technique, and Dien Chan Zone Facial Reflexology.
She brings over twenty four years of experience as an holistic skincare practitioner and has worked in clinical settings, luxury five star spas and stunning ocean front hotels. Having struggled for years with chemical sensitives and acne, many of her treatments are designed for sensitive and very reactive skin conditions and utilize a “less is more” philosophy with an emphasis on increasing circulation for skin health and resilience. Her approach uses clean, natural and effective skincare lines and massage techniques such as lifting, sculpting, lymphatic work and gua sha to give instant results and visible shifts with regular application.
Alison takes great pride her passion for a more holistic, sustainable process. She loves for clients to experience the immediate and lasting results of these effective, gentle techniques.
Organic Custom Facials
Nicole Gauthier
Massage therapist in Rhode Island for over 14 years, Nicole is a seasoned professional truly dedicated to the art of healing. With a career spanning over a decade, she has cultivated a deep understanding of the body’s intuitive needs, providing a compassionate space for restoration and relief.
Nicole specializes in a holistic, integrated approach that balances deep relaxation with targeted clinical results. Her expertise allows her to address chronic tension while supporting the nervous system's innate power to heal.
Nicole’s care is gentle yet highly effective, focusing on releasing the physical impacts of stress. She specializes in:
Neck and Shoulder Release: Targeted work to alleviate the "weight of the world" held in the upper body.
Traditional Swedish Relaxation: Deeply restorative strokes to soothe the mind and body.
Trigger Point Therapy: Precision techniques to unlock stubborn knots and restore mobility.
Himalayan Salt Stone Massage: Incorporating mineral-rich heat to ground the energetic system and melt away tension.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Ashleigh Marie Dundas
Holistic Health Practitioner and USUI Holi Fire III Reiki Master Practitioner. She has 17+ years of professional experience in the wellness field and is truly dedicated to her craft. Ashleigh is a multi passionate human who loves supporting people on their journeys. She is a mother, small business owner + entrepreneur, writer + poet, author, artisan, and compassionate healing practitioner. Ashleigh specializes in a holistic, integrated approach to Therapeutic Massage, Prenatal/ Postnatal Massage + Reiki.
Her care approach is gentle yet effective, deeply relaxing, and therapeutic- helping to assist the innate healing power of the body, support the nervous system, energetic systems, and strengthen the mind-body connection. Ashleigh has expertise in working with clients through many life transitions and understands not only the physical impact of increased stress on the body but the emotional aspects as well.
Ashleigh’s main healing studio is in Plymouth, MA waterfront and she rents space two Thursdays a month at Botanic Providence, to support her Rhode Island based clients as well as folks traveling through.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Lakshmi Vader Bevans
Master-level energy practitioner devoted to the art of restoration and deep relaxation. With extensive training as a Reiki and Ra~Sheeba Reiki Master, she blends traditional healing techniques with a refined intuitive awareness to create a calm, supportive experience for every client.
Lakshmi specializes in an integrated approach to energy work that focuses on the subtle connection between the spirit and the physical body. Her sessions serve as a quiet invitation to relax, receive, and reconnect with one's innate sense of harmony.
Reiki & Ra~Sheeba Reiki: Master-level energy balancing to promote holistic healing.
Nervous System Support: Techniques designed to shift the body from "fight or flight" into a state of restorative rest.
Clearing Stagnation: Gently releasing tension and energetic blocks to restore a natural flow of vitality.
Intuitive Energy Healing: Personalized sessions that address the unique emotional and energetic needs of the individual.