Kevin is a nationally certified therapist with an extensive background in both therapeutic and advanced medical massage.  He originally established "Relaxation & Retreat Massages of York" back in 2003.  His reputation for successfully applying advanced medical massage techniques spread quickly throughout the South Central PA and Northern Maryland region.  By 2005, his repeated successes with challenging clients gathered the attention of the medical community and the general public.  In August of 2006, Relaxation & Retreat Massages of York, was invited to move their business into the Brockie Medical Center in West York.  The doors for their new facility were officially opened on October 9, 2006. R&R Massages continued to grow in size and reputation. By the end of 2009, they had expanded their menu of services well beyond the original massage-based business and were being referred clients from all over the US and abroad. Therefore, on November 1, 2010, R&R Massages of York officially changed its name to Restored Balance Integrated Health Services in order to provide the public with a more accurate description of what services they offer and what functions they perform.

As a former EMT and Paramedic Assistant, Kevin's interest in medicine carried him far beyond the basic studies for therapeutic massage.  He has received one-on-one training from doctors and medical massage experts in locations all over the United States.  Kevin has excelled in a medical massage technique known as "Myofascial Release."  With Myofascial Release (also called MFR), he is able to use his hands to slowly penetrate down through all the various layers of skin and muscle and locate the source of your pain.  Myofascial Release has been documented to have dissolved away extensive scar tissue, reversed neuropathies, increased range of motion, relieved acute and chronic pain, improved breathing, and much, much more. 

Kevin's Advanced Myofascial Release specialization focuses on the muscular and/or trauma-related issues directly associated with the female abdominal/pelvic region including pre-natal and post-partum complications.  Kevin is currently writing an instructional book on this specialized area of medical massage.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: As of April 19, 2011, Kevin was inducted into the Cambridge Who's Who Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs for his outstanding work in the field of Myofascial Release and Advanced Medical Massage.

Kevin is also a fully Certified Lymphedema Therapist and a registered fitter for both Jobst and Juzo compression garments.

Dr. Carla Huitt
Medical Director

Restored Balance is pleased to introduce our Medical Director, Dr. Carla Huitt, MD, MPH. Dr. Huitt, a graduate of the Creighton University School of Medicine, has had experience in Internal Medicine at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane Washington, and completed a fellowship in Preventative Medicine Specialty at John's Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Huitt is board certified and has practiced medicine for more than 26 years. Dr. Huitt provides medical expertise and supervision for any advanced medical massage therapy requiring physician oversight. In addition, Dr. Huitt brings her own unique knowledge and skills in preventative medicine to provide consultations and testing for hormonal issues like bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), adrenal fatigue, thyroid insufficiency and metabolic syndrome. These conditions and many others can be treated with scientifically-compounded hormones and substances using ingredients found in nature. Bio-identical hormones more closely ressemble the homones in the human body than do those hormonal replacements that are manufactured or synthesized. Consultations regarding the use of nutritional supplements and exercise to address the symptoms of PMS, Peri-menopause, Menopause, Thyroid Insufficiencies, and Adrenal Fatigue are also available.

Tracey graduated from Alternative Conjunction School of Massage in 2001. She owned and operated York Myotherapy for 6 years before merging with Restored Balance in January 2008. Tracey is a member of the United States Medical Massage Association, and is the past President of the Pennsylvania Chapter. She is also a member of the National Association of Sports Medicine in which she holds certifications in Personal Training and Performance Enhancement Training.

Tracey is the author and creator of Myostretching® for Fibromyalgia, a specialized pain management program for people who suffer with chronic pain conditions. She has personally suffered from Fibromyalgia for over 12 years and has dedicated her professional practice to helping others who suffer with all forms of chronic pain.

Tracey specializes in Myostretching®, Trigger Point Therapy, Myotherapy, Medical Massage, Infant Massage, Orthopedic Massage, Sports Massage, Esalen Massage(Deep Relaxation), Pain Management Treatments, Nutritional Consultation and Personal Training.  She is currently working towards certification in Zero Balancing.

Originally from York, Jill attended Rutgers University in New Jersey, earning her BFA in Visual Arts in 1985. She spent the 1990's living in Texas, returning to the York area in 2001.

After spending 9 years as a manager for a local florist, the search for a more fulfilling and less stress-filled career has brought her to the field of massage therapy.

Having graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage York Campus, Jill is eager to use her talents and abilities here at Restored Balance. "I really enjoy helping people to relax and feel better overall. I like to do Swedish and deep tissue massage, working aspects or other modalities into it. I welcome this opportunity to grow and expand my skill set here!"

Kim LeSage-Mecier graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage in 2005. She is a certified massage therapist and an active member of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).  She is also a graduate of Temple University and retired in 2004 after 27 years as a Registered Dental Hygienist to pursue her career in massage therapy.  She enjoys working with people recovering from illnesses or injury, or just helping them to relax and de-stress through Swedish massage, deep tissue or basic Myofascial Release techniques.

Kim is a York county native with an easy going personality who looks forward to working daily with all of her clients.

Teresa is a registered nurse who graduated in 1986 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's Degree in Science/ Nursing. Her background includes neuroscience, neuro-trauma, and almost 20 years in the operating room. She has cared for a wide range of patients including; head trauma, spinal injury, those with chronic pain, permanent nerve disorders, women's issues, orthopedic problems, and pediatric conditions.

Teresa's current focus and specialty at Restored Balance includes: pain management, Myostretching® for fibromyalgia, and reflexology. She is currently completing her certification in Zero Balancing and auricular detox acupuncture to further serve her clients.

Teresa has a lifelong interest in complementary techniques, nutritional healing and energy medicine. She comes to Restored Balance with great enthusiasm to improve client's health and overall sense of well being.

Sue graduated from the Baltimore Holistic Health Center in 1989. She has travel throughout the United States and, more recently, travel to China to learn advanced massage and skin care techniques. Sue specializes in injuries and chronic problems. She has been voted Best of York for the past seven years and is well recognized in the medical community. Sue has taught workshops at the Baltimore School of Massage and has been a popular public speaker. She has been featured in numerous newspaper articles and on Fox 43 News. She worked at an Integrated Health Center with physicians from 1987 to 1991 and practices a holistic lifestyle. She has worked at Memorial's Wellness Center until their closing and then started her own practice.

Sue is also a Licensed Esthetician trained in Medical Aesthetic, Laser, IPL, and Ultrasound equipment use and chemical peels. She has previously worked in a plastic surgery office during pre and post surgical skin care. She also worked in a dermatology office focusing on acne and hair removal. Sue makes some of her own products and customizes each treatment. With Sue's vast knowledge, it allows her to focus on correcting skin conditions such as aging, sun damage and acne conditions. Her prior experience in the medical and holistic health fields allow her to combine Science with Nature for the perfect blend. Treatments are suitable for men. women, and teen skin.

Sue is looking forward to working together with you to achieve your skin and body care needs.

Amy is our Patient Relations Director. She was once the Director of Human Resources for Memorial Hospital until suffering a stroke in 2006. At that time, she began receiving treatments at R&R Massages of York, now Restored Balance, to address the muscle weakness and foot drop she suffered from after the stroke. During her recovery, she went to work as the Director of Client Services for a non-profit group until she had to have open heart surgery.

Amy's experience lies in customer service, patient relations, as well as developing business relationships. She received her Bachelor's in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her MBA from York College of Pennsylvania. Her role is to manage our customer service relationships to our new patients as well as following up with existing patients. Additionally, she will be responsible for communicating with referring providers and establishing new physician relations.

As a potentially new patient or an existing patient, if you have questions about Restored Balance or the services we provide, please do not hesitate to contact Amy. She will do her best to meet all your patient relations and informational needs.

JoAnne is the receptionist for Restored Balance. She was born is Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany in 1972 and moved all over the United States until settling in Pennsylvania in 2006. She has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Systems and is currently working on her Master's degree in Information Systems Management at Walden University. She will graduate in September 2012. She is a mother of four wonderful children ranging in age from 9 to 18. JoAnne loves researching her family's genealogy, playing with her kids, riding horses, and certainly enjoys helping others.