Meredith Murphy is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Pennsylvania and certified as a Diplomate of Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She received her Master of Acupuncture degree from the New England School of Acupuncture in Massachusetts, the oldest school of acupuncture in the country and a leader in the field of traditional Asian medicine. Meredith has been classically trained in Japanese and Chinese acupuncture, as well as additional training in pediatric insertive and non-insertive acupuncture, Korean acupuncture, Five Element acupuncture, and Tuina massage.

Several years ago, Meredith realized that over half of her patients were seeing her for infertility. On top of that, almost 3/4 of her patients were seeking treatments for women's health in general, thus began her journey into the world of fertility and the birth of the Natural Fertility Center of Pennsylvania. Her vision has always been one of total well being- inside and out. Her caring and patience is obvious from the first visit. She has become very active in the fertility world making strong connections with many of the Reproductive Endocrinologists in the greater Philadelphia area. She is also an active member and volunteer for Resolve: The National Infertility Association.

Meredith is active in the community and in the forefront of public education about acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She has been on TV shows such as Healthwatch on the CBS 11 o'clock news and Tea With Sherri, as well as in national and local publications such as Running Times magazine and Philadelphia Style magazine. You may also be able to catch her at one of the many local health fairs in the area.

About the Massage Therapists

Anne Butler
Anne is a Graduate of The Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy where she completed the Professional Massage Therapy AMTA/COMTA Accredited Program, which includes Massage Therapy, Anatomy and Physiology, Corrective Medical Massage Techniques, Shiatsu, Advanced Anatomy and Physiology and Science of Kinesiology. Anne continued her own personal development while deepening her awareness of the body's healing and regenerative energy while practicing shiatsu. Anne began her studies under Jill Silverstein, B.F.A.,Dipl.ABT, NCCAOM; AOBTA CP at the Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy and then continued her advanced studies with Saul Goodman, AOBTA, CI, founder of the International School of Shiatsu. Studies included Oriental Medical Theory, Structural Alignment, Food and Healing, Zen Shiatsu, Fascia, Shiatsu Shin Tai and Hara.   Anne has the skills and intuitive ability to treat each client as an individual to create a sense of wholeness and well-being using her trained techniques. What you can expect from a session with Anne is a blend of modalities that will suit you best. Techniques such as deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial work or shiatsu points are used to help relax the body and mold the body back to where it wants to be.

At home, Anne is a wife and a mother of three boys, fascinated by the creation of life and all its beauty. Pregnancy massage and fertility massage is a wonderful way to relax the body and prepare for this new beginning. Removing yourself from your daily life of traffic, work and social engagements to think about the intricate process of life will take you to another world of raw beauty and nature. Anne is also a Professional Member of the American Massage Therapy Association and has completed the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

Pam Kennedy
Pam is a graduate of the Professional Massage Therapy Program at Cortiva Institute – Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy where she completed comprehensive studies in therapeutic massage and bodywork, as well as anatomy, physiology, pathology and the musculoskeletal system.

Her specialty areas include therapeutic, deep tissue, and relaxation massage, reflexology, myofascial release and Reiki. Pam also provides massage and bodywork for the terminally and critically ill, as well as those fighting cancer. Her work in hospice massage is done at the client’s location, whether it be at home, in a hospital, nursing home, or hospice. For this work, Pam has extensively trained in Comfort Touch, Aviana Mindful Touch Therapy, cancer massage, and the sociology of death and dying. She has written Midwifing Death: The Role of Bodywork in Hospice in Hospice & Palliative Care, a well-received 15-page paper.

In addition to her work as a massage therapist and bodyworker, Pam teaches massage therapy and professional ethics at Cortiva Institute, where she also serves as director of the Student Clinic/Internship.

She is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association and successfully completed National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

Kim Reeder
A graduate of Cortiva Institute's Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy, Kim has extensive knowledge of massage healing techniques, theory, anatomy and physiology. Her specialties include Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage, as well as Hawaiian lomi lomi. She is nationally certified by the NCBTMB and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

Health and wellness are important aspects of Kim's life that she hopes to bring to others through massage. An avid runner, yogini, and outdoor enthusiast, she has first-hand experience with common sports-related injuries and methods of treatment, as well as relaxation and meditation techniques.