Inspired by the principles of Ayurveda, ancient holistic healing practices, Dorothy Ruggiero opened SeaStones Natural Therapies, LLC in 2003.

With a goal to provide a holistic approach to wellness, Dorothy continues to develop her understanding of holistic healing through courses and workshops that focus on balance, prevention, and health maintenance.

She incorporates various techniques and enhancements to her massage practices that flow with the needs of her clients. Holistic healing practices like heated stone massage, Reiki, Shiatsu, Thai Massage and Thai Herbal Medicine, combined with traditional Western massage techniques, allow her to create a massage experience that is unique to each client.

Dorothy graduated from the American Institute of Massage & Hydrotherapy, located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, in 1993 and immediately continued with additional studies including specialized therapeutic treatments for soft-tissue whiplash injuries, musculoskeletal imbalances, and sports massage. Through experience and ongoing education, Dorothy expands her practices to include a variety of natural techniques that facilitate stress reduction, pain relief, and balance.

"I became interested in massage therapy in 1992 after having been involved in a motor vehicle accident. I went through the typical protocol of treatment for soft-tissue whiplash injury. After the medical care and short term of physical therapy, I explored chiropractic care and massage therapy. For me, the massage therapy was most effective in reducing my pain. I began studying massage therapy with the idea of helping others reduce pain caused by injury and stress."