COUDERSPORT — The Coudersport Wellness Center at Cole Memorial added a new licensed massage therapist to its team.

Allison Lathrop graduated from the Great Lakes Institute of Technology in Erie with a diploma in massage therapy. Massage has been shown to have a range of health benefits, from lowering blood pressure to easing migraines. Research has demonstrated that massage may help relieve pain from injuries or diseases such as cancer, arthritis, fibromyalgia and Parkinson’s disease. Massage can also help lower stress, which is beneficial for overall health.

In addition to providing traditional services such as Swedish massage, she offers deep tissue, hot stone, shiatsu and sports massage for all ages in the Coudersport Wellness Center’s newly renovated massage room.

Contact the Wellness Center for appointments or further information.