Emily Desrosiers

Roots Physical Therapy + Yoga

1 Richmond Square, Suite 152E, Providence, RI, 02906

Emily Desrosiers, LMT, MLD-C, Reiki Master/Teacher (she/her) is a Licensed Massage Therapist who has been practicing since 2021. She takes a thoughtful, client-centered approach to care, with a focus on helping individuals move out of pain and back into a more comfortable, functional relationship with their bodies. Her work is grounded in an understanding of fascial restrictions, compensation patterns, and the role of the nervous system in chronic tension and pain. She has continued to refine her practice through specialized training in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD-C) and myofascial release techniques, including Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). She integrates these approaches with therapeutic massage to support mobility, reduce discomfort, and promote overall balance within the body. Emily also brings a background in energy work as a Reiki Master/Teacher, incorporating subtle, nervous system–supportive elements into her sessions to help clients shift into a more restorative state. She particularly enjoys working with individuals experiencing chronic pain, as well as those who are beginning to explore bodywork for the first time. She values collaboration and believes massage therapy can play an important role alongside movement and rehabilitation practices in supporting long-term, sustainable change. Outside of her work, Emily is an avid dancer who finds joy in movement as a form of expression and connection. She also enjoys spending time in nature—camping, hiking, and exploring the outdoors—and has a deep love for animals. She hopes to one day expand her practice to include animal massage therapy.