Our Massage Therapists & Support Staff

Anthony Allegro, LMT

Anthony graduated from massage school in January of 2000, starting out like most therapists in just trying to make people feel better. Upon requests from clients to help get them out of pain and into a better place, he started his journey into the world of Pain Management.

He first became certified in Orthopedic Massage, Cranial-Sacral Therapy, Kinesio Taping, Functional Movement Systems, and Myofascial Release. It is the combination of all these therapies that allows him to help those in need. Anthony is known for his Myofascial Release skill.

He was the FIRST therapist, massage or any other, to begin a full-time Myofascial Release treatment practice in Montgomery.

AL License Number: 1037

Jacob Laputka, LMT

Jacob began his career aspirations with a general interest in nutrition, hoping to provide others with a holistic approach to health and wellness. However, when looking into schooling on the subject in 2006, not many opportunities were widely available. So, after some deliberation, the field of massage therapy seemed like a great fit to enter into holistic care, and it quickly changed Jacob’s entire life path for the better.

In May of 2006, Jacob moved to Utah to attend UCMT, the Utah College of Massage Therapy, which had been teaching massage therapy for over 20 years. The program that UCMT offered at that time was considered one of the best in the industry, and Jacob far exceeded expectations by graduating top of his class with a 4.0 GPA and numerous high honors.

As part of the main curriculum at UCMT, Jacob was introduced to Structural Integration, a targeted therapy intended to improve the body’s pain and movement imbalances through the viewpoint that the body should be treated as a whole system, rather than just treating specific symptoms. This holistic approach to treating physical ailments became Jacob’s primary specialization, which he brought to the Montgomery area in 2008, when he moved back to live near family and expand his career path.

Now, over 17 years later, and after helping hundreds of people change their lives for the better, Jacob is still continuing to grow his knowledge and understanding of pain, dysfunction, and the improvement of health by expanding into movement therapy and corrective exercise with Functional Patterns, in hopes of providing his clients with a life-long solution to pain and physical problems

AL License Number: 2662

Carla Wall, LMT

After spending eight years as a physical therapy tech, Carla realized there must be another way to help people recover from injuries, surgeries and other ailments. She graduated from H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College in 2015 with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 and possesses certifications in several areas of massage and manual therapy.

Carla is certified in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Lymphatic Massage, and Myofascial Release. She combines her knowledge of Massage therapy with her time as a physical therapy tech to be able to create change in clients bodies. Carla felt a deep desire to be part of a massage team with a goal-oriented approach towards the improvement and restoration of one’s overall active health. This led her to Hands On Healing and our advanced bodywork program.

She continues to expand upon her knowledge of bodywork and assessment techniques.

AL License Number: 4333

Samantha Curtis, LMT

AL License Number: 5548

Carolee Taylor, LMT

Beyond her training in the practice of massage therapy, Carolee had the experience of being a recipient of the advantages of therapeutic massage and bodywork.

In 2006 Carolee’s life changed dramatically when she was in a car accident that broke her back and sternum, injuries that made her reevaluate her ability in her career. The pain and muscle tension became almost incapacitating; then she was introduced to massage therapy and is now living a productive and active lifestyle. Not only does she have the training, but through her experiences she has developed the compassion, dedication, and belief in the benefits of massage therapy. 

Carolee has received specialized training certification in Swedish massage, Deep Tissue massage. After graduating from H. Council Trenholm State Technical College in 2012, she successfully completed the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB) and has been practicing massage for 10+ years. Carolee has worked as both an Independent Small Business Owner and a Spa Therapist, but has finally found her dream massage therapist job working for a company that puts the client’s relief, both mentally and physically, first.

AL License Number: 4004

Crystal Worthington, Office Manager

Crystal, our Office Manager, keeps the daily operations at Hands On Healing running smoothly and efficiently. When calling for an appointment or visiting our studio, you’ll be greeted by her cheerful voice and smiling face.