About Mara
Betty Brandemarte, LMT retired in December 2024
I retired from the Anne Arundel County Fire Department in 2016, where I proudly served as a captain and paramedic for over 29 years. It was a fulfilling career dedicated to helping others, but also physically and mentally taxing. I've also been a long time caregiver to loved ones with chronic pain, terminal diseases and disabilities. These experiences took a toll on me, often leaving me feeling drained and stressed out. In an effort for self-care, I turned to massage. Massage therapy helped me to rejuvenate my mind, body, and spirit when I needed it the most. These experiences really motivated me to pursue an education in massage therapy at Anne Arundel Community College. I'm truly passionate about using massage as a way to alleviate pain and discomfort, creating a restorative and therapeutic experience for my clients. I love tailoring each massage to meet the unique needs of each individual, using a variety of techniques to ensure they get the best possible care. I believe in constantly honing and learning massage skills and I pride myself in doing my best to ensure satisfaction in every session. Currently, I am an adjunct instructor of massage therapy at the Anne Arundel Community College, where I teach practical hands-on techniques in Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and myofascial release and pathophysiology two mornings a week. Teaching massage is highly enjoyable and satisfying to me. Myofascial release is a particular area of interest for me, as I believe it is an effective and underutilized approach for promoting relaxation and addressing chronic pain. I retired from the Anne Arundel County Fire Department in 2016, where I proudly served as a captain and paramedic for over 29 years. It was a fulfilling career dedicated to helping others, but also physically and mentally taxing. I've also been a long time caregiver to loved ones with chronic pain, terminal diseases and disabilities. These experiences took a toll on me, often leaving me feeling drained and stressed out. In an effort for self-care, I turned to massage. Massage therapy helped me to rejuvenate my mind, body, and spirit when I needed it the most. These experiences really motivated me to pursue an education in massage therapy at Anne Arundel Community College. I'm truly passionate about using massage as a way to alleviate pain and discomfort, creating a restorative and therapeutic experience for my clients. I love tailoring each massage to meet the unique needs of each individual, using a variety of techniques to ensure they get the best possible care. I believe in constantly honing and learning massage skills and I pride myself in doing my best to ensure satisfaction in every session. Currently, I am an adjunct instructor of massage therapy at the Anne Arundel Community College, where I teach practical hands-on techniques in Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and myofascial release and pathophysiology two mornings a week. Teaching massage is highly enjoyable and satisfying to me. Myofascial release is a particular area of interest for me, as I believe it is an effective and underutilized approach for promoting relaxation and addressing. Mara McFarland |
My Office at 1610 West Street Annapolis
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