Marcia Costello, R.N.,
Lic. Ac., M.Ac., NCCAOM,
N.A.E.T. Certified, RYT 500,
Certified Svaroopa® Yoga Teacher

I received my Master of Acupuncture Degree from the New England School of Acupuncture 

As a registered nurse, I have worked in a variety of health care settings including acute care and ICU. Also, as a Certified Case Manager, coordinating care for catastrophically injured and terminally ill patients.

I discovered acupuncture when I was looking/exploring new ways of understanding the human body/mind/spirit and its relationship to vitality and health. As part of that process, I became a patient of acupuncture and discovered a new sense of wellbeing.

I have practiced yoga for 20+ years and have found it to be a foundation for my own life and well being. I knew that many of my acupuncture clients would benefit greatly from ongoing yoga classes but wanted to make appropriate referrals. I found Svaroopa® Yoga and it was a wonderful and very safe place to send clients. I started attending classes myself and then took the teacher training. I have been teaching yoga classes since 2004.

My mission is to incorporate my knowledge of western and eastern medicine and yoga to assist individuals in restoring harmony and balance within their bodies and accelerating their natural healing process.

Desmond J. Dowling, LMT

MA License Number MT-6804-MT      ABMP Certified Member 853851        Fully Insured

508 277 5504 cell              desdowling@charter.net

Des received his training at the world-renowned Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Stockbridge,MA.

 His training in Kripalu Bodywork and Therapeutic Massage included; Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular techniques (Strain/Counterstrain, Positional Release etc.), Reflexology, Accupressure, Energy Balancing, Hydrotherapy, Thai Massage, Seated Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Kinesiology and Pathology.

He has studied under Internationally Recognized Instructors and has conducted Clinic Sessions with

Special Needs populations.

He has taken a training course in Thai Massage in Lenox, MA, given by Michael Sitzer, NCBTMB certified since 1998, member of faculty, Kripalu School of Massage, Sivananda Certified Yoga Teacher.

He has worked as a Massage Therapist at a Physical Therapy Service, in Worcester, MA since 2009.

He has provided, since February 2010, Massage Services for students, faculty and staff, at Worcester

Polytechnic Institute, working from their Health Services Department.

He has experience providing MT services at an assisted living facility for the elderly, in Worcester, MA.  

Des also conducts Individual and Group Sessions of Progressive Relaxation, which involves Yogic

Breathing Techniques, Guided Meditation and Imagery and a Step-by-Step Physical Relaxation of the Entire

Body. This technique is particularly useful to combat Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia and Stress. It improves

Concentration, Awareness and Focus.

Certified and fully insured Member Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) since 2008  

Our Business

Rising Sun Acupuncture & Yoga Center in Marlborough, MA incorporates western and eastern medicine including Svaroopa Yoga, Acupuncture,  NAET and Massage Therapy to assist individuals in restoring harmony and balance within their bodies and accelerating their natural healing process.

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