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“Keep moving!!”

Languages Spoken: English, Type 1 Diabetes mom
Ellen originally began her massage therapy career at The Mindful Body in San Francisco in 2007, and—after 5 years of practice in the state of California—she moved to NYC where she completed her Licensed Massage Therapy certification for the State of New York. Ellen is a graduate of the Swedish Institute and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. She is dynamic and informed by the practice and teachings of Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, of Mysore, India.
Ellen is also a formally trained Chef, a Certified Gerson Therapy caregiver, and a seasoned Birthing Doula. Ellen enjoys creating a balanced bodywork session by incorporating Ayurveda, 5 element theory of Chinese medicine, and classical Swedish/Deep Tissue techniques.

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“Partnering with clients to achieve their health goals.”

Languages Spoken: English
Kurt specializes in Swedish and deep tissue massage, incorporating myofascial release, trigger point techniques, and sports massage into his practice. He has trained in Shiatsu massage as well. Kurt has worked in both clinics and spas and enjoys partnering with clients to achieve their personal health goals, whether they are post-injury rehabilitation, personal maintenance, or simply relaxing the body and quieting the mind.
Kurt is a graduate of the Swedish Institute, and licensed by New York State and certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). He is also a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

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“Relax your mind and your body will follow.”
Languages Spoken: English
Jali is a graduate of the Swedish Institute. Jali’s passion is helping his clients improve their overall health through massage. His sessions are client-centered, and he is skilled in a variety of massage techniques including Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports massage, Myosfascial Massage, Trigger point Therapy, and Shiatsu. He uses the therapeutic and relaxation practices of Western and Eastern massage to help bring healing to his clients on a spiritual, emotional, and physical level.
Jali has worked on athletes at various sporting events which include Westchester Triathalon and Toughman Half Ironman, offering post-event sport massage to the participants. Jali is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

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"I believe that massage is not only beneficial in treating physical issues, but is also important to our mental and emotional health."
Languages Spoken: English
Patrina grew up in a culture that was heavily influenced by homeopathy. This deepened her interest in holistic and touch therapy. Patrina completed her AOS in Massage Therapy at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2018 and is certified in Advanced Massage Therapies with that school as well. She is a military veteran who became more body aware after suffering injuries during her service and is now committed to learning as well as teaching others about the influence of touch in healing. Her drive to constantly learn new things pushes her to find new and better ways to help her clients resolve their complaints of pain and stress. Patrina hopes to further her studies in massage and body work to better serve her clients

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"Nurturing yourself is not selfish—it’s essential to your survival and your well–being.” -Renee Peterson Trudeau

Languages Spoken: English
After a long culinary career nourishing his patrons wellness through food, Ryan sought out another longtime passion and enrolled in the massage program at The Swedish Institute, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2016. Since that time he has been refining his skills as a massage therapist, integrating an array of modalities to customize each and every session to best fit with his client’s needs and goals.
Ryan believes that the stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system is vital to the healing process. He integrates that philosophy into every massage session by using smooth, rhythmic relaxation techniques while integrating deep tissue techniques to address areas of specific need.

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“Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos- the trees, the clouds, everything.” –Thich Nhat Hanh
Languages Spoken: English
Ryan studied at the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY, and specializes in deep tissue and sports massage. He is also a certified personal trainer, using exercise in combination with massage therapy to promote overall wellness. Feel free to ask him about ways to increase strength or mobility. Ryan lives in Brooklyn with his wife Raela, a Doctor of Chiropractic.

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Languages Spoken: English
Sarah has been a licensed massage therapist since 2015. She combines her anatomical knowledge and technical skill to provide a touch that allows her clients to fully relax and heal. She works slowly and engages with each unique body to assess what it needs, working to alleviate any tension or pain. Her style combines a mixture of Swedish, deep tissue, & trigger point therapy to provide a relaxing & effective massage.
Sarah is also a Certified Oncology Massage Therapist & is trained to work with clients with cancer at all steps of their journey, prioritizing both physical & mental comfort.

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“Your health is a bank account. The more deposits you make, the richer your health will be.”
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Russian
Yelena holds a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology, and her Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine in Acupuncture. She is a New York State licensed Massage Therapist who graduated from Pacific College, specializing in deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and prenatal massage. Yelena has worked with pregnant women at the Lutheran Hospital, focusing on their fitness, wellness and preparing for labor with massage therapy and acupuncture.
Yelena loves what she does and is passionate about each clients’ health and wellness. Her motto is “Healing the world, One body at a time.” Yelena also enjoys dancing and performing on a semiprofessional level as a salsa dancer.

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“Our bodies have a lot to tell us. All we have to do is listen.”
Languages Spoken: English, Some Spanish
Jahaira graduated as valedictorian of her class at Rochester’s Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage. She uses a combination of Swedish, Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapys. A firm believer that the body responds best to attentive, slow and predictable touch, Jahaira’s massage is focused to the client’s main complaint and relies on their feedback, making the outcome a joint effort. Jahaira has spent years looking for her niche in the healthcare field and has never felt more fulfilled than when she performs massage.

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"He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior"-Confucius
Language Spoken: English
Joseph is a graduate of Pacific College of Health and Science, where he learned a wide range of different Massage Techniques. Joseph has been a martial artist since childhood, in disciplines including Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts. He fuses evidence-based Western modalities and Sports Massage with hand techniques from Eastern traditions such as Tui Na and Shiatsu for an integrated orthopedic experience. "Every body is unique", that's why Joseph makes customized massage protocols for every client to suit their needs.

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" With genuine love and compassion, another person's appearance or behavior has no effect on your attitude. Real compassion comes from seeing the other's suffering. -The Dalai Lama
Languages: English + Russian
Yevgeniy is a graduate from NYCHP-( New York College of Health professions). This college provided excelent training in Western massage techniques with an extended program deeply focused in Asian body works such as Shiatsu , Tuina and Thai massage. The knowledge and understanding of both Western and Estern techniques and modalities allow Yevgeniy to create an individual therapeutic session for each of our clients in accordance to their complaints and condition. He does this through manipulations of powerfull energy points and meridians incorporated into Swedish massage to enhance the healing effect on the body.
Yevgeniy specialized in general relaxation-flow Swedish massage, Deep tissue massage and Miofascial Trigger point therapy.
His goal is to provide maximum relaxation, physical and emotional balance to his client by the means of the healing touch meditation and love. He is very passionate and dedicated Massage therapist.
Yevgeniy is licensed in NewYork State and is a member of
American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

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“Self care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel “ Eleanor Brownn
Languages: English
- Grace is a strong believer in the power of caring, restorative touch as a fundamental element of personal wellness. As a transplant from the tranquil New Mexico desert, she is aware of the ways in which the fast bustle of NYC living contributes to muscular tension and stress holding patterns in our physical bodies. She graduated with honors from the Swedish Institute of Health Sciences and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. As a therapist, she has a calming touch that she pairs with deeper, therapeutic work that ensures both relaxation and optimal healing in each session. She aims to individualize each massage based on the personal history and goals of the client. Her practice integrates Swedish, deep tissue, and myofascial techniques to ease away stress and offer a moment of peace and rejuvenation for your body and mind. She’s excited and honored to be a part of your wellness journey.

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"Healing yourself is connected with healing others" - Yoko Ono
Languages: English
Andrew Thegeby, LMT is a graduate of The Institute for Therapeutic Massage in Haskell, NJ, and is licensed in both New York and New Jersey. He is trained in Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial, METs, and shiatsu. Before his work as a massage therapist, Andrew trained as an actor, spending considerable time in movement classes where he developed an interest in body mechanics. This love of kinesiology grew into a passion for bodywork and the health benefits and restorative capabilities it can have in people's lives.
Andrew grew up in Europe, has roots in Sweden, and loves being a part of the melting pot that is New York City.

Pronouns: She/Her
Studio: Williamsburg
Languages Spoken: English
Nigia is a passionate artist and healer, combining her expertise as a massage therapist with her talent as a figurative painter. A native New Yorker, she trained at the Swedish Institute in NYC and the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY.
With 20 years of experience in top spas across NYC—from SoHo and Midtown to Scarsdale and Dobbs Ferry—Nigia specializes in deeply relaxing, therapeutic massage. She intuitively blends Swedish and Deep Tissue techniques with heat therapy and Trigger Point work to relieve tension, ease TMJ-related jaw clenching, and provide headache relief. Her approach is both soothing and restorative.

Studio: Williamsburg
Pronouns: he/him
Languages Spoken: English

“Consistency leads to progress.”
Anthony is a graduate of the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. He began his journey with massage therapy to help others and to promote healing (self-healing specifically) through touch. He considers the relationship between therapist and client a real team effort in achieving the client’s health goals. Anthony is a passionate and knowledgeable Licensed Massage Therapist whose best work focuses on deep tissue and trigger point therapy.

Pronouns: He/Him
Studios Union Square, Williamsburg
“Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water” -Bruce Lee
Kavanagh has been a student of dance and martial arts for the last 14 years, so he knows how it feels to experience pain and discomfort. Constantly injuring themself led them on a path to seek out and eventually practice holistic medicine.

Studio: Williamsburg
Languages: English, Spanish
Pronouns: He/Him
Navan’s path to massage therapy began with his own experience of healing. While studying guitar in music school, he developed carpal tunnel syndrome from strain caused by practice. After working with a skilled massage therapist, he made a full recovery and was able to return to his music. That transformative experience sparked a deep appreciation for the body’s capacity to heal—and a passion for helping others experience that same relief. What began as a personal recovery became a lifelong calling.

He went on to earn his massage therapy degree from the Florida College of Natural Health in 2014, specializing in craniosacral therapy and energy healing. Navan’s practice is rooted in intuition, deep listening, and a belief that relief, relaxation, and body awareness can unlock lasting transformation. He brings care and presence to every session, creating space for clients to reconnect with their bodies

Studios: Union Square & Williamsburg
Pronouns: He/Him
Languages: English/Spanish
Luis Narvaez is a massage therapist from Long Island serving the Greater New York Area. He has studied extensively at CUNY's massage therapy program and graduated in 2014. He specializes in therapeutic work which includes myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Swedish techniques & deep tissue release. Luis also enjoys taking on sports massage & prenatal clients. He takes a holistic approach to massage, treating the body entirely to alleviate any specific problem. He aides with pain management, weight management, & stress.

Studios: Greenpoint & Williamsburg
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English
“Where therapeutic touch meets intuitive care—come in tense, leave in tune.”
Krystina is a licensed massage therapist known for her confident, intuitive touch and personalized approach to healing. She integrates a range of therapeutic modalities including deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, Swedish massage, prenatal and postnatal care, and passive stretching to improve limited range of motion. Her work is designed to meet each client exactly where they are, whether they’re athletes, runners, expectant or postpartum parents, busy office workers, or individuals seeking meaningful self-care.
She is especially passionate about supporting pregnant and postpartum clients, providing a safe, nurturing space throughout every stage of their journey. Clients trust her to help them feel grounded, supported, and deeply cared for, both physically and emotionally.
She also brings a thoughtful, celebratory energy to birthday sessions, making each one feel special and memorable. Whether someone is working through pain or simply taking time to reconnect with themselves, Krystina creates an experience that leaves every client feeling restored, balanced, and seen.

Pronouns: She/Her
Studios: Williamsburg, Union Square
Languages: English
It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change. - Queen Elizabeth II
Carlee was introduced to massage therapy through her older sister who has been a licensed massage therapist since 2018. After falling down the stairs in 2021 and suffering from Bell's palsy shortly after, she saw how beneficial massage could be and how it helped her through a rough recovery. These helped pave the way for her to learn massage therapy. She completed her massage therapy training at Pacific College for Health and Science. Carlee's drive to constantly learn new things pushes her to find better ways to help her clients with their concerns and their complaints of pain and stress. She is a strong believer in the restorative power of caring, and therapeutic touch. She believes that each person's body is unique, and each service should be tailored to that specific individual.

Studios: Union Square & Williamsburg
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English & Japanese
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” - Pablo Picasso
Yuri was born and raised in Tokyo, where holistic health practices such as Shiatsu, acupuncture, and herbal medicine are part of everyday life. This early cultural exposure fostered a deep appreciation for bodywork and integrative healing modalities. She studied art at college in London before eventually relocating to New York, where her longstanding interest in massage evolved into a professional calling. Yuri completed her formal training at the Swedish Institute in New York, graduating summa cum laude—a distinction that reflects both her academic rigor and strong foundation in anatomy and clinical technique. Yuri’s bodywork integrates the fluid strokes of Swedish massage with meridian-based approaches rooted in Chinese Five Element theory and Japanese Shiatsu. Her touch is warm, graceful and healing, and her technique is known for both precision and sensitivity. She specializes in stress and chronic pain relief, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of her clients. Outside the treatment room, Yuri enjoys yoga, visiting museums and concerts, exploring world cuisine, dancing salsa and bachata, and taking long walks with her beloved pup, Yuzu who occasionally receives a massage of his own!

Studios: Columbus Circle & Williamsburg
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English
Alondra is a dedicated and compassionate licensed massage therapist with a passion for helping others. A proud graduate from the Swedish Institute, she is committed to enhancing the physical and emotional well-being of her clients. Her journey into the world of massage therapy stems from a desire to assist people in overcoming pain, stress, and tension, while promoting relaxation and well-being in their daily lives. Specializing in a variety of techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, and therapeutic massage, Alondra adapts each session to address the specific needs and goals of her clients.

Studio: Greenpoint & Williamsburg
Pronouns: He/him
Languages: English & Spanish
“If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?” - Rumi
Jeremi Peralta is a dedicated and intuitive bodyworker who studied at two of the most prestigious massage therapy institutions in the United States: the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences and Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. These institutions provided him the opportunity to learn under masterful teachers across diverse traditions, including Shiatsu, Tui-Na, Thai massage, Swedish massage, foot reflexology, and other time-honored healing arts. Drawing from these traditions, Jeremi has developed a unique, integrative approach to massage therapy—one that blends Eastern wisdom with Western anatomy and science. His sessions are deeply therapeutic, rooted in both technical skill and a refined sensitivity cultivated through years of personal transformation and spiritual practice. Jeremi specializes in trigger point therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine, while also incorporating Reiki and energy healing to support holistic balance. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he brings warmth, professionalism, and soul to every session, holding space for clients to reconnect with the sacred intelligence of their bodies.

Studios: Williamsburg, Greenpoint
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English
“The body says what words cannot.” - Martha Graham
Sharise is a proud graduate of the Swedish Institute where she trained in various massage styles including but not limited to Swedish, Thai, Reflexology and Myofascial Release. As a former athlete and a corporate finance professional, she understands the significance of recovery, rest and relaxation. She believes everyone can benefit from a therapeutic touch no matter if you’re a high performance athlete, office worker or anything in between. She also considers herself as a life long learner; constantly looking for ways to improve her technique and understand the vast capabilities of the human body. Her personable approach allows her clients to feel safe and heard, ultimately being able to achieve a session that is dedicated to her clients current needs. Sharise provides a confident, effective and soothing touch that she hopes will have her clients leaving the table better than when they walked in.

Studio: Williamsburg, Greenpoint
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English & Spanish
“The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well.” - Hippocrates
Jessy was born and raised in New York City, so she knows firsthand the challenges and fast pace of city life. Her first passion was cooking - she worked on the line in some of NYC’s busiest restaurants, thriving under pressure but also experiencing the physical and emotional stress it brought. When the pandemic hit, it brought both adversity and a rare opportunity to reflect. During that time, Jessy realized she wanted to take a different path - one that allowed her to care for others through touch. She graduated from The Swedish Institute, where she discovered a deep passion for massage therapy. Jessy specializes in deep tissue, sports recovery, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and Swedish relaxation massage. She believes that healing is driven by intention and is especially committed to helping people manage pain more holistically, supporting those seeking alternatives to drug-based pain relief. She once thrived under pressure in the kitchen - now she helps others thrive under pressure on the massage table, guiding each client toward balance and relief.

Studio: Union Square & Williamsburg
Pronouns: She/her
Languages: English & Haitian Creole (Intermediate)
I want to spend my life spreading good positive energy, and with massage I can achieve that with so many clients.
As a graduate of the Swedish Institute, Grace deeply values the connection between body and mind. She loves to blend techniques such as shiatsu, reflexology, and Thai massage into her practice, ensuring a holistic approach that caters to individual needs. While she excel in Swedish massage, her true passion lies in therapeutic myofascial work that promotes healing and well-being throughout the body. She also cherishes the moments of relaxation that her clients experience, as she believes everyone deserves a chance to unwind and rejuvenate.

Studio: Union Square & Williamsburg
Pronouns: She/her
Languages: English & Spanish
Healing hands peaceful hearts.
With 29 years of experience, Paula has developed the art of helping people feel their best. Known for her strong, small but intuitive hands and calming presence, she tailors every session to your needs, and to melt away tension and restore balance and calm. Weather you need deep relief or gentle relaxation, Paula’s touch leaves you feeling renewed, lighter and completely at ease.

Studio: Williamsburg
Pronouns: He/Him
Languages: English
What we share is more powerful than what divides us.
Randy is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Personal Trainer based in New York State, dedicated to helping clients move better, recover faster, and feel deeply restored. Blending sports, deep tissue, myofascial, and therapeutic techniques, Randy tailors each session to meet individual needs—whether it’s relieving muscle tension after training, addressing chronic pain, or promoting full-body relaxation. His approach bridges performance recovery and restorative care, ensuring every client leaves feeling both balanced and recharged. Randy began his LMT journey at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, completing a 1,200-hour program that integrated Eastern and Western healing methods. He later earned his Personal Training certification from the Swedish Institute, combining his knowledge of movement, rehabilitation, and anatomy to create truly customized sessions. With a holistic and results-driven approach, Randy helps clients achieve optimal wellness- supporting the body’s natural ability to heal, perform, and thrive.

Studio: Williamsburg & Union Square
Pronouns: He/Him
Languages: English
“EveryBODY needs a massage. Unless you’re a body of water. You may Knead a wave. Get it? Yea me neither!”
Raheem is a proud graduate of Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences. His friends say that being around him feels like a summer breeze, warm and calming. Those traits have carried over to his massage work. His specialty is relaxation through engaging almost every muscle, and excels at deep trigger point work. He also incorporates range of motion and stretching, as he’s a believer that even the muscles that aren’t used as much deserve to feel the breeze. He is a highly trained massage therapist. Thai massage and reflexology are also modalities he brings to the table. The massage table that is.

Studio: Williamsburg
Pronouns: He/Him
Languages: English
"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer." Albert Camus
Gen understands the toll of physical labor and the chronic stiffness that comes from desk work. As a graduate of Pacific College of Health and Science, his journey into bodywork began while working in a package warehouse by day and spending long hours at a computer by night. Initially, he was skeptical of massage, but after experiencing how it alleviated the stress and weight he was carrying, his perspective shifted entirely. Today, Gen focuses on Deep Tissue and Trigger Point therapy. His goal is to provide a consistent, therapeutic foundation tailored to address each client's specific tension patterns.

Studio: Williamsburg
Pronouns: She/They
Languages: English & beginner Spanish
“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.” - Bell Hooks
Kim graduated from Swedish Institute’s Massage Therapy program in New York City. They are a former Cornell rower, and love to dance, go on walks around Brooklyn, and snuggle their two adorable cats in their free time. Their work incorporates many techniques and modalities, particularly Thai massage, deep tissue techniques, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release. They are also currently taking a yearlong course in Oncology Massage. Kim loves many aspects of bodywork, but particularly its simple yet transformative ability to remind us that we can feel good in our bodies, even when dealing with chronic pain and injuries. They collaborate with clients to create bespoke, tailored sessions that feel safe, deeply relaxing, and fun.