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• Susy

  Therapist

  Places Lived: Brooklyn, Queens & Long Island Places Traveled: Ecuador, South America, Jamaica, Puerto Rico My Dream Vacation: Bora Bora on the water (with no kids) Favorite Massage Modalities: Pregnancy/Infant Massage, Asian & Swedish Philosophy on Healing: Through gradual ways of healing, massage may provide an opportunity to pause, breathe and return to your essence. In my other life (before I found a massage therapy)I was… An advertising designer in New York City.

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• Doug

  Therapist

  Places Lived: Bellmore, NY My Dream Vacation: Exploring the castles of Europe and the pyramids of Egypt Favorite Massage Modalities: Medical & Sports In my other life (before I found a massage therapy) I was… A carpenter

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• Kristine

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Trigger Point, Swedish mixed with stretches and aromatherapy Education: The Swedish Institute Places Lived: Long Island, Nantucket, MA and New York City Places Traveled: Cross Country Road Trip, Hawaii and Jamaica My Dream Vacation: Europe, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and Fiji Philosophy on Healing: I am not a “healer.” I help the body facilitate it’s own natural healing process. In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… interested in health and natural foods. I worked in various health food stores and juice bars.

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  Link: Kristine

• Brenda

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Deep tissue, prenatal and postpartum Education: Boulder College of Massage Therapy, Boulder, CO. 1000 hr program + A.O.S. degree. Places Lived: Pennsylvania, Colorado, California,Texas, South Carolina & New York Places Traveled: Coast to Coast of the United States My Dream Vacation: A warm sunny private island with lots of activities with my family and close friends Philosophy on Healing: Mind, Body & Spirit. We must take care of all three. In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… a wanderer, waitress and bartender

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• Heather

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Prenatal, Deep Tissue Education: Associates degree in massage therapy at New York College of Health Professionals, Certification in teaching nursery school. Places Lived: Baldwin Places Traveled: East Coast, Western Caribbean Dream Vacation: Cruising Philosophy on Healing: I believe in all things in moderation. I try to help my clients make connections between what they are experiencing physically and mentally with their daily activities and habits, to help them problem solve and to make improvements in their overall health and wellness. In my other life ( before I found massage therapy) I Was: A nursery school teacher for 4 years. It was a great learning experience in my youth and I was able to take that with me and it helped me prepare for when it became my time to be a Mommy.

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• Nicole

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Sports Massage and Reflexology Education: Degree in Occupational Studies and Majored in Massage Therapy Places Lived: New York Places Traveled: Dominican Republic, Mexico, St. Thomas and St John My Dream Vacation: A very long cultural European Tour Philosophy on Healing: Starts from within... In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was... A veterinarian

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• Louise

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish and Chair massage Education: New York College for Health Professions, Nassau Community and Medical Aid Training Places Lived: Queens and Long Island Places Traveled: Acapulco, Canada, Vegas and Chicago My Dream Vacation: Italy, Germany and Hawaii Philosophy on Healing: Following the path of least resistance- You consider the whole person-The Ebb and Flow In My other Life (before I found massage therapy) I was...A nurse assistant in a hospital and in a private setting.

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• Jeilissa

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Deep Tissue, Swedish and Asian Education: NY College of Health Professions Places Lived: Long Island Places Traveled: Haiti, Switzerland, Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Greece Dream Vacation: Thailand, Australia, Brazil, India, Philippines, Africa and Alaska Philosophy on Healing: Healing is an effort from outside and within. We as a whole must nurture our surroundings as well as paying attention to our intake. In my other life (before i found massage therapy).. I was... a high school student. I have loved massage since the 5th grade. It literally is my life!

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• Caroline

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Rhythmic, rocking, lengthening joint release (trager) TMJ/Sinus/Bronchial/Headache (Combination of Cranial Sacral with other massage) Table Shiatsu (Acupressure) Swedish, Himalayan Hot Stone Massage Education: Graduate from Swedish Institute NYC, Upledger Institute Cranial Sacral Therapy Level 3 (TMJ Work), Trager Institute- Intermediate Level, Traditional UsuiReiki- Master level Places Lived: Italy, San Diego, Bloomington, Indiana, Orlando, Cortland, and NY Places Traveled: Galapagos, Ecuador, Norway, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Paris, Hawaii and Grand Cayman My Dream Vacation: Excellent snorkeling with the Honu on the Big Island of Hawaii Philosophy on Healing: Listening touch provides the opportunity and the invitation for the client to heal.

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• Michele

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Prenatal, Trigger Point, Tui Na and Reflexology Education: BS broadcast Journalism, Boston University AS Occupational Health, NY College of Health Places Lived: Massachusets, New York Places Traveled: Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Europe, 50+ US cities Dream Vacation: To take a year or two to travel to every continent. Philosophy on Healing: Health and Wellness comes from harmony of the mind, body, heart, and soul. In my other life (before I found massage therapy).. I was....on a journey that led me to this place. I've worked for fortune 10 firms in various industries and realized my passion for people. This led me to become an esthetician and then I decided to become a licensed massage therapist so I could treat the whole person.

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• Adrianna

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Deep Tissue, MFR, Sports Massage and Thai Massage Education: NCC Graduate 2013; NCHP graduate Associate Occupational Therapy Places Lived: RVC and Freeport Places Traveled: Cancun, Mexico, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Miami, Florida, Puerto Rico and North Carolina. My Dream Vacation: California, the Caribbean, Egypt, Dubai and Thailand. Philosophy on Healing: Once you open your mind to all possibilities, you can drive yourself through a healing journey that can change you forever. In my other life (before I found massage) I was...: a student and a dance instructor.

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• Victoria

  Licensed Masssage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Asian & Swedish Education: Masters Degree at Traditional Usui Reiki Places Lived: Long Island Places Traveled: California, Mexico, Maine, Puerto Rico, Las Vegas and Canada My Dream Vacation: A trip around the world Philosophy on Healing: Its a mind, body, and soul connection. In my other life (before I found a massage therapy) I was...lost in professions that weren't working, then I found massage therapy.

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• Reni

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Deep tissue with a mixture of trigger point therapy. Education: Swedish Institute college of health Sciences Places Lived: New York Places Traveled: Japan, Austria, Canada and US My Dream Vacation: Anywhere with white sand, a warm breeze, the ocean, and of course a cocktail with an umbrella! Philosophy on Healing: Health is more than the absence of illness. Don't wait until small aches and pains become more serious. In my other life (before I found a massage therapy) I was.. a freelance pogo-stick tester! LOL!

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• Peter

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish , Thai, and Asian Education: New York College of Health Professions Places Lived: Asbury Park, NJ and Long Beach, NY Places Traveled: 42 States of America- Russia, Mexico and The Netherlands My Dream Vacation: Europe in the summertime. Philosophy on Healing: Our wellness is balanced by our quality of attention to our lives, and basic central needs. Air-Movement-Food-Sleep-Love-Understanding In my other life (before I found a massage therapy) I was…a singer in a Rock & Roll band.

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• Emily

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Aroma therapy, Sports massage, and Reflexology. Education: New York College of Health Professions Places Lived: Ronkonkoma, N.Y. , Baldwin, N.Y. Places Traveled: 40 States - P.A, N.J., V.A., M.A., F.L., Saint Thomas My Dream Vacation: To go to Hawaii and Fiji islands. Philosophy on Healing: It is extremely important to keep your body at homeostasis. I am a strong believer in healing the body naturally. In my other life (before I found a massage therapy) I was… a waitress, Actress/Model and nanny.

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  Link: Emily

• Jeanne

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish , Reiki and chair massage Education: Johnson and Whales College, SUNY Westbury and New York School of Holistic Health Places Lived: Rhode Island, Long Beach, N.Y. and Rockville Center, N.Y. Places Traveled: Italy, Paris, London, Belgium, Alaska, California, St Croix, St. Thomas, St. John and Aruba. My Dream Vacation: Hawaii Philosophy on Healing: Mind Body and Spirit! In my other life (before I found a massage therapy) I worked for American Airlines at JFK airport and American Express Travel.

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• Synovia

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish Education: Swedish Institute Places Lived: Jamaica, WI, Florida and NYC Places Traveled: Mexico, Italy, Bermuda, Bahamas, Jamaica and Dominican Republic My Dream Vacation: Paris Philosophy on Healing: Healing is a connection between the mind, body and soul. In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… a sales associate

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  Link: Synovia

• Alison

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Medical and Sports Education: Swedish Institute and SUNY Plattsburgh Places Lived: Long Island Places Traveled: Hawaii, New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Singapore and cross-country to California. My Dream Vacation: An eternal one! In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was... and still am a student of the world.

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• Natasha

  License Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Connective Tissues Therapy and NMT (trigger) Education: Fingerlake School of Massage Places Lived: Jackson Heights and Elmont Places Traveled: Dubai, Curacao, Jamaica, The Gambia, St. Martin/St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Anguilla My Dream Vacation: The Galapagos Islands Philosophy on Healing: We don't take enough time to be still. Massage offers us that opportunity, and that is when true healing can begin. In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… A Jane of Trades.. I have done everything from education, life insurance and non profit work, but massage is my calling.

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• Joann

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Medical Massage, Stretching and Acupressure Education: New York College of Health Professionals, A.O.S. Places Lived: Long Island Places Traveled: China, Ireland, Puerto Rico My Dream Vacation: A hut on a beach in Bora Bora Philosophy on Healing: Massage is not just a luxury. It's a way to a healthier and happier life. In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… An office assistant

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• Zach

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Deep Tissue, Sports Massage and Chair Massage Education: Queensborough Community College. Places Lived: Woodside and Flushing Places Traveled: Philippines, Washington D.C., Hartford My Dream Vacation: Bahamas: cruising in the sunset Philosophy on Healing: Like change...It takes time In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… A nursing assistant

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• Cameron

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Asian, Trigger Point and Reflexology Education: New York College of Health Professionals, A.O.S. Places Lived: Anguilla, New York Places Traveled: St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, Miami, Orlando, St. Thomas, Tortolo, St. John, New Jersey and Philadelphia My Dream Vacation: Fiji Islands Philosophy on Healing: I believe in the natural holistic approach to healing. In my other life (before I found massage therapy) I was… A Boat Captain.

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  Link: Cameron