Dr. S.C. Benanti _ Center for Optimum Living
     

The Massage Team

Each of our exceptionally well-educated and fully certified massage therapists will help you to achieve your specific goals through their own unique blend of extensive training, experience and exceptional skill. In providing you with this team of outstanding health care professionals, you are given the ongoing opportunity to select from a number of massage styles, advanced techniques and therapeutic approaches. We encourage you to experience each of our massage therapists and then to choose for each appointment the therapist who best matches your preferences and needs at that time.

KATHLEEN G. is a graduate of the State University of New York in Albany where she also earned a Masters degree prior to graduating with honors from the Institute for Therapeutic Massage. Kathleen earned National Certification with extensive training covering a wide range of modalities ranging from Swedish and Sports Massage to Reflexology, Hot Stone and Reiki. Her massage style incorporates these techniques into a coherent blend appropriate for each client’s specific needs. Kathleen is especially skilled in bodywork stretches for rebalancing the whole of one’s musculoskeletal system and providing a rejuvenating whole body experience.
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KRISTINA K. graduated with honors from the Berdan Institute where she became proficient in Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Hot Stones, Aromatherapy and Swedish Massage. Kristina’s caring warmth and excellent skills are applied with massage pressure ranging from gentle to deep, and with a thorough understanding of each client’s musculoskeletal needs. Prior to completing her training in massage therapy, Kristina became an AFPA Certified Personal Trainer. This background provided her with an exceptional understanding of musculoskeletal functioning which is clearly evident in the results she is able to achieve through massage.
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LYNN B. is nationally certified in Massage and Bodywork along with being a NJ State approved Instructor of Massage. She has been a senior instructor at the Institute for Therapeutic Massage. After majoring in Athletic Training and Biology at Lock Haven University, Lynn went on to study Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, CranioSacral, Reiki, Hot Stone and other massage techniques from which she draws upon to achieve outstanding massage results. Lynn, who joined our staff in 1999, is experienced in massage for accidents and traumas, athletic injuries, chronic pain, and as well as in optimizing general health and wellness.
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MAUREEN D. has been successfully practicing massage and bodywork since 1995 as well as instructing massage students at the prestigious Maui Academy of Healing Arts in Hawaii and The New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts in Santa Fe. Maureen brings to her work a level of seasoned talent, physiological understanding and genuine care that clearly reflects her extensive experience and training in a number of advanced techniques such as CranioSacral, Lymphatic and Polarity Therapy. She has also earned certifications and is highly skilled in Reflexology, Sports, Swedish and Deep Tissue massage.
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NICOLE MARIE D. completed her therapeutic massage and bodywork training at the Institute of Therapeutic Massage where she excelled in Swedish, Medical and Sport Massage technique as well as Reflexology and Myofascial Release. Nicole Marie’s massages are always adjusted to meet the specific musculoskeletal needs of each individual client. Her massage pressure ranges from light to moderately deep depending on client preferences and needs. Her personal warmth and caring presence provides a soothing backdrop for her skillfully integrated and highly effective massage interventions.
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