Our Massage Therapists

Miguel Sierra

Miguel A. Sierra, Licensed Massage Therapist

Miguel believes that the power of touch is the greatest gift you can give to yourself. He focuses on treating you as a whole (body AND mind) with detailed, compassionate work in order to facilitate not only physical but emotional healing as well.  Miguel uses a broad range of techniques ranging from Eastern and Western modalities such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Tui Na, Shiatsu, Reflexology, and Aruyeda to create a unique and personalized session accordingly to your needs.  Together, you and he can determine how to best provide support and guide you beyond any current discomfort, pain, and limitation.  Miguel encourages you to take that first step with him in taking better care of yourself and feeling great.

” I needed someone to help me with my back and neck pain as well as some needed stress relief. A friend referred me to Miguel Sierra. I made an appointment with him and I have to say, it was the best massage I had ever had! Miguel is extremely professional and I felt completely at ease with him right away. He is very knowledgeable in his field and knew exactly what to do about my back and neck pain. And the massage felt amazing!!! I would recommend Miguel to anyone.” – Massage Client

Deena Collins

Deena Collins, Massage Therapist, Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Reiki Master/Teacher, Yoga Instructor

Ms. Collins is a Certified Reiki Master, and has been involved in the study and practice of Reiki for almost a decade.  She is a graduate of the New York College of Health Professions with her major in Massage Therapy and has received certification as a Hatha Yoga Assistant Teacher; she is also a graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology.

Beginning with a ten-year period of study to greater spiritual growth, her path led her to gifted Masters like Reverend Bertha Lopez, Yoruba Priestesses Gay Ericson and Yvette Martinez and Reiki Master, Reverend Michael Carter. The connection to Reiki Master, Reverend Michael Carter resulted in her Reiki Master/Teacher Certification. The success of the Reiki practice encouraged Ms Collins to seek further education in field of Alternative Medicine and in January 2008 she became a student of Massage Therapy at The New York College of Health Professions.

Alternative Medicine is a destination of sorts for Ms. Collins where she has already achieved her mission which is, “to be an instrument of peace and healing”. She is dedicated to a Holistic approach for the integration of the whole body, mind and spirit dynamic.

Giselle King

Giselle King, Licensed Massage Therapist

Giselle King (L.M.T) is an experienced clinical massage therapist and healer who strives to treat clients holistically. She hails from Trinidad, West Indies, but completed her training at The Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy in New York City in 2003. After earning her license, Giselle practiced and still practices in New York City and has provided services and created massage therapy programs for a wide demographic including organizations such as the UNFCU (United Nations), the dancers of the Alvin Ailey Dance School, and the US Open Women’s Tennis Association.

Along with providing services to her regular clients, Giselle has worked at clinics and physical therapy centers where she has performed manual muscle testing and postural imbalance assessment.  She has also treated pain due to injury or stress, headache, whiplash, tension-related respiratory conditions, cardiovascular conditions, and temporomandibular joint syndrome.  Giselle has an extensive knowledge of clinical massage, including medical massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and trigger point therapy.  She is also knowledgeable in and has practiced Swedish massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, hot stone therapy, Shiatsu, and chair massage. Giselle has further qualifications in Myofascial Release Techniques and a certification in Thai massage.  In all, Giselle provides clients with a holistic wellness experience focused on stress relief, pain management, health maintenance, and client education.

Leela Southworth

Leela M. Southworth, Licensed Medical and Therapeutic Massage Specialist

Leela M. Southworth, a dedicated and professional Massage Therapist, is nationally certified (NCBTMB) and licensed in the states of New York and Hawaii, and has over eight years of experience working with diverse clientele, employing the highest standard of ethical behavior while establishing mutual trust with clients and patients to administer effective treatment.

After graduating from Marymount Manhattan College in 2000, Leela moved to Hawaii to study massage therapy, then returned to New York City, where she continued her studies, becoming nationally certified and licensed in the State of New York.

Leela’s expertise includes the following modalities: Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Swedish technique, Shiatsu, Muscle Energy Technique, Trigger Point Therapy, SOAP note formatting, Neurolinguistic Programming, Regional Orthopedic Testing, and Medical Massage Therapy. For the past four years she has been working at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Medical Center in the Integrative Medicine Program, which was founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz, an internationally known cardiologist. The Massage Therapists in the Integrative Medicine Program provide Medical and Therapeutic Massage to the Cardiology patients before and after various types of surgery.

Leela says: “I love working with Clients and patients. It gives me great pleasure to see the beneficial effects of Massage Therapy.”

Ann Marinucci, Licensed Massage Therapist

Ann Marinucci

being, not just a human “doing”. She developed an interest in the field of body work from her siblings, one a physical therapist, the other a registered nurse. Influenced by that familial sense of creating a balanced lifestyle and helping others to the same, Ann sought out an outlet to practice that mantra.

After graduating from the Swedish Institute and obtaining her license to practice, Ann established her own private practice, specializing in Shiatsu and Reflexology. Most of her work is centered on helping her clients find that balance of work and rest through Eastern theory and body work.

“I have known Ann for 3 years now and I can say without a doubt that after every session I leave feeling anew. Ann is sensitive to the areas that are troubling you..its like Ann knows what are the pains without giving so many details. I would highly recommend Ann. She shows true patience, interest and dedication to healing. I cannot thank Ann enough for her healing hands..a true gift.” -Sharon A.

Patience Ogbonna, Licensed Massage Therapist

Patience Ogbonna

Patience Ogbonna is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist. She began her massage therapy training in Williamsvile, Buffalo, NY where she graduated in 2009 from the New York Institute of Massage Therapy and became certified in 2010. With over 1500 hours of massage training, she is also fluent in trigger point, hot and cold therapy, Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, myofascial release, stretching exercise and lymphatic drainage. She has worked closely with chiropractors, physical therapst and have experience doing on-site corporate massage and medical massage. Her clients appreciate her firm, strong touch, her intuition, and her specific knowledge of the human anatomy.

She believes in the body’s ability to heal itself and also that massage therapy as being one of the many paths to restoring health and wholeness to the body. She is also a strong supporter of self care.  Her continuing education plans include the completion of craniosacral therapy training and certification in pregnancy and infant massage.

In addition to massage, she enjoys cooking, reading, and exercise. Her areas of independent study and interest include herbs and nutrition.

Additional Testimonials:

” My TotalBodyFit massage therapist was fantastic! What a wonderful experience. Thank you so much and thanks for working with Gilt City!
- Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Founder & Chief Merchandising Officer, GILT GROUPE

“My therapist was Amazing! It’s one of the best massages I’ve had in a long time–and I get massages all the time.”

-Carolina Rommel, TotalBodyFit Massage Therapy Client

Are You or Someone You Know Interested in Joining the TotalBodyFit Team?

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