Meet our Team

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Cynthia McCright, LMT

Cynthia is a Licensed Massage Therapist and graduate of the Swedish Institute. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and has been a Long Island City resident since 2013. Cynthia is very gifted in her understanding and approach to Deep Tissue Massage. She also enjoys doing deep relaxation massage which allows her the opportunity to apply acupressure and polarity techniques. She holds numerous Theta Healing® Approach certifications and is a Licensed Instructor in Basic and Advanced Theta Healing® from the THINK Institute. Her work is grounded in her daily practice of SGI Nichiren Buddhism. In addition to her passion for the healing arts, she is also a Pro-Strong Woman and was 2016’s 4th Strongest Woman In the World.

Modalities: Deep Tissue Massage, Holistic Massage, Breast/Chest Massage, Pre & Post-Natal Massage, Labor Prep Massage

LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Breast Massage Certification, Swedish Institute, 2013

  • New York State Massage License, Swedish Institute, 2012

  • Advanced ThetaHealing ® DNA 2 Instructor, THINK Institute,  2015

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Kenna Bouvet, LAC

Kenna is a Licensed Acupuncturist in New York State. She received her masters from Tri-State College of Acupuncture and Pacific College of Health Sciences, having trained in three distinct styles of acupuncture: Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Acupuncture Physical Medicine. She currently is pursuing postgraduate studies in pediatrics and facial acupuncture. Her practice has a special focus on women’s health, pediatrics, and pain management. She has apprenticed in Tui Na (Chinese medical massage) and completed an internship in acupressure at the NYU Langone labor and delivery unit. Kenna is an acupuncturist in the Pediatric Oncology department at Columbia/ NYP.

Modalities: Acupuncture, Pre & Post-Natal Acupuncture, Labor Preparation Acupuncture, Pediatric Acupuncture, Cupping

LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • NY State Licensed Acupuncturist and Diplomate in Acupuncture, Tri-State College of Acupuncture & Pacific College of Health Sciences, 2019 

  • Nutritional Therapy Association, Nutritional Therapy Certification, 2016 

  • JingShen Pediatric Acupuncture Certification, 2020

  • Birth Day Presence, Birth Doula Certification, 2020

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Anna Kramer, LMT

Anna is a Licensed Massage Therapist. Her work is informed by the holism of the osteopathic perspective, by her familiarity with Chinese Medicine meridians and concepts, and by her close knowledge of the worlds of techies, artists, caregivers, and those engaged in self-inquiry and spiritual practice. Her knowledge of Manual Lymphatic Drainage allows her to safely adapt sessions to the needs of cancer survivors. Anna seeks to support her clients in fostering an ever deeper connection with their body, as a path to physical freedom, heart’s joy, and full self-expression through a combination of technical precision and heart-centered presence.

Modalities: Cranial Sacral Therapy, Manual Lymph Drainage, Holistic Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pre & Post-Natal Massage

LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Osteopathic Manual Therapy, Canadian College of Osteopathy, 2016

  • Niara Healing Arts, Prenatal Massage Certification, 2002

  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Klose-Norton Training Center, 2002

  • NY State Massage License, Swedish Institute, 2001

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Chelsea Hecht, LMT

Chelsea is a New York state licensed massage therapist hailing from Minnesota. She graduated from Pacific College of Health and Sciences, and completed training in deep tissue, essential oils, orthopedic sports massage, Shiatsu, Swedish, Thai, and Tui Na. She interned at Joffrey Ballet School and is certified in prenatal massage through Kiera Nagle's Ma Massage. She received her Bachelors in Fine Arts and minor in Arts Management from SUNY Purchase, and freelances as a professional dance artist with a diverse array of choreographers and creates her own work. As an avid learner of movement and the body, her training includes ballet, Graham, Cunningham, Tai Qi, Qi Gong, yoga, Pilates, and contact improvisation.

Modalities: Deep Tissue Massage, Holistic Massage, Pre & Post-Natal Massage

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Lala Jean-Louis, LMT

Mirlande “LaLa” LMT is a native New Yorker who began working as a massage therapist in 2008. She has worked in diverse environments like Ivy League clubhouses, tech companies, small medical clinics and spas. All her experiences have led her to a specialty in deep tissue massage work that aids world-class and everyday athletes to optimal health.

Modalities: Deep Tissue Massage, Holistic Massage, Pre & Post-Natal Massage

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Nora Fantry, LMT

Nora is a Licensed Massage therapist born and raised in New York City. She received a license in massage therapy from Pacific College of Health and Science in 2018. She has been practicing reiki since 2015 and became certified to teach yoga and yoga therapy in a 300 hr YTT in 2016. She works with a wide array of clients but specializes in Prenatal, Postnatal and Mayan Abdominal Massage. Drawing from multiple avenues of Eastern and Western massage, Reiki, Yoga and Art, her approach towards healing is to take an informed visit to the “backroads” of the body in pursuit of finding a gentler route. Nora is also a painter and aspires to become a full service birth doula and maternal health advocate.

Modalities: Mayan Abdominal Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Holistic Massage, Pre & Post-Natal Massage, Labor Prep Massage

LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • NY State Massage License, Pacific College of Health&Science, 2018

  • Reiki Level 1&2 Practitioner Certification, Maha Rose, 2015

  • 300 hr Yoga and Yoga Therapy Certification- Yogendra Eco Yoga, 2016

  • Prenatal Massage Certification- Ma Massage, 2018 and 2019

  • Arvigo® Maya Abdominal Massage, 2019

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Simone Burgos, LMT

Simone is a Licensed Massage Therapist, and Labor Doula. She grew up in a small town in Brazil, surrounded by traditional medicine.  Those experiences laid the foundation for her current practice as a bodyworker and massage therapist. After completing her degree in Massage Therapy at the Swedish Institute, Simone pursued certifications in Maya Abdominal Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and Reflexology.  She is also a Certified Labor Doula and Holistic Health Counselor. Simone’s work integrates the wisdom of her roots and the depth of training in the healing arts.

Modalities: Mayan Abdominal Massage, Pre & Post-Natal Massage, Holistic Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Labor Prep Massage, Labor Doula, 

LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Midwifery Skills Practicum, Embodied Beginnings, (current study)

  • Arivgo Therapies of Mayan Abdominal Massage, Advanced Certified Practitioner, 2011

  • Birthing Gently, Labor Doula Certification, 2012

  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Klose Training Center, 2008

  • NY State Massage License, Swedish Institute, 2006

  • Holistic Health Counselor, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, 2002

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Jules Rochon, LAC

Jules is a licensed acupuncturist. They are originally from New York City where they first encountered Jin Shin Jyutsu and East Asian medicine as a teenager. After practicing Jin Shin Jyutsu for over 20 years in New York and New Mexico, they wanted to research the acupuncture roots of Jin Shin Jyutsu. They received their training at TriState College of Acupuncture and Pacific College of Health Sciences. There they learned three distinct styles: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Acupuncture Physical Medicine (APM), and Kiiko Matsumoto style (KM). Their acupuncture practice focuses on KM style, a Japanese style whose diagnosis is based on palpation and has a gentle needle application. As a queer, they are committed to creating a safe space for healing of all bodies. Jules is particularly interested in post-operative healing and scar tissue treatments. 

Modalities: Acupuncture, Cupping, Jin Shin Jyutsu

LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • NY State Licensed Acupuncturist and Diplomate in Acupuncture, Tri-State College of Acupuncture & Pacific College of Health Sciences, 2019 

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Lindsey Matheis 

Office Staff

Lindsey is currently enrolled as a massage student at Pacific College of Health & Science. She comes from a background of dance and choreography, having made this her livelihood and passion for the past 11 years. In addition, she is certified under MNDFL in mindfulness and meditation instruction. She loves biking, cooking, film, reading, and yoga, and is very passionate about women's reproductive health and rights.