Meet the Massage Therapists

MEET THE MASSAGE THERAPISTS

BARB BERBILIS

Barbara was born in McHenry, Illinois and moved to Cleveland Heights, OH when she was 9 yrs. old. After graduating from Cleveland Heights High School, she attended Ohio University in Athens, Oh where she received he B.A in Psychology. After graduating, she moved to Toledo, Oh where she attended Stautzenberger College and earned her Diploma in Massage Therapy. She received her massage license from Ohio State Medical Board in January of 2006.

Barbara moved back to her hometown of Cleveland the summer of 2006. She has experienced in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, and Sports Massage. In her free time she enjoys reading, cooking and being around her family and friends.

ALICIA JADWISIAK

Alicia (A.J.) grew up in Port Clinton, Ohio; after graduating High School in 2003, she attended The Ohio State University, in Columbus. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Ecology with an emphasis in Physical Therapy in June of 2007. A.J. then went on to study Massage Therapy at Everest Institute in Gahanna, Ohio. She received her license from the State Medical Board of Ohio in July of 2008. After gaining some experience in a small chiropractic office in Columbus, she has decided to further her career in the Cleveland area. 

COLLETTE DIMOS

Collette Dimos was born in Youngstown, OH and raised in Medina and Sugarcreek, OH. Directly after highschool she enrolled at Ohio College of Massotherapy in Akron.

Collette graduated College in 2003, with an Associates Degree in applied Science in Massage Therapy. She became a wife and mother in 2004, shortly after she became licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board July of 2005. Collette has been affiliated with Ohio Chiropractic and Rehabilitation since November of 2006.

MICHELLE MYERS

Michelle was born and raised in Mentor, OH. Her career in bodywork started in 1999 when she became certified in Reiki. While working with  Reiki energy, massage seemed to naturally follow. She became licensed in Reiki when she obtained her credentials of Ministry in 2001.

Michelle graduated in June 2004 with an Associates Degree in Applied Science of Massotherapy from The Ohio College of Massotherapy in Akron, Ohio. She obtained her licensing from the Ohio State Medical Board in July of 2004. She has experience and specialized training with Myofascial Release techniques and Precision Neuromuscular therapies.  In her free time, Michelle enjoys hiking with her son at the Metro parks, meditation, writing poetry and sketch drawing.

AMY SANTANA

Amy was born and raised in Cleveland and currently resides in Broadview Hts.  She graduated from the National Institute of Massotherapy in December of 2006 and passed her State Medical Board Exam in January of 2007. 

She loves music, animals, and trying to make a difference in peoples lives even if it's one small step at a time.  Volunteer work is always in her schedule.

CLARISSA KACZMAREK

Clarissa was born in Guam. She, her husband and three children relocated to Cleveland in 1997.

Clarissa has been in the Information Technology field for 15 plus years. She graduated from the Ohio College of Massotherapy with an Associates Degree in Massage Therapy. She obtained her license from the Ohio State Medical Board in July 2007. She has had training and experience in Myofacial Release, Precision Neuromusclular Therapy and other therapeutic applications.

Clarissa enjoys hiking, tennis, golf, swimming and spending time with her husband and kids. Her deep rooted island culture and passion to help others plays a very important part in her massage therapy work.

LINDA SYLTE

Linda Sylte grew up in Euclid, Ohio where she lived until she graduated
from Case Western Reserve University. Her interest in bodywork and
traditional Asian medical arts began in 1985 when she studied Shiatsu
(the Japanese form of acupressure) at the Ohashi Institute in New York
City. Over the years she continued to deepen her practice studying
acupressure, qigong, and T’ai chi both in the U.S. and in China,
eventually becoming a certified T’ai chi teacher in 2001.

Linda graduated from Tri-C’s Massotherapy program in 2004 and was
granted her massage therapy license in January of 2005. She has
extensive experience working with auto- and work-related injuries as
well as experience with senior citizens and the issues of aging.
Linda’s massage work combines Western techniques such as muscle energy,
deep tissue, trigger point, and myofascial release with the Eastern
techniques of her early training. Linda is excited to be a part of
the rehab team at Ohio Chiropractic and Physical Rehabilitation.

When she’s not doing massage, you’ll find Linda in the kitchen creating
with food, in her sewing studio creating with fabric, spending time in
nature with her friend Bill and her dog Bailey , or napping with Mukti
the cat.

SAMANTHA JONES

Ohio Licensed and Bureau of Worker’s Compensation Certified, Samantha was born and raised in Strasburg, Ohio. She received her Massage Therapy Certification from Stark State College of Technology in North Canton, Ohio. She officially became a licensed massage therapist by passing the Ohio State Medical Board exam in June 2007. She became nationally certified by passing the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in August 2008. She has training in Swedish massage and Sports massage.

In her down time, Samantha enjoys listening to music, spending time with friends and family, reading, and cheering on her favorite sports teams.

AMY WOJTASIK

Amy was born and raised near Cincinnati, Ohio. She relocated to the Cleveland are in March of 2005. Amy graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage in Middleburg Heights in May of 2008. She passed her State Board licensing exam in January 2009.

Amy resides in Wickliffe with her husband and dog. She enjoys reading, scrap booking, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

 RITA MINASOLA

Rita Minasola, born and raised in Cleveland and resides in the Westpark area.  She has been practicing massage therapy since 2004, after completing her initial massage training at the Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage.  Rita worked in a spa in Strongsville where she gained much of her knowledge on modalities such as Deep Tissue, Trigger point, Myofascia, Basalt Stone and pregnancy massage.

In 2006, she began to teach therapeutic techniques in the Strongsville City Schools to adults.  Helping couples with the basic applications to give relieve to each other while in the comfort of their own home.  In 2006, she completed training and certification in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy.

Outside of massage Rita enjoys hiking, cooking, movies, art galleries, and spending time with her two children every chance she can. 

DIANA PHRAKOUSONH

I was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. I am the youngest out of three children and the only girl.

I graduated from John Marshall high school. During high school I was very much involved in drama classes, the multi-cultural club, and the mentoring program where we would volunteer our time and services to different charities especially the Special Olympics. I attended Sanford Brown Institute for Advanced Massage Therapy classes and graduated in June 2007. There I was introduced to numerous massage techniques and other healing modalities. The modalities that stood out the most was Crystal Therapy, deep tissue work, and the over all healing process of the human body. I started my career as a Massage Therapist at a chiropractors, then wanted to see what life was like in a spa setting. I have worked in a spa and decided that I truly enjoy the "art of healing" so I decided to go back into a clinical setting. In April of 2009 I became certified in Clinical Sports Massage. I love the fact that a person can come in hurting and walk out feeling better. This only makes my heart grow fonder for my career knowing that I helped in the healing process!

When I am not working, I spend all my time with my three children.. My oldest son plays sports, so I am always on the sideline to help the boys that get injured get back on the field! I enjoy watching movies, playing games, reading, and cooking with my kids. I like to cook, read, write poetry, and watch movies when I have time to myself. I am a family oriented person, and most of my friends become my family.

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