Meet the Massage Therapists
MEET THE MASSAGE THERAPISTS
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.
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.
Hanna Spence was born and raised in Painsville, Ohio. She attended the Ohio College of Massotherapy and graduated from there in 2009 with an Associates Degree in Massage Therapy. Hanna received her license from The Ohio State Medical Board in January of 2010.
Hanna has been interested in massage therapy since she was 14 years old, and loves to use her hands to help others. She also enjoys reading, spending time with her sisters and playing with her dog, Blossom.
DANIELLE KACZMAREK
Danielle graduated from Lakeland Community College in May of 2010 with a Multi-Skilled Health Associates Degree, majoring in Massage Therapy. Along with massage, her hobbies include singing, cooking and making jewelry. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Eventually, as Danielle progresses in her career, she would like to open a spa of her own.
LEKEA GRAVES
LeKea was born the oldest of 7 children in Cleveland, Ohio.
While attending Shaw High School, LeKea was very involved in band, choir and dance. She attended the Nation Institute of Massage Therapy, where she was introduced to numerous massage techniques and other healing methods. Upon graduation in June of 2009, Lekea decided that she wanted to work in a clinical setting, so that she could help people regain strength and restore their bodies for the stress involved in everyday life.
In her spare time, LeKea loves spending time with her 11 year old daughter. She also enjoys singing, dancing, reading and watching movies.
ELIZABETH BRASS
Beth was born in Dallas, Texas and grew up in Parma, Ohio. She graduated from the National Institute of Massotherapy and acquired her licensure in July of 2010. Along with becoming Nationally certified, Beth aspires to become a Naturopathic Doctor and Physical Therapist.
In her free time, Beth enjoys listening to her favorite music, watching cheesy science fiction shows, and caring for her family's 14 pets at home: that's 4 cats, 2 dogs, 2 hamsters, 2 birds, a tarantula and 3 fish!
KIM CHICK
Kim was raised in North Kingsville, Ohio and recently relocated to Willoughby, Ohio.
She communted for two years to The Ohio College of Massotherapy in Akron, Ohio where she obtained her Associates Degree in Massage Therapy. While in school, she also received training in Myofacial Release and Precision Neuromuscular Therapy. Kim was licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board in January of 2009.
In her spare time, Kim enjoys reading, watching movies, spending time with her friends, playing mini-golf and going line dancing.
ANGELA GIANOTTO
Angela was born and raised right here in Norheast Ohio.
She attended the Ohio College of Massotherapy where she graduated in January of 2007 with an Associates Degree in Applied Science. After becoming licensed by the State of Ohio in July 2007, then went to work in the spa industry. She combines her training in Myofacial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Deep Tissue and other modalities to help and heal those with chronic pain.
Her purpose for working in the wonderful field is to help those who have lived with pain and desperately needed relief. Angela's goal is to make you feel better today than you did yesterday.
MELISSA KOENIG
Melissa is a graduate of Mentor High School Class of 2007. After graduating, she attended Lakeland Community College, where she graduated in May of 2010 with her Associates Degree in Multi-Skilled Health Technologies, while majoring in Massotherapy. Melissa has a constant itch to learn new ways to improve her massage therapies and to improve her techniques. Her goal in her career is to help people manage pain through massage, to improve their overall well being. Melissa enjoys hiking and playing with her cat, Rio, in her free time.
ELIZABETH VINCE
Elizabeth was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois where she received her Bachelor's Degree in English, in 2007. She also attended Cortiva - Chicago Schoo, of Massage Therapy, where she received her degree in Massage Therapy, in 2007. Elizabeth worked in both spa and chiropractic settings in Chicago before returning to Cleveland in December 2009. She received her license in Ohio in February 2011. Elizabeth feels that doing rehabilitation and therapeutic massage is the most enjoyable and most gratifying. Besides her work, she also enjoys studying Chinese medicine, hiking, biking, yoga, knitting, laughing and having a good time!
LASHAWN HILL
LaShawn A. Hill was born in November of 1985 in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended Shaw High School in East Cleveland. She then graduated from The National Institute of Massotherapy with her Associates Degree in Massage Therapy. Helping people has always been a passion of hers, and she says she has always been good with her hands, so she chose massage therapy and body work as her career path. She is a friendly, down to earth, Christian mother of two daughters ages 5 and 8, and she says they are her driving force to excel. In the future LaShawn plans to become a business owner and continue her education in the health care field.
Ashley was born and raised a country girl, so moving to the city for college was quite a change for her. She attended Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, studying psychology and pre-med (2003-2007). She spent two years as a community advisor working with residents to help promote growing communities and help them build strong successful futures. After WSU, Ashley went on to Dayton School of Medical Massage and got her license in June 2008. Having been a massage patient since junior high, because of sports injuries, Ashley knew that the health field was the right place for her. After school, Ashley moved to Cleveland to pursue her carer, which has mostly been in the health field. Someday, she would like to continue her education in Physical Therapy.
