Therapy You Can Count On!
Each one of our therapists is highly trained. This is the difference at New Life Massage. You will feel better and benefit from each and every session you have with us.
Marie Pietras, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Marie has been a Massage Therapist for over 30 years. Since graduating from Ohio College of Massotherapy in 1984, she has worked with many body types, tissues, and conditions from severe anxiety to sports injuries to cancer-related discomforts. She is trained in Myofascial Release and Neuromuscular techniques. Marie specializes in therapeutic and deep tissues massage. Marie has always had a passion for working with people and continues that tradition here at New Life.
Beyond massage therapy, her work experience includes 10 years as a medical secretary at Blue Cross/Blue Shield HMO and 13 years as a medical secretary/patient coordinator at Preventive Medicine Group. Under the direction of Dr. James Frackelton, Marie learned a lot about alternative medicine and advised patients on diet, nutrition and, nutritional supplements. This experience led her to become certified as a Holistic Health Advisor and Corporate Wellness Coach.
Certified in: Swedish Massage Techniques, Holistic Health Advisor, and Corporate Wellness Coach.
Trained in: Myofascial Release & Neuromuscular Therapy
Specializes in: Therapeutic and Deep Tissue Massage.
My motto for the type of massage I give is …Massage Therapy that WORKS! ~Marie
Melissa Jarufe, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Melissa earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in the field of chemistry in 1986. She worked over 20 years in her chosen field as an analytical and paint formulation chemist before turning her troubleshooting talents to the field of massage therapy.
In 2007, Melissa graduated from Harmony Path School of Massage Therapy where she was trained in the traditional Swedish massage techniques. She is trained in Prenatal, Bamboo Fusion, and Oncology massage Techniques.
Certified in Swedish and Orthopedic Massage Techniques.
Trained in: Prenatal Massage, Bamboo Fusion Massage, and Oncology Massage.
A wise man once said, ” You will spend time money and energy to be sick or time money and energy to be well. Which do you choose?”
~ Melissa
Barbara Stover, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Barbara attended Harmony Path School of Massage in 2008 and became a licensed Massage Therapist in 2010. Since graduating she has worked as an independent therapist in all age groups including compassionate touch massage for seniors. Barb also enjoys doing chair massage. She currently works for a national chair massage company going to corporate wellness events and providing massage for employee appreciation days.
Barb’s path to massage therapy has involved a lifetime of physical challenges. Diagnosed in 1984, with a congenital eye disease., Barb’s eyesight has continued to degenerate and she is now considered legally blind (less than 20/200 eyesight in both eyes). Meeting this challenge daily helps her to relate to those in pain and those dealing with a variety of physical disabilities.
Over the years, Barb has worked a variety of jobs, mostly in the food industry. But until now, none has ever truly defined her passions. After “burning out” in the food and restaurant industries she decided to listen to her inner voice. Her intuition and inner guide led her to explore Massage Therapy as a way to not only work with her sight challenge but also find satisfaction in her work.
Certified in Swedish Massage techniques
“When I was a child I wanted to be many things; a nurse, a teacher, an artist, and an astronaut. As an adult, those passions and desires are manifest in a desire to help people achieve a healthy lifestyle and a sense of well-being. This is paramount to what makes me happy as a therapist and a compassionate person.” ~Barb
Stacy Young, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Stacy is a results-oriented, therapeutic massage therapist that believes massage is a fusion of techniques, knowledge of the human body, and genuine care that creates change. She incorporates clinical methodology with an emphasis on comfort-driven hospitality for a soothing and effective massage experience. She will work with you to meet your goals and expectations whether that includes a reduction in muscle tension, alleviation of stress, or an improvement in general wellness.
Certified in: Swedish Massage, Prenatal, and postnatal massage therapy
Proficient in: Trigger point therapy, Myofascial Release, Deep tissue, Swedish relaxation
Certified Member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals(ABMP)
I promise to give each client focused, individualized attention and endeavor to be mindful and present during every massage session.
~ Stacy Young, LMT
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