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Massage TherapistsDenise Mason, LMT
Denise is the proprietor of Balance Massage Studio, creator of Basic Basalt Stone Therapy, teaching Hot Stone Therapy and providing supplies for Hot Stone Massage. She is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association and a member of the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce.Denise began her education at the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy in 1999. Her continuing education includes certification in Hot Stone Massage, Myofascial Mobilization techniques, Go Deep with Feet and workshops in Craniosacral Therapy. Denise has traveled nationally teaching Hot Stone Massage at Community Colleges and Massage Schools.
Her specialties include Swedish, Reflexology, Pregnancy, Hot Stone, Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release. Currently, Denise has developed "Take the Mystery out of Massage," an educational program to inform the public of the benefits of massage, how to select a licensed professional and what to expect from a massage session. Her volunteer work includes community events, guest speaking for interested groups and organizing a group of therapists to massage firefighters and police officers in Manhattan after 9/11.
Mary
Panza, LMT
Mary is a graduate from the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy. She has been at Balance Massage Studio since its beginning in 2001.
Mary specializes in Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Pre-Natal, and Thai Yoga massage. She is also certified in Reiki I & II.
Mary can be requested for massage appointments:
Thursday, Friday and Monday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Mary has been a very visible member of the Spoken Word community since 1998. She has co-produced two CD's, "A Little Nip" and "Volume". She is also Vice President of Albany Poets, a non-for-profit organization devoted to the local creative community. Her work can be viewed at AlbanyPoets.com and thehiddencity.com. She hosts POETS SPEAK LOUD, a spoken word open mic, the last Monday of each month at Tess' Lark Tavern.
Anna Burns
Anna Eckstein arrived at Balance Massage Studio as a graduate from the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy. She holds her NY Licensure for Massage Therapy and is currently persuing a National Certification. She resides in Delmar, NY and enjoys hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing. A sports enthusiast, Anna is working on bringing massage to school sports teams in the community.
The modalities Anna practices include Shiatsu, Reiki, Swedish, Sports, Pregnancy, Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, On-Site Chair Massage and Trigger Point Therapy. Her near future goal is to acquire Reiki Master level, as well as learning the techniques involved in Hot Stone Massage.
Anna volunteers annually for Equinox and various Adopt-a-Family organizations at Christmas. She also volunteered at the Freihoffers run for Women and the Ironman Triathlon in Lake Placid, NY performing sports massage for athletes. She has also been accepted as a volunteer support member for a local fire department.
April Ashbee, LMT
April is also a Center for Natural Wellness alumni. She joined the balance massage studio team immediately following graduation in December 2004. She is an active member of American Massage Council. April specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Pre Natal Massage. She has continued her education by taking courses in Hot Stone Massage, Reiki, and body treatments. She has also volunteered at the Bruegger’s Bagel Run and The Ironman Triathlon in Lake Placid, New York.
Sarah Bowman
Alissa Detweiler
Elaine Broiles
Balance Massage Studio - 318 Delaware Ave. - Delmar NY, 12054 - Phone: 518-475-9999