“With 28 years of experience working at NYC's highest rated hotel, I wish I could list the names of some of the most famous A-Listers that will only request these two humans!"
- Randy Ross, Concierge at The Four Seasons Hotel, NYC
Passionate lovers of life and business, Anne-Margaret and Anthony sold their NYC yoga studio and spa (est. 2001) in 2019 to grow Giving Tree Wellness. With a cumulative 45+ years of luxury wellness experience between them, this power couple have each served the clientele of Manhattan's highest rated hotels and luxury residences since 2001. Organic in its origin, Giving Tree Wellness was birthed out of necessity when their healing center began demanding more time, leaving less availability to meet the exponential uptick in private clientele requests. It was in 2009 when they began building their wellness team, personally vetting each practitioner and training them in 5-star service. Having taught on 5 continents and in 50 US cities, this husband and wife team have made it their mission to raise the vibration of humanity.
Anne-Margaret
A renowned celebrity trainer, interfaith minister and community organizer, Anne-Margaret has worked intimately with people of all backgrounds, resulting in a clear understanding of what success looks like, inside and out. Creator of Chakra Yoga™, AromaYIN™ and the Total Training Workout™, her three signature styles were designed from her unique training, experience and perspective. An accomplished pianist, vocalist and composer, Anne-Margaret has released two albums of original music and has authored the spiritual workbook: Raise The Vibration, A Weekly Guide for Alchemizing the Human Experience.
Spearheading the 5d ascension,Anne-Margaret’s gift of Akashic Record channeling awakened in 2015 with involuntary movements and mudras, evolving into allowing Spirit to speak directly through her voice. In hindsight, Anne-Margaret was being prepared for this gift when she founded a spiritual community and yoga studio in NYC. It was at this center where she spent 18 years leading, teaching and developing programs designed to rewire the brain and align the energetic chakra system by integrating practical spirituality and archetypal wisdom. Amazing with beginners, Anne-Margaret has the unique capability of demystifying the most challenging of esoteric concepts, making them accessible while teaching how to practically, logically develop Spiritual Intelligence.
Anthony
An expert in luxury service, Anthony began his career as a massage therapist, working for the most famous luxury hotel spas in NYC. With over 20 years of experience and an unshakeable devotion to excellence, he has mentored countless spa and fitness practitioners in the art of heart-centered service. Developing trainings that provide professionals with a sturdy bridge into 5-star standards, Anthony holds the space for these gifted healers to increase their expertise and refine their points of service.
As a therapist, Anthony is known for his unparalleled gifts in utilizing physical and energetic healing techniques. Also certified as a Reiki, Kundalini Yoga and Chakra Yoga Practitioner, Anthony’s grasp of the critical role of breathwork and chakra wisdom in long-term healing, plays a vital role in his work.
Serving the most diverse county in the world, Anthony’s yoga studio and spa in Astoria, NYC provided the opportunity to partner with his wife in creating an inclusive, high-vibrational community of healing. This experience continues to inspire him in creating opportunities for cultivating community through conscious leadership.
Spa Team (under construction!)
Adriana - Massage
Adriana is a licensed massage therapist whose clientele is as versatile as her specialized modalities in massage therapy. Clients range from centurions to infants and from office workers to professional athletes. Her training includes Swedish Massage, Shiatsu, Thai Yoga Massage, Pre-natal and infant massage, myofascial/trigger point release and sports massage. Before becoming an LMT, Adriana was a professional ballet dancer for over 30 years, which provided extensive knowledge of injuries, rehabilitation, and self-care. As a dance and early childhood physical ed instructor, Adriana is familar with helping develop strenth and flexibility in her students as well as recognizing limits of range of motion. This led her to a certification in pre-natal and infant massage, so that theraputic touch can begin at the earliest stages of life. Adriana's lifelong journey with the arts - performing and healing - is what contributes to her professional and intuitive pproach as an LMT.
Alicia - Massage
Alicia is a graduate of Massage Therapy from the Swedish Institute in New York City. She specializes in Deep Tissue, Sports and Swedish Massage which help to encourage full body awareness and relaxation for those who may be dealing with the stressors of busy city life. Her goal for each session is to create a therapeutic and collaborative environment geared to her client’s specific needs in order to achieve a feeling of oneness in the body.
Amadou - Massage
Amadou is passionate about helping his clients find rejuvenation and renewal amidst the stresses of life. His therapeutic approach is nurturing and holistic with a uniquely intuitive touch, helping the mind and spirit to deeply rest and reset. Amadou's sessions powerfully unwind deep tension and physical pain from the effects of stress on the body. Catering to the individual needs of each client, Amadou draws on a mulititude of modalities: myofacial release, neuromuscular and trigger point therapy, reflexology, polarity therapy, Thai, and pre-natal massage. Originally certified in Massachusetts, he is an insured member of the Associate Massage Therapy Professionals and founder of the intercontinental Door from Center, where he also offers wellness coaching and self-care workships.
Amy- Massage
Amy graduated from Queensborough's Massage Therapy program and LaGuardia's Physical Therapist Assistant program. Her passion for human anatomy and physiology combined with mind-body connection of energetic and spiritual elements shaped her into the healer she is today. With experience at many NYC spac, outpatient PT clinics, nursing facilities, hospitals, and luxury gyms, she has also travelled to England for training at Lush Spa. Having collaborated with podiatrists, pain management specialists, chiropractors, DPT's, and acupuncturists, she loves to learn and provide valuable insight to her clients.
Brogan - Massage
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Angie - Massage
For over 15 years, Angie has provided luxury massage therapy and acupuncture in China and NYC. One of our most requested practitioners, she is extremely proficient in deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, Swedish, hot stone, Thai and reflexology. Angie’s speciality is integrating both massage and acupuncture to improve circulation, promote relaxation and relieve stress and pain. Many of our regulars request her to help relieve headaches, as she can quickly address the contributing muscle groups with absolute precision. Angie feels so blessed to be on the team of Giving Tree Wellness healers!
Christian - Massage
Christian combines his two decades in the health and wellness industry to provide deeply relaxing massage therapy. Through breath, massage and energy work, he specializes in calming the nervous system to allow your body the opportunity for optimal healing. With a passion for creating a restorative space to decompress and find rejuvenation, Christian offers a multi-faceted embodiment journey, tailored to your every need. His unique style of massage promotes increased mental and physical well-being by alleviating the effects of poor sleep and the impact of psychological, social and physical stressors.
Antonio - Massage
Originally from Miami, Antonio received his license in massage therapy in 1996 and his certification as an exercise specialist in New York City in 1994. Highly athletic, Antonio grew up immersing himself in extreme sports. Studying yoga in India and massage therapy atSwedish Institute in New York, his trainng influences his ability to help others reduce pain, feel better, and improve their quality of life. Antonio uses a variety of myofascial release and neuromuscular thechniques in his massage. He specializes in recovery bodywork for athletes, dancers, and performance artists, and therapeutic massage for people with chronic pain. His work has been featured in Sports Illustrated, New York Times, Washington Post, Time Out, Mountain Bike, and more.
Denise - Massage
A Massage Therapist since 2006, Denise has dedicated herself to providing healing and therapeutic bodywork for clients in a multitude of settings. She provides a stellar massage experience for clients by applying diverse skills in bodywork to alleviate pain and discomfort and release deeply held stress and tension. Her modalities include Deep Tissue, Sports, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Stretching, Reflexology and Prenatal. With polished presentation and commitment to service, she provides an exceptional 5-star experience for all of her clients. When Denise is not working, she can be found hiking, doing yoga and walking her two rescue Terriers.
Donna - Massage
Donna Klein is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist. She is a graduate of the Pacific College of Health and Science Massage Therapy Program. After many years of working in Business Operations in NYC, Donna changed careers to massage therapy so she could follow her life’s passion. She looks forward to sharing her love and expertise of massage to help her clients. Donna specializes in Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Pre-Natal Massage, Reflexology, Acupressure, Geriatric Massage, and Orthopedic Massage. Whether you have tight neck and shoulders or an arthritic knee or you just want to relax, Donna can use her skills to try to make you feel better.
Eric - Massage
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Esin - Massage
With a wealth of experience in 5-star hotels, Esin is a licensed massage therapist and esthetician for over 20 years. Her passion for excellence is complemented with a heart of service. With extensive knowledge in anatomy, Esin is able to offer a depth of medical massage that is comprehensive. Each session is unique, as she intuits the needs of the body and listens carefully to its cues. Esin’s secret to a successful session is rooted in her belief that knowledge, mixed with compassion, heals.
George - Massage
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Giuliana - Massage
Giuliana is a licensed massage therapist and esthetician for over a decade. She is a graduate of The Swedish Institute of Health Sciences and Atelier Esthetique. A native New Yorker, Giuliana is acutely aware of the daily stresses we face, and is determined to help her clients feel relieved, relaxed, and reenergized. Well versed in Swedish, sports, and lymphatic drainage, she also specializes in deep tissue, myo-fascial release, Trigger Point Therapy, and prenatal massage. Giuliana's positive, attentive, and gracious presence ensures that every massage is personally tailored to the requests and needs of each client.
Haifang - Massage
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Heidi - Massage
A licensed massage therapist since 2003, Heidi was certified at the New York Institute of Massage in Buffalo, and later returned to supervise their student clinic and to teach. After traveling frequently to NYC to take advanced trainings, she finally relocated to NYC to continue learning and nurture her creative and curious sides. Her massage skill-set is enhanced by advanced sudies in Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Asian bodywork theory, and techniques that address the impact of autoimmune illness and chronic stress on the body and spirit.
Hong Lan - Massage
HongLan Tao is a licensed massage therapist and acupuncturist with a deep passion for helping people. A graduate of ASA and New York college of health professions, she joined our team on 2018 and receives the highest feedback from our loyal guests who adore her treatments. Expertise in stress relief utilizing orthopedic Swedish massage, Hong is also proficient in myofascial, deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, Maya abdominal massage and acupressure. HongLan delights in mixing Eastern and Western wisdom, integrating acupuncture and massage, to increase overall wellness by relieving tension, alleviating pain, and improving circulation.
Huanshang - Massage
Huanshang Wang, a licensed Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist in New York, has extensive experience combining oriental medicine theory with an array of massage techniques. With a background working in physical therapy and acupuncture clinics, he has a unique ability to treat various pains and relieve fatigue and stress. Huanshang loves natural remedies and has a passion to help more community residents, clients and friends with his knowledge and experience.
Jennifer - Massage
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Kory - Massage
A graduate of The Swedish Institute of Science, Kory is a licensed massage therapist, proficient in medical, Swedish, myofascial release, sports, Shiatsu, aromatherapy, and chair massage. As a child, Kory was fascinated by the medical field and possessed a strong desire to help others. Since he didn’t go to college for medicine, Kory helped in other ways by giving family and friends massages...then made it a career. Kory is passionate about doing his part in helping people move away from their overdependency on pharmaceutical solutions towards a more holistic approach. A detailed-oriented professional with an extensive understanding of Anatomy and Myology, Kory thoroughly enjoys his work and is dedicated to making a difference in the medical field. His mission to foster a healthier perspective towards wellness and healing, seeks to reduce stress, discomfort, and pain for his clients.
Maribel - Massage
Maribel Gil, LMT is a wellness professional who is influenced by a deep foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Tui Na. Integrating various modalities including traditional Swedish and Deep Tissue with trigger points, myofascial, joint mobilization and realignment of soft tissue, she specializes in prenatal and therapeutic massage. Maribel integrates breath and movement into a collaboration of healing mindfulness, greatly influenced by her lifelong studies of music, yoga and dance.
Kasey - Massage
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King Tommy - Massage
A 2008 graduate of Swedish Institute, King's unique massage style is intuitive, specific, and all his own. Integrating elements of Swedish, Deep tissue, Sports, Medical, Shiatsu, and Polarity massage styles, King calls in a variety of techniques, easily adapting to the needs of the client. His intention is always to rebalance and re-energize the body in a therapeutic and relaxing way. King's passion for bodywork will leave you blissed out with a peaceful mind and more at home in your body.
Louis - Massage
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Marc - Massage
They say if you love what you do, then you’re good at it… Marc certainly knows this to be true! As a graduate of The Swedish Institute, he has practiced his love of massage therapy since 2004. With extensive experience at NYC luxury spas (The Ritz-Carlton, The Waldorf, The Plaza), Marc masterfully brings a 5-star experience. Having worked alongside chiropractors and physical therapists, Marc has the ability to tailor his approach, utilizing a variety of techniques personalized to address specific needs. With his passion for learning, Marc believes that we have the potential to never stop growing...and that this is truly the beauty of life!
Matthew - Massage
Michael M - Massage
A graduate from Swedish Institute of Health Science, Matthew absolutely loves his job as a licensed massage therapist! Since 2017, Matthew has practiced therapeutic and medical massage in rehabilitation centers and high end spas. His signature style is a combination of deep tissue, myofascial, trigger point, and swedish massage. Gifted with soft and strong hands, Matthew's passion for bringing relaxation and positive energy to his clients is supported by his genuine desire to serve others through this healing modality.
Michael S - Massage
Moti - Massage
Lifetime-long athlete, student, lover of all sports, and lover of all sciences, Moti enjoys helping others feel better and acquire great mobility. As a Movement Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA), Licensed Massage Therapist, soccer trainer/licensed soccer coach (class-F), his extensive training is unique. With bachelors in exercise science and masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, & Chinese Herbal Medicine, Moti is also currently working on his doctorate. He specializes in almost all forms of training, and many forms of massage including Tui-Na massage (manual form of acupuncture-acupressure/TCM theory), sports & medical massage, general relaxation, etc. Moti's passion is viewing the body through many lenses to reach the desired outcome with a combination of techniques and strategy.
Pam - Massage
Pam Pardi, a graduate of the Swedish Institute, is a licensed massage therapist specializing in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Pre-natal massage. As a former professional ballet dancer and a Pilates instructor for over 20 years, she brings her extensive background in exercise and physiology to her massage therapy, helping to increase mobility and correct patterns that reduce pain. Pam is currently working towards a Soma Therapy certificate (Guy Voyer, DO), a modality focusing on muscle energy, fascial normalization and joint mobilization. She's passionate about bringing more kinesthetic awareness and embodiment to her clients' daily activities and often offers take-home exercises to further their healing.
Ramiro - Massage
A creative and eclectic practitioner, Ramiro Rodriguez customizes each session using Eastern and Western techniques to stimulate the neuromuscular system. He is proficient in sports and deep tissue massage as well as Swedish, trigger point, and PNF techniques. Ramiro holds certifications in myofascial work for thoracic, pectoral tissues, Tul-Na, advanced sports massage, and prenatal massage. He graduated from the Swedish Institute in two programs: Massage Therapy and Basic Exercise Science and Advanced Personal Training.
Niko - Acupuncture
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Richard - Massage
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Selma - Massage
Selma Ortega is a dual practitioner, with a License as a Physical Therapist Assistant and Massage Therapist. With 10 years of invaluable experience in the rehabilitation field, she has worked with a diverse age group on an array of conditions. With the nickname "Golden Hands," clients acknowledge her exceptional manual therapy skills to ease pain and intuit needs. Selma takes pride in customizing therapeutic exercises and massage techniques to increase strength, ROM, balance, and coordination to promote functional independence in daily activities. Recognizing the importance of continuing education, Selma's passion for learning continues to expand her offerings and expertise.
Shira - Massage
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Stephanie - Massage
A graduate of The Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences with a degree in Occupational Studies for Massage Therapy, Stephanie specializes in Swedish, Prenatal, and Postnatal Massage. She enjoys helping clients reach a state of utmost relaxation that will positively impact their overall well-being. When she is not doing massage therapy, she enjoys meditating, journaling, and practicing yoga.
Suna - Massage
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Tiffany - Massage
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Vicki - Massage
Vicki is fully dedicated to and passionate about the healing arts. A New York Licensed Massage Therapist since 1994, she has exceptional medical massage skills and is a Certified Reiki Master (450 hours). Vicki is currently a teaching assistant to Donna Eden, a world-renowned Reiki healer and best-selling author. Having devoted much of her life to being a professional dancer, Vicki also pursued certification as a Yoga Instructor, integrating kinesthetic awareness and knowledge of body movement into her work. Energy medicine and essential oils are also included in her massage sessions to amplify the healing benefits, thus creating a highly transformative experience for her clients.
Visola - Massage
Youthen - Massage
Visola was trained at The Swedish Institue and specializes in prenatal, Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial, ischemic compression, and shiatsu massages. In every session, she strives for relaxation, recovery, and the release of negative energy. By releasing, the client can transform their relationship with their body.
Fitness & Yoga Team
Alex A - Yoga, Total Training
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Catherine - Yoga
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An eternal student at heart, Alex seeks to expand his knowledge at every turn. This craving for learning informs his teaching style and helps him meet students where they are, whether at a yoga studio or in a boardroom. Alex is certified as a yoga teacher through Giving Tree, with Anne-Margaret Redding, and a meditation teacher through Mindfulness Meditation, with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. His humorous, down-to-earth style invites students to logically apply esoteric teachings to their everyday life. For Alex, yoga is a mindfulness exercise to look within, as well as a moving meditation, where the breath leads and we follow.
Alex S - Yoga
Christine - Yoga, Pilates
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Craig - Personal Training
Craig is a native New Yorker with 10 years of experience as a personal trainer and nutrition coach in Manhattan. His athletic background is in cycling and boxing while these days he specializes in strength, conditioning, weight loss and bodybuilding style workouts which produce a fit aesthetic physique and functional strength. Drawing from experience training clients from all walks of life and fitness levels, each workout is specifically designed for you to reach your fitness goals. Workouts are challenging but fun and certainly get results as his many satisfied clients can attest to. Craig is a certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach through the International Sports Science Association and has also completed training the Equinox Academy EFTI. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC with a degree in fashion photography. Craig is also an avid photographer when not in the gym.
Dani - Personal Training
Dani is a NASM certified personal trainer and AFAA certified group instructor, specializing in Barre. She is also a marathon runner and fitness enthusiast herself who hopes to help others find fun moving their bodies! She understands that no two clients are the same, and her favorite part about developing programs for people is getting to be creative and finding what best suits the individual- whether that's a workout that leaves them dripping sweat and exhausted or functional training where they barely realize that the dancing or playing they did was in fact exercising!
Donna - Yoga
Donna loves everything Yoga! Yoga gives her a way to connect with her deep passion for the creative and performing arts, which ultimately led her to teaching. After completing a 200-hr YTT certification from Bayside’s Vitality Yoga & Tai Chi Studio, she stumbled upon the Giving Tree Yoga Studio in Astoria. Immediately falling in love with the atmosphere that the owners of the studio (Anne-Margaret & Anthony) created, her hunger and thirst to learn more from them continued to grow more and more upon each visit. She found her inner voice beckoning her to sign up for the Fall 2015 Chakra Yoga Teacher Training Program, and she is so happy that she did! Her desire is to enhance her knowledge further so that she can teach with as much love, passion, compassion & nurturing as she found at The Giving Tree.
Elizabeth - Yoga
Emara - Personal Training
Dorothy - Yoga, Pilates, PT
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Harly - Personal Training,
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Prior to his independent training, Harly Almonte studied accounting in college and worked out as a hobby during that time. It was during his own personal endeavors in training there where he began his career in the fitness industry as a personal trainer for Crunch Gym. After quickly achieving results, he decided to take his own practices and beliefs with him and start his own business. Harly is not one of the leading and most sought after personal trainers in the New York City area.
Isaac - Personal Training, Massage
James - Personal Training
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Jen - Yoga
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Isaac believes that balance is the key to keeping a healthy body. Through physical training and therapeutic massage he has been able to assist clients in reaching their specific goals. Isaac is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist and holds several fitness certifications such as NASM-CES, PES and CKTT (certified Kinesio Taping Technician). isaac loves helping clients with quality of movement, stress relief and breathing techniques. He specializes in sports massage, Swedish massage and PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) Stretching. His work can benefit you whether you are a professional athlete or weekend warrior.
Jesse - Personal Training
Lifting weights for over 15 years, and nearly hitting all of his own personal goals in the process (gain 50lbs, squat 400lbs, deadlift 500lbs, bench 300lbs, and dunking a basketball among others), Jesse prides himself on applying sound biomechanics in the context of the client’s individual anthropometry, applying the most relevant scientific literature to best meet their goal(s) - be it strength, power, muscle, fat loss, or endurance. Jesse is nutritionally agnostic and subscribes to the biopsychosocial model; all training exists on a spectrum with rehab on one end and high performance on the other. Sustainability is key.
Jill - Personal Training
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Joey - Yoga
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Jonathan - Personal Training
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Jose - Personal Training
Jose M. is highly motivated and knowledgeable trainer with over 14 years of experience and his background of baseball and volleyball helps guide clients into fitness programs; design and monitoring exercise programs based on clients goals, needs, and physical abilities. Understanding of the core, functional training, nutrition, body weight exercises, weight training, yoga, pilates, kick boxing, athletic and conditioning, corrective exercises, injury prevention makes the the session fun and safe.
Julie - Yoga
Meredith - Personal Training
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Oana - Personal Training
Rachel - Yoga, Personal Training
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Moti - Personal Training
Lifetime-long athlete & student, lover of all sports, and lover of all sciences, Moti is very friendly and enjoys helping others to feel better and move better. He is a Movement Specialist, a Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA), a Licensed Massage Therapist, a soccer trainer/licensed soccer coach (class-F). He has a bachelors in exercise science and masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, & Chinese Herbal Medicine. Moti is currently working on a doctorate. He specializes in almost all forms of training, and many forms of massage including Tui-Na massage (manual form of acupuncture-acupressure/TCM theory), sports & medical massage, general relaxation, etc. He tries to view the body through many lenses and reach the desired outcome with a combination of techniques and strategy.
Tammy - Personal Training
A trainer for over 20 years, Tammy's workouts draw from a wealth of experience and creativity! With specialities in traditional strength training, Pilates, yoga, TRX, and barre/dance, she sculpts each session based on the client's specific goals and peferences. Tammy's certifications include: Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise, Pilates Mat 1, 11, 111 and Reformer, Moving Strength (approved by Pilates Method Alliance), TRX, Senior Fitness Specialists - National Academy of sports Medicine, B.A. in Dance at Hofstra University.
Yuko - Yoga
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Becca - Reiki
Betsabe - Reiki
Beauty & Celestial Team
Alexa - Makeup
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Alyssa - Makeup
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Charles - Makeup
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Emily - Makeup
Emma - Makeup, Hair
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