MaMassage

Give us some skin as we apply for the High Five Grant™ for Moms hosted by The Mama Ladder® - two organizations that with the support of U.S. Bank are funding like Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC so we can continue to grow!⁠
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We provide safe + effective medical that impacts our clients positively both physiologically and psychologically. In an increasingly stressful world, our clients, who are women and/or q***r + gender non conforming people, are up against so many challenges in their daily lives AND in healthcare environments. ⁠
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Our practice creates a space for their bodies to land, with hands on-care that treats the whole self. Our diverse staff reflect the clientele in their own experiences, which helps people to feel seen / heard. We are subject matter experts in perinatal care / medical massage, and our trauma-informed services are affordable and comparable to other similar businesses in Brooklyn.⁠
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Being selected for the would allow our business to continue its growth towards providing more and bodywork to those who need it most! Fingers crossed and hands up for us Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC ! Give us some love in the comments! ⁠
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Fall Roll Call: Who's who Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC⁠
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Last but not least are our visiting MT's! These folks cover shifts when our regularly scheduled staff take time off, so we can keep offering you great care even when someone is out of office. ⁠
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Jess Malat, BA, LMT (she/her) is an LMT, freelance dance artist, and teacher based in Brooklyn. Jess was born and raised in NJ and graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Sociology & Women & Gender Studies. She has completed trainings in Massage and Structural Integration at the Institute of Structural Integration (ISI) in Miami, and has trained as a Reiki (Level II) practitioner at ISI, Minka Brooklyn, and Maha Rose. Jess graduated from Pacific College, where she learned how to integrate Eastern and Western modalities, drawing from orthopedic sports techniques, Thai massage, Shiatsu, Myofascial Release, and acupressure. Jess has also completed trainings in breast/chest massage and under Kiera at MaMassage Brooklyn. As a trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ affirming practitioner, Jess’s first priority is that each client entering the room feels seen, heard, and safe both here and in her own practice Jess Malat, LMT, MLD-C⁠
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Briana Freeman (top right) (she/they) is a skilled & sensitive therapist from Brooklyn, who has been practicing body mechanics and eastern concepts of wellness since 2016. After graduating from Pacific College, Briana has worked with licensed acupuncturists and LMTs in various contexts. Advancing in meridian theory as well as Swedish massage, Briana specializes in deep tissue techniques, shiatsu massage / meridian theory and perinatal work, all from a trauma informed perspective. Briana has been studying bodywork and movement for many years. Individuals who work with Briana can expect to experience a reintroduction to their bodies with aspirations to enrich their wellness journeys by enhancing empathy and physical well-being through therapeutic touch. Briana's unique approach, rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern knowledge, invites you to embark on a transformative experience. Briana also has their own private practice: Herban Therapeutics

Fall Roll Call: Who's Who Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC⁠
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Valorie Wallace, BA, LMT, CMLDT (she/her) found through a lifetime of curiosity for how bodies adapt to changes. Exposure to world-dance styles, group rhythm making, and rivers, inspired her to share the relief available when tissues are nourished and we stay connected to each other. Raised around the forests of the Pacific Northwest, she values how our body responds to caretaking our part in the natural world.⁠
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Recently, Val moved to NYC from Oregon, where she had a beautiful practice alongside her best friend. Hands-on full-time for a decade, she has cultivated deep listening skills and studied several eastern and western modalities with communities of interdisciplinary practitioners. Her massage style is greatly shaped by mentors and lineages from Tui Na and barefoot work, emphasizing the properties of fascia. Often, her work combines modalities which oscillate between tissue layers, using elements of myofascial, abdominal/diaphragm care, and craniosacral, to provide a journey-like experience. This approach has supported people regaining comfort and mobility after gender-affirming procedures. Valorie is also certified in manual lymphatic drainage, or which she enjoys providing as a stand alone service, or incorporated into other massage sessions. ⁠
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With a deep love for book-study, and appreciation of science, she helps clients navigate modern “wellness” and contextualize and alchemize with the fundamental and grounding components of ancient and indigenous approaches to hands-on care. She trained at EastWest College in Portland, OR, maintains a presence with Moving Mountain Institute, and attends Axis Syllabus classes and research conferences whenever she can. Valorie is overjoyed to find shared values for trauma-informed, holistic care with this team and offering perinatal care on a more regular basis.⁠
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Valorie has regular Tues aft/eve and Wed + Fri am/aft shifts and regularly substitutes for other therapists Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC ⁠
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Fall Roll Call: Who's Who Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC ⁠
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Ariadne Speliotis, BA, LMT (she/they) is a Brooklyn-born artist, community organizer, and whose work sits at the intersection of somatics, movement, and collective liberation. She began her training in bodywork in 2020 in marma therapy under Dr. Anisha Durve and⁠
reflexology under Elysia Bates. Those trainings set a foundation in understanding the body as a microcosm-macrocosm, which led her to pursue studies in therapy and acupuncture at⁠
Pacific College of Health and Science. ⁠
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Ariadne incorporates a number of modalities into her massage⁠
therapy sessions including trigger point therapy, myofascial release, perinatal massage, sports massage, shiatsu, tui na, Thai massage, marma therapy, and reflexology.⁠
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Ariadne’s commitment to community and collective wellbeing sits at the center of her practice. She draws on her experiences in community advocacy to foster a collaborative dynamic between client and practitioner that encourages trust and possibility. In service of each client’s particular⁠
needs, she believes in taking a personalized approach that weaves distinct traditions and modalities into conversation. She understands embodiment as something worth fighting for. Her work is rooted in the belief that being present and at home in one’s body is its own form of freedom, and she is honored to support people in that journey.⁠
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Ariadne has a regular shift on Sundays from 9am-3pm and an alternating Sat aft/eve shift Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC ⁠
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Fall Roll Call: Who's Who Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC⁠
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Beverly Mota, LMT (she/her) is a Licensed Therapist with over 7 years of experience specializing in table Thai massage, therapy, and prenatal care. Her work focuses on improving mobility, reducing pain, and supporting functional movement through compression techniques, assisted stretching, and targeted deep tissue work.⁠
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Beverly has experience working with a diverse range of clients, including athletes, elderly individuals, and those with tension or mobility limitations. Her background includes both clinical and wellness environments, as well as personal caregiving experience supporting individuals with complex conditions such as MS. She approaches each session as a collaborative process, where communication and client feedback help guide the work. Beverly excels at tailoring each session and making modifications as needed to support safety and comfort for her clients. Her style combines a structured approach with flexibility, allowing each session to be customized to the individual rather than following a fixed routine.⁠
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In fast paced wellness settings, Beverly is able to assess client needs and adjust her approach while maintaining professionalism and consistency in care. Whether the person she's working with is pregnant/postpartum, an athlete, or disabled, Beverly's goal is for each client to leave feeling more at ease, with a greater sense of mobility and overall relief.⁠
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Beverly has a regular shift Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC on Thursday aft / eves.⁠
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📸 David Meanix aka Goosebumps Creatrix

Fall Roll Call: Who's Who Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC⁠
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Claudia Gowen, BA, LMT (shey/they) believes touch is the oldest form of medicine and healing and has been massaging family since childhood. They earned a degree in Asian Holistic Health & Massage Therapy from the Pacific College of Health and Science and specializes in pain management, perinatal care, Thai massage, and Dermoneuro Modulation (DNM). ⁠
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Claudia tailors each session to the needs of the client by thoughtfully listening to their words as well as their body. She works with the nervous system to help those in pain and to help people settle into their bodies, because and their nervous systems not only need, but thrive off touch. Claudia began training as a massage therapist after their grandmother suffered with breast cancer and they saw how can make a world of difference for someone in pain and discomfort. When Claudia saw that her hands could be tools to improve someone's quality of life, the decision to become a therapist was easy and she is elated to say she has found her calling. ⁠
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Claudia uses an integrative approach by applying a blend of Eastern and Western techniques including Swedish, myofascial release, Thai, Shiatsu, acupressure, deep tissue, and sports massage. Claudia completed prenatal and postpartum trainings so she can fulfill her dream of helping people be more comfortable in pregnancy. Additionally, Claudia has taken classes on Gender Affirming Care and has experience working with people post top surgery. Clients have often said they feel cared for after a session with Claudia and she looks forward to continuing to create an environment of safety and care.⁠
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Claudia has a regular Sunday am/aft shift Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC and subs in for other therapists as well. ⁠
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📸 David Meanix aka Goosebumps Creatrix

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Jenny Hipscher, MA, LMT (she/they) Jenny has been a licensed therapist for over 20 years. As a dancer, theatre-maker, athlete, educator, and youth basketball coach, her approach is both orthopedic and witchy. She communicates and collaborates with each client, tailoring an integrative approach to provide trauma-informed, client-centered therapeutic bodywork.⁠
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Jenny has supported people through various stages of and the birthing process, as well as provided end-of-life care as a palliative care therapist. She has worked in physical therapy clinics, spas, and retreat centers, and with college and professional athletes, dancers, and Broadway performers. She has also taught myology (muscles!) and massage therapy, and mentored students as a clinic supervisor in the Asian Holistic Health and Massage Therapy Program at Pacific College of Health & Science in NYC.⁠
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Jenny provides gender-affirming care, including pre- and post-operative massage therapy, to trans and q***r folks. She also has experience working with people with connective tissue-related conditions and disabilities, including hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (ED).⁠
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Blending , sports massage, and trigger point techniques with Swedish massage and energy work, Jenny brings a holistic flow to therapeutic massage. She believes in the interdependence of personal and cultural healing and trusts each body’s capacity for restoration and transformation—especially when supported by listening and presence. ⁠
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Jenny has a regular shift Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC on Tues am/aft⁠
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📸 David Meanix aka Goosebumps Creatrix

Fall Roll Call: Who's Who Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC⁠
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Laura (Lau) Cortes (she/they) graduated from the program Pacific College of Health and Science. She is currently continuing her studies in acupuncture, further developing her integrative approach to and patient care. She brings over a decade of experience in Veterinary Medicine, where she developed a strong foundation in non verbal communication, observational skills, and attention to subtle physical and behavioral cues. This background informs her precision and detail oriented approach to therapeutic massage. ⁠
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Raised in a Mexican-American household influenced by traditional healing practices such as curanderismo, herbal medicine, and folk traditions such as "Cerrada de caderas", Lau carries a culturally informed perspective on care and the body. These influences shape their appreciation for both traditional and contemporary approaches to - Her work incorporates therapeutic massage, myofascial release or perinatal, Swedish and Tui Na inspired techniques to provide trauma-informed, holistic care that honors both the body and its lived experience. ⁠
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Lau offers client centered, culturally aware care that prioritizes communication, safety, and individual needs. She is fluent in both Spanish and English and has conversational experience in American Sign Language, allowing her to support a diverse range of clients with linguistic accessibility.⁠
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Lau is here regularly on Sundays from 9am-3pm.

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Mae Cleary, LMT, CMLDT (she/her) is a highly intuitive and compassionate licensed therapist with experience in eastern and western modalities. Her passion for holistic healing began while living in Taiwan, where she found eastern medicine practices effective in her own life. ⁠
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Mae is experienced in Swedish, Shiatsu, Thai, Tui Na, deep tissue, perinatal, myofascial release, and acupressure massage techniques, which she uses in combination for customized treatment plans for each client. Mae has also spent time in Thailand, where she trained in other modalities, including: gua sha, reflexology, cupping, hot stones, abdominal work, herbal compresses, essential oil blends, and reiki. Mae is also a certified manual lymphatic drainage therapist and loves to provide full body sessions or incorporate MLD into other types of massage treatments. ⁠
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Mae completed her degree in massage therapy at Pacific College of Health and Sciences in NYC, where she is now currently pursuing an advanced degree in Acupuncture.⁠
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Mae has regular shifts Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC on Thurs am/aft and Fri, Sat and Sun afternoon / evenings. ⁠
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📸 David Meanix aka Goosebumps Creatrix