Meet Our Staff - Massage Therapy Connections (2024)

Mary Ann Maloney, LMT, CLT, MLD/C, CMMP
FL MA #60126

Services provided: Functional Integration, Medical Massage (CMMP), Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD/C and CLT), Myofascial Release, Reiki, Reflexology, Prenatal Massage and Shiatsu

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Mary Ann has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2009 and has since earned several certifications. She specializes in integrative treatments using multiple modalities to ensure her clients get the customized treatment they need. Her current courses of study are myofascial release and Functional Somatic Integration. Mary Ann now specializes in treating specific issues and no longer performs full body massages. Because she believes that physical dysfunction is sometimes accompanied/caused by energetic and spiritual causes and stress, she pursued additional methods of helping her clients. To that end, she became a Reiki Master.

Mary Ann is Nationally Board Certified in Massage (BCTMB). She is committed to furthering her knowledge of massage, energy work, and coaching so that she is always learning more ways to better serve her clients.

Prior to being a massage therapist, Mary Ann was a chemist in the pharmaceutical and nutritional supplements industries. She and her husband moved to Florida in 2010. They enjoy exploring Florida, going to live theater, and supporting Tampa Bay sports teams.

Misa McCue, LMT, CMMP
FL MA #79505

Services Provided: Active Isolated Stretch, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Medical Massage, Prenatal Massage, Reflexology, Table Thai, Myofascial Release

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Misa graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Manatee Technical College in 2015. She completed her coursework with Honors and is a professional member of ABMP (Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals). She holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in International Studies from Bunkyo University, Japan. Born and raised in Japan, her environment consisted of keeping the balance of Mind, Body and Spirit in daily ritual.

Misa’s continuing education classes have included getting certification in Medical Massage, Reflexology, Prenatal Massage and Table Thai. She often incorporates her Medical Massage and Reflexology knowledge in her focused sessions. Misa’s intention for her work is to create a respite from the stress filled world, leaving each client rejuvenated and with an increased sense of wellbeing. She is determined to help people with muscle and stress related pain. She manipulates and tailors her sessions for individual needs.

Misa takes a whole health approach to massage by understanding how massage encourages total health in the mind and body when relaxation and comfort are achieved. She joins other MTC therapists who believe in lifelong education, and is constantly learning something new, whatever the subject might be.

Misa moved to Florida from Japan 18 years ago. She enjoys the beauty of Gulf Coast and happy to call Sarasota County her home. When not working, Misa enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Duy Steinbock, LMT, C/MLD
FL MA # 87104

Services Provided: Manual Lymphatic Drainage

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Duy (pronounced “Yee”) continually strives for excellence in her work, evidenced by graduating as the #1 student in her class from the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in 2017. Her current focus is in providing manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), a type of manual therapy best suited for clients who are getting ready to have surgery or are recovering from surgery, may have sluggish immune systems, swelling, or are curious about other types of therapy. She is certified through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies and took an advanced MLD course for management of post surgical procedures in 2022.

Duy (pronounced “Yee”) continually strives for excellence in her work, evidenced by graduating as the #1 student in her class from the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in 2017. Her current focus is in providing manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), a type of manual therapy best suited for clients who are getting ready to have surgery or are recovering from surgery, may have sluggish immune systems, swelling, or are curious about other types of therapy. She is certified through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies and took an advanced MLD course for management of post surgical procedures in 2022.

Duy comes from Pennsylvania. She enjoys volunteering at Mote Aquarium, yarn crafts, video and board games, yoga, long walks with her dog, and making a mess in the kitchen.

Lisa Tarr, LMT
FL MA # 63841

Services Provided: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Focus Massage, Sports Massage, Silicone Cupping, Infusion Massage (Essential Oils), Table Thai, Myofascial Release, CBD Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage

Lisa has been practicing as a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2011. After working 20 years in the Staffing industry, Lisa realized her passion for alternative health and wellness was inevitably going to be her new career path. She has developed a massage style that incorporates an integrative approach using her intuition and a variety of techniques including table Thai stretching, gua sha, silicone cupping, myofascial release, and sports massage techniques. Her goal is to help her client’s experience deep relaxation, relief from muscle tightness, and increased mobility so they can leave the massage table feeling balance and restored.

Lisa strives to live a healthy and physically active lifestyle. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, exercising and spending time with family and friends.

Jing McClure, LMT
FL MA # 90122

Services Provided: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Focus Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Functional Integration, CBD Massage, Silicone Cupping

Born in China, Jing earned her Associates Degree in Economics at Fushun College in China. She moved to the United States in 2009 and to this area in 2014. Jing graduated from Cortiva Institute and received her massage therapy license in March 2018. Immediately after receiving her license, Jing began working as a massage therapist in a spa in St. Petersburg. She joined the MTC Team in March 2019. In 2022, Jing became certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage.

A life-long learner, Jing is currently working towards obtaining her Medical Massage certification, which requires extensive training and practice. In addition to MLD Certification, she is also studying Functional Integration Therapy. She is committed to helping her clients out of pain and relieving stress.

David Billingsley, LMT
FL MA # 93454

Services Provided: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Focus Massage, Bamboo Fusion Massage

David graduated at the top of his class with honors from the Massage Therapy program at Manatee Technical College in 2019. He started at Massage Therapy Connections as part of the Protégé Program, which only accepts highly recommended and skilled graduates. Upon completion of the Protégé Program, David attended multiple classes with the Science of Massage Institute. Applying that experience, David incorporates Medical Massage knowledge into his Swedish, Deep Tissue and Focus sessions. David is also certified in Bamboo-Fusion Massage; a very versatile technique, utilizing gentle heat and bamboo rods as either a luxurious Swedish style spa treatment or for deep tissue work.

Florida raised, David places a high value on community service, and regularly supports charities, such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He has made his goal in life, “to leave the world better than he found it, one body at a time.” He advocates regular maintenance massages, along with a healthy diet, and creative hobbies to help the body unwind and keep the mind sharp. In early 2022, David began a life-long adventure of powered paragliding and, when not giving massages, can often be found flying around local fields, parks, and beaches.

Leah Cataldo, LMT

FL MA #93852

Services provided: Swedish, Thai Stretching, Hot Stones, Bamboo Fusion, CBD Massage, Infusion Massage (Essential Oils), Silicone Cupping, and The Total Relaxation Tune Up, Lomi Lomi & Mind & Muscle Unwind

Leah is dedicated to helping others feel and live their best lives by utilizing her passion for stress management and mental health. She graduated from Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in January of 2018. She has also added Sound Therapy to her practice with the completion of her Level 1 Integral Sound Healing Certification in January of 2023 through the international Sound Healing Academy. Leah is currently working on completing her Level 2 Certification.

Leah’s massage style is quite unique in that she aims to not only release muscle tension but to also slow down the nervous system and overactive brainwaves of her clients. This creates an environment for a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience. When our nervous system is allowed to calm down, it sends a message to the brain that our bodies can begin to recover. Our internal organs begin to function properly, diseased cells begin to heal, our heartbeat is steady and healthy, and our minds truly get a peaceful break from the mental chatter. Everyone can benefit from this method of massage, especially clients who deal with hyperactivity, anxiety, stress, and insomnia. Leah is able to enhance all of her massage services with this methodical approach.

In her free time, Leah enjoys tending to her vegetable and flower garden, collecting gems and minerals, bird watching, crafting, spending quality time with her husband and her corgi Lilly, and living her most vibrant life through several self-care practices including massage and acupuncture. Leah is also a lifelong student and is constantly learning about new subjects. Her current educational pursuits include sound therapy, herbalism, and the relationship between mental psychology and the physical human body. She is also a born and raised Florida native who likes to get out and experience the sunshine with kayaking, bike rides, and nature walks

Erica Fagan, LMT
FL MA #97597

Services Provided: Deep Tissue Massage, Focus Massage, Myofascial Release, Silicone Cupping, CBD Massage

Erica moved to Sarasota, FL in 2011 and hasn’t looked back since. After a few different attempts at careers, in the fall of 2020 she enrolled at Manatee Technical College in Bradenton, FL, graduating in 2021, with an A average and an induction into the National Honors Society.

Erica prides herself on her drive and passion for learning. A week after gaining her Massage license, she took the practitioner seminar for Modern Cupping Therapy, which relies more on the movement of silicon or vacuum cups rather than those that are stagnant. Through this course, she received certification for generalized practice, scar tissue removal, and lymphatic draining cupping.

A few months later, she took the introduction course for John Barn Myofascial Release and was intrigued. To date, she’s taken three different myofascial release courses which greatly enhance her practice.

She also loves to continue her studies independently, taking online courses through the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals and combing through YouTube to find different techniques she can utilize in her sessions. Ultimately, Erica believes that each body has a unique need in each session and does her best to accommodate whatever her client needs.

Outside of her room, Erica can be found in the kitchen making delicious and healthy meals, at the gym, or on her couch enjoying either YouTube or a good book. She loves being outside and finds that attending meditation retreats occasionally help not only her mental well-being but also enhance her ability to practice her craft.

Nancie Yonker, LMT
FL MA #14259

Services Provided: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Focus Massage, Prenatal Massage & Reflexology, Silicone Cupping

Nancie has been a bodywork practitioner and massage therapy educator for the past 28 years. She graduated from Sarasota School of Massage in the early 90’s. In 1994, she began teaching massage therapy there and for the last 16 years has been the Massage School instructor at Manatee Technical College. She offers Reflexology, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Focus and Prenatal Massages.

Nancie is a consummate learner. Over the years she studied a myriad of modalities from energetics to neuromuscular dysfunction. Bodywork is so far reaching that it inspires a whole cascade of physical effects tapping into deep associations between emotions, thoughts and touch. Nancie believes that a big part of what makes our modern life style unhealthy revolves around stress. She has the experience and tools for reminding your body of its own inherent wisdom and sense of balance. Her head, hands and heart know the power of touch.

Lynn Calabrese, LMT
FL MA #26900

Services Provided: Swedish, Deep Tissue and Focus Massage

Lynn is an experienced massage therapist, graduating from the Sarasota School of Natural Healing Arts in 1998. Since then Lynn worked with a chiropractor for one year and then twelve years as a massage therapist at the Longboat Key Club as well as in her private practice.

Lynn specializes in Swedish relaxing massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage/stretching, and trigger point massage. She tailors her sessions to meet the comfort levels and needs of her clients.

Mary McGinnis, LMT, NMT
FL MA # 103033

Services Provided: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue and Focus Massage. CBD Massage, Reiki & Neuromuscular Therapy

Mary believes massage is an integral part of a person’s wellness routine and that massage therapists are an important part of a person’s health and wellness team.

A Vermonter, Mary relocated to Sarasota to attend Sarasota School of Massage Therapy. There she studied anatomy and physiology and was introduced to a number of massage and energy modalities. Her massage technique blends the variety of that experience to create a customized flow that meets each client’s needs. As a runner Mary has spent many hours on the massage table preparing for or recovering from the stress running can put on the body. She has raised a family and spent many years working in the corporate sector. She easily identifies with her clients and their needs to bring individual quality care to each of them.

Natasha Meineck, LMT
FL MA # 102877

Services Provided: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue and Focus Massage

We all face unique challenges and experiences that impact our mental, emotional and physical well being. Natasha aims to restore harmony to body, mind and spirit by helping individuals heighten their ability for proprioceptive feedback, thereby empowering them to regain balance and serenity in their lives through the healing power of massage.

Natasha graduated from the Massage Therapy Program at Manatee Technical College(2023). She has since been certified in Residual Strain Therapy(2024). RST is a gentle treatment that releases the stiffening of fascia from impact or repetitive stress. RST helps normalize joint alignment, muscle tone and posture, as well as reducing nerve irritation and improves circulation.

Jennifer Tiernan, LMT
FL MA # 54335

Services Provided: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Focus, Prenatal, Cupping & CBD Massage

Jennifer Tiernan, LMT graduated from the Sarasota School of Massage in 2008 and has been passionate since about enhancing peoples quality of life with massage. She also embodies the values of the field through communication, safety and trust with clients. She uses a blended style of massage of techniques gathered over the years for each individuals needs, understanding that no two bodies are the same.

Viktoria Lovy, LMT
FL MA # 104713

Service Provided: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Focus, Prenatal, CranioSacral, Table Thai, Thai on the Mat & CBD Massage, Aromatherapeutic Scalp Massage

Viktoria Lovy is a multifaceted professional with a rich background in the arts, wellness, and education. Viktoria, originally from Budapest, Hungary, honed her skills in yoga, dance, and music. She has since traveled globally, living on three different continents and immersing herself in various cultures. As a dedicated mother of two girls, her experiences as an expatriate have enriched her perspective and approach to life.

Viktoria’s educational background, including a university degree and a clinical medical assistant certification, along with her three-year volunteer tenure at the Getty Center Museum in Los Angeles, showcases her enthusiasm for education and cultural enrichment. Her artistic passions have flourished into a successful career as a certified Yoga instructor, a skilled musician, and a creative mosaic artist.

Viktoria brings a deep commitment and a broad set of skills to her practice in massage therapy. With a background in yoga and aromatherapy and currently furthering her education with a master’s degree, she applies a well-rounded and sophisticated approach to her work. Her expertise covers a variety of techniques, including Swedish Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage, and Positional Release. Her approach is rooted in the importance of mindfulness and the intention in touch, reflecting her deep understanding of the human experience and her commitment to raising quality of life.

Heather Zachary, LMT
FL MA # 105116

Service Provided: Deep Tissue, Focus, Medical Massage, Sports, Myofascial Release, Cupping & CBD Massage

Heather specializes in Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release (MFR), Medical Massage, Sports massage, Himalayan Salt Stones, and the use of Essential oils. With a strong background in Medical Myotherapy, problem-solving, and critical thinking, she is dedicated to helping clients move better, alleviate pain, and enhance their overall well-being.

Her approach is to treat each individual as a unique puzzle, carefully working to understand and address their specific needs. She takes pride in providing therapeutic deep tissue massages that are effective without being painful. Additionally, she has a passion for working with bodybuilders, strong men competitors, and athletes of all kinds, helping them achieve peak performance and recover from intense training.

Her goal is to support clients in their journey to feeling better and living a healthier, more active life.

Sofia Lovy, LMT
FL MA# 105525

Service Provided: Swedish Massage & CBD Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage

Sofia Lovy is a graduate of theprestigious Sarasota School of Massage, Sofia is dedicated to helping clients reconnect with their bodies through a gentle and nurturing touch. Her approach is centered on creating a serene and supportive environment where clients can achieve relaxation and healing. With a passion for holistic well-being, Sofia tailors each session to meet the unique needs of her clients, ensuring they leave feeling rejuvenated and balanced.

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