WHO WE ARE
We are an office filled with a passion for health and fitness. Our staff not only cares for active bodies, but are active ourselves. We not only understand the human body from an academic standpoint, but we also have a practical understanding of how the body works at its prime and experiencing how the body feels are completely different things. We want to help restore muscular balance, reduce pain and inflammation, and decrease recovery time so that each person we lay our hands on can EXPERIENCE how amazing our bodies can be! We believe that massage is not a luxury, but a necessity; and we treat massage as such. Your time spent on our table means more to us than a paycheck. We care about the overall well-being of every BODY that walks through our door. You don't have to be a professional athlete or have 5% body fat. You simply have to care about the future of your body; Let us do the rest! If you're new to massage, or have questions about how massage could work for you, call us, text us, or visit our online scheduling site and book with us today!
MEET OUR STAFF
Carlos was born in NYC to Cuban parents and grew up in Venezuela. There he played competitive soccer and golf, but his biggest passion was basketball. He played basketball on the college level and was on a search for careers that allowed him to work with athletes to help them in their performance. This lead him to graduate from the physical therapy program. Sports and physical fitness was and still is extremely important to him. He was the physical therapy assistant at Integra Valencia from 2006-2008. He moved back to New York City in 2008 where he studied Massage Therapy at the Swedish Institute. Carlos graduated to work as a Master Massage Therapist with Equinox, an elite fitness facility in New York. At the same time, he also co-founded an in office chair massage company that also held large fitness events every 3 months that were centered around dance, exercise, and massage. Carlos has also worked with Aveda, a very prestigious establishment. He has over 6 years of experience in deep tissue massage, pre and post sports massage, and fascia manipulation/myofascial release as well as all of the background and knowledge of his physical therapy degree and time as an athlete. Carlos has the perfect combination of knowledge, skills, and experience.
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Adriana was born and raised in New York. After attending SUNY Oswego for college as double major in fine arts and sociology with a minor in philosophy, she soon realized her love and passion for the human form. In February of 2010 she packed her car and moved down to Florida to attend the Florida Academy of Massage and Skin care. It was here that her massage journey started and she was exposed to what she now specializes in, Fascial Tissue. She continued to take classes after graduation Salutatorian of her class, and now holds over 23 different certifications. During her time at massage school Adriana missed the competitive atmosphere of sports, as she had grown up a swimmer, and had soon found Muay Thai. Soon after training in martial arts, Adriana was introduced to crossfit and eventually Olympic Weightlifting. With the same knowledge, love and passion for the human body, Adriana was able to combine her skills as a therapist with her desire to be an athlete and thrive in both sports. Qualifying for nationals twice and competing at states in olympic weightlifting, as well as making it into the top 150 in the region in crossfit, Adriana truly learned first hand what it feels like to train, be injured, and how to recover. Because of this experience, and the need to recover on a budget, she spent the past 7 years developing her own self help technique that she now teaches called Cupping in Motion. With almost a decade of experience as a massage therapist, and knowledge of what it feels like to train at a high level, Adriana truly knows how to help, treat and promote health in others bodies; no matter what the fitness level.
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Janelle believes everybody needs a massage. Everybody. A massage can benefit the body in numerous ways, not only physical but also emotionally and mentally. Janelle Smiley is a warrior for beneficial health practices. With her 13 years of experience she has seen massage transform life’s. Her knowledge in pain relief allows her to create a massage plan that is specific to your needs. Using Swedish, myofascial release, stretching, reflexology, aromatherapy, and holistic nutrition Janelle Smiley can transform your chronic ailments. In addition to her massage therapy background, Janelle owns her own business called Sweat, Stretch, and Soothe. Using exercise, plant based nutrition, stretching, massage and meditation her goal is to create a foundation of fitness for each client that link the tiers of all around wellness. Make your next appointment with Janelle today.
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Olivier was raised in Florida but left at a young age to live in France. He played competitive soccer all of his life. As a result, he either wanted to b e a professional player or to work behind the scenes in getting players ready to perform at their optimal level. Nine years later, Olivier returned to Florida where he had the opportunity to play soccer in high school and also college. His soccer career was cut short due to injuries but it was for the best. His time in the trainers room is where his love for physical therapy and body awareness grew. After graduation, Olivier completed a year at the Florida college of natural health where he became a licensed massage therapist. Since then, He has worked along side well reputed therapist like Kika and Roberto Mela, professional athletes from Bommarito performance system, and has had a private clientele comprised of people from all walks of life. He specializes in deep tissue massages, stretching, pre/post sports massage. Olivier's experience, athletic background, and love for fitness is the perfect combination for anyBODY. Book you next treatment with him! |
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April is a South Carolina native who moved to South Florida in 2011. She completed the Massage Therapy certification program at Greenville Technical College and has been a licenses and practicing Massage Therapist since 2007.She loves photography, meditation, Reiki and roller skating! April says that “one of the greatest gifts we can give to someone is to help lighten their burdens. Massage Therapy gives us the opportunity to help others do just that. I am truly happy to have found my profession.” |
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Dana is a professional in education. With over 13 years of experience in her field, she has honed her skills for organization, professional development, facilitation, and management. Dana was born in Australia and grew up in New Jersey in a Filipino household. She moved to South Florida in 2017 from Washington, DC. You can find her out salsa dancing or enjoying the sun on the beach.
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Tara joined the team at Flexation in September 2018 as the Director of Development. She was born in Chicago, but raised all over the DMV area. Since a child, Tara has always valued health and wellness. After graduating from Radford University in Southwest VA, with a degree in Communication she began working part time at a local organic market, where she began to teach herself how to eat better, meditate, and live an overall healthy lifestyle. You can find Tara in the office hanging out with her best friend Louis!
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Kim Colletti, RYT
Everyone begins their yoga journey for different reasons, and Kim's began as a tool for injury recovery. As a collegiate rower, she sustained a back injury that never seemed to heal. After committing to Physical Therapy and a few cortisone shots, she was on her way to recovery but eventually hit a plateau. That’s when she tried yoga. She immediately fell in love with the practice and has been dedicated ever since. About three and a half years ago, she became much more serious about my dedication to yoga and has been practicing daily. Not only has her body grown stronger with each session, but her back has also seen incredible improvement. With each unique journey, comes a unique style of teaching. She is particularly affected by and interested in adjustments and alignments as a focus of my practice. As a community, we are all able to learn from each other’s journeys, and she is always open and interested in learning from my teaching peers. She could not have overcome this injury without her dedicated teachers. It is her intention to offer as much information to help as many students as she can to heal themselves the way she has been healed. The practice is designed to challenge each student wherever they are on their yoga journey, beginning with the basics with alignment and offering moderate to advanced variations.
@collettik
colletti.k@gmail.com
203-906-7207
@collettik
colletti.k@gmail.com
203-906-7207