MELANIE MORALES, LMT

Melanie Morales, LMT, began her massage therapy career 6 years ago and graduated from Mildred Elley College with a passion for helping people. Massage is not just a job, it is her mission to attack pain at its source.

Melanie uses targeted massage techniques that not only release tension and stress from muscles but also rejuvenate the body and mind. 

Her spa experience has given her the opportunity to work on various clientele with many different pain presentations.

Aside from joining StressLessNYC, Melanie helms her own practice from her personal space in the Bronx. We are excited to welcome Melanie into our team and expect more collaborative growth in the future.
 

TAKISHA Saldana, LMT

Takisha Saldana is a native New Yorker who understands chronic stress and what it can do to the body. As a graduate of the Swedish Institute in New York City, she has learned to bridge the gap between her interests in anatomy sciences and touch therapy. Takisha's work is inspired by the Dalai Lama’s philosophy that while stress and pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. She uses a combination of massage techniques to bring an overall awareness to the body and facilitate client knowledge and self-healing. Her expertise includes Swedish massage, Myofascial release and stretching, with advanced training in Sports Massage techniques, rotator cuff injuries and Pre-/Post-Natal massage.

Since obtaining her license in March of 2006, Takisha has worked as a Massage Therapist all around NYC in a wide range of environments. Most recently, she became a Senior Instructor and Department Chair at Mildred Elley College, Massage Therapy program. Her private practice has included clients seeking general stress reduction; those with minor and major injuries; athletes; moms-to-be; as well as Yoga, Pilates, and Gyrotonic practitioners. Takisha is also a member of the AMTA.