Owner + Senior Massage Therapist
LIZ
Liz has been a massage therapist for more than 25 years. She uses a combination of Swedish and deep tissue techniques along with trigger point, and intuition. She also brings her love of hot stones and aromatherapy to use in all her sessions. Read about Liz in Vanity Fair.
Lead Massage Therapist
Beth
Beth Ommerborn is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant. She has been a LMT since graduating from the Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy in 1998 and is educated in both Eastern and Western therapeutic modalities, specializing in Deep Tissue Massage, Medical Massage and Trigger Point Therapy. Beth has been an athlete throughout her life and still enjoys hiking, running and biking as well as traveling, whether it’s to visit with family upstate or to other countries to learn about different cultures.
Lead Massage Therapist
Marilyn
Marilyn has over thirteen years of massage and wellness experience. Blending works of ancestral healing she’s developed a signature touch in her practice.
Marilyn has worked for over a decade at the highly respected Cowshed spa in Soho House NY. While at Soho house she gathered experience as a team leader and has worked closely with the founders to help shape a top tier spa experience for its members and guests.
To further and balance her practice she began volunteering in 2014 with The Dubin Breast Center at the hospital of Mount Sinai. There she began her training as an Oncology Massage Therapist. Over the past six years Marilyn has massaged women who are in pre/post surgery and treatment for breast and ovarian cancers. Assisting them in lymphatic cleansing and treating post surgery scar tissue.
Marilyn is excited to bring her knowledge and experience of WELLness to her native Brooklyn community and eager to be part of the cityWell team
Massage Therapist
Vernessa
Sara
Sara is a licensed massage therapist with over 10 years of hands-on experience. She uses a unique blend of deep tissue work, myofascial release, and stretching to address both physical and emotional tension in the body. Her intuitive approach helps clients release deeply held stress and find lasting relief. Grounded in the power of human touch, Sara’s work is both restorative and transformative.
Massage Therapist
Manny
Manny (he/him/they/them) is a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and graduate of Pacific College of Health and Sciences. With a strong background of modalities, from Deep Tissue to Prenatal, he is driven to provide the most relaxing and therapeutic massage while providing a thoughtful, customized blend for each person based on their needs and wants.
Manny’s speciality involves working with those with stiffness, chronic pain, sports injury prevention and recovery.
In his free time, he likes to volunteer whenever possible in community clinics such as Liberation Clinic. If not volunteering, then you’ll certainly see him hiking in the Adirondack mountains, or biking around the city.
Massage Therapist
Veronika
Veronika is a licensed massage therapist (LMT) in the state of NY. She started her journey with massage therapy in the Czech Republic, learning modalities such as Sports massage, Lymphatic Drainage, and Bowen Therapy in Czech Republic. Her knowledge expanded further in Mexico City, where she learned Madero Therapy, a technigue reducing adhesions and inflammation.
Her most recent educational endeavor brought her in New York City, where she further broadening her knowledge in Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Prenatal massage.
Vero’s focus is applying therapeutic and holistic approach — working on the muscular system, as well as the nervous system to help people become more vital.
Massage Therapist + Weekend Coordinator
Roan
Roan Shea is a Licensed Massage Therapist based in Brooklyn, NY. He is an athlete, artist, and martial arts practitioner who blends the teachings of these distinct fields into a holistic view of the body- one that is both empathetic and scientific.
Roan approaches massage as an energetic exchange where communication and care for the individual are the primary concerns. In his training at the QCC Massage Therapy Program, Roan focused on incorporating slow Myofascial Release techniques to achieve deep release. His own experience with chronic pain/injury inform his slow and thorough approach.
Massage Therapist
Sarah
Sarah is passionate about the healing process, and believes the key to working with chronic conditions lies in engaging the parasympathetic nervous system. Sarah’s holistic approach includes a mix of targeted, specific work and whole-body relaxation. She includes a range of techniques, including elements of Swedish, Shiatsu, myofascial release, deep tissue work, and passive stretching.
Sarah studied massage therapy at the Swedish institute, and holds a bachelor’s degree in biology, providing a broad understanding of anatomy and physiology. She is now pursuing her master’s degree in social work to continue learning about the mind-body connection.
Community Coordinator + Front Desk
Ari
Ari is a writer and artist who has been a part of the city’s wellness industry for nearly ten years. Their approach to healing is rooted in their community; Knowing and sharing space with neighbors, mutual aid, and supporting local accessible wellness resources.
They spend most of their time cooking and sharing food with family and neighbors. And when possible, unwinding with friends in local bathhouses and spas.
Front Desk & Strategic Operations
Christina
Front desk, HR, Office operations
Kim
Kim is a seasoned Office Manager, Human Resource professional with a passion for supporting and helping businesses thrive. With a diverse background that spans finance, education, and small business ownership, Kim brings a unique blend of organizational expertise and strategic thinking to the spa environment. As a dedicated problem-solver and team builder, Kim is committed to creating smooth operations while fostering a welcoming, positive atmosphere for both clients and staff. Kim enjoys riding her bike, exercising, and traveling.