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Our (Your) Dedicated and Passionate Staff
Cassandra Faulkner, LMT
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Cassandra has been coming to Florida her whole life, but she didn’t become a full time resident until 2003. After doing some student nursing, she realized she has a passion for rehab. Cassandra graduated from Heritage Institute in Ft. Myers, FL in 2006 with over 1,200 credited hours of training. She specializes in Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy and has learned many advanced techniques. She has also added the skill and knowledge of medical devices to aid in the client’s rehabilitation, like Medi-Cupping and Micro Currents. Cassandra has also been trained in Ashiatsu, Thai, Sports and Medical Massage. She is known for her Deep Tissue work, along with being able to create a relaxing environment. She enjoys helping people reach their goals of health and overall well-being through rehabilitation massage. All training and modalities are uniquely combined to create an individual massage to meet each clients needs. Raised in the Midwest, she embraces sports and the outdoor activities that relate to each season. Loving life and all it has to offer, she hopes to help others enjoy life to the fullest.
License #: MA-50371
Michael McMahan, LMT
Michael, a long time Naples resident, has 20+ years experience in the massage and bodywork industry. He specializes in pain relief and movement dysfunction, with a focus on the postural alignment of the body and the mobility/stability of the joints. Michael, after Postural Assessment, uses Deep Tissue bodywork, Myofascial Stretching, Movement Education and a variety of other tools to specifically address your pain and movement dysfunction.
License #: MA-19023
Erika Cosio, LMT
Erika is experienced in Deep Tissue and Rehabilitation Therapy. She is passionate about continually learning and perfecting more skills to help her clients. She is trained in Medi-Cupping, Dolphin Neurostims and Vacu-Lymph Drainage. She is well versed in Myoskeletal Alignment. Her latest education was earned at a seminar on hip therapy. Next up for Erika's drive to learn more, Physiokinetix courses.
License #: MA-80821
Diane Marie, LMT
I am a highly skilled professional with expertise in neuromuscular re-education, cupping, and myofascial work. I have gained extensive experience in these areas through years of dedicated practice and a commitment to ongoing education and training. My clients consistently praise my ability to provide effective and personalized treatment that addresses their specific needs and goals. As a member of the Sports Massage and Rehabilitation team, I am dedicated to helping our clients optimize their physical performance and achieve their full potential.
License #: MA-28225
Deborah Wood, LMT
Deb is a seasonal therapist in Naples during March and April, and has been practicing massage therapy for over 28 years. She is Nationally Board Certified, Orthopedic Massage Certified and also holds her Master Myoskeletal Certification, one of the most prestigious titles in the massage profession. She found her way into massage therapy through her love of figure skating. She started skating at the age of 25 and found that by receiving massage therapy on a regular basis, that it helped to keep her injury free and gave her the competitive edge that most athletesare looking for. As a result she is still currently skating and competing in her late 50s!! Deb has performed sports massage at prestigious events such as the 2014 US National Figure Skating Championships and the 2016 World Figure Skating Championships both held in her neck of the woods in Boston, Ma. She uses her massage therapy skills to help give all athletes the competitive edge and to help reduce their chances of soft tissue injuries from the types of strenuous and repetitive movements involved in their sports. Deb also enjoys working with all types of people, not just athletes. Many of her clients come to her for job related injuries and everyday wear and tear issues. She looks forward to working with you.
License #: MA-98644
Damaris Montenegro, LMT
Damaris has been serving Naples since 2013. Offering individualized care for adults, her practice combines traditional and complementary approaches for fully integrated healthcare. Damaris is certified and specializes in: Massage Therapy, PT, Skin Care Specialist, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point, Lymphatic Drainage, Multiple Sclerosis, Cupping Therapy, Stretching, Sports, Reflexology, Hot Stone Massage, and Neuromuscular System. Each technique is perfected for your mind, body, and spirit; enhancing the immune system, improving energy, release and healing pain, relaxation, and feeling good. Helping clients heal one tissue layer at a time.
License #: MA-70765
Jennifer Woodson, LMT, MMT
Growing up, instead of model airplanes or cars, Jennifer Woodson was doing models of the human body; feet, skull, brain, etc. The body and how it works has always been an interest of hers. She acquired an AA degree at Edison Community College and BA at Florida Gulf Coast University. She majored in biology and chemistry, with a minor in psychology. She has been a licensed massage therapist since 1997. She obtained her massage certification at the Venice School of Massage Therapy in 1997. She has taken several continuing education courses on Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy, Medical Massage, Thai bodywork, Ashiastu, Gua Sha and Medi-cupping, sports massage, pre and post sports massage and MPS Pain and Scar Therapy. In 2004, she took a human dissection course for bodyworkers at the University of South Florida. This course was a great insight into the human body. She added to her certifications in 2022 with a certification in Biomagnetism. She continues to learn modalities to be of greater help to her clients.
License #: MA-25159
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