Our Team

LIZ

Liz has been a massage therapist for more than 20 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 more about Liz here.

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Owner + Senior 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.

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Lead Massage Therapist

Sara

Sara Stryjewski, LMT is from Brooklyn and has been trained in many massage modalities. Deep tissue massage and neck work are her greatest strengths. Sara likes to personalize each massage so she gets the best results for each client. She looks forward to helping you feel your best!

Massage Therapist

Vernessa

Vernessa is a NYC licensed massage therapist. She graduated from the New York College of Health Professions and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). She believes that connecting the mind, body and soul is the key to healthy living. Each of her massage sessions is custom-created combining several modalities to get the best therapeutic results.

Massage Therapist

Maeve

Maeve Barton is a movement artist and filmmaker from Seattle, WA (Duwamish territory), based in Brooklyn (Lenapehoking). They are currently in process with Chris Masters Dance as a dancer/choreographer and with Ballez as a performer. Maeve is very excited to be a part of cityWell’s team and hopes to create a rejuvenating experience for all clients!

Front Desk / Spa Attendant

Natalie

Born and raised in Western Massachusetts, Natalie was exposed to the healing power of nature and the five elements from a young age. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition from the University of Vermont and a passion for food and healing. She gained a deep passion and understanding of Eastern Medicine in her extensive, graduate level training and clinical work at the New England School of Acupuncture. She specializes in Japanese style acupuncture and has worked with a variety of conditions including: PTSD, anxiety disorders, infertility, IBS, migraine, TMJ and acute and chronic pain. Natalie is a New York State licensed Acupuncturist excited to provide services to those in search of holistic healing.

Acupuncturist