Therapeutic, Personalized Care
At our integrated practice, we specialize in relieving pain and stress. We’ve helped 1000’s of clients over the last 20-plus years alleviate pain and improve performance and function with advanced techniques targeted to specific issues.. Because pain often stems from complex, interconnected causes, our NJ-licensed Massage Therapists use a variety of therapeutic modalities—including trigger point and neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, gentle stretching, lymphatic drainage, and Swedish massage—to help the body restore balance. We collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive care. Our clients include office workers, seniors, athletes, individuals recovering from injuries, surgery or simply seeking relaxation.
Gail Kinsey
BA, LMT, BCTMB, ABMP, AMTA
Advanced Therapist and Owner
Gail has been practicing massage therapy in Hunterdon and Somerset county NJ since 1993. She is a pain relief specialist, both clinically and in sports applications, utilizing Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT), Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Orthopedic Techniques, Posture Analysis, Assisted Stretching, Hot Stones, Swedish Massage and Manual Lymph Drainage. Gail is Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB) and a member of the AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) and ABMP (Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals).
As an instructor at various massage schools over the years and owner/trainer/mentor at the Massage Therapy Group Gail has enjoyed teaching upcoming massage therapists advanced massage techniques. She was an adjunct professor at Warren County Community College teaching Neuromuscular Therapy in the Massage Certification Program for nearly 20 years, until it was discontinued in 2020.
Gail enjoys the challenge of solving problems and alleviating acute and chronic pain with an ongoing interest in muscular anatomy, using analytical skills and a host of hands-on techniques. Over the years she has taken many continuing education seminars notably studying with Judith Delany Walker of The International Neuromuscular Therapy Center, Paul St. John of Neurosomatic Educators whose work is based on Janet Travell M.D. and David Simons M.D., and Travell and Simons’ two volume set of textbooks, Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual (upper body published in 1983, lower body in 1992).
I cannot say enough good things about Gail and the staff at Massage Therapy Group. I have been seeing Gail for over a year and it doesn’t matter what ailment or injury I come into my session with, she always has an answer and finds THE SPOT or spots that need to be worked on. And as a physical therapist I have sent many of my patients to the many therapists that work here and not one has been disappointed and they make my job easier. Thank you so much for your amazing work and expertise!!
-Holly Navarro
Grace Parker
LMT, BCTMB, AMTA
Advanced Therapist
Grace has been practicing massage therapy since 2012 following her graduation from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy. Her training was clinically focused and science based, including training for assessment of posture, pain, and body movements to address these needs through massage. Grace is trained in Deep Tissue Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Orthopedic Massage Techniques, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Thai Massage and Swedish Massage. Grace has also completed the MTG in-house training program.
Grace tailors her massage approach to the individual needs of each client’s unique body. She is passionate about finding ways to help relieve pain and tension in the short-term and helping clients who have lived with long-term or chronic pain and tension heal and find relief. It is extremely important to Grace to have open communication with her clients about their comfort and to evaluate whether mutually agreed upon therapy goals are being met.
Grace is nationally Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of New Jersey, and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
Great experience with a very professional team of massage therapists! Grace is among the best I’ve ever worked with. Very professional and customizes her work to the client’s needs! Highly recommend!
-Thomas Alesi
Erika Lipka
LMT, AMTA
Senior Therapist & Lymphatic Specialist
Erika Lipka came to Massage Therapy Group in the Fall of 2018 with 10 years of experience as a Massage Therapist. She provides both a strong sports, clinical and relaxation skill set. Good communication and excellent client relationship skills are key to her client centered practice. Erika’s versatility is demonstrated in her abilities to do focused deep tissue work and caring compassion to engage in the delicate approach needed to work with Oncology clients.
Erika has a renewed interest in Lymphatic Massage in the fall of 2022 pursuing additional studies with Elisa DiFalco, a top MLD trainer in the country. Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle giant in the field of bodywork. It benefits a wide variety of conditions: Joint Replacement, Sports injuries, Bariatric Surgery, Plastic surgery, Bell’s Palsey, Headaches, Sinusitis, Pain Management and more.
Techniques she employs are: Deep Tissue, Oncology, Lymphatic Drainage (Brazilian and US Trained), Prenatal, Reflexology and Relaxation are among her unique and diversified skill set. Erika has participated in Massage Therapy Group’s in-house Neuromuscular Therapy Training program.
Erika has been practicing since graduating from Health Choices Institute & Holistic Massage School October of 2008 and is a licensed and insured NJ Massage Therapist. She pursued studies at the University of Mogi Das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil and is the proud mother of three adult children.
Erika is amazing with lymphatic massage. I had a knee replacement with ALOT of edema/swelling. After every appointment, my PT and I saw significant improvement. Helping to reduce swelling allowed me to get the flexion back in my knee. I highly recommend her.
-Elisa Logan
Ileana Allevi
AS, LMT, AMTA
Senior Therapist
Ileana joined Massage Therapy Group in the fall of 2021 and was promoted to Senior Therapist in February of 2023. Born in Italy, she moved to the United States in 2014. Since then she has been exploring her passion for sports: becoming an American football enthusiast and joining a roller derby team.
Her interest in sports led her to study the muscles and anatomy. Where her focus quickly turned to helping athletes with their recovery and pain relief which naturally drew her to the field of massage therapy. Ileana is licensed to practice massage in PA & NJ having received her certification as a Massage Therapist from WCCC.
A recent highlight of her rapidly developing career in the summer of 2023 she volunteered her massage skills at the Lake Placid NY Olympics training center where the biathletes and bobsled teams were in training. She has also enjoyed providing massage therapy for athletes on the Rutgers sports teams throughout her career.
Her promotion to Senior Therapist at the Massage Therapy Group was the result of Ileana applying herself to learn the Neuromuscular Therapy protocols as well as improving her Deep Tissue massage skills. She has also taken the initiative to study stretching and her clients are reaping the rewards.
Ileana and Denise are wonderful! This is where you go when you seek relief from pain and are seeking a therapeutic remedy….. it is not a ‘spa’. These therapists are incredible and extremely knowledgeable. They will consult with you and TRULY listen prior to beginning your massage in an effort to truly understand your issues and target your problem areas. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to go here.
-Carrie Martinelli
Stephanie Curry
LMT, AMTA
Senior Therapist
Stephanie has been a licensed Massage Therapist in New Jersey since 1997 and is a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. Her specialty is Deep Tissue and Sports Massage and will also relax your muscles with Swedish as needed. She takes pride in her work to give your muscles the therapeutic treatment that they deserve.
For 11 years she was the owner of MassageSmith Studio performing therapeutic and sports massage in Westfield New Jersey. Her skills attracted athletes and runners taking her to numerous sporting events. Notably, she attended the NYC Marathon as a massage therapist for years in support of her clients. She also worked with a Sports Performance Specialist at various events.
Stephanie is excited to join Gail and the staff at Massage Therapy Group two days a week continuing to give clients the gift of Massage. She currently lives in Bethlehem Pennsylvania, with her husband and three Yorkshire terriers.
My massage experience with Stephanie C.at Massage Therapy Group, LLC was nothing short of Amazing! She is attentive, intuitive and sensitive to what your body requires. She offered just the right amount of pressure as needed and offered a relaxing yet very therapeutic massage. Stephanie worked her magical deep tissue techniques to work out the knots and tension that were in my back and shoulders. The atmosphere was calming, comfortable and the music was soothing. Overall, I felt renewed, relaxed and healed after my session. I highly recommend Stephanie C. She’s incredible. Thank you very much for your friendly, warm and professional services…
-Kerri S.
Kay Juliano
LMT, ABMP
Senior Therapist
Kay’s journey into massage therapy began with a deep desire to have a meaningful impact on others. Once the idea of attending massage school took root, there was no turning back. Massage therapy became her path to support individuals in reconnecting with their bodies and alleviating discomfort before it becomes chronic pain.
As she immersed herself in the study of bodywork, Kay discovered a world of interconnected healing modalities. She became particularly drawn to somatics, recognizing how this therapy complements massage by addressing the nervous system’s role in pain and movement patterns. Her ongoing education in this area reflects her commitment to deepen her understanding of the body.
As a member of the Massage Therapy Group team, Kay has completed the core in-house Neuromuscular Therapy training which focuses on specific pain relief techniques for the neck, shoulders, lower back, hips, and thighs. She finds it very fulfilling to build her palpation and therapeutic skills. She has discovered the body in new ways by applying these advanced medical massage techniques further deepening her appreciation of the body’s ability to heal when given the right support.
Kay approaches each session with empathy and curiosity, tailoring her work to every client’s unique needs. By integrating Neuromuscular Therapy, she helps clients reduce pain and better understand their bodies and how to sustain lasting relief.
She currently resides in Bridgewater with her parents, brother, two dogs, and two cats.
Kay was awesome! She was very intuitive with the pressure I needed and my specific areas of concern. The tension in my neck was gone the next day. I will definitely see her again soon. Thank you, Massage Therapy Group!
-Kalina Fazzolari
Jacob Nekola
LMT, ABMP
Senior Therapist
Jake graduated from the American Institute in Somerset, NJ, maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout his studies. He completed his program with honors and earned high recommendations from his instructors.
He joined our team in the summer of 2024, eager to work in a therapeutic setting. Since then, Jake has excelled in the in-house Neuromuscular Therapy training at Massage Therapy Group. He has been very excited to grow his skill set by applying these advanced medical massage techniques to relieve pain and release restrictions in the neck, shoulders, lower back, and hips. Jake enjoys putting his knowledge into practice and continuously learning from each client session to refine his skills.
Beyond his role as a therapist, Jake aspires to mentor the next generation of massage professionals. He has already begun tutoring massage therapy students, helping them prepare for licensing exams and achieve their goals.
He lives in Frenchtown, NJ with his wife, who is also a massage therapist, stepchildren, and their Corgi named MacGyver.
Finding Massage Therapy Group was like winning the lottery. I was in so much pain when I walked in and Jake has been able to make a great start on eliminating it. Everything about this place is professional, calming and therapeutic. It is working for me when nothing else did.
-Scott W
Cristiana Formica
LMT, AMTA
Associate Therapist
Cristiana is a graduate of the Therapeutic Massage and Training Center. With a focus on medical massage, she has worked alongside physical therapists and in a hospital setting, where she has seen firsthand the benefits of massage for neuropathy, chronic pain, scoliosis, injury recovery, and anxiety.
She is passionate about helping clients find meaningful relief—especially those dealing with persistent or complex conditions. Her work is grounded in a clinical, results-oriented approach, while still providing a supportive and compassionate experience tailored to each client.
Massage therapy is a second career for Cristiana. She holds a B.F.A. from the Savannah College of Art and Design and spent over a decade in business development and marketing. Inspired by her mother, a retired hospice nurse, she has also provided massage for patients at the end of life, as well as those recovering from surgery.
Her work may incorporate techniques such as cupping and RockTape kinesiotaping, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching, and prenatal massage, to support recovery, reduce pain, and improve mobility. She is looking forward to the in-house Neuromuscular Therapy training program.
Outside of the treatment room, Cristiana enjoys spending time at home with her black cat, Sadie, dancing, rock climbing, camping, and exploring energy work practices.
