Back In Balance

Therapist Title: LMT

  • Bethany Milazzo

    Bethany Milazzo

    Bethany has been a professional New York State Licensed Massage Therapist at Back In Balance Therapeutic Massage since 2006. She received her massage therapy training at the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Worcester, MA, in 2003 and is also a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College with an associate in arts.

    She is a professional member of the National Association of Massage Therapists.

    Bethany offers sessions tailored to each client’s individual needs using various massage techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, sports, medical/injury recovery, pregnancy and lymphatic facilitation. She has a special interest in clients with fibromyalgia and enjoys working with younger children, as well as local high school athletes. She is also looking forward to working with local musicians as they are often overlooked as being true athletes in need of therapeutic massage. She prides herself on being an Ironhands Massage Team member, providing sports massage to athletes at the Ironman Triathlon in Lake Placid, NY, since 2005. She also provides on-site massage for many charitable events throughout the year including Tour De Cure, RITA Walk and Suicide Awareness Day.

  • Jen Hathaway

    Jen Hathaway

    Jen earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY, in 1993. She went on to complete her massage therapy training at the esteemed Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Worcester, MA.

    She holds advanced certifications in Clinical Sports Massage, Orthopedic Massage, Myofascial Release, Active Isolated Stretching, and Flexibility Training. Additionally, she is a certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner through the Kinesio Taping Association International. Jen is a proud professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

    Specializing in clinical sports massage, orthopedic massage and injury recovery, myofascial release, and chronic pain management, Jen brings over 30 years of experience to her practice. She believes that listening to her clients and conducting thorough assessments are essential to developing personalized treatment plans. Her goal is to help clients prioritize regular massage therapy as a cornerstone of their wellness, empowering them to take control of their health and achieve optimal well-being.

    Jen began her massage career in 1996 at the Southern Saratoga YMCA in Clifton Park, NY, where she served as both a certified YMCA strength training instructor and massage therapist. She spent 24 years as a Sports Massage Instructor at the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy in Albany, NY.

    For 11 years, Jen served as the Sports Massage Therapist for the University at Albany’s Athletic Program, working with numerous championship teams. Her extensive event experience includes providing sports massage at the Ironman USA Triathlon in Lake Placid, the Boston Marathon, and Freihofer’s Run for Women in Albany, NY. She has also served as Captain of the Massage Tent at Ironman USA for over 21 years.

    Jen’s dedication and impact have been recognized with several awards, including the 2001 “Outstanding Achiever Award” and the 2022 “Sports Massage Achiever Award” from the New York State chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association, as well as the “Entrepreneur of the Year” Award from the Southern Saratoga Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sherri Pierce

    Sherri Pierce

    Sherri received her massage therapy training from The Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy in Albany, NY in 2009 and is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association. She is licensed in New York as well as nationally. Her areas of expertise with advanced training include deep tissue, Swedish massage for relaxation and stress reduction, sports and orthopedic medical/injury massage, hot stone massage, Active Isolated Stretching and is an ACE Certified Cupping Practitioner.

    Sherri enjoys working with work-related muscle and postural conditions as well as with all types of athletes, from the everyday to weekend warrior to elite professionals to help improve range of motion and relief from pain, stiffness, stress and anxiety. She designs each session to her client’s needs by incorporating various techniques and helps clients to understand and address issues of chronic tension in the body, encouraging self-care between sessions, as well as the benefits of massage.

    In addition to her massage therapy education, Sherri has a bachelor’s of science degree in physical and health education along with a master’s degree in education. She has been a lifelong athlete participating in childhood sports through high school and was a division one collegiate athlete in track-and-field, specifically in the throwing events such as shot put, discus, and the hammer throw. She is an avid enthusiast of strength training, yoga, walking, and biking.

  • Anita M. Peitrzak

    Anita M. Peitrzak

    Anita received her massage training at the Center for Natural Wellness School in 2006. She is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association. She enjoys taking advanced training courses to achieve a higher knowledge to bring to her clients. She holds certifications in CORE Myofascial Therapy & CORE Sport Bodywork as well as a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. She likes to customize each session to the client’s needs. Rarely are two sessions exactly the same.

    She offers sessions in Swedish relaxation, deep tissue, hot stone therapy, sports massage, orthopedic massage, lymphatic facilitation, Active Isolated Stretching, Kinesio Taping and pregnancy massage. Anita actively participates at numerous sporting events including Ironman USA Triathlon Lake Placid where she is part of the IronHands Massage Team. Whether she is traveling to work with professional athletes, weekend warriors or the everyday athlete, she will listen to their needs and work towards achieving client’s needs.

  • Mike Hilton

    Mike Hilton

    Mike Received his massage education and training at the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy in Albany, NY. He is also an active member in the American Massage Therapy Association. His areas of specialty and passion are Myofascial, Sports/Recovery, Swedish, Stress reduction and some energy work.

    Mike aims to help each person who he can work with and takes the time to assess the ailment and tailor a treatment that is specific to each person. Mike also has an associate degree in Physical Education from Hudson Valley Community College in 2011. In addition to massage therapy, Mike works full time as a Rehabilitation Aide for Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital. Mike values the need for health and wellness. He tries to educate clients about its importance for an overall healthy lifestyle.

  • Maria Anthony

    Maria Anthony

    Maria has over 15 years of experience as a massage therapist. She brings the benefits of massage to her clients in a very individual and personal manner. Maria provides Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Prenatal and Postpartum Massage, Cupping, and Deep Tissue Massage, as well as Swedish (relaxation) Massage. Her focus is to relieve pain and restore motion while promoting relaxation along with improving balance and enhancing wellness in her client’s daily lives.

  • Tani Breitenbach

    Tani Breitenbach

    Tani is a recent graduate of the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy. She is trained in Swedish, Sports, Myofascial Release and Neuromuscular massage. She has studied numerous Energy modalities and is studying to become a Craniosacral therapist.

    Tani believes that we are all part of one and uses her learned skills to provide an intuitive personal massage to restore wellness and balance.

  • Stephanie Suarez

    Stephanie Suarez

    My name is Stephanie Suarez. I am a licensed massage therapist known for my intuitive touch and deep understanding of the connection between the body, mind and spirit. I graduated from Center for Natural Wellness school of Massage Therapy in 2023. I specialize in therapeutic massage techniques, including Swedish, Deep tissue, Shiatsu and Energy Balancing. My goal is to help clients achieve balance as well as relieve pain and tension utilizing an integration of massage modalities; including Myofascial release (MFR) and Neuromuscular (trigger point) therapy.

    Through a holistic approach I am committed to providing personalized care to each client, considering not only the physical but also the emotional and energetic aspects of my client’s well-being. Along with my warm and compassionate demeanor my treatments are tailored to address specific concerns promoting a healing, nurturing and relaxing experience for my clients.

  • Dan Rossi

    Dan Rossi

    Dan Rossi is a licensed massage therapist who graduated from The Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy. With a passion for holistic health and well-being, He specializes in a variety of massage techniques, including Shiatsu massage, Neuromuscular (trigger point) therapy, Myofascial release, and Swedish/relaxation massage.

    He believes that each massage session should be uniquely tailored to meet the individual needs of his clients. By focusing on personalized care,  he aims to maximize session goals and enhance the overall quality of life for each client. Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, stress reduction, or simply a moment of relaxation, Dan is here to help you achieve your wellness goals.