ANNA MANTELL - LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Education: Anna went to Watchung Hills Regional High School in Warren, NJ. She then attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Fl. on a pre med track. Later, Anna attended the Kinley Institute for Holistic Medicine in Clark, N.J. where she became a Certified Massage Therapist. She then became a Licensed Massage Therapist by attending the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in Sarasota Fl. For post graduate work, she has attended classes on neuromuscular massage, myofacial release, lymphatic massage, prenatal and infant massage, active isolated stretching, hydro and helio therapy, reflexology, and sports massage.

Past Working Experience:  Anna has worked for different chiropractic and wellness centers in Florida and New Jersey. She has been in private practice since 1987. Anna also has conducted prenatal massage for OBGYN offices in New York and New Jersey. She has used sports massage at running and cycling meets in Florida and New Jersey including the tour of Somerville and midland run.

Personal Philosophy: Massage therapy treats problem specific areas as well as the whole metabolism, by normalizing the circulatory, lymphatic, muscular and nervous system. The effects of massage are cumulative and a course of massage treatments will bring the most benefits. Regular massage can have the effect of strengthening and toning the entire body mechanism, and so help to prevent unnecessary strains and injuries that might otherwise occur due to excess tension and any resulting structural weaknesses. Massage Therapy improves circulation to various tissue and organs. Massage can stimulate or calm the nervous system depending upon what is required by the individual and help reduce fatigue leaving the receiver with a feeling of replenished energy.

Special Interests: Anna is married with three kids. She resides in Middlesex, N.J. and enjoys attending church, soccer and singing.

Anna can be reached at
Anna@performancerehabnj.com