AMTA-NY Member Spotlights

Celebrating our members and their journey as they grow in the massage profession.

At the New York AMTA chapter, we’re proud to highlight incredible massage therapists who go above and beyond in their dedication to clients, helping their communities, and advancing the art, science, and practice of massage therapy. The AMTA-NY Board is honored to recognize these inspiring members whose passion and commitment embody the highest standards of our profession.

Recent Spotlights

Member Spotlights
Isabelle "Bella" Mauro, LMT
Isabelle "Bella" Mauro, LMT

From Creative Writing to Hands-On Healing

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Jacob Spallone, LMT
Jacob Spallone, LMT

Discovering Massage Through Bartending

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Safiya Whitehead, LMT
Safiya Whitehead, LMT

From Hugs to Healing Others

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Bri Hayes, LMT
Bri Hayes, LMT

From Diving Deep to Healing Deep

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Tatjana Lazovic, LMT
Tatjana Lazovic, LMT

Her Journey from Serbia to America

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Julie "Jo" Overskei, LMT
Julie "Jo" Overskei, LMT

From the art world to the healing arts, Jo proves that creativity and compassion often go hand in hand.

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Mark Colicci, LMT
Mark Colicci, LMT

A Life of Service, A Path to Healing: Meet Mark, owner of MC Total Body Solutions.

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Andrea Whitney, LMT
Andrea Whitney, LMT

Compassionate leadership through holistic education and healing touch

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Kyle Hierholzer, LMT
Kyle Hierholzer, LMT

Supporting The Massage Therapy Community

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Bo Walker, LMT
Bo Walker, LMT

A Lifelong Student of Massage

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Cassondra Kubit, LMT
Cassondra Kubit, LMT

Helping Clients and Supporting LMTs

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Russell Borner, LMT
Russell Borner, LMT

Celebrating over 40 years as a Massage Therapist

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Nicole Miller, LMT
Nicole Miller, LMT

Compassion in action, leading the next generation of Massage Therapists

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Mary Beth Clancy-Halayko, LMT
Mary Beth Clancy-Halayko, LMT

Celebrating Her Life and Legacy

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Karen Harmon, LMT
Karen Harmon, LMT

Her Journey to Open a Massage School

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Past Member Spotlights

2026 Member Spotlights

Isabelle "Bella" Mauro - June 2026

Isabelle "Bella" Mauro - June 2026

Jacob Spallone - March 2026

Jacob Spallone - March 2026

Safiya Whitehead - February 2026

Safiya Whitehead - February 2026

Bri Hayes - January 2026

Bri Hayes - January 2026

2025 Member Spotlights

Tatjana Lazovic - December 2025

Tatjana Lazovic - December 2025

Julie "Jo" Overskei - November 2025

Julie "Jo" Overskei - November 2025

Mark Colicci - October 2025

Mark Colicci - October 2025

Andrea Whitney - August 2025

Andrea Whitney - August 2025

Kyle Hierholzer - July 2025

Kyle Hierholzer - July 2025

Bo Walker - June 2025

Bo Walker - June 2025

Cassondra Kubit - April 2025

Cassondra Kubit - April 2025

Russell Borner - February 2025

Russell Borner - February 2025

Nicole Miller - January 2025

Nicole Miller - January 2025

2024 Member Spotlights

Mary Beth Clancy-Halayko - December 2024

Mary Beth Clancy-Halayko - December 2024

Karen Harmon - November 2024

Karen Harmon - November 2024

Is there someone you would like to nominate for the member spotlight?

They must be a member of the New York AMTA chapter. Contact Shawn Belles at membershipengagement@amta-ny.org with your nomination and explain why you would like us to recognize them.