Meet Our Massage Therapists in Queens, NY

At Ascend Spa in Queens, NY, our team of skilled massage therapists, estheticians, and wellness professionals is dedicated to providing personalized care tailored to your unique needs.

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

Suzanne | Massage Therapist

Available: Friday, Saturday

Education: LMT - Swedish Institute
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

Suzanne has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1997.  She is also a Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant as well as a Certified Yoga Teacher. Prior to becoming a therapist, she was a professional dancer and actor for 20 years. 

Joe | Massage Therapist

Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Education: Swedish Institute
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

He incorporates a mixture of Swedish, deep tissue, sport and medical massage to help alleviate pain, tension and stress. He has a passion for helping his clients be at their best. He looks forward to working with you all on your journey to wellness.

Ingrid | Massage Therapist

Available: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Education: Swedish Institute
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy and Reiki Hot/cold stones, Pre/post Natal
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

With 30 years of experience, she incorporates Swedish, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy and Reiki Hot/cold stones, Pre/post Natal to create a session that is tailored to the clients needs to assist them to achieve healing and balance.

Victoria | Massage Therapist

Available Tuesday, Saturday

Education: JSG Massage School
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

Victoria graduated from JSG massage school in 2017, where she learned different techniques such as a reflexology, shiatsu, prenatal, lymphatic drainage, etc. Her personal technique is a combination massage, which helps clients feel comfortable and relaxed.

Briant | Massage Therapist

Available: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Education: LMT - Queensborough Massage Therapy
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

Brian is a Queens Native with more than 14 years of customer service experience. He was also a psychology major in college. He also believes that surrounding yourself with positivity is the key to a happy life, which is why he loves working at Ascend.

LiYu | Massage Therapist

Available: Friday, Sunday

Education: Licensed MT & Acupuncturist
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

Brian is a Queens Native with more than 14 years of customer service experience. He was also a psychology major in college. He also believes that surrounding yourself with positivity is the key to a happy life, which is why he loves working at Ascend.

ESTHETICIANS

Brenda | Lead Esthetician

Available: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Education: Aveda Institute
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

She takes a holistic and result driven approach to her treatments, focusing on her clients relaxation needs while targeting their skin concerns one session at a time.

Kayla | Esthetician

Available: Saturday, Sunday

Education: Christine Valmy
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

She brings to her position compassion from experience working with children with skin ailments and practical know-how from her own journey with cystic acne as a teen.

Karlene | Esthetician

Available: Tuesday, Saturday

Education: Aveda Institute
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

She brings to her position compassion from experience working with children with skin ailments and practical know-how from her own journey with cystic acne as a teen.

Mei | Nails & Waxing Specialist

Available: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Education: Licensed Esthetician & Nail Technician
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

Mei brings 15 years of experience in nails and waxing to the Ascend team. Passionate about helping clients feel confident and radiant, sheโ€™s dedicated to creating looks that reflect their inner beauty and make every day their best.

Dulce | Esthetician & Massage Therapist

Available: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Education: Licensed MT & Esthetician
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

She believes that nature and science go hand in hand and feels strongly about working with products that are not chemically laden.

Martha | Esthetician

Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Education: Swedish Institute
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

Martha is a self professed beauty junkie. Even when she was a curious 12 year old, she used her mom's leftover avocado salad as a face mask, and said, "mommy, its for silky smooth skin.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Patrick | Weekend Manager

Available: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Education: Queensborough Massage Therapy
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

Brian is a Queens Native with more than 14 years of customer service experience. He was also a psychology major in college. He also believes that surrounding yourself with positivity is the key to a happy life, which is why he loves working at Ascend.

Brian | Evening Manager

Available: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Education: Queensborough Massage Therapy
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

Brian is a Queens Native with more than 14 years of customer service experience. He was also a psychology major in college. He also believes that surrounding yourself with positivity is the key to a happy life, which is why he loves working at Ascend.

Clara | Spa Coordinator

Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Education: Swedish Institute
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

Clara has the four important qualities for front desk staff. Friendly personality, professionalism, patience and a people-first attitude. She has worked in customer service oriented positions in both the airline industry and sales for many years!

Doryan | Spa Coordinator

Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Education: Swedish Institute
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

Clara has the four important qualities for front desk staff. Friendly personality, professionalism, patience and a people-first attitude. She has worked in customer service oriented positions in both the airline industry and sales for many years!

Rita | Member Liaison

Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Education: Swedish Institute
Favorite Area Of Focus: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport and Medical massage
Favorite Place Visited: Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Barbados

Clara has the four important qualities for front desk staff. Friendly personality, professionalism, patience and a people-first attitude. She has worked in customer service oriented positions in both the airline industry and sales for many years!