YOGA M.A.T.T - Key Persons

Andrea is a New Jersey Licensed Massage Therapist that graduated from the Institute of Therapeutic Massage. She is also a certified personal trainer and amateur competitive bodybuilder. Andrea decided to become a massage therapist because she enjoys helping people, and with her training background, it seemed like a natural progression. Andrea's treatment philosophy is to provide an integrative style massage encompassing and addressing the clients concerns. She employs many different massage modalities ranging from Swedish relaxation to Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Release, Cupping, Hot Stone Therapy, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage and stretching. Andrea is always increasing her knowledge by learning new modalities and techniques to enhance her skills. Andrea has experience on working on many different body types which have ranged from powerlifters, bodybuilders, college athletes as well as individuals looking for relief and recovery from everyday activities.

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• Certified Personal Trainer

Nationally Certified and N.J. State licensed massage therapist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified TRX group fitness instructor, Certified Kettlebell instructor. As a 2001 graduate of the Somerset School of Massage Therapy and co-founder of Yoga M.A.T.T., Dave has been practicing massage therapy for over 14 years and is highly trained in several different styles of massage. Swedish, Sports, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Reflexology, Pre-Natal, Thai Yoga Massage and several other spa treatments. He is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association of America, Certified nationally by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, licensed by NJ board of Nursing & Office of the Attorney General. His passion is sports massage and working with athletes to keep their bodies tuned up and performing at optimum levels. He also specializes in rehabilitative massage to assist athletes and everyday active people in their recovery process. Dave enjoys being able to make a difference in his clients lives either by assisting them through massage to help heal their bodies or by teaching & empowering them with the ability to obtain the physical fitness goals and results they desire. Dave has been the massage therapist for the Rutgers football team since 2001, Rutgers women's basketball team since 2004 and worked with seven of the New York Giants during their superbowl season in 2008. Dave has also worked with professional athletes that are currently on over 15 different NFL teams as well as Olympic athletes and amateur/weekend warrior athletes. In addition, he is highly regarded amongst high school athletes and plays a strong role in their recovery process from injuries. Dave is a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor and amateur competitive bodybuilder. He is certified through A.C.E. as a personal trainer, through KBC as a Kettlebell instructor & through Fitness Anywhere as a TRX group fitness instructor.

Gwen Thomas has been a New Jersey Licensed Massage Therapist since 2012. She graduated the Harris School of Business and she has a strong passion for athletics, health and wellness. A former competitive basketball player as well as track and field athlete, Gwen currently is a massage therapist's for a Division 1 College football team. Additionally, Gwen is a volunteer therapists for Hospice and has been an instructor at massage institutions. Gwendolyn is trained in NMT (Neuro muscular therapy), cupping, Reiki, Sports massage, hot stone massage, swedish massage, myofascial release and reflexology.

For over 5 years Sarah has been teaching people to slow down , connect with their bodies, and tap into the embodied wisdom. After being certified to teach yoga in 2018, she completed several advanced certifications in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Meditation and her E-RYT 500. Sarah offers classes, workshops and trainings that focus on the joys of slowing down, meeting you wherever you are in your journey of coming home to yourself. Every practice and community she helps to create is built on a foundation of authenticity, inclusivity, and belonging. Where you are always welcomed, just as you are.