MEET OUR TEAM

BOB GALLAGHER

A native of NYC Bob is familiar with the stresses of the city and the toll it can take on one’s mental health and physical body. Her long time interest in meditation, body movement/mechanics and many years of receiving bodywork inform her work as a massage therapist. Bob graduated from the Swedish Institute of Health and Sciences, obtaining her NYS license to practice in 2007. Establishing Mahalo Massage NYC in 2010, Bob is committed to and passionate about massage - helping her clients get in touch with themselves to promote the self-healing of their mind and body. Mahalo

Clients new to working with Bob must book the “First Session with Lead LMT” service . Learn more

MARTINA CIMINO

Martina became a massage therapist 13 years ago in her home town of Florence, Italy. It's there she first studied and practiced Ayurveda Massage. The focus of her experience was Abhyanga Yoga Massage, which is a combination of Thai and Ayurveda massage. After arriving in the States Martina completed her studies at the New York College of Health Professions, graduating in 2019 with a certification in Prenatal Massage.

ARLENE PAYOEN

Arlene has lived in NYC for most of her life. As a graduate from New York College of Health Professions in 2015, she combines her background in biology with knowledge of massage and human anatomy to give her an understanding of muscles and movement. This has helped her treat a multitude of issues from injury recovery to reducing stress. She uses her knowledge of various techniques, combined with a bit of intuition, to customize her massages towards the needs and wants of her clients. Massage is her passion and she truly enjoys helping people feel better.