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Anthony Wood is the owner and lead massage therapist
at The Giving Tree Yoga Studio.  He has been practicing
massage for over seven years.  A graduate of the Swedish
Institute, Anthony specializes in Deep Tissue Neuromuscular
massage therapy and is certified in Pre-Natal massage.  From
an Eastern perspective, his work is heavily influenced by Taoist
principles, Shiatsu, meditation and yoga.  His Western
influences include Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy,
and Reflexology. In addition to his practice in Astoria at The
Giving Tree, he works with a variety of clientelle at The Four
Seasons Spa in Manhattan.  Anthony's intention as a healer
and therapist is to bring his clients back into the restful and
awakened state of feeling "at home" in their bodies.
"A few years ago I was referred to Anthony by a friend and I
have to say he is one of the best discoveries I have made in
NYC. I have never had a deep tissue massage that is so
effective with such long lasting effect. I am a musician and
am incredibly picky about who works on my body so I find all
recommend him more!"
Julie A.  on TGTYS' head massage therapist , Anthony Wood

"Anthony Wood is a gifted healer, not just a good massage
therapist. His talents as a massage therapist are only
over-shadowed by his impeccable instincts and his open and
loving spirit. A session with Anthony will not only make your
body feel good, but will leave your spirit lifted and make you
want to do better. For more than five years I have had the
great privelage of having Anthony in my life and can not
imagine working with anyone else in this field. You will not find
a better therapist or a better man."
Greg C,  on TGTYS' head massage therapist Anthony Wood
Reiki Practitioner,
Lena Diechle
Is your job stressing you out? Do you feel out of
balance? Do you suffer from pain in the body?  
Does it feel like your body needs an energetic
tune-up?  Reiki is a hands-on healing technique
that balances, realigns energy, and activates your
own healing powers. It reduces stress, increases
energy and focus, and enhances creativity. Reiki is
a Japanese word meaning Universal Life Energy.
This Tibetan energy treatment works with the
meridian system of energy pathways running
through the body.  Lena is a Reiki Advanced
Practitioner.
Kathiana Casimir is a licensed massage therapist who
completes the circle of touch as a certified Kundalini Yoga
Teacher. She is a graduate of the Swedish Institute and her
modalities include Shiatsu, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial
Release, Pre/Post Natal, and Stretching and Body Mobilization.
Her life's goal is to inspire and support people in being active
participants in a life long journey of health in mind, body, and
soul. As a massage therapist and yoga teacher, she feels a
deep satisfaction and gratitude to be able to offer her
services to the community at The Giving Tree.
Massage Therapist,
Kathiana Casimir
Minki Kim has a background in clinical psychology and went on to become a Structural Integration therapist because he
believed in the direct relationship between body and mind – a balanced body is a balanced mind and vice versa. He
specializes in highly effective biomechanical techniques and assessments to achieve postural balance and alignment
throughout the entire body as well as exploring the effects of psycho-emotional patterns that manifest in the physical form
with the client. This 11-session series delivers freedom from pain, tension, and rigidity as well as restoring functional
movement. Experience a harmonious relationship with gravity and learn more economical, refined patterns of movement.
He believes reorganizing and realigning the human structure is paramount to greater health and well-being.
Learn more about Structural Integration. Click here.  
Massage Therapist,
Charlotte Holden
Owner & Lead Massage Therapist,
Anthony Wood
Massage Therapist, Sara Nagle
Reiki Practitioner,
Angelina Ticic
Massage Therapist,
Devin McGilvery
Sara Nagle has been a licensed massage therapist since 2007, and is a graduate of the
Swedish Institute.  She has worked extensively with chronic pain sufferers, patients recovering
from injuries, and those in need of stress relief.  She practices Swedish massage, shiatsu, deep
tissue, hot stone massage, prenatal massage, Thai massage, and myofascial release.
Devin McGilvery grew up in San Diego, California where
he lived a stress free and laid back lifestyle. He decided to
move into the field of Massage Therapy and Personal
Training to bring the feeling of ease into the lives of others.
Having studied at The Swedish Institute for both Massage
Therapy and Personal Training, Devin gained knowledge of
the human body and how energy flows through its system
on multiple levels. As a therapist, Devin draws on Eastern
and Western techniques with the intention to restore
balance in the body. With his understanding of the deep
connection between mind and body, Devin
acknowledges the power of massage. His intention is to
restore in his clients the knowledge that anything we put
our minds to is possible ~ including a stress-free life and the
freedom to think, feel and act in our own unique way.
A performer, runner, and dedicated breather,
Australia in 2001.  Wanting to deepen her practice,
it wasn't until she stepped into Anne-Margaret's
class at a gym that the big "aha" moment arrived.  
Since completing her teacher training at Sonic
Angelina has relished cultivating a steady heart
centered practice which has brought joy and
laughter into her life.  Angelina enjoys encouraging  
fearlessness and playfulness in her students and is
grateful to all her teachers. Angelina is also a
certified Reiki Advanced Practitioner
Charlotte Holden has been practicing
massage therapy for 2 years. A graduate of
Swedish Institute, she specializes in Deep
Tissue, Myofascial, and rehabilitative
massage as well as incorporating Shiastu,
reflexology and Tui na into her practice.  
Charlotte lives in Astoria and likes to garden.
Reiki at The Giving Tree
Reiki is a hands on healing art that originates
from Tibet. It reduces stress, increases energy
and focus, and enhances creativity.
Rolfing Structural Integration at The Giving Tree
Structural Integration
Therapist, Minki Kim
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