Meet Our Licensed Massage Therapists & Hypnotherapist

Michelle DeStefano is a Licensed Massage Therapist that specializes in Orthopedic, Sports & Deep Tissue massage. Michelle graduated from the New York College of Health Professions in 2000. For the past 24 years she has worked with athletes in a wide range of sports, in helping them to keep their bodies able to maintain a high level of performance in their sport. In June 2024, she joined The Massage Approach team! Michelle utilizes her extensive massage background, along with her intuition to tailor each massage session to the individuals needs.

“Michelle is a hidden gem. She has kept me healthy, feeling amazing, and allowed me to perform my sport at a high level!” Nick, client of 10 years.

Jackie Addeo graduated with a business degree in 2011 quickly realizing that it was no longer the path she wanted to be on. While running a chiropractic office for 10 years she was able to experience not only for herself but through the patients how alternate medicine can truly benefit someone. In 2014 she went back to school at QCC in Bayside for her massage license and upon graduating has continued her education to increase her proficiency and skills. After many speed bumps through out her life massage has remained a constant in proving how beneficial the healing powers are and she strives for her clients to have the same encounter.

Dakota Godek is a recent graduate from the New York College of Health Professions. From a young age, Dakota has had the unique ability to connect with people on an emotional and spiritual level. He wanted to spread healing with the gifts and talents he had been given. Massage therapy was a way he felt he could heal on an energetic level. During his clinical hours, he was often commended for his ability to find what was wrong without even being led, and his clients felt an amazing difference after their treatment. Dakota specializes in deep tissue, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy.

“There is no greater reward than working from your heart and making a difference in the world.”

Zoran Jovanovic (also known as "Z"), is an accomplished licensed massage therapist with over 20 years experience. In the mid 1990's Zoran was encouraged by others to switch careers and become a massage therapist. Soon after, Zoran attended The Swedish Institute in NYC and graduated in 1998. He has worked in Spas and Gyms, and we feel blessed that he has now joined our Center! He specializes in an array of modalities including; Sports massage, Trigger point therapy, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, and Reflexology. 

"The body is a self healing organism, so it's really about clearing things out of the way so the body can heal itself."- Barbara Brennan

Jessica Lippo desired to be a licensed massage therapist so that she could help people identify with what they are suffering from physically and ultimately help them to heal.  In 2010 Jessica had to pause her career to be a caretaker for her Mom who suffered a traumatic brain injury and had a massive stroke.  During that period, she witnessed how quickly the services for physical and occupational therapy were cut off.  She was able to use her talents to prevent her Mom's muscles from atrophying and allow her body to have increased fluidity. Her style of massage is one of great relaxation, serenity and has a passion for Reflexology. She believes strongly that it is a targeted pressure-point massage that restores the flow of energy throughout the body .  One patient said, "she forgets where she is when Jessica massages her because she loses track of time and space because she is so relaxed." In today’s crazy world of chaos, errands, endless activities with kids and work take time to care for yourself and bless yourself with 1 hour of peace and tranquility.  Your body and mind will thank you. Jessica graduated from NY College of Health Professions in 2006 with an Associates Degree in Massage Therapy.          

Inhale the future, exhale the past. 

Diana Maslauskas is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Facilitator of Intuitive Healing. Diana started practicing Massage Therapy in 2000. She spent several years practicing as a Massage Therapist before she learned that she could also help heal her clients on an energetic level. As a young child she had suffered from many physical ailments. After seeing the difference holistic healing modalities made in her life, she enrolled in the massage therapy program at The New York College, in Syosset, NY. She began a daily regiment of natural alternatives. Along her journey, Diana realized how much her emotions played a roll in her own healing. As she let go of her negative thoughts, and the constant expectation of pain, her physical pains started to subside. It was then that she was introduced to the mind/body connection.  Over the years Diana began incorporating different forms of energy work into her practice. Additionally, after completing her Hypnotherapy Certification & QHHT Certification, she now utilizes Hypnosis, Regression, Tibetan Singing Bowls & her Intuitive energy work as her primary focus in helping people learn how to heal themselves. 

After starting her private massage therapy practice, The Massage Approach in February 2010, she had a vision of creating a Wellness Center full of like-minded practitioners, specializing in various fields of wellness. One decade later, that is exactly what we have here at our Center. She opened Centered mind~body~spirit in February 2020. Although she did not know who would be a part of the Center at that time, God did. Soon after saying YES to the new space, it was full of  caring and gifted practitioners committed to helping you physically, mentally, and spiritually, and the team of practitioners continues to grow.

At the Center Diana also facilitates Meditations, Group Hypnotic Journeys and leads a support group for Parents of Neurodiverse children, including those with ADHD & ODD. Please visit our EVENTS page for monthly updated events and groups. 

 "I have first hand knowledge of just how debilitating chronic pain can be. More importantly, I also know how  liberating it is to be free of suffering. I use my personal experiences to educate and help heal my clients." ~Diana Maslauskas, LMT, Certified Hypnotherapist