Massage Therapists
Frank Merillat
LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist (MA17415)
Graduate Florida School of Massage - 1994
BA - English-Sonoma State University-1973
Frank has been in private massage practice since 1994. In addition, he is an instructor at the Florida School of Massage,
where he teaches Kinesiology and Neuromuscular Therapy. He teaches massage in South Africa, as well.
He has worked in a medical practice with Dr. Michael Faas, a long established Gainesville chiropractor,
and spent four years as a therapist for the University of Florida women's gymnastic team.
He holds certifications as a Trager Practioner and in
Sports Therapy.
He has advanced training in Myofascial and Deep Connective Tissue Therapy, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Polarity, and Positional Release.
His practice has focused primarily on treatment of injury and habitual pattern problems that interfere with functional movement
(Body-Mind Therapy). Frank's 30 years of experience as an educator and human service worker added to his bodywork training
enhances his ability to involve his clients in their own health care. He has been a co-owner of A Center for Therapeutic Massage
since 1995.
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Mae Leone, LCSW, LMT
LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (SW5600)
Masters of Social Work, Florida State University 1994
LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist (MA5709)
Florida School of Massage, Gainesville , FL 1984
Mae has over 20 years professional experience as an LMT and has advanced trainings in:
Deep Connective Tissue Therapy,
Sports Therapy, Polarity Therapy, and Positional Release, among others. She is particularly gifted in Headache/Migraine Relief.
As a Social Worker, she has practiced counseling for over 10 years, and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides both
individual and group therapy. Her counseling skills are applicable for massage clients interested in Body-Mind Therapy
where the relationship between tension patterns in the body and emotions/cognitions can be explored.
She utilizes a variety of cognitive therapies in her counseling work, and has advanced trainings in Gestalt Therapy.
Her social work experience includes: Hospice, Children's Medical Services, Domestic Violence Counseling.
She has volunteered as an Information Specialist with United Way Information and Referral.
She is co-owner of a Center for Therapeutic Massage.
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Cheryl Barnes
LMT - Graduate of Florida School of Massage, Gainesville FL 1992 (MA11017)
BA - Fine Arts - graduate Southern Illinois University 1975
Cheryl brings her talent in the fine arts to her Massage Therapy. She provides a space of comfort and ease in her
treatment room warmly decorated with her own art and photography. She has over 13 years experience as a massage therapist.
From these years of experience, she is familiar with most medical conditions and issues related to stress and
injury in the body, providing Deep Connective Tissue Therapy, Injury Recovery, Stress Reduction/Relaxation, and Pain Relief.
The long term relationship of many of her clients speaks volumes of both her skill and personality.
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Susan Wright
LMT - graduate of the Florida School of Massage (MA28568)
Susan graduated in 1998, is Nationally Certified, and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
She holds additional certifications in Sports Therapy and hospital-based Massage Therapy. Advanced training includes
Evaluations and Treatment of Shoulder Injuries and Myofascial Release Techniques.
Susan's practice focuses primarily on Sports Therapy,
Deep Connective Tissue Therapy,
Neuromuscular Therapy
and injury recovery but she also provides relaxation massage for those who prefer the lighter touch.
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Janis Jackson
RNC - Registered Nurse since 1972
LMT - graduate of Florida School of Massage, Gainesville FL 2000 (MA32640)
Janis brings her experience as a Registered Nurse since 1972 to her practice of massage therapy.
She specializes in Pregnancy Massage, Reflexology, Hot/Cold Stone Therapy,
Deep Connective Tissue Therapy,
and On-Site Chair Massage. With her extensive background in healthcare, she is particularly helpful to clients
who are coping with medical concerns or who work in the health care field.
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Annalisa Derryberry
LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist (MA43061)
Graduate - Florida School of Massage - 2004
BA English - University of Florida - 2002
Annalisa brings a longtime practice of yoga and an interest in alternative methods of healing to her massage therapy.
After massage school, she gained valuable experience in a local chiropractor's office, working with a variety of ages and
physical conditions. She specializes in pain relief and injury recovery through the use of Deep Connective Tissue Therapy,
but also offers lighter work for relaxation. In addition, she is certified in Thai Massage, which combines the effects of
traditional massage with the benefits of yoga.
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