Meet the Staff
Melissa Traino owner of Mindbody Connection Massage & Fitness is a fully insured New York State Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Cupping Practitioner (CMCP) and Certified Pilates Instructor. Melissa graduated from the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage in 2009. With the integration of Massage Therapy and Pilates Melissa can provide her clients with the tools they need to have a well rounded healthy lifestyle with a positive connection of mind and body. With Massage Therapy she can help treat various aliments/conditions and with Pilates she can help you to strengthen your body and work to proper body poster and alignment. Melissa is a well rounded Therapist having continuing education in Deep Tissue Massage Techniques, Orthopedic Massage Techniques for Cervical Pain/Treatments, Effective Treatments for Sciatica, Myofascial Release: Clinical Applications, Dynamic Stretching, Hot Stone and Hot Bamboo Therapy, Orthopedic Massage: Upper & Lower Body Treatments & Assessments. As well as her Reiki level 1 attunement. She is certified through Balanced Body in Pilates Mat since 2013 and is trained in Reformer Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels.
Danielle LeFever is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist and a Certified Cupping Practitioner (CMCP). She is insured with and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Danielle is a 2016 graduate from the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage with over 1,000 hours of training. Danielle's main goal is to provide her clients with relaxation of both mind and body. Her approach to each client is individualized by their personal needs whether it's simply to relax or relieve pain. Danielle is looking forward to broadening her practice and spreading more awareness within her community about the incredible significance Massage Therapy has in the Integrative Health field.
Kelly Larmer is a 200 hour Certified Yoga instructor registered through Yoga Alliance. She is trained in Asana, Pranayama, Meditation and Yogic Philosophy. Kelly became a Yoga Instructor to get peace and self strength to overcome life's challenges. She wishes to help others do the same or simply help relax and stretch the body. With the endless benefits you can take away from your Yoga practice, show up on your mat and watch it all unfold!
Laura Vivio is a citizen of the world: she speaks six languages and has lived in seven different countries (so far!). Laura’s career as actor and theatre-maker just recently brought her to the Central New York area from the United Kingdom. Laura has always firmly believed that a healthy mind can more easily exist and better thrive in a healthy body. This guiding principle in life naturally brought her to discover yoga some years ago and it was indeed love at first sight. Laura completed her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in London, UK in 2018 and started teaching immediately after having qualified. Laura has two dogs she adores, she is an animal lover and activist, and enthusiastically follows an entirely plant-based diet. Laura’s main focus during her classes is on the breath, on correct body alignment in each asana and - last but most definitely not least - on safety for all participants. Her preferred mode of practice is a fairly dynamic one, but also one where each practitioner listens first and foremost to their own body and their own individual needs in the present moment.
Carlie Willson is a Licensed Massage Therapist in New York State and has a Certification in Hot Stone Massage. Carlie is insured with American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and graduated from the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage in December of 2014. She became a therapist to help clients relax but also to help relieve their pain. She integrates Swedish massage with deep work so the client can not only feel the relief during the session, but also after they leave as well. She is also planning to broaden her knowledge so she can find even more ways to help her clients succeed in pain free life.
