Melissa Kutok, Owner of House of Wellness
Melissa Kutok is a seasoned professional in the world of therapeutic massage. After graduating from the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage in 2001, she embarked on a journey to provide exceptional wellness experiences. As the proud owner of House of Wellness, Melissa hand-selects a team of incredible massage therapists dedicated to enhancing your well-being.
Beyond her passion for massage therapy, Melissa is an avid enthusiast of yoga and literature. When she's not at the helm of her wellness business, you can find her on her mat or immersed in a captivating book. Melissa is not only dedicated to the art of relaxation but also to her two wonderful children, who inspire her every day.
Join Melissa and the House of Wellness team on a journey to rejuvenate your body and spirit.
Our Team
Shane Savoy, LMT
Shane is a graduate of the Swedish Institute College of Health Science in New York City and has been a licensed massage therapist since 2017.
He also holds a master's degree in exercise physiology and has worked at sports medicine practices, athletic training centers, and fitness centers throughout New York City.
Shane uses a mix of osteopathic techniques and traditional massage during a session in order to provide the best possible individual treatment.
Osteopathic techniques comprise of: osteo-articular pumping, fascia normalization and fiber reset, which are performed active or passive and are specific to the tissues.
Traditional massage techniques comprise of: Swedish massage, myofascial release and lymphatic drainage, which are passive and general to the tissue.
Additionally, Shane has specific training in managing scoliosis, temporomandibular joint (tmj) pain and whiplash trauma.
Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation
Head and Neck Trauma
Sports Massage Therapy
Muscle Specific Therapy
Myofascial Release
Lymphatic Drainage
Intraoral TMJ
Ankeen Rose McGuire Marshall, LMT, CLT-MLD
Swedish massage therapist by training, Ankeen firmly believes in the power of relaxing touch to calm the nervous system. Her work is deep, thorough, and effective. Her practice is rooted in deep understanding of the nervous system, and how pathology can stem from chronic dysregulation.
Ankeen comes to the House of Wellness with over 7+ years of experience in wellness and massage. As a licensed massage therapist (2020), certified lymphatic drainage practitioner (2024), and holistic wellness coach (2017), she is excited to share her practice at House of Wellness.
Committed to continual growth and professional development, Ankeenholds a Masters in Health and Wellness Coaching in Nutrition from the Maryland University of Integrative Health, and is certified in Ayurvedic Nutrition and Ayurvedic Bodywork through Kerala Ayurveda Academy in India. She is a graduate of both the American Institute of Alternative Medicine in East Brunswick, and Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC.
Prenatal
Lymphatic Drainage/Post-Op
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Zen Shiatsu
Ayurvedic Face Massage
Buccal Massage
Cupping
Intraoral TMJ
Ingrid Castano, LMT
As a graduate of the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences in New York City, Ingrid has been a licensed massage therapist since 2013. Her strong passion for helping people drives her work, and she has gained valuable experience in both spa and medical office settings. Ingrid also has a passion for traveling, which enriches her life and broadens her perspective. Beyond her professional life, she is a dedicated wife and a proud mom to a teenage daughter, balancing her career with family life and embracing the joy that comes with both.
Specialties:
Deep Tissue
Swedish
Stress Relief & Relaxation
Trigger point therapy
Myofascial Release
TMJ massage
Dylan Combs, LMT
Dylan takes an analytical approach to massage moving from one concern to the next assembling a treatment plan as he does his assessment. He makes every effort to help clients understand what he finds and what he believes to be the source of their concern. It is his firm belief that you do not come in to be worked on but are an active participant working with your therapist to achieve the best results possible. Communication and trust are pillars of his work which he learned while earning his degree as an actor. Outside of massage, Dylan is passionate about his place in the Capoeira community and is a regular cyclist.
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Release
Sports Massage
Deep Tissue
Prenatal Massage
Relaxation
Swedish Massage
Kayla Deslandes, LMT
Kayla Deslandes is a graduate of Queensborough Community College’s Massage Therapy program in 2025. She specializes in therapeutic massage, drawing from her diverse background to help clients recover, realign, and reconnect with their bodies.
Before pursuing massage therapy, Kayla worked in both inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation settings and is a certified personal trainer focused on making fitness enjoyable and digestible. Her integrative approach combines myofascial release, deep tissue work, and trigger point therapy, to support each client’s individual goals whether they’re seeking relief from pain or striving for peak performance.
Kayla is passionate about client education and believes that true healing happens when individuals feel empowered in their own wellness journey. When she’s not in the treatment room, you’ll find her enjoying nature, being an amateur food critic, or planning her next travel adventure.
Myofascial release
Deep Tissue Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Swedish Massage
Kat Harrop, LMT
Kat has been a licensed therapist since 2017 as a graduate of the Fingerlakes School of Massage in Ithaca New York. She is passionate about the esoteric healing arts and offers a unique blend of modalities to assist the mind, body, and spirit in its innate ability to heal. She targets movement patterns and approaches the body with the idea that everything is connected. Trauma sensitive and communicative, she values holding a sacred space for deep emotional unwinding and activating the parasympathetic nervous system. The body tends to hold and store experiences and emotions that can lead to tension, pain, lack of mobility, and stagnation, Kat uses this understanding to deepen her practice and presence while she facilitates the healing process.
Her Specialties include but are not limited to:
Myofascial Release
Cupping
Prenatal
Meridian Therapy
Neck and Jaw Release
Emotional Pelvic Release
Belly Massage
Gua Sha
Swedish Massage
Huma Sayiida, LMT
Huma graduated from Queensborough Community College in 2020, and is a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2021. Her methods are inspired by 10 years of experience practicing combat martial arts, with a strong focus on safely returning to sport or other lifestyle activities after injury through promoting safe and strong joint movement. She is certified in prenatal and postpartum massage and values providing a comfortable and relaxing experience for her clients. Huma's previous educational background in literature & journalism reflects in her present work through her approach to the "story" each body has to tell, from where one has been to where one has the potential to go through healing and movement.
Deep Tissue Massage
Stretching
Active Release Technique
Prenatal
Lymphatic Drainage
Swedish Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Sydney Vanstine, LMT
After graduating from Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca NY, Sydney has been a licensed massage therapist since 2017. She is passionate about wellness within the connection of mind, body, and spirit- offering a wide spectrum of techniques tailoring each session to every clients best interest as well as welcoming Reiki into sessions.
After her time in massage school she’s been in the pursuit of overall wellness, journeying into weight lifting as well as attending yoga school, and continuing education into biodynamic craniosacral classes to help ground her own personal practice of life.
Specializing in
Deep tissue
Prenatal
Myofascial release
Trigger point therapy
Connective Tissue Therapy
Reiki Blend
Trigger Point Therapy
Shiatsu Techniques
Reflexology
Josiah Robinson, LMT
Josiah is a graduate of the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences in New York City. His interest in bodywork began at an early age, when he helped care for his mother as she struggled with arthritis and other health conditions. This experience sparked a lifelong interest in understanding the human body and the role therapeutic touch can play in managing pain and discomfort.
With a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and joint mechanics, Josiah approaches each session with an emphasis on understanding the individual needs of his clients. He combines targeted therapeutic techniques with a thoughtful, client-centered approach, recognizing that physical discomfort often involves more than the immediate area of pain.
His work incorporates a variety of techniques to address muscular tension, support injury recovery, improve mobility, and encourage relaxation.
Specialties:
Medical Massage
Sports Massage & Injury Recovery
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Release
Cupping Therapy
Hot & Cold Contrast Therapy
Relaxation Massage
Michael Angel, LMT
Michael graduated from the Swedish Institute in 2015 and has since built over a decade of experience as a massage therapist. As a native Astorian, he’s proud to bring what he’s learned back to the community where he grew up.
Michael is detail-oriented in his approach to bodywork, paying attention not only to what he finds during the session but also taking the time to understand his clients’ everyday habits and routines that may be contributing to patterns of tension or restriction. He also incorporates stretching throughout his sessions, not only to address specific muscle groups but to assess range of motion and help clients leave feeling more mobile and lighter.
Michael’s style leans toward medium-to-deep therapeutic pressure and is especially suited for clients seeking focused bodywork, improved mobility, and relief from muscular tension.
Modalities:
Deep Tissue Massage
Medical Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Release
Cupping
Antonia, LMT
Antonia is a recent graduate from the QCC massage therapy program. Her approach is shaped by a unique professional foundation in the beauty industry, where she developed both the technical discipline of a client-based business and an intuitive understanding of touch as a means of care. Early in her career, she became known for her ability to create deeply calming, therapeutic experiences—guiding clients into a parasympathetic state long before formally entering the field of massage therapy.
Antonia’s work is defined by her ability to blend professionalism with a deeply restorative atmosphere, creating an experience that feels both intentional and immersive. She approaches each session with a focus on guiding clients out of the stress-driven patterns of daily life and into a state of relaxation that supports both physical and mental recovery. Her background in client care, combined with her commitment to continued education and specialized training, allows her to deliver treatments that are both therapeutic and personalized.
Modalities:
Deep Tissue
Swedish Massage
Serena Venditto, M.AMSAT
(Alexander Technique)
Serena is an AmSAT certified Alexander Technique teacher excited to share what she has learned about the mind-body with the anxious, high-achievers who don't (yet) know how to release all that tension. As someone who struggled with being told that she “needed to relax” and that she “wanted things too much”, the mind-body practice of the Alexander Technique was the missing piece to finally figuring out HOW to let go and move with less effort.
Her specialities include:
Chronic pain symptoms
Desk related back/shoulder pain
Posture realignment
Performance anxiety
Stress management
Tara Grant, M.A., L.Ac.
(Acupuncture)
Tara Grant is a licensed acupuncturist specializing in nervous system regulation, chronic pain relief, and trauma-informed care. With a Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and a Master’s in Clinical and Depth Psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles.
Tara has worked in rehabilitation centers, community health settings, and private practice, supporting patients through pain conditions, infertility, auto-immune disorders, anxiety, and stress-related disorders.
Tara’s treatments create a safe, supportive space for patients to reconnect with their bodies and heal at their own pace. She believes in empowering individuals with tools for long-term well-being, guiding them toward a pain-free, balanced, and resilient state.
Acupuncture
Fire Cupping
Guasha Scraping