- All of our massage therapists are Licensed and Certified by the Virginia Board of Nursing -
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SilbiaFounder & Lead Massage Therapist
#0019011322 Silbia, CMT, CMLDT, is the founder of Feeling Great Massage and Lead Massage Therapist with over 30 years of experience. Licensed by the VA Board of Nursing, Silbia is a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist (Klose Training), a Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist, and a Member of the American Massage Therapist Association.
Silbia has a wide range of experience acquired throughout her career. She’s received physical therapy training in Peru, pursued cupping massage training in Beijing, and in the US, she became a licensed massage therapist. Her journey led her to work for many years at clinics alongside chiropractors and physical therapists before founding Feeling Great Massage in 2014. Silbia enjoys nature, and in her free time, she adventures on hikes whenever possible. She also enjoys reading, so having an interesting book handy is a must! She has a strong passion for her work, so she is constantly looking for to learn more about anatomy to better understand and treat different conditions. Silbia's thrive and determination is to help others understand how their bodies work, how to avoid injuries, and how to recover if an injury already happened. "I don't see this as a career. I see this as a mission."
Silbia specializes in Medical massage, Injury Rehabilitation, Surgical Recovery Care through Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Pregnancy Care Massage. |
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RudyMassage Therapist
#0019015341 Rudy, CMT, is a graduate of Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage and Licensed by the VA Board of Nursing. Thanks to his strong background and knowledge in massage therapy and physical therapy, respectively, Rudy is a well-rounded massage therapist able to provide outstanding care to his clients.
He has dedicated his career to treat and prevent injuries, leveraging his training in massage therapy and his studies in physical therapy curriculum while attending GMU. Rudy uses his education to customize each session to the needs of the client, communicates any problem areas, and provides recommendations as to how to avoid and prevent a possible injury with exercises and a treatment plan. “What I like the most about this profession is the opportunity to continue learning about the human body. Understanding how it works allows me to help others."
Rudy specializes in Neuromuscular Massage and Myofascial Release Therapy. Modalities include Therapeutic (Deep tissue, Sports, Trigger Point), Cupping Massage, Prenatal Massage. |
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Dominique
Massage Therapist
#0019019540 Dominique, CMT, graduated from Swedish Institute in New York City in 2013, has a Masters of Science in Education from 2010 and is Licensed by the VA Board of Nursing. As a former secondary mathematics teacher, Dominique has a drive for knowledge and chose to learn more about how the body works and the recovery process.
As somebody who has had numerous surgeries, Dominique has personally seen the positive impact that massage therapy can have on the body in the recovery process. From soft tissue injury to postoperative care. The response from clients as they also experience these benefits is what keeps Dominique motivated in this rewarding career. “Massage Therapy is a passion of mine ever since I was a child, that makes me want to help and educate others about their own bodies and specific needs. I became an LMT because I wanted to help people feel better.”
Dominique specializes in alleviating Back and Sciatic pain, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Prenatal Care Massage. |
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AndreaCo-founder & Operations Manager
Andrea is a graduate from Le Cordon Bleu with a Pastry and Baking degree. She has worked in bakeries and fine dining restaurants for over 10 years before joining Feeling Great Massage full time.
While in the food industry business, she used massage therapy to help her body take the physical demands of the job. After leaving the world of pastries, Andrea took this position with a mind set to helping others feel their best inside and out. In her free time, Andrea enjoys taking care of her cat Louis and her "indoor-nature", which she has incorporated into our lobby. "If you can't go out to enjoy nature, bring some indoors. Nature provides a sense of peacefulness to help relax your mind."
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