My name is Alessandra Gallo and I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist.

In life before massage, I was a teacher. When my husband had the opportunity to move to the US, for more than a decade I enjoyed being a mom, a wife and volunteer. Massage came to me only after three different color ribbons happened in my family. It helped me stay sane in the most stressful period of our life. I soon realized I would enjoy giving as well as receiving a massage, so I enrolled in massage school. After being diagnosed with lymphedema, I obtained a CLT certification through ACOLS because I wanted to do my part to help lymphedema patients deal with this lifelong condition that is often painful and debilitating. This certification provided me with 135 hour training on the lymphatic system, manual lymphatic drainage and complete decongestive therapy, including a deep understanding of compression bandages, garments and foams. I apply this knowledge both to clients with a diagnosis of lymphedema, who need maintenance lymphatic drainage sessions, and to clients who underwent cosmetic surgery. I also provide vacuum cupping and hot stone massage.

I believe that massage should be part of an integrated approach to well-being. It should belong in our life as a habit that can make us whole.

I am fully vaccinated.