Viktor Bek

Licensed (NY) Massage Therapist

Viktor Bek is a NY State Licensed Therapist and Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapist. He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy where he received certification in Swedish massage, Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy, Shiatsu, Advanced Anatomy, Kinesiology and Neurology. He is also certified as a Newborn Infant Massage instructor, and has received additional training in neuromuscular therapy and hospice care. A native of Ukraine, for more than a decade he was actively involved in the ministry, receiving degrees in Philosophy (Rome, Italy) and Theology (Zagreb, Croatia) and pursuing graduate study in History and Ecumenism (Munich, Germany). He draws upon his broad experience and training to offer clients the work they need--whether it is deep concentrated work on specific areas or dedicating time to relax and connect all into wholeness.

Dawn Berman

Certified Massage Therapist

Dawn Berman is a graduate of the Owens Institute of Massage and Holistic Sciences in Wilmington, Delaware. She also holds a BA in Dance Theatre from the Laban Centre for Movement and Dance in London. She offers firm, relaxing, energizing Swedish massage work, and also has training in various spa treatments. She is especially experienced in working with performing artists and athletes. Dawn is currently on maternity leave.

Danuta Burnat

Reiki Master
IET Practitioner and Master Teacher

Danuta Burnat is a multi-talented practitioner. A native of Poland, she earned a master's degree in Polish language and history from the University of Wroclaw and was a teacher before emigrating to the United States. Now a resident of Lawrenceville, NJ, she has been a practitioner of energy healing since 2000, and is a Reiki Master and Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Master Teacher. She has also studied Thai Yoga Massage at the Lotus Palm School of Thai Massage. In addition, she holds a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health, and is currently completing a master's degree in nutrition. She is available on call.

Elyse Casimir

Certified Massage Therapist

Elyse Casimir is a graduate of Health Choices Holistic Institute & Massage School from which she received her certification in massage therapy and in Pre- and Postnatal Massage. She joined Full Circle in May 2006.

Elyse offers a flowing, nurturing massage which integrates a variety of modalities including Swedish, shiatsu, reflexology, Polarity and others. She specializes in providing massage for women in all seasons of life, particularly during pregnancy. She is also one of Full Circle's onsite chair massage therapists.

Elyse is available on an on-call basis throughout the week.

Sheetal Contractor

Certified Massage Therapist
CranioSacral Therapy Practitioner
Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner
Certified Yoga Instructor

Sheetal Contractor is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork, and is also a certified practitioner of CranioSacral Therapy and Thai Yoga Massage. In addition, she is a certified yoga instructor. She received her training in massage and bodywork from the Garden State Center for Holistic Health Care and her training in CranioSacral Therapy from the Upledger Institute.

Sheetal offers full sessions of CranioSacral Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage and integrative massage which includes CranioSacral therapy, Swedish massage, Neuromuscular Therapy and Myofascial work. She is available on Monday and Thursday evenings and weekends by advance appointment, and teaches Fundamentals of Yoga at Full Circle.

Rose Ford

BA, MEd. Certified Massage Therapist

Rose Ford is a graduate of Therapeutic Health Center in Bucks County , PA, and has practiced massage since 1997. She also studied Thai Massage with Joann Bianco of Lotus Heart, and is certified in LaStone Therapy and Canine Massage. In addition, she holds Bachelor's & Master's degrees in Psychology and Education, respectively. At Full Circle she offers sessions in Integrative Massage, LaStone Therapy, and Thai Massage. Her goal is to provide a massage that is both relaxing and therapeutic. To that end she incorporates a variety of techniques in her Integrative sessions, including Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, and Thai, and she attends several workshops each year for continuing education.

Laurie Frost

Nationally Certified Massage Therapist
Registered Yoga Teacher

Laurie Frost is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and a Registered Yoga Teacher. A native of New Jersey, she has been practicing massage since 1997 when she graduated from Health Choices Holistic Institute & Massage School. She has also completed additional training in massage for serious illness, mastectomy massage, La Stone therapy, Raindrop Technique, Newborn and Infant Massage, Reiki, and Devalila Yoga teacher training. She also holds a B.S. in Recreation with a Concentration in Outdoor Education. She offers Integrative Massage sessions that are tailored to the clients needs: she adjusts her pressure from light and nurturing to firm but non-invasive, according to the client’s preferences. She also offers sessions in shiatsu, Raindrop Technique, and La Stone Therapy. She is available on an on-call basis.

Olga Helms

Certified Massage Therapist

Olga Helms received medical and nursing training in Ukraine and was trained in massage therapy in Riga, Latvia. A native of Riga, she practiced as a massage therapist there for 15 years. Following her emigration to the United States, she graduated from Health Choices Holistic Institute & Massage School in Belle Mead, NJ. Olga offers offers a unique blend of deep, European-style therapeutic massage work with a holistic “flavor.” She is available Tuesday through Friday from 1-8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Barbara Hibsman

Certified Massage Therapist
Reiki Master
IET Practitioner

Barb Hibsman is a graduate of The School of Body Therapies in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and has been studying & practicing massage since 1997. She holds a bachelor of science degree from Carnegie-Mellon University and a New Jersey teachers certificate from Rowan. Barb is a Reiki Master and certified in Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Raindrop Therapy, Chair massage, IET, Massage for Cancer Patients & Acupressure. She offers an integrative massage tailored to meet the needs of the individual client. She also offers sessions in Reiki, Reflexology & Maternity Massage. Barb is a member of the AMTA and is available week days from 5:45 PM and week ends from 8 AM.

Karin Kibbey

Certified Massage Therapist

Karin Kibbey received her certification in massage therapy from Health Choices Holistic Institute & Massage School. Prior to her massage training, she completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Spanish and Second Language Acquisition. She has received additional training in Reiki and Geriatric Massage, as well as intensive training in Gross Anatomy through the Human Dissection Somanautics Workshops, Inc. She gives a firm to deep massage focusing on her clients’ problem areas. Karin is available on Sundays.

Darby Mackenzie Line

Certified Massage Therapist
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Master of Arts in Journalism

Darby Mackenzie Line is the owner and founder of Full Circle. In addition to bachelor's and master's degrees, she holds certification in massage therapy from Health Choices Holistic Institute & Massage School and is currently completing her aromatherapy certification through The Institute of Spiritual Healing & Aromatherapy.

A mature and experienced practitioner, Darby has been in practice since 1994. She has received additional training in Aromatic Healing/Essential Oil Therapies, CranioSacral Therapy, Medical Massage, Massage for Cancer and Serious Illness, Neuromuscular Therapy, Reiki, and Maternity Massage. She offers sessions in Aromatic Therapy, Raindrop Technique, Reiki, AromaReiki, maternity massage, heated stone massage, Swedish massage and integrative massage. She also offers classes in aromatic healing and essential oils at Full Circle, The Center for Relaxation & Healing in Plainsboro, and Health Choices Holistic Institute and Massage School in Belle Mead. Get some aromatherapy tips & tidbits on her essential oil blog.

Darby's bodywork sessions are deeply relaxing but can also address problem areas with deeper, focused neuromuscular work. She is available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Kelly McCarthy

Certified Massage Therapist

Kelly McCarthy is a graduate of the Boulder (CO) College of Massage Therapy. An experienced and intuitive practitioner, she offers a deep, focused, thorough deep tissue massage which includes elements of Swedish, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue and other techniques. Since coming to Full Circle, Kelly has become known for her unique and effective work which is also deeply relaxing. She's available afternoons and early evenings Tuesday through Friday, and most Saturdays.

Christine Mermoud

Certified Foot Reflexologist
IET Practitioner
Reiki Practitioner

Christine Mermoud received her certification in Reflexology from The International School of Reflexology and Meridian Therapy, and has completed Advanced Level training for both Reiki and Integrated Energy Therapy (IET). In addition, she is certified in Color Therapy through the Iris School of Color Therapy (England). She has been practicing at Full Circle since 1998.

In addition to her holistic therapy trainings, Christine holds a Master's Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Geneva (Switzerland) and a Diploma in Homeopathy from the Swiss Society Of Homeopathy and Biotherapy (SSHB). Her background includes the management of a privately-owned Pharmacy in Geneva.

She is available on call every day of the week.

Melissa Nelson

Certified Massage Therapist
Reiki Practitioner
Special Events Coordinator

Melissa Anne Nelson is a graduate of The Somerset School of Massage's program in therapeutic massage, sports massage and neuromuscular therapy. Prior to her training, she was a Rehab Assistant at JFK Hospital in Edison for 5 years. She worked with several physical therapists in the Head Trauma Unit and also ran the Recreational Activities Department on weekends. Melissa is also a Reiki Practitioner, and is certified in acupressure for headaches and ear candling. In addition, she has pursued training in aromatherapy. A member of the American Massage Therapists Association, she holds an associate degree in psychology and is currently completing her bachelor's degree in visual arts through Kean University.

At Full Circle, Melissa is known for her deep, focused but relaxing work which incorporates Swedish, neuromuscular, acupressure, Reiki and other modalities. She is available on an on-call basis.

Thomas O'Connor

Licensed Massage Therapist (FL)

Tom O'Connor has been practicing massage therapy since 1997. A graduate of The Somerset School of Massage Therapy, he maintained a private practice in Boca Raton, Florida and was an instructor of Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology and other subjects at the Boca Raton Institute of Massage. He is currently an Instructor of Anatomy & Physiology at the Mercer County Health Career Center.

In addition to his massage training, Tom holds a bachelor's degree in biology/pre-med from The College of New Jersey. This combination of education and experience adds a deep level of musculoskeletal understanding to his work. It also contributes to client/therapist rapport which positively affects the quality and lasting effects of the therapeutic massage experience.

Tom offers deep, therapeutic neuromuscular massage, and is available on an on-call basis at Full Circle.

Marion Reynolds

Certified Massage Therapist

"Mame" Reynolds received her massage therapy certification from Health Choices Holistic Institute & Massage School. Her background also includes a bachelor of arts degree, high school teaching experience, and 16 years martial arts practice. She joined Full Circle in November 2006.

Mame offers a firm, flowing massage that incorporates elements of Swedish, shiatsu, reflexology, neuromuscular therapy, and other modalities. She is also a Reiki practitioner, and has completed certification in Healing Hot Stones and Geriatric Massage. She is available on an on-call basis.

Barbara Rodgers

Certified Massage Therapist

Barb Rodgers holds a bachelor’s degree from Trenton State College/The College of New Jersey and massage certification from Health Choices Holistic Institute & Massage School. A former special education teacher and fitness instructor, her background also includes hospice work and emergency hotline experience. While she is best known for her relaxation and stress reduction massage, she can provide deep work in areas where it is needed. Barb’s specialties also include maternity massage, infant massage training, Four-Hand Massage, and onsite chair massage. She is available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Sharon Romano

Certified Massage Therapist

Sharon Romano is a graduate of The Somerset School of Massage. At Full Circle, she offers a firm and flowing Integrative Massage, deep tissue massage, Aromatic Hot Stone Massage as well as numerous spa therapies and onsite seated massage. She is available on an on-call basis.

Preeti Singal

CMT

Preeti Singal graduated from Gentle Healing School of Massage in Cranbury, NJ where she received training in Swedish, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Neuromuscular Therapy, chair massage, and sports massage. A member of ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals(, she also holds a diploma in Acupressure and Reflexology from India. Preeti offers a firm, relaxing integrative massage, acupressure, reflexology, foot massage, and chair massage. She is available at Full Circle on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Jennifer Stern

NCTMB

Jennifer graduated from Health Choices Holistic Massage School where she received training in Swedish, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Neuromuscular Therapy, Polarity Therapy and On-Site Massage. She is a member of ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.

Jennifer offers Integrative Massage which integrates some or all of the above mentioned modalities in a session that is custom tailored to each individual's specific needs. Her holistic approach considers the whole person and nurtures the spirit as well as that aching back! Jen is also our part-time receptionist.

Traci Topham

Certified Massage Therapist

Traci N. Topham is a graduate of The Somerset School of Massage. She also holds an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Burlington County Community College. She offers a deep, relaxing Swedish massage, and is also trained in aromatic body stone massage, as well as numerous spa therapies. She is available on Saturdays.

Cynthia Yoder

Cynthia Yoder, MFA, is dedicated to working with individuals and groups interested in personal transformation. As an intuitive coach, spiritual guide, author and musician, she often writes songs or stories as healing work for individuals or to mark special occasions in their lives. Her training includes over 300 hours of study with energy healer and spiritual guide David LaChapelle as well as an MFA in creative writing from Sarah Lawrence College. Cynthia has led meditation and chant classes at Studio Zen and Full Circle, and she regularly leads chant for Center Heart meditation circles.