Meet Our Team
Looking for high-quality massage therapist in Naples, Florida?
If you are familiar with “feel good” massage, you will find that our practice is built on a different approach to help you recover and maintain your health, resulting in prevention of further discomfort. Yes, massage offers a delightful way to relax. But it can also treat postural dysfunction, injury, even chronic pain. Many of our clients come via referrals from physicians who understand how therapeutic massage can assist their efforts to handle your case.
Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork has brought together a dedicated team of practitioners. Through advanced techniques and training, using myoskeletal manual therapy plus corrective exercise, we assess and treat common imbalance patterns, overuse injuries and chronic pain. We delight in creating happy clients one day at time.
Gina Jennings, MMT, LMT
Introducing our Founder, Gina Jennings, MMT, LMT
Gina has practiced since 1998 as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT). After studying at Minneapolis School of Massage and Bodywork and obtaining her certification in Therapeutic Massage, she continued for an additional two years to earn certification in Body Wellness, Sports and Injury Therapy. She is an ISFTA-trained therapist of Functional Training and Corrective Exercise.
Not content to be a Reiki therapist, she continued her training to become a master and teacher of this discipline.
Wanting to provide even better results for her clients’ therapy, Gina continued to expand her repertoire. She studied the therapies shown below and can now include:
Craniosacral Therapy
Raindrop Therapy
Pregnancy Massage
Shiatsu
Therapeutic Touch
Hot Stones Luminessence Facelifting Massage
Neuromuscular
Structural Balance
Aromatherapy
Sound Healing
MPS (Micropoint stimulation therapy)
She is proud to hold a master degree in Myoskeletal Alignment and Medical Massage (MMT) and is Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
Gina has devoted herself to continuing education to offer comprehensive treatments to her clients. Whether your goal is structural help, injury therapy, pain management, or simple relaxation, Gina’s dedication to whole-body wellness coupled with particular attention to the individual needs of the client makes her a unique and effective therapist.
License #MA35566
Mandy Weaver, LMT, CPS
Licensed in Florida and Indiana since 2000, Mandy combines massage therapy with a wide range of healing modalities to support balance in body, mind, and spirit. As a Reiki Master/Teacher and QHHT Practitioner, she brings both calm energy and profound healing to her sessions.
Mandy’s certifications and specialties include:
XPE/CORE Sports Bodywork & Myofascial Therapy
Contemporary Cupping Therapy (ICTA
Certified)
SportStretch
RockTape Kinesiology Taping
Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique (SMRT)
BioResonance Scans & Frequency Therapies
Printwork BioPhi
She also explores innovative approaches in biohacking, red light therapy, sound and vibrational healing, mindfulness, and meditation, and is currently pursuing certification in Block Therapy (Fascia Decompression).
We’re so excited for our clients to experience Mandy’s unique blend of knowledge, skill, and holistic care.
License: MA106748
Sheila Nixon, BSN, RN, LMT
With a strong clinical foundation and a passion for helping people feel their best, Sheila Nixon brings a unique blend of nursing knowledge and therapeutic massage to every session. As a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Licensed Medical Esthetician, she provides thoughtful, individualized care focused on pain relief, improved mobility, relaxation, and overall wellness.
Sheila completed her massage therapy education at the Health Enrichment Center in Lapeer, Michigan. Her extensive nursing experience in medical-surgical, orthopedic, telemetry, and home health settings gives her a deep understanding of anatomy, pathology, and safe treatment for clients with a wide range of health concerns. Every massage is customized to meet the client’s individual needs. Whether addressing chronic tension, recovering from an injury, improving flexibility, or simply reducing the effects of stress, Sheila combines clinical expertise with a warm, compassionate approach.
In addition to massage therapy, Sheila is a Licensed Medical Esthetician with a passion for skin health and integrative wellness. She also serves as an instructor at Bonita Beauty and Wellness.
Academy, mentoring future massage therapists and sharing her love of education.
Whether you’re seeking pain relief, stress reduction, recovery from injury, or time to restore and recharge, Sheila is dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness goals with personalized therapeutic care.
License: MA107930
Julia Estrada, LMT
With a strong foundation in physical therapy and therapeutic massage, Julia Estrada is dedicated to helping clients reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve their overall well-being.
As a Licensed Massage Therapist with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy earned in Panama, Julia combines clinical knowledge with a deeply restorative touch to deliver personalized, results-oriented care. After completing her massage therapy training at the Life Line Institute in Florida, Julia built experience in both chiropractic clinics and luxury spas.
Her background in Physical Therapy and Manual Therapy allows her to effectively address chronic pain, muscle tension, movement restrictions, injury recovery, and neuromuscular dysfunction while tailoring each treatment to the individual. Julia is highly skilled in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Prenatal Massage, Manual Therapy, and Barefoot Ashiatsu.
Whether you are recovering from an injury, seeking relief from chronic tension, improving athletic performance, or simply looking to relax and recharge, every session is thoughtfully customized to support your goals. Known for her compassionate, client-centered approach, Julia combines therapeutic precision with genuine care to help clients feel better, move better, and achieve lasting results.
We invite you to schedule an appointment with Julia at Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork in Naples, Florida, and experience personalized therapeutic massage and manual therapy designed to support your health, recovery, and long-term wellness.
License: MA106377
Dr. Meg Cowens, AP, DACM
With over 20 years of experience in therapeutic bodywork, acupuncture, and holistic healthcare, Dr. Meg Cowens is dedicated to helping clients reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve their overall well-being. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, she specializes in identifying and treating the root cause of pain and dysfunction rather than simply managing symptoms.
Dr. Meg’s integrative approach combines the wisdom of Eastern medicine with modern therapeutic techniques to relieve chronic pain, improve movement, calm the nervous system, and support whole-body wellness. She works with clients experiencing muscle tension, TMJ dysfunction, stress, fatigue, injury recovery, and complex conditions that have not fully responded to conventional care.
Every treatment is thoughtfully customized to meet each client’s unique needs. Drawing on advanced clinical training in acupuncture, Chinese medical massage (Tuina), cupping, gua sha, structural bodywork, and other evidence-informed therapies, she creates individualized treatment plans designed to promote healing and lasting results. Known for her compassionate, investigative approach, Dr. Meg partners with each client to uncover the underlying causes of discomfort and develop a personalized path toward improved health, function, and vitality.
We invite you to schedule an appointment with Dr. Meg at Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork in Naples, Florida, and experience an individualized approach to acupuncture, therapeutic bodywork, and holistic wellness.
License: AP2257
