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Gilda Smith
Gilda Smith CMT, PDMT: Owner and Founder of exhale. Graduate of Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy.

Gilda's strength is finding homeostasis, a balanced mental and physical experience. Clients appreciate her integrative body worker because the results of Gilda's massage treatments are outstanding. Once you have a session with Gilda or her therapists you will always return. She believes it is essential to make a difference in the mind body and soul. We can awaken each client’s individual healing journey and alleviate the stressors in their lives.
 
Exhale Mission Statement:
To be your Feel Refreshed, Restored  and Renewed Massage Practice. Exhale Therapists understand the benefits of massage therapy and intentionally blend  various modalities to consistently give our clients results that will relieve fatigued muscles and induce deep relaxation. We have successfully establish a recognition for integrated bodywork to balance muscular integrity with a serene unwinding approach.

Gilda's Specialties:

Matthew Botto
Matthew Botto is a graduate of Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy, class of 1997. Matthew has a reputation of excellence as a deep tissue body worker and spa technician. Clients love Matthew's protective knowing intention that only an expert massage therapist can give. They feel confident in his techniques and comfortable with his approach. You are sure to receive an unforgettable massage experience in the care of Matthew. Matthew is also a spa technician and professional athlete massage therapist for tennis pros Jana Novatna, Jennifer Capriati, Martina Hingis, and Michael Chang.A native-born Philadelphian, Carolyn Baily enjoys the culture and diversity that the city and surrounding areas offer. Most of her interests include some form of arts or sciences. In her earlier years, she was educated in catholic schools and Abington High School. She received a BS in Marketing from Philadelphia University in 1986 and in 2009 earned an MBA in Health Administration from Eastern University.

 Matthew's Specialties:  

Kristyn Simmons
Kristyn Simmons, who goes by the nickname "Blue", has been practicing massage for more than 20 years. Massage therapy came naturally to her starting at 10 years old, when she began working on her older brother to help him heal from a knee injury. Blue is a recent graduate of Cortiva Institute, formerly known as The Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy. She feels that attending Cortiva was one of the best experiences of her life. Blue is also a writer, filmmaker and musician who plays multiple instruments. She is inspired by spending lots of time in Nature- whether it be walking, biking, running, reading, writing, meditating or hugging a tree- as well as helping people be the best that they can be through massage, health education and caring attention.
Blue's specialties are: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, Sports and Reiki 
 

Blue's Specialties:

  Carolyn Baily

Carolyn currently works in the health care industry with the Visiting Nurse Association as a Business Development Specialist. She has recently been professionally trained and certified as a massage therapist from Cortiva Institute in December of 2010.

Carolyn's passion for giving massage has helped her clients to relax and de-stress, and she enjoys sharing the gift of touch. She also enjoys educating her clients on the many benefits of massage to improve their overall health and quality of life.

Carolyn's Specialties: Matthew's Specialties:

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