There’s a quiet shift happening in the world of wellness—one where healing is less about “fixing” and more about listening. It’s something we witness every day here at WAY Wellness Center in Pittsburgh, especially in our specialized massage and bodywork sessions.
We believe that healing is most powerful when it’s personal—when care is tailored not just to your symptoms, but to your story.
More Than Massage
While many first come to us looking for massage therapy in Pittsburgh, what they often find is something much deeper. At WAY Wellness, we offer more than a relaxing experience—we offer a therapeutic, intuitive, and deeply intentional path to healing.
This is where our more advanced therapeutic bodywork services come in. These sessions draw from techniques that go beyond traditional massage. While they include hands-on bodywork, they also incorporate movement, gentle guided engagement, and energetic balancing. Each technique is designed to tap into your body’s natural healing intelligence—and invite it to work with you, not against you.
Not Your Average Massage: What Makes Sessions at WAY Wellness Unique
If you’re wondering what sets our approach apart, here’s what you won’t find anywhere else in Pittsburgh:
- Every session is fully customized to your needs—no two are alike
- We use advanced techniques found nowhere else within the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.
- Our practitioners blend science with intuition to support whole-body healing
- We listen to your body’s cues, not just your symptoms
- Sessions often integrate movement, energy work, and somatic awareness
- We honor your healing journey—without rushing or assumptions
Illumine Massage: A Journey Into the Light
For those looking for a more mind-body-spirit integration, Illumine massage—offered exclusively by Roxanne Williams, LMT—is something truly unique. Illumine was born from Roxanne’s decades of experience in massage, energy work, Pilates, yoga, and creative movement. It’s not just a treatment—it’s an experience that reconnects you to yourself.
The full Illumine sessions (available in 120- or 150-minute formats) are deeply immersive. They blend full-body massage with stretching, Reiki, energy work, and customized exercises. These sessions are ideal for those navigating big transitions, emotional stress, or chronic physical patterns. If you’re feeling stuck—mentally, emotionally, or physically—Illumine might be the shift you’ve been waiting for.
Need something a little more targeted? The Illumine Tune-Up Sessions (60 or 90 minutes) offer focused work on specific issues while still incorporating stretching and therapeutic movement to bring balance back to your body.
From Dancer to Therapist: Massage Rooted in Movement & Recovery
Massage therapy with Luca Sbrizzi is a completely unique experience—one shaped by his past life as a principal dancer with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. After performing at the highest level for 15 years, Luca understands the deep connection between movement, tension, and recovery.
He blends Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Neuromuscular techniques into a personalized approach that helps clients move better, feel stronger, and restore balance—whether they’re elite athletes, tired parents, or anyone carrying the weight of daily life. Luca’s treatments offer more than physical relief—they bring a sense of renewal that lingers long after the session ends.
Nurturing the Journey: Specialized Care for New and Expecting Parents
Kalyn Caine brings a deeply compassionate approach to prenatal and postpartum care, offering massage therapy that supports the physical and emotional transitions of parenthood. With a background as a Licensed Massage Therapist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Birth and Postpartum Doula, Kalyn integrates her extensive training to provide holistic support.
Her services include Prenatal Massage, Postpartum Massage, Fertility Support Massage, and Infant Craniosacral Therapy. Additionally, she offers specialized add-ons like Lactation Massage for engorgement and plugged ducts, and C-section Scar Tissue Massage to aid in healing. Kalyn’s sessions are designed to honor each individual's unique journey, providing a safe space for relaxation, recovery, and reconnection.
Bodywork That Listens: Releasing Pain from the Inside Out
Dan Gehret, LMT is our go-to expert for holistic bodywork. His sessions combine multiple advanced techniques—including Craniosacral Therapy, Neural Reset Technique (NRT), manual therapies developed by Jean-Pierre Barral, and focused work on vascular and lymphatic massage—all designed to help your body identify and release what’s holding it back.
Sessions with Dan are both clinical and intuitive, using a variety of gentle, hands-on techniques that follow your body’s subtle cues. He starts by identifying areas of tenderness or imbalance—those quiet signals your body sends when something’s out of sync.
Then, using a method that helps the body reveal its own roadmap, Dan gently guides the connective tissue to release. It’s like unlocking a tightly wound coil—once the body knows it’s safe, it begins to unwind on its own. During these sessions, clients often feel pulses or waves of release, signaling the body is processing pain and restriction.
These techniques require extensive training, sensitivity, and respect for the body's innate wisdom. Every session is different because every body tells a different story.
Grounded Care and Gentle Support
Honora Dudley, LMT, offers the kind of massage therapy that reminds you how powerful simple, skilled touch can be. With a background in homecare and health insurance services, Honora has spent years supporting people through important transitions—and brings that same steady compassion into every session.
She works with both Swedish and Deep Tissue massage, focusing on helping clients feel more at ease in their bodies day by day. It’s clear she truly loves what she does, and it shows in her calming presence and intuitive hands. Honora is also proud to support veterans through the Community Care program, offering a safe space for rest, relief, and reconnection. Her care may be rooted in traditional techniques, but her dedication makes each session deeply meaningful.
Not Just Specialized—Support for Every Body
While our more specialized sessions offer a deeply tailored experience, we also provide a wide range of classic massage therapy options designed to meet you wherever you are on your wellness path.
At WAY Wellness Center, you’ll find everything from deeply relaxing Swedish massage to focused Deep Tissue work, gentle Prenatal massage, intuitive blends tailored in the moment, and even fertility support. Our licensed massage therapists bring extensive training, skill, and care to each session—whether you’re recovering from injury, managing stress, or simply needing space to recharge.
For those who prefer a more traditional approach—or want to combine relaxation with results—we’ve got you covered.
Explore the full menu of options on our Massage Therapy page.
Signs You Might Benefit from Therapeutic Bodywork or Massage
Not sure if this type of care is for you? Here are some common signs that your body is ready for something deeper:
- Chronic tension or pain that doesn’t fully resolve with traditional massage
- Feeling emotionally “stuck” or disconnected from your body
- Recurring injuries or patterns of imbalance
- Post-surgical recovery or trauma integration
- Headaches, TMJ issues, or nervous system dysregulation
- A desire for more personalized, intuitive care
If You’ve Been Saying Any of These Lately… It Might Be Time to Book
Still not sure? If any of this sounds familiar, your body might already be asking for this kind of support:
- “I’ve tried everything and nothing’s worked long term.”
- “My body feels tense all the time, even when I rest.”
- “It’s not just physical—I feel emotionally drained too.”
- “I’m holding stress in places I didn’t even realize.”
- “I keep waking up exhausted, no matter how much I sleep.”
- “It feels like my emotions are getting stuck in my body.”
- “My anxiety shows up as knots, aches, and headaches.”
- “I know I need something deeper than a regular massage.”
- “I just want to feel like myself again.”
Your Body Knows It’s Time—Let’s Begin
We’re here when you’re ready. At WAY Wellness Center, we believe in honoring the body’s story, meeting each client with compassion, and working with techniques that are both grounded in science and guided by intuition.
Because when your body feels truly heard? That’s where healing begins.
To schedule a session or learn more about our bodywork and massage therapy services, visit waywellnesscenter.com or give us a call. Your body knows the way—and we’d be honored to walk that path with you.
