LifeWorks Massage Therapist Team

Patrice Stropko, L.M.T.
Patrice is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified in Chakra Balancing. She has been trained in Deep Tissue massage, Swedish massage and Myofacial Release technique, and is currently working towards certification in Trigger Point therapy. Patrice believes that a partnership with her clients will help to restore and maintain a healthy body.

Sharon Gentry, L.M.T.
Sharon has been helping people through massage for over 11 years now. She is certified in Swedish, Therapeutic and Sports massages. Sharon looks forward to helping anyone feel the amazing benefits that massage therapy can bring. 

Ayano Russell L.M.T.
Ayano is a graduate of the Massage Therapy Advanced Program at Cuyahoga Community College and was licensed in August 2017. Her practice focus is restoration of range of motion for neck, shoulders, and hips by performing therapeutic bodywork including Muscle Energy Technique, Myofascial Release, Joint Capsule Release, and Craniosacral along with deep tissue work. Ayano’s background and skill as a medical massage therapist can benefit anyone seeking overall wellness.

Kathleen Rocco, L.M.T.
Kathleen uses Muscle Release therapy and other techniques to improve muscle performance and reduce pain to enhance balance and pain free movement.  She has been doing massage therapy since 2008 for several massage therapy businesses as a contractor including Lifeworks of Southwest General from 2013 to 2019.  She has sought to expand her knowledge of massage by taking ongoing continuing education in Reiki, deep tissue, Lomi Lomi, neuromuscular and trigger points, craniosacral, reflexology, prenatal, acupressure, and cupping.  Kathleen has pursued wellness and fitness along with massage therapy by obtaining certifications in Tai Chi, Yoga and Titleist Performance Institute Professional and TPI Medical 2 training in golf.  She is working on obtaining her TPI medical 3 training to improve other's swings, but also her own.