About Us

Laura Fusco
Founder and Co-Owner of The Massage Garden
Laura is a graduate of the Garden State Center for Holistic Health and has been a practicing massage therapist since 1997. Services include Integrative, Deep Tissue, Pre-Natal, Hot Stone, and 4 Hand Massage, and About Face. Laura practices CranioSacral Therapy and NeuroMuscular Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and Myofascial Release. Laura's massages have a clinical focus yet are relaxing and based on the needs of the client. She draws from her training in various modalities to address the pain spasm cycle, and to prevent injury. Clientele include ballet dancers, sports enthusiasts, and range in age from pediatric to geriatric. She has a passion for her profession and enjoys learning new techniques in order to provide her clients with the best possible care. Member of ABMP.

Rose Ford
Co Owner of The Massage Garden
Rose is a graduate of the Holistic Health Center and The School of Body Therapies and has been practicing massage since 1997. Services include Integrative, Deep Tissue, Pre-Natal, Hot Stone, Thai, and 4 Hand Massage as well as About Face and Slip Stream Therapy Cupping. Rose is also certified in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy ®. A competitive Masters Rower, Rose particularly enjoys working with athletes. She knows from personal experience how beneficial massage can be in preventing injury and accelerating recovery. Her clients include both athletes (triathletes, marathon runners, rowers, and pitchers) and non athletes, ranging in age from middle school to senior citizens. Member of ABMP.


Olga Helms
was trained in and practiced massage and bodywork in her native Latvia before coming to the United States. She is a graduate of Health Choices School of Massage. She offers Deep Tissue Sports Massage.

Sue Kraeuter
is a graduate of the Somerset (Cortiva) School of Massage Therapy and has been practicing massage since 2000. She offers Integrative, Deep Tissue and Pre-Natal Massage. She has taken additional classes in Tui Na. "Knowing that my work can make a positive difference to another person's well-being is one of the many gratifying reasons I enjoy being a massage therapist". Member AMTA.

Melissa Nelson
is a graduate of the Somerset (Cortiva) School of Massage and has been practicing massage since 1999. She offers Integrative, Deep Tissue, Pre-Natal, Geriatric and Hot Stone Massage. Melissa is also trained in Reiki, Ear Candling, and Acupressure for Headaches. She specializes in blending a deep, focused massage with relaxing energy work. Member AMTA.

Kelly Szwed
is a graduate of Health Choices School of Massage and has been practicing massage since 2000. She offers Integrative, Deep Tissue, Pre-Natal, and Hot Stone Massage and Raindrop Technique. She blends elements of Swedish, Trager, Polarity, Shiatsu, Reflexology and Reiki into her sessions. Member ABMP.