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Our Team
Meet the experts behind our company. These top notch wellness professionals have dedicated their lives to bringing health and wellness to our community. They know the highest quality of life is one that has therapeutic touch and energy healing as a regular part of it's wellness routine. Learn more about them below!
Linda Addario, Owner
Licensed Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer
Linda Addario, LMT, is a licensed massage therapist with well over 20 years of experience providing therapeutic and medical massage in Albany, NY. As the owner of Bodyworks Wellness Center, Linda specializes in helping clients reduce pain, improve mobility, manage stress, and support overall wellness through individualized, results-driven massage therapy.
​With a strong background in healthcare as a former physical therapist assistant, Linda brings advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation into every session. Her work blends clinical precision with compassionate care, integrating techniques such as therapeutic and deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, assisted stretching, manual lymphatic drainage, and relaxation-based modalities. Each treatment is thoughtfully tailored to support pain relief, injury recovery, and long-term functional health.
​Linda’s extensive experience practicing yoga deeply informs her work with posture, flexibility, breath awareness, and mindful movement. These principles enhance her ability to support clients with chronic pain, muscle tension, limited range of motion, and stress-related conditions, while encouraging body awareness and sustainable movement patterns beyond the massage table.
​In addition to her clinical practice, Linda is a respected continuing education instructor and mentor for massage therapists. She has taught core curriculum and advanced continuing education for massage professionals, with a focus on clinical skills, therapeutic outcomes, client communication, and professional development. Her passion for teaching led her to create the Massage and Bodywork Academy, an education and mentorship platform dedicated to helping massage therapists deepen their skills, build confidence, and create sustainable, fulfilling careers.
​Linda believes massage therapy is both an art and a science—and that the most effective care happens within a relationship built on trust, listening, and respect. Many of her clients and students have worked with her for years, drawn to her steady presence, depth of experience, and genuine commitment to healing.
​Whether you are seeking therapeutic massage for pain relief, support during recovery, or guidance as a massage professional looking to grow, Linda welcomes you into a space where education, experience, and compassionate care come together in service of your well-being.
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Natascha Santiago
Licensed Massage Therapist
Natascha Santiago is a licensed massage therapist at Bodyworks Wellness Center in Albany, NY. She graduated from the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy in 2009 and brings nearly 20 years of experience caring for the elderly, with a dedicated focus on working with memory care patients.
This background has shaped her compassionate approach and her deep understanding of the connection between the mind and body.
​Natascha’s presence is grounded, gentle, and calming—but her work is effective, skilled, and deeply therapeutic. She has a unique ability to offer nurturing care while also creating meaningful change in the body. Whether a session calls for soothing relaxation massage or focused, results-driven therapeutic work, Natascha meets each client with intention, confidence, and care.
​Her sessions are thoughtfully customized using a blend of therapeutic techniques including Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, cupping, stretching, and muscle energy techniques. Each treatment is tailored to support pain relief, stress reduction, improved mobility, and overall well-being.
​At the heart of Natascha’s work is relationship. She is known for her genuine ability to connect with clients—remembering personal details, life events, and names in a way that helps people feel truly seen and cared for. This attentiveness creates a sense of trust and continuity that many clients deeply value.
​Natascha is an incredibly valued member of the Bodyworks Wellness Center team. Her combination of grounded presence, therapeutic effectiveness, and authentic connection makes her an essential part of the Bodyworks family and a trusted partner in her clients’ wellness journeys.
Jaclyn Beadnell
Licensed Massage Therapist
Jaclyn Beadnell is a licensed massage therapist at Bodyworks Wellness Center in Albany, NY. She received her massage therapy education at the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy, where she trained in a wide range of therapeutic massage modalities. Jaclyn brings a thoughtful blend of compassion and clinical skill to her work, helping clients support healing, restore balance, and improve overall well-being.
​Jaclyn specializes in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), a gentle, rhythmic massage technique designed to support the natural movement of the lymphatic system. This specialized form of massage therapy is highly effective in reducing swelling, supporting post-surgical recovery, promoting detoxification, and enhancing immune system function. Trained and certified in MLD techniques, Jaclyn offers personalized, hands-on treatments tailored to each client’s unique needs and health goals.
​Clients often seek Jaclyn’s care for concerns such as edema, post-operative swelling, inflammation, and immune system support. Her calm, attentive presence helps clients feel safe and supported throughout the healing process, while her clinical knowledge allows her to deliver results-driven lymphatic massage with care and precision.
​Jaclyn is deeply committed to ongoing education and professional development, staying current with advances in massage therapy, lymphatic care, and holistic wellness practices.
She is a valued and trusted member of the Bodyworks Wellness Center team, known for her warmth, dedication, and excellence in lymphatic massage therapy.
Jaclyn is honored to support her clients through recovery, restoration, and long-term wellness.
Patrizia Ferraro
Licensed Massage Therapist
Patrizia Ferraro graduated from the Center for Natural Wellness in 2004 and brings over 20 years of experience to her work as a massage therapist. She is known for her exemplary professionalism, depth of knowledge, and genuine passion for her craft. Her comprehensive understanding of human anatomy and physiology, paired with a compassionate and caring nature, has been fundamental to her long-standing success in the field.
Patrizia believes in building meaningful, long-term relationships with her clients—relationships rooted in trust, respect, and continuity of care. Massage therapy has given her the privilege of supporting others in their healing journeys in a way she finds both deeply satisfying and profoundly rewarding.
She skillfully integrates a range of modalities, including Deep Tissue Therapy, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Cupping, Stretching, and preventative care, to create personalized treatments designed to produce effective, lasting results. During her journey as a massage therapist, Patrizia lived in southern Italy for several years, where she became fluent in Italian and was exposed to alternative therapeutic approaches within the scope of massage therapy—many of which she thoughtfully incorporates into her work here in the United States.
Committed to ongoing education and continual skill development, Patrizia strives to provide the most effective and beneficial experience possible for her clients. She would be honored to support your well-being and welcome you into a space where your mind and body can rest, restore, and heal.
Bob Wiessberg
Reiki Practitioner and Teaching Master
Bob Weisberg has been practicing Reiki since 1999 and has served as a Reiki Teaching Master since 2004. Reiki, which translates to “spiritual energy,” is a gentle yet powerful energy healing practice developed in Japan that supports deep healing on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels.
Bob’s training includes extensive study with Mary Browne of Berne, NY, as well as international teacher Frans Stiene, whose work is rooted in traditional Japanese Reiki practices and teachings from Australia and the Netherlands. Through decades of study and practice, Bob has developed a grounded, respectful approach to Reiki that honors both its traditional roots and its modern applications.
Reiki works by supporting the body’s natural ability to heal, bringing balance and clarity wherever it is needed most. It complements all other healing modalities and can be a deeply restorative experience for those seeking relaxation, stress reduction, emotional support, or a deeper connection to their own healing process.
Bob is deeply grateful for the opportunity to offer this beautiful practice as both a practitioner and teacher at Bodyworks Wellness Center, where clients are welcomed into a calm, supportive space for rest, renewal, and transformation.
They listen to your body: The muscles. The ligaments. They "find" the source and treat the real problem. I have been coming to The Bodyworks for years...always when I'm broken and in pain and each time they manage to get me moving again. You NEED to experience what it's like to be pain free again.
Crystal C.
