Meet the Licensed Sports Massage Therapists Behind Elite Healers' Performance Recovery Practice in Midtown Manhattan
About Elite Healers Sports Massage – NYC's Premier Destination for Licensed Massage Therapy
Elite Healers Sports Massage, founded in 2019 in New York City by Adam Cardona, is a premier destination for those seeking the highest quality massage therapy. Recognizing the need for consistent and effective pain relief, Adam set out to establish a company that would deliver exceptional massage experiences. At Elite Healers, we prioritize providing consistent quality to our clients, ensuring they receive the care they deserve. Elite Healers is committed to helping individuals recover from the demands of life, whether they are athletes aiming to enhance their performance or individuals managing chronic muscle pains. Combining expertise, personalized approaches, and a focus on quality, Elite Healers Sports Massage has become a trusted destination for athletes and active professionals seeking clinical-level sports massage and medical massage therapy in New York City.
Our Policies: Transparent and Client-Focused
We value transparency and professionalism at Elite Healers Sports
Massage. That’s why we’ve created clear and detailed policy pages
outlining our scheduling, cancellation, and payment policies.
These policies are designed to ensure that your experience is
seamless and stress-free.
To learn more, visit our Policy
Pages.
Explore Pricing Options for Every Need
At Elite Healers Sports Massage, we offer flexible pricing options
to accommodate your needs and goals. Whether you’re looking for a
single session or a series of treatments, our pricing structure is
designed to deliver value and exceptional results.
View our
full pricing details on the Pricing Page.
Meet Our Elite Licensed Massage Therapists in NYC
Our team of licensed massage therapists in NYC brings years of clinical training, specialization, and experience to every session. Each therapist works within our proprietary method developed by founder Adam Cardona, so the technical foundation is consistent across the team. The differences are in specialization, schedule availability, and clinical depth.
Not sure which therapist to book? Use this quick guide:
- Recovery from a sports injury: Andrew, Adam
- Sports performance and athletic recovery: Fiona, Adam, Andrew
- Chronic pain or complex clinical case: Adam, Stephanie
- Prenatal or postnatal massage: Stephanie
- IASTM (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization): Adam (only)
- Eastern modalities, acupressure, energy work: Fiona
- Most accessible booking availability: Check the schedule pages of each therapist below
Every therapist matches our quality standard. Pick the one whose specialization fits your situation, or book with whoever has the next available slot if your need is general maintenance.
Andrew Diaz LMT Bio:
Rank: Brand Standard Massage Therapist
Specializations: Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, and Clinical
Bodywork
Andrew’s Expertise and Recovery Focus
Andrew Diaz is a highly skilled Licensed Massage Therapist with over a decade of specialized experience in sports massage and athletic recovery. Holding an Associate’s degree in Massage Therapies from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Andrew has spent more than 10 years mastering techniques essential for high-performance athletes, including deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release. His clinical expertise is rooted in a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology, allowing him to effectively reduce inflammation, remove muscular adhesions, and address tissue obstructions that hinder peak performance. Whether working in multidisciplinary acupuncture clinics or providing targeted bodywork, Andrew is dedicated to helping clients manage pain and accelerate their recovery through evidence-based therapeutic practices.
In addition to his athletic recovery background, Andrew offers a comprehensive range of modalities designed to enhance overall wellness and improve cardiovascular health. He is proficient in prenatal massage and Swedish techniques, bringing over 10 years of experience in these areas to support a diverse New York City clientele. Beyond his technical manual skills, Andrew is recognized for his exceptional communication and patient assessment abilities, ensuring that every session at Elite Healers is tailored to the individual’s specific needs and health goals. His background in customer service and patient care makes him a valuable asset to the team, where he combines professional technical expertise with a commitment to providing an elite therapeutic experience.
Andrew is available on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Fiona Jinhong Dou Bio:
LMT – Sports Massage Therapist
Rank: Elite Massage Therapist
Fiona’s Advanced Integration of Eastern Modalities and Athletic Recovery
Fiona Jinhong Dou combines her diverse clinical background with specialized expertise in Eastern bodywork techniques integrated with sports massage principles. Graduating with her degree in Massage Therapy from Queensborough Community College, she previously studied at Heilongjiang University and Tuina Massage at Heilongjiang Traditional Chinese Medicine School. After moving to New York in 2018, Fiona trained in Shiatsu Massage with Traditional Chinese Medicine expert Ling Luo and is currently pursuing acupuncture studies.
Fiona's specialty Shiatsu massage style is infused with energy work and acupressure, creating an amazing experience that clients often describe as transformative, promoting deep relaxation, enhanced energy flow, and targeted relief from tension.
Fiona Jinhong Dou excels in helping clients at Elite Healers Sports Massage overcome pain, accelerate recovery, and achieve wellness through a harmonious approach. Specializing in Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Tuina, Shiatsu, and Trigger Point Massage, she aligns these techniques with Sports Massage principles to boost recovery, reduce stiffness, and optimize athletic function. Her unique Eastern perspective fosters a mind-body connection, setting her apart as a therapist who not only relieves tension but also empowers clients toward balanced, injury-free lifestyles. With a loyal following, Fiona’s sessions are transformative for runners, gym-goers, and anyone pursuing peak physical harmony.
Fiona is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
Book a Session with Fiona
Stephanie Abbinanti Bio:
Stephanie Abbinanti, LMT – Licensed Massage Therapist
Rank:
Elite Massage
Therapist
Specializations: Sports Massage, Clinical
Bodywork, and Prenatal Care
Stephanie’s Expertise and Approach
Stephanie Abbinanti is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage practitioner with over five years of clinical experience in sports massage and therapeutic bodywork. A graduate of Queensborough Community College's Massage Therapy program, her dual background in massage therapy and personal training gives her a precise understanding of how training loads accumulate in the body and where structural restrictions develop under repeated physical demand.
Her history as a competitive dancer and soccer player directly informs her clinical work. She reads movement compensation patterns with the kinesthetic awareness of someone who has trained through injury, which makes her assessments faster and her treatment more targeted.
At Elite Healers, Stephanie works primarily with runners, strength athletes, active professionals, and prenatal clients. Her sessions integrate myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Thai massage, and manual lymphatic drainage to address tissue restrictions, reduce inflammation, and restore the range of motion that training demands. Every session begins with an intake assessment and is built around a specific outcome, not a standard protocol.
Stephanie is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Book a Session with Stephanie
Adam Cardona Bio:
Adam Cardona, LMT – Founder and Chief of Operations
Rank: Lead Massage Therapist
Graston Technique Provider
Adam’s Experience in Sports Massage and Rehabilitation
Adam Cardona is the founder and leader of Elite Healers Sports Massage, with over 20 years of experience for his clientele. As a licensed massage therapist and certified personal trainer, Adam combines his expertise in bodywork, movement, fitness, and rehabilitation to provide top-quality massage therapy to his clients. Adam specializes in sports massage and medical massage, as well as deep tissue therapy, Swedish massage, and Cupping Therapy.
With a vision to provide consistent quality and effective pain relief, Adam established Elite Healers in 2019. His mission is to improve the quality of life for both athletes and non-athletes alike, helping them to reduce pain, increase energy, optimizing performance and aiding recovery.
As the host of the Elite Healers Sports Massage YouTube channel, Adam shares his knowledge and training with a global audience, educating athletes and active professionals on recovery, injury prevention, and the clinical application of sports massage therapy.
Working with Adam means working with a dedicated and compassionate professional who cares about your needs and goals. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking to optimize your performance, Adam is committed to resolving the physical limitations holding you back and building a treatment plan that supports your performance goals long term.
Adam's expertise and commitment to quality are at the heart of Elite Healers, providing clients with the highest quality massage therapy available.
Contact Elite Healers Sports Massage today to schedule a session with Adam Cardona.Book a Session with Adam
Our Mission
Dedicated to Quality and Results
Our goal is to deliver the highest standard of sports massage and medical massage therapy in New York City.
With a rigorously trained team and a proprietary method built across 20 years of clinical experience, we help athletes and active professionals recover faster, stay injury-free, and perform at their highest level.
Our Massage Therapy Appointment Standards
Coming in for a massage treatment at Elite Healers' sports massage is an experience greater than just having oil spread on your body. It's about getting results that improve your quality of life. We have made it our goal and duty to provide a therapeutic experience rooted in anatomy, pathology, sports medicine, and massage therapy. Our team is trained to optimize the highest standards of medical massage and sports massage to meet the modern professional athlete and active individual.
While each massage therapy treatment is different we make sure to practice the proper fundamentals in order to better understand your specific needs, so we can produce the highest quality results for you.
Consistency and Quality You Can Trust
Before you get on the table to receive your first massage from us we ask questions to get an idea of who is bothering you, the symptoms, how long it has been going on, along with any other relevant questions in our basic assessment tools. We will also ask you a few relevant questions about your health history, to prevent accidents and harmful side effects.
We will keep an ongoing file (known as a soap note) so we can create value to you by knowing what we did on what day and how it progressed from before to after the session. This also allows us to come up with long term game plans to help you move better, feel less pain and improve the quality of your life. Don't worry we keep these private and confidential and we won't reveal your private information.
All the information taken in the session not only allows your therapist to maximize the value of each and every session but also allows you to try different therapists but not have to explain to every new detail over and over again.
Want to Join the Elite Healers Team?
The therapists you just read about did not get here by accident. Every one of them was selected for clinical skill, athlete-focused thinking, and a real commitment to results.
If you are a licensed massage therapist in New York who treats every session like it matters and wants to grow inside a practice built around performance and recovery, we want to hear from you. Click the button below to learn more and apply
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Elite Healers Sports Massage offers advanced sports massage therapy across dozens of sports — from running and cycling to combat sports, racquet sports, dance, and team sports.
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