Nicole A. Deitrick, LMT
founder of North River Body Therapies, is a graduate of Sarasota School of Massage Therapy, and has been a Licensed Massage Therapist in private practice since 1999. She is Nationally Certified, and a member of both the American Massage Therapy Association, and Florida State Massage Therapy Association (Recently completing her term as President of the Sarasota/Manatee Chapter)   As the daughter of a Chiropractor, Nicole has always known the incredible amount of healing that can come from just two hands.  Nicole has additional training in Deep Tissue, Ashiatsu (the barefoot massage) Neuromuscular, Medical Massage, Aromatherapy, Hot Stone, Active Isolated Stretching, as well as being a Certified Business and Life Coach.  Pressure:  Light to Moderate/Deep* (*Ashiatsu)

Christina Jago - Office Goddess/Manager

Christina is the backbone of our how our office operates!  She can handle the most complicated schedules, suggest the perfect therapist for what you need, and make sure that your visit with us is a great one!  I can't imagine our office without her!

Emily McCaughan - Office Assistant and Resident Artist

Emily joined our team over a year ago to help out in the afternoons and during summer break when Christina is home with her kids.  She is best known for her giggle and sweet personality, as well as the artist who painted our now famous tree in the forest room!  She takes great pride in making you feel like you are a part of the family, and we love having her around!

Amanda Geneau, LMT
Amanda was born and raised in Massachusetts.  She moved to Florida at age 12 and has lived in the Manatee County area ever since.  She is a 2001 graduate of Manatee High School, and received her massage training as well as her A.S. degree from Florida College of Natural Health, including certification in both Neuromuscular Therapy and Sports Massage.  Amanda is also certified in Ashiatsu, also known as "Barefoot Massage" and Fijian Massage.  She is available Monday through Friday and occasional Saturdays.     Pressure:  Moderate to Deep

Melissa Tennimon, Licensed Massage Therapist and Cosmetologist

Melissa is a graduate of Sarasota School of Massage Therapy.  Her studies included Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Neuromuscular, Thai Stretching and her experience includes various spa treatments as well as cupping therapy.  Melissa has a great personality and has quickly become one of our busiest therapists!  Pressure:  Light to Moderate/Deep

Dena Simpson, LMT 

Dena is a graduate of Florida College of Natural Health, and her previous work experience included working for a Chiropractic office.  While her primary focus was working with patients with various spine problems, she has experience with many types of muscular pain and dysfunction.  Dena is Certified in Neuromuscular Massage Therapy, Sports Massage, as well as Massage Cupping.

Pressure:  Light to Deep

Marilyn Beute, LMT, EST - Certified Reflexologist, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Esthetician.  Specializes in a nurturing, relaxing massage experience.

Pressure:  Light to Moderate



Dr. Zane Zynda, DOM
is our Acupuncture Physician, Doctor of Oriental Medicine.  Dr. Zynda has his existing practice in Sarasota, however we have coaxed him up here to Ellenton, to take care of our favorite client...YOU!  Dr. Zynda is available for appointments only on Tuesdays, from 9 am to 8 pm, however his appointments book up fast, so call today to see how acupuncture can help you!