STAFF AND THERAPISTS

I spent my early years in San Diego and abroad in Tokyo, and I have been in love with seeing the sights of the world my entire life. As an avid athlete, my dream of attending a storied basketball college came true. I will always cherish my time at Indiana University, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Public Management and a minor in Kinesiology.



After earning my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Mesa, AZ, I spent time in Australia working with a professional Aussie-rules Football team. I eventually moved to Tucson to work as a P.T. in a hospital, E.R., which opened my eyes to the badly broken parts of our medical system. I saw the troubling consequences of opioid abuse, injections that masked patients’ pain, and ineffective, unnecessary surgeries that opened the door to future complications. In most cases, these patients had never tried Physical Therapy. 

At the same time, I was studying in my spare time to learn new techniques that I put into place and saw tremendous results. I realized that my calling was to put those skills to use to help people BEFORE they went down the path of pills, injections, or surgery, and I wasn’t going to be able to do that in the Emergency Room.

I opened a practice out of my home and got so busy that I knew I had to get an office and find other therapists who shared my vision. At the same time, Phil Tygiel had been helping people with their pain for decades and was looking for the right person to take over his clinic, the one we are in today. I told him my vision for the future, and he knew I was the right person to succeed him.

I share my love of world travel, musical theater, and college basketball with my fantastic wife, Mel. We have two of the cutest wiener dogs on the planet, Winston and Wilbur, and we are thrilled to live in a town as amazing as Tucson. Even though I guess it is still considered “work,” I still have a passion for educating people about how to live a better quality of life. I spend many free weekends giving seminars for powerlifting, CrossFit gyms, and other community partners.

Dr. Erin Brunelle, PT, DPT, RYT joins us with nearly a decade of experience as a physical therapist. Erin specializes in Integrative Dry Needling, a gentle style of dry needling that is able to address symptoms at systemic, segmental, and local levels. She enjoys using dry needling to help her clients find relief from pain and restore balance in their bodies, empowering them to move and feel their best.

I'm a client-centered licensed massage therapist. I enjoy meeting people where they are and empowering and educating them on the benefits of massage and other complementary therapies to help get them where they want to be. My focus is on achieving positive outcomes for clients. Whether the session's "goal" is relaxation, tension and pain relief, better mobility, or just receiving professional manual therapy in a safe, body-neutral, and welcoming space, I want you to know you are in good hands. I aim to help you reach your goals, whether improving your range of motion, managing pain, or a specific pathology (TMJ, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel, etc).

MODALITIES OFFERED

- Sports and Deep Tissue Massage

- TMJ Massage

- Craniosacral Therapy

I am a strength athlete, and massage is one of the modalities I found most helpful in my self-care. It has dramatically improved my quality of life as a person and athlete over the last ten years. As a powerlifting coach, massage therapy allows me to help individuals from any sports discipline and those looking for increased quality of life receive the benefits of massage therapy!

MODALITIES OFFERED

- Sports and Deep Tissue Massage

- Muscle Scraping

- Cupping

As a dedicated massage therapist at a sports recovery center, I bring a detail-oriented and personalized approach to every session. With a background as a combat sports athlete, I understand the demands of high-performance training and the importance of recovery in overall wellness. I’m passionate about helping both athletes and non-athletes enhance mobility, reduce pain, and achieve balance through effective bodywork and holistic care. My belief is “Life is a game and you gotta stay ready to play it”. Allow me to help you reach your full potential.

Elwyn graduated from Valori Institute for Massage in Tucson, Arizona. Throughout his training, he developed skills in structural modalities including Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Release, and Myofascial Massage. His knowledge based in musculoskeletal dysfunction is also supported by his work at BodyCentral Physical Therapy, where he is a technician, assisting physical therapists with treatment plans. His foundation has been built on structural understanding and he's striving to build a stronger grasp of musculoskeletal disorders.

I am a dedicated massage therapist with experience practicing in Arizona, specializing in accident and injury recovery with a focus on hip and knee work. My practice emphasizes deep tissue massage, cupping, and pin-and-stretch techniques to help clients relieve pain, improve mobility, and restore balance. I truly love what I do—massage brings me joy because it allows me to help others heal, relax, and feel their best.

KEIRA

Keira has been a massage therapist since October 2018, graduating from the 600-hour New Jersey massage therapy licensing; she continued to finish the 1080-hour New York licensing program and finally completed her bachelor’s in Exercise Science in December 2021. Keira focuses on getting the body to move better and relieving pain through therapeutic massage techniques, primarily deep tissue, orthopedic, neuromuscular, and myofascial massage techniques.

MODALITIES OFFERED

- Deep tissue and sports massage

- TMJ massage

- Orthopedic massage

My Name is David Greenwood. I am a driven massage therapist with the passion to help people recover from wear and tear of daily life, any pain or tension from an active life, or chronic pain from past injuries. I use a combination of deep tissue, pin and stretch, focused muscle work and focused muscle separation to address any problem areas that my clients have!

MODALITIES OFFERED

- Deep Tissue

- Sports Massage

- Swedish

DESTINY

Destiny Mendoza is a passionate massage therapist with nine months of experience, bringing fresh enthusiasm and a commitment to continuous learning. Drawn to the field for its endless opportunities to grow and evolve, Destiny specializes in sports massage, deep tissue, and pin-and-stretch techniques.

Destiny takes pride in helping clients find relief from chronic pain and loves seeing them leave sessions feeling better and more balanced. With a special focus on shoulders and glutes, Destiny is excited to tackle new challenges every day and build meaningful connections through her work.

Outside massage therapy, Destiny enjoys unwinding, staying productive by running errands, and keeping active with regular stretching. Her dedication to health and well-being shines through in every aspect of her life and work.

MODALITIES OFFERED

- Sports and deep tissue massage

- Pin and stretch techniques

- Cupping

- Lymphatic drainage

- Psoas release

Hello my name is Paula Villagrana, I am a Tucson native. I have a huge passion for helping others in any way possible. Prior to attending college I was a former caregiver for 8 years, specifically for dementia/alzheimers residents. I enjoy having a caring heart, and open mind; hearing other peoples stories and what others have gone through really helps opens my eyes. I believe in taking care of not only the body but mind and soul as well. I'm very excited to see what this new journey in massage therapy brings me. 

Modalities Offered:

-Sports Massage

-Deep Tissue Massage

- Swedish Massage