About Us
The Pittsburgh Massage Directory brings local Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) together in one place that is easy to find, search, and share. Our mission is to connect hardworking Pittsburghers with the uniquely personalized care that only an independent massage therapist can provide.
The Directory was founded in 2026 by practicing LMTs Anthony Garuccio and Iva Provias Lesh to address an important gap: Operating independently allows many massage therapists to do their best work. However, most self-employed practitioners lack the advertising and outreach capacity of a larger business. This can make them hard to find for the clients who need them the most. The Directory allows independent massage therapists to pool their resources and collectively extend their reach rather than competing with each other for clicks.
We believe that every practitioner brings something entirely their own to the table – their training, their touch, their intuition, their presence – and that when clients can connect with the best massage therapist for them, everyone benefits.
More than just a website, the Pittsburgh Massage Directory strives to be a community hub for practitioners who are invested in each other’s success and genuinely committed to the best outcomes for the clients they serve. As the Directory grows, we are continuously integrating feedback from our members about how this collaborative effort can better meet both client and practitioner needs.
Our Team
Iva Provias Lesh — Social Media & Marketing
Iva is a practicing massage therapist and instructor who specializes in myofascial barefoot massage. Licensed in 2015, she runs Bear Paw Massage Studio in Millvale, PA and teaches for the Center for Barefoot Massage, where she trains massage therapists to “deliver serious depth with ease.” Iva is a deeply committed educator who sees the Directory as part of her mission to help Pittsburgh’s passionate and dedicated massage therapists thrive. She believes in empowering LMTs to lead long, satisfying careers by practicing in sustainable and self-directed ways.
Anthony Garuccio — Technology & Operations
Anthony became a massage therapist to reconnect with his body after years in the high-stress tech industry left him burned out. He graduated from the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy and now operates Radical Self Love Bodywork, his solo practice. Anthony built the Pittsburgh Massage Directory’s infrastructure from the ground up to help clients and therapists find each other without having to fight the algorithms. Anthony also builds custom websites and technology solutions as an independent consultant. His work, on the table and in the code, comes from a radical acceptance of all bodies.
Fox Darby — Community Management
Fox trained as a massage therapist in Santa Fe, NM, and they have been practicing in Pittsburgh since 2016. A community organizer at heart, Fox is passionate about the role that mentorship and peer networks play in professional longevity. They are thrilled by the opportunity the Pittsburgh Massage Directory presents for LMTs to work together and support each other. Fox also holds an MA in Conflict Resolution Studies from PennWest University and volunteers with the Mediation Council of Western PA and the Everybody Deserves Care street medicine clinic.
Check out our blog to learn more about Why We Built This, search for a licensed massage therapist in your neighborhood using our interactive map, or list your practice to join our growing community.