About
It is our goal to provide you with a positive therapeutic experience that leaves you with a complete sense of well being.
Montserrat Markou, MS, LAc, LMT
Owner/Founder
Acupuncture & Massage Therapist
Personal quote:
"When you make yourself a priority, you are creating a strong foundation for everything else to grow upon."
Montserrat is a NYS licensed and board certified acupuncture and massage therapist. Trained in the US, Europe and China, she brings more than 18 years of alternative medicine experience into her sessions. She founded Alquimia Wellness in 2006, opening her first private practice in one of the major medical hubs of Long Island's North Shore where she was highly respected by her clients as well as the centers' medical professionals.
Montserrat moved to Williamsburg in 2015 and decided it was the perfect location to resume her practice. Feeling tremendously blessed to have been part of so many clients' wellness journeys in her Long Island clinic, she looks forward to continue to bring the healing benefits of her acupuncture and massage therapies to the Williamsburg community.
She has extensive experience in working with a variety of clients, from those looking for relief of general stress, to more complex issues concerning pain, emotional wellness, women's health, fertility support and the symptoms of chronic illness.
When it comes to decreasing persistent muscle tension, increasing mobility and flexibility, her expertise in releasing trigger points with Dry Needling is one of her most sought out specialties by many, including fitness enthusiasts, professional athletes, and broadway dancers.
She leads a lifestyle that celebrates healthy living, enjoys long walks, and is passionate about music and the arts.
Professional Studies
(Acupuncture, Massage, Dry Needling, Naturopathic Medicine)
- Pacific College of Health and Sciences - New York, NY
- Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences - New York, NY
- Dr. Wang Ju Yi Clinic - Beijing, China
- Cenac - Barcelona, Spain
- Censana - Barcelona, Spain
Specialized Certifications
- Dry Needling
- MotherMassage® (Prenatal Massage)
- Applied Channel Theory Palpation
Professional Educator (Mildred Elley School, NYC)
- Clinical Supervisor
- Professor of western and eastern sciences,
Massage Therapy program.
Leah Sophinos, LMT, CLT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Leah is a NYS licensed massage therapist, a certified Lymphatic Drainage therapist and Usui Reiki Master. She integrates both western and eastern styles and techniques such as Swedish Massage, Meridian theory, Reflexology and Energy work into her sessions.
Leah believes that the body has the innate ability to heal itself and this can be done in a state of relaxation. By combining her clinical education with her decade of experience in reiki and energy healing, her sessions are focused on restoring balance throughout the body by reconnecting the mind, body and spirit through massage therapy and energy work.
On her time off, Leah enjoys traveling, cooking and when possible, heads to the Catskills to immerse herself in nature.
Professional Studies
(Massage Therapy)
- Pacific College of Health and Sciences - New York, NY
Specialized Certifications
- MaMassage® (Prenatal Massage)
- Lymphatic Drainage, Klose Training
- Reiki Master, Usui Shiki Ryoho System
If you don't see a time that best works for you, text or call us at (929) 224-6514.
Available openings might not always reflect on the online schedule.