Meet the Team
Every person in this space was chosen for the same reason.
Not just for their credentials or their training — though you'll find plenty of both. But for the way they show up. The curiosity they bring into the treatment room. The willingness to keep learning, keep questioning, keep growing — not just as practitioners, but as people.
At Lovely Day, we don't work in silos. We share what we're learning, challenge each other's thinking, and regularly collaborate across our different backgrounds and specialties — all in service of the people who trust us with their bodies. When one of us grows, all of us grow. And that includes you.
Below you'll find our core team, our independent practitioners, and the extended community of healers we work alongside. Each person here brings something unique. What they share is a commitment to the kind of care that actually listens.
Our Practitioners
Lovely Day Core Team
Paula Matyka
Founder - Myofascial Release Therapist and Massage Therapist
Paula is the founder of Lovely Day and a Board Certified Massage Therapist and John Barnes trained Myofascial Release Therapist with 20 years of experience.
Her work is grounded in deep listening. She uses specific assessments and slow, intentional techniques to help the body unwind holding patterns and restore ease of movement.
Paula has a special interest in the jaw, neck, pelvic alignment and is passionate about supporting clients with chronic pain, tension, and nervous system dysregulation.
Her approach is intuitive and informed, and she creates a space where clients feel safe, supported, and empowered in their healing journey.
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Best fit for:
Those seeking support for chronic pain, tension, jaw or neck issues, core and pelvic stability, or nervous system regulation.
Sandra Thompson
Core Team Practitioner - Myofascial Release Therapist and Massage Therapist
Sandra brings a calm, supportive presence to her sessions, blending thoughtful myofascial work (John F. Barnes MFR certified) with a strong understanding of movement and body mechanics through her background as a certified Physical Therapist Assistant.
Her approach is gentle, attentive, and centered on helping clients release tension, improve comfort, and reconnect with a greater sense of ease in their bodies. Clients often appreciate her grounded presence and the care she brings to each individual session.
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Who She Supports:
Sandra especially enjoys supporting clients experiencing chronic tension, stress, nervous system overwhelm, and patterns of restriction that impact everyday movement and wellbeing.
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Important Note:
While Sandra has a background as a Physical Therapist Assistant, services offered at Lovely Day are therapeutic massage and myofascial release sessions and are not physical therapy treatment.
Independent Practitioners at Lovely Day
Aurelia Martens
Myofascial Release Therapist and Massage TherapistAurelia was the first person to bring myofascial release to this area. She graduated from the humanities center of Tampa in 2002 with extensive training in Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage and Muscle Energy Technique.
Aside from her many years of experience, various certifications, and vast level of knowledge and skill, she is also a deeply caring person. She gives her best to all who have the pleasure of meeting her, and her attention to detail in session is unparalleled.
Lastly, it should be noted that she works with children and adults alike. Her patient and gentle nature makes her work with kids truly inspiring.
Reach out to her directly to book an appointment at 727-505-3590.
Agripino (Pino) Bezares
Massage Infinity - Massage TherapistAgripino offers intuitive, therapeutic bodywork sessions at Lovely Day through his practice, Massage Infinity. Drawing from modalities including therapeutic massage, Lomi Lomi, and sports massage, his approach blends focused technique with a grounded, attentive presence tailored to each client’s individual needs.
Clients often appreciate his intuitive style, thoughtful pace, and ability to help the body unwind areas of chronic tension while creating a deeply restorative experience.
Whether you’re looking for focused therapeutic work, support for recovery and mobility, or a session that allows your nervous system to fully exhale, Agripino creates space for the body to reconnect with ease and balance.
Massage Infinity sessions are offered at Lovely Day by appointment.
Evening and weekend appointments available
Caroline Verde
Reflexologist - Massage TherapistCaroline offers reflexology sessions at Lovely Day designed to support relaxation, nervous system regulation, and overall wellbeing through focused work on the feet and lower legs.
Her approach is gentle, grounding, and deeply calming, creating space for clients to slow down and reconnect with their bodies in a quiet, restorative way.
Reflexology can be a supportive option for those experiencing stress, tension, fatigue, or simply looking for a different kind of therapeutic experience centered around rest and balance.
Appointments with Caroline are offered periodically at Lovely Day.
By appointment only on Saturdays here at Lovely Day.
Please reach out to Caroline directly at 845-807-1069 to book.
Guest Practitioners
Sound Healing with Michele Gould
Experience a deeply restorative 45-minute tuning fork sound healing session designed to help calm the nervous system, quiet the mind, and invite your body into a state of deep relaxation. Michele combines sound, vibration, and frequency to create a peaceful space where healing can begin.
Friday, August 7 • 45 minutes • $75
Limited appointments available.
Contact Michele directly to book:
(813) 731-3825