About

The Practice

Lion’s Mane Massage was born out of a love for massage therapy and a desire to serve the Greater Pittsburgh community as wholly as possible. This practice revolves around the idea that massage is healthcare, both preventative and restorative, and should be accessible to everybody. Your lived experiences in your body, both on and off the massage table, are the starting point for all of the work we do – and I do mean “we.” Massage is a deeply collaborative experience at its best, and the most thorough healing comes with awareness and intention from everyone involved. With a heavy focus on education and referrals to complementary specialists and healthcare providers, my greatest hope is that you will leave my office with the tools to exist more comfortably in this world under your own power.

The Therapist

My name is Abbie Desiderato and I’ve been a Licensed Massage Therapist working professionally in the Pittsburgh area since 2019. I graduated from the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy in December of 2018. Since then I’ve taken several additional trainings including Prenatal Massage and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. In the future I hope to deepen my understanding of Myofascial Release, and possibly to expand into movement and other holistic wellness offerings. In my free time, I like to get outside in the sunshine, cook with my partner, and engage in various creative pursuits.

The Space

Lion’s Mane Massage operates out of a treatment room inside of The Yoga Hive, located on Penn Ave in Garfield. Please see the FAQ page for information regarding directions, parking, and accessibility.