Kurt Barbagallo

I'm a licensed massage therapist with a lifelong passion for helping others—first as an educator, now through bodywork. I spent 26 years teaching psychology at Bridgewater-Raritan High School after earning my B.S. in Secondary Education with a concentration in psychology from Elizabethtown College in 1992. During my teaching career, I developed and taught courses in Human Development, A.P. Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Social Psychology.

Like many dedicated professionals, I often neglected my own health. But during the pandemic, I finally took the time to prioritize my well-being. Through consistent movement, mindfulness, and what I would later discover was myofascial stretching, I lost 70 pounds and reclaimed my strength, mobility, and mental clarity.

That transformation sparked a major life shift. In 2022, I retired from teaching to pursue massage therapy—a field that allows me to continue helping others while maintaining a healthier, more balanced life. I graduated from the Therapeutic Massage and Training Center in December 2022 and became licensed in early 2023.

At Artfully Scientific Myofascial Release & Wellness Center, I combine my background in science and education with evidence-based bodywork techniques. I specialize in individualized treatments—there are no one-size-fits-all sessions here. My training includes extensive coursework in Postural Restoration (PRI) and John Barnes Myofascial Release, allowing me to create highly personalized plans that reflect both the art and science of healing.

Bodies may be built from the same structures, but each one moves, responds, and heals differently. My goal is to meet you where you are, and guide you—through thoughtful, effective bodywork—toward where you want to be.