Ayla Fialko, D.Ac., L.Ac., LMT

Provided treatment for pain and injuries using Swedish, deep tissue, cupping, stretches, and QiGong Tuina techniques. Accepted Worker’s Compensation, no-fault/PI cases, and Veterans Affairs clients, and completed subsequent billing with a variety of insurance companies. Provided chair massage at trade fairs and events. Presented on the benefits of massage therapy at SUNY Fredonia and SUNY Cortland. Started the Cortland Coalition for Massage Therapists in 2023 to provide cohesion and support for local licensed massage therapists.

Worked alongside other practitioners including co-treating clients with a chiropractor, treating athletic clients at a gym, working with a team of massage therapists at a wellness center, and working in the spa environment with an esthetician. Accepted an assistant manager position which included creating new services and subsequent employee training, creating new marketing materials, and being responsible for the business Facebook page.

Facilitated computer lab-based learning followed by an hour of lecture as part of a rare opportunity for three undergraduate students to teach a one credit course to freshmen psychology majors. Developed lectures around provided content and met with supervisor on a weekly basis.