ESSENCE  grew out of Comprehensive Massage Care, the successful therapeutic bodywork practice of Jessica Queller Katz.  After being located in Red Bank, NJ for two years, Jessica knew it was time to transition into a space where she can integrate other services to enhance the therapeutic experience for her clients.  Inspired by her own healing journey, Jessica strives to bring the same to all those that seek her care.  At ESSENCE, the John Barnes Approach to Myofascial Release is the modality of choice, with its core principles woven into all else that we offer.  Our goal is for our clients to lead happy, healthy, fulfilling lives.


More about the Owner and Founder:

Jessica G. Queller Katz, CMBT
Advanced MFR Therapist
Labor Support Doula


Jessica was born and raised in Monmouth County, NJ where she currently resides with her husband, Joshua.  She is a graduate of Montclair State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Women's Studies.  In 2006, after several years in the corporate world, she became a massage therapist and found her path with Myofascial Release after finding lasting relief from her own chronic pain.  Since then she has trained extensively with John Barnes and his team of expert therapists at their seminars and treatment centers and has been invited to attend recent seminars as an Assistant Instructor.  She has over 300 hours of continuing education in this discipline.  Her own healing has awakened her passion for pregnancy and childbirth which she now blends into her practice as a Labor Support Birth Doula.


Additional Trainings & Professional Certifications:

toLabor (formerly ALACE) Birth Doula/Labor Assistant Training Workshop
MotherMassage® Massage During Pregnancy (Prenatal Care, Labor Support, Postpartum Recovery)
Cheryl Chapman Healthy Breast Massage and Self Breast Care Instruction

Jessica is Certified in New Jersey as a Massage, Bodywork and Somatic Therapist.  #26BT00070500