
About Us
At Wellness+ Studio, we take a highly personalized and integrated approach to wellness, from the inside out. We offer bespoke, physician-supervised skincare, nutrition, exercise, recovery, and rest programs that allow our members to cultivate a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Meet the Team
Our team of experienced health and wellness professionals utilize a variety of modalities from massage and dermal fillers to specialized personal training and nutrition coaching that meet our clients where they are and move them to where they want to be.
Eva Pena
Nicole Craft
Barbara E. Blauvelt
Norvis Arias
Sundai Bestman
Jhoann Then
Eduardo Martinez
Ella Matatov
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Originally from the Dominican Republic, Eva left her home (and a civil engineering career) behind to start a new life for herself and her children in the US. Here, she drew on an extensive collection of degrees in sports medicine, nutrition, exercise physiology, personal training, and physical therapy to strike out on her own and pursue her dream of building a personal training business. Eva’s deep knowledgebase, vivaciousness, tenacity, and uncanny ability to identify how to help her clients achieve their wellness goals resulted in her quick ascent to the position of best-kept fitness secret on the Upper East Side.
Eva believes in providing clients with knowledge and self-awareness, not selling them the promise of fast results. This philosophy is imbued in all the offerings at Wellness+ Studio. Her goal is simple—it's to help you reach yours! Whether you’re working to recover from a sports injury, improve your physical conditioning and appearance, or enhance your overall quality of life, Eva will create a highly personalized and holistic program that provides you the care you deserve from the inside out.
CertificationsFunctional Kettlebell Training, 2024 PPSC
Nutritionist & Fitness Coach, 2023 ISSA
Stick Mobility Coach Level I, 2022
Certified Personal Trainer, since 2021, ISSA
Certified Personal Trainer, since 2017, ASFA
Chiropractic Diploma, 2016, UFHEC
Certified Bodybuilding Judge, 2016, FDFF
Biochemistry & Nutrition Diploma, 2015, AAU
Physical Therapy Diploma, 2015, UFHEC
Certified Personal Trainer, Sport Nutrition & Supplementation Level II 2015 FDFF
Certified Personal Trainer, Sport Nutrition & Supplementation Level I 2014 FDFF
Certified Personal Trainer, 2014 FDFF
Certified Personal Trainer, since 2014 NCSF
Certified Personal Trainer, 2014 FDFF
CPR/AED since 2014
Nutrition Diploma, 2013, UAPA
Civil Engineer, 2002 PUCMM
ISO Certifications, Quality Management & Auditor, ISO:9001-2000 -
RNBSN, LMT, LAC, DNC
Barbara Blauvelt spent the majority of her career as chief nurse in the dermatology practice of Albert Lefkovits, M.D. She brings many years of experience in laser treatments, photodynamic therapy, Botox and fillers, as well chemical and mechanical exfoliation and facial care for adolescent and mature skin. Favoring a holistic approach to wellness and beauty, Barbara is a credentialed acupuncturist with special training in Chinese herbal medicine. She also holds a diploma from the Swedish Institute as a licensed massage therapist. Her warmth, clinical expertise and positive energy make her a stellar addition.
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With over 4 years as a personal trainer, Sundai is highly skilled in strength training, injury prevention, fat loss and muscle development. He is dedicated to developing personalized training programs that cater to the individual needs of each client, helping them not only achieve their fitness goals but also adopt sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes.
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Meet Eduardo, with over 15 years of experience in the wellness industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to his role as a Yoga Instructor and Health Coach. Eduardo specializes in Hatha Yoga and health coaching, providing personalized guidance to individuals seeking to improve their physical, mental, and energetic balance. Eduardo’s teaching style combines therapeutic techniques with mindful alignment, helping students navigate their wellness journeys.
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With over ten years in health and wellness, from college instructor to nationwide yoga teacher trainer, specializing in prenatal and postpartum care. Now at W+ Studio her bodywork expertise ensures you are in excellent hands for your wellness journey.
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With over ten years of experience as a personal trainer. Norvis brings her sports expertise to her massage therapy practice. Helping you recover from your intense workouts or an injury, Norvis can help pinpoint what your body needs to succeed in the process.
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Jhoann is a licensed massage therapist with over 20 years of experience in health, fitness, and medicine. He is trained and skilled in both Swedish and Shiatsu massage. He comes from a medical background specializing in recovery, injury prevention, and performance improvement. His passion and knowledge of kinesiology inform his ability to fulfill clients' needs in maintaining optimal health, performance improvement, pain reduction, resolving muscle-skeletal conditions, post-surgery recovery, and injury prevention.
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Ella is a highly skilled and dedicated acupuncturist with over 15 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She holds a Master of Science in TCM and is licensed in acupuncture, having worked in diverse clinical settings where she has honed her expertise in acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, electro-acupuncture, and facial needling techniques.
Our stones represent the BALANCE of the pillars of a healthy lifestyle
Nutrition
Providing your body with the appropriate resource to build and support a healthier system.
Exercise
Find the physical activity that helps you to develop cardiovascular function, recover from chronic diseases, and improve body composition and fitness skills.
Recovery
This is the time your body recovers, conserves energy, repairs, and builds the muscles stimulated during the workout through the production of growth hormone, which is essential for athletic recovery.
Rest
As important as exercise, in order to find balance your body needs time to repair and re-establish.
In-person and remote options
With a discrete and luxurious Upper East Side location, Wellness+ Studio is a self-care respite that meets all your health, wellness, and skincare needs. Can’t make it to the studio? No worries, remote options are available.
info@wellnessplusstudio.com
980 Madison Avenue
Suite 203
New York, NY 10075
By appointment only
Monday -Friday: 6 am - 7 pm
Saturday: 7 am - 3 pm
Sunday: Closed

“Until we decide that we are worth the daily investment in our health, everything else is secondary. We are not destined to pass from the vibrancy and vitality of youth to the frailty of old age unless we choose to.”
— Vonda Wright, M.D.