LaVida Massage opens in Shadyside

LaVida Massage Opens of First Center in Shadyside  - Pittsburgh, PA!

Pittsburgh’s own twin brother/ entrepreneurial duo Gary & Michael Kohanbash – owners of Pittsburgh’s popular pizza place, Milky Way – are launching another new business, bringing  the first LaVida Massage to Pittsburgh, Shadyside specifically-  at 5430 Centre Avenue (inside the Shady Shops.)

It is local entrepreneurs like the Kohanbash’s that are making a difference and investing in their communities.  “From Milky Way Pizza to massage – we are dedicated Pittsburgh and to providing this amazing city with great products and services, ones we truly believe in,” says Gary Kohanbash of LaVida Massage Pittsburgh

An entirely new concept in health, wellness, and well-being has entered the Pittsburgh market - LaVida Massage is proud to open its first location in Pittsburgh, PA!   The new LaVida Massage Center boasts therapeutic massage and esthetic services for the whole family at prices that make massage accessible to all.  The spacious 2800 square foot location features eleven regular massage rooms and a dedicated esthetics room (facials, etc). In addition, there is a couple’s massage room for those who wish to share a therapeutic massage with a loved one or spouse.  

"Massage does not have to be a luxury any longer," explains owner, Gary Kohanbash of LaVida Massage Pittsburgh.  "Massage is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.  We [LaVida] are providing top notch services at very affordable prices...in facilities that are relaxing, gender-neutral, and calm...a much needed break from the day-to-day grind.  We have something for everyone!"

Gary & Michael Kohanbash will manage and operate the debut LaVida Massage Pittsburgh Center with the help of their dedicated spouses. Raised in Pittsburg, the team brings a wealth of scientific-health related background and experience to the new operation. Gary attended the University in Pittsburgh, receiving his M.S. in infectious diseases and microbiology. He is currently working on his PhD with cancer and immunology at the core of his study. Michael is no stranger to business success as the owner of Pittsburgh's popular local pizza place, Milky Way.  While Michael knows what it takes to run a successful a business, he looks forward to transitioning into the "more relaxing" environment of therapeutic massage.

The entrepreneurial brothers both immediately recognized the health, wellness and practical business benefits of owning and operating a LaVida Massage.  Following an injury, Gary's doctor recommended massage as part of his recovery process. "We understood the health benefits that massage offers and verified it firsthand, yet an astounding 70% of Americans have never had a massage!  That data combined with the opportunity to open the very first LaVida Massage location of its kind in Pittsburgh, PA - that is a unique opportunity.  Great service, affordable prices and built-in growth potential! In a short time, we have built an atmosphere that is relaxing and gender-neutral; the location is accessible and convenient, and our personal and professional commitment is to our customers comes first. As a result, we're pleased to say that the business is already booming!" booms owner/operator Gary Kohanbash enthusiastically.