Activated Wellness

Amber Pagano's strength studio on Grand Avenue: squat rack, barbells, kettlebells, rower, ski erg and assault bike, worked through one-to-one or in semi-private groups capped at four. She is a New York State licensed massage therapist as well as a certified functional strength coach, so therapeutic sports massage books from the same list. $75 a semi-private session, $185 private, $225 for a 60-minute massage.