Our Story

Our collective of wellness practitioners from all cultural and professional backgrounds bring a unique definition to community healing.

Founded by Master Massage Therapist Tim Grae in 2013, Grae Wellness wanted to change the narrative of massage therapy as more than just a spa treatment. By proving how the practice can truly heal the body and improve optimal health when coupled with the right education and guidance.

Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Tim Grae wanted to bring health and wellness to the BIPOC community around him. With over 20 years of experience in massage therapy and personal training, Tim transformed his vision into a physical manifestation. Grae Wellness is one of the only 24 hour massage therapy & acupuncture recovery companies of its kind.

Our 800 sqft wellness lounge was introduced in 2018 as a inclusive space for our community to gather, learn and evolve. The extension of our therapy space has brought hundreds of like minded wellness focused unique individuals together. Connecting wellness practitioners from all cultural and professional backgrounds over the years, Grae Wellness has given this collective a unique definition to community healing.

We are a Black owned business which focuses on modern and indigenous modalities from both eastern and western medicine. Grae Wellness has been committed to education and representation when teaching people how to take care of the mind, body, and spirit.

Proudly, we continue to help others recover, restore and rejuvenate. Our mission is to sow the seeds for the next generation of healers to have a home for their practice.

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Meet the Team

Tim Grae

Founder, CEO, Master Massage Therapist

Harlem native, singer, DJ, theater performer, entrepreneur Timothy Grae always had a passion for health and wellness.

From his time as a musician, to becoming a Spa Manager at Equinox, his underlying interests in the fitness community always came forward. Graduating from the Swedish Institute Manhattan with a degree in Occupational Therapy and a focus in Eastern Medicine, he received his licensed as a Massage Therapist and Certified Personal Trainer.

He founded Grae Therapy in 2013 and later opened the wellness lounge studio in 2018 with a collective of practitioners as his team. Tim has combined his collective passions of music, knowledge, culture and healing into a vocation that has served his community for years.

“I believe feeling good makes your life worth living. Fitness, massage and music is the perfect trifecta to energize your world. Creating that experience for others is why I do what I do.” -Tim Grae

Bonnie Moncada

Master Massage Therapist & Fitness Instructor

Bonnie Sharlene Moncada has over 20 years of experience in the fitness, health, and beauty industries. She is a Certified Licensed Massage Therapist with a degree in Occupational Therapy from the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences. Bonnie has worked with chiropractic doctors and spent nine years perfecting her sports recovery and deep tissue massage techniques at Equinox Day Spa.

She is also a fitness instructor for New York City Parks Department's Shape-up New York Fitness Program. Additionally, Bonnie pursued a degree in Aesthetics and Makeup Artistry from the Lia Schorr School of Cosmetics and Skin Care. She continues to attend CEU courses to stay up-to-date in her fields of interest.

As the founder of Magnifique Therapy, Bonnie uses her extensive knowledge to serve clientele from A-List entertainers to professional athletes. She enjoys volunteering and charity work, which includes feeding homeless people, massaging young athletes at The Special Olympics, and raising money for numerous charitable causes.

Vaughn Parker

Self Defense Instructor and Health & Fitness Counselor

Star LaVie

Yoga Instructor and Creator of The Feel Good Flow Experience

Testimonials

"This was my second time coming here, but first time getting a massage from Tim Grae. It was PHENOMENAL from the moment I walked in to the moment I left. Great conversations, ambiance, he makes you feel pretty comfortable and will answer any questions you have. The massage itself!? It’s not your average massage ok, it will get you right and you’ll feel so much relief.

There was new found tension in my body that I never knew I had. He’s so skilled at what he does. Lots of breathing to get through and it’s also still very relaxing. I got off the bed feeling so light and euphoric. I’ve had a my fair share of massages at other places, but I’ve NEVER had one like this. I could literally feel the tension and stress be flushed out my body w. The techniques he does.

Moving was easier afterwards and I just wanted to dance and flow 😂. I suffer from back, neck, and shoulder pain having scoliosis, and my back feels SO much better. I’ll definitely be back." ~Selicia Graham