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Madison Orlando
Massage Therapist
Years at Cooper: Started in April 2019
Hometown: Navisink, New Jersey
Previous work experience prior to coming to Cooper: I owned a massage studio in Rumson, New Jersey, for 14 years.
What is your favorite form of physical activity? Hiking in the forest with my dogs. I love the trees, streams and fragrant smell of pine needles on the ground.
After a great day at work, I like to…Have a good dinner and restore myself with self-care through joy and laughter so I will have more to give when needed.
What do you consider your greatest achievement? Losing my parents as an infant, being raised by an invalid grandmother and overcoming difficult circumstances in childhood. I know all of these things made me more compassionate, able to have more empathy and a be person who loves being in service.
Best advice you’ve ever received? When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
How would you like to be remembered? There’s a saying, “Others will forget what you said, they will forget what you did but they will never forget the way you made them feel.” I hope to be remembered for helping others feel better.
I am most productive when…I have the support of a great team, like Cooper.
Do you volunteer in your community? I volunteer with Operation Kindness Animal Rescue, providing chair massage for donations to the organization.
How would your closest friends describe you (in three words)? Unassuming, funny and ritualistic.
Do you prefer outdoor or indoor workouts? Why? Outdoors. I love the elements and light and being in non-air condition.
Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes. A good running/walking shoe.
What are three things you can always find in your fridge or pantry? Bananas, great coffee and cream.
What is your guilty pleasure? Good conversations around a table sharing food.
If you had to sing a karaoke song, what song would you choose? “Have You Ever Been in Love?” by Celine Dion.
If you could go to one concert, whose would it be? Maggie Rogers—she has an organic style and authenticity.
If a movie was being made about your life, what actor would you cast to play yourself? Michelle Fairley who played Catelyn Stark in “Game of Thrones.”
Where is the most interesting place you’ve lived? New Jersey. I love the mountains, ocean and being so close to New York was a beautiful experience.
Where is your ideal vacation spot? At home—I do not like to travel. I feel there is so much to do, learn and see right here in my own state and town. I love being home.
