Meet the Spa Team
Meet Our Team:
Jill Ellis is a licensed massage therapist with over 25 years of experience in the field. She graduated with a certificate in massage therapy from Ridge Technical Center in 1995, and has pursued continuing education classes in the years since to further refine and expand her skills. Her areas of expertise include advanced massage therapies for enhanced health and wellbeing, as well as those designed for rehabilitation from injury.
D.J. Nelson, APRN is an aesthetic trained Advanced Practice Registered
Nurse (APRN) who received her Master’s degree in Nursing from Florida Southern
College. She also holds a Bachelor’s
degree in Finance from the University of South Florida. D.J. has been a nurse since 2003 with
experience in orthopedics, urology, and surgical oncology. She did her specialty rotation, during her
Master’s education, in plastic and reconstructive surgery where she found a new
calling. Since 2014, she has been
working with dermal fillers, neurotoxins, laser procedures, skin treatments,
and providing skin evaluations for patients.
She has been trained by several world renowned injectors and was ranked
in the top 1% in the nation by Allergan for expertise in injectable facial
filler treatments. She devotes time to
attend trainings and is always working on honing her craft.
Theresa Peterson is a licensed massage therapist who specializes in deep tissue, lymphatic, neuromuscular and hot stone massage techniques. She is a 1992 graduate of the Minneapolis School of Massage and Bodywork in Minneapolis, MN, and has pursued a number of continuing education classes to further develop her skills.
Farah Rassa is a licensed and certified permanent makeup specialist. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in translation & psychology. She owned and operated her own company – Farah's Skin Care Clinic – for 27 years. Farah is established and well known in the Lakeland community. She has a wealth of experience providing permanent makeup services.
Katie Smallwood is a licensed aesthetician with many years of experience in providing high quality skincare services. She graduated from the University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts in Springfield, IL. She is PCA Skin Certified, and previously served as an Esthetics Instructor at Aveda Institute Brandon in Brandon, FL. Her areas of expertise including waxing, facials, microdermabrasion and other services designed to maintain smooth and vibrant skin.
Kristy Wilkes is a licensed aesthetician and 2008 graduate of Traviss Technical College. She has attended numerous continuing education classes focusing on anti-aging and corrective skincare treatments. As a specialist for more than 10 years, she is passionate about clinical skincare treatments and offers Microneedling, Medical Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, customized facial treatments, dermaplaning, waxing and makeup artistry. Her focus is to provide lasting results giving the best treatment and options to meet the goals of her clients.