Meet the Spa Team
Meet Our Team:
Marie Elkins is a licensed massage therapist who is trained in a variety of massage techniques including Swedish/relaxation, deep tissue, sports, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral, myofascial release, and reflexology. She also specializes in therapeutic stretching, and is a practitioner of Reiki, a Japanese form of energy healing. Marie received her Physical Therapy Assistant Associate of Science degree from Polk State College in Lakeland, FL. She went on to complete the Licensed Therapist Program at Traviss Technical College in Lakeland, FL, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Consciousness and Human Potential from Maharishi International University in Fairfield, IA.
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.