Meet our therapists and Estheticians
All of our therapists and estheticians are licensed by the state of Massachusetts. Some are licensed in other states and/or are nationally certified.
ana
Ana is a licensed massage therapist and graduate of Spa Tech Institute in Westborough, MA. Specializing in Swedish and deep tissue massage, she uses medium to heavy pressure to help reduce stress, relieve pain, and improve mobility. Ana is committed to creating a peaceful, healing environment for each client, helping them achieve relaxation and overall well-being.
Ashley
Many of you already know Ashley, who began her journey with Essential Therapies as a high school student back in 2016. Over the years, she has grown with the spa and now proudly serves as Co-Owner. Ashley holds a manicurist license from Cosmix School of Beauty Science in Marlborough, MA as well as her esthetician license from Spa Tech Institute, Westborough, MA. She specializes in gel manicures and pedicures, with a flair of creative designs and embellishments.. As an esthetician, Ashley is passionate about helping clients achieve healthy, radiant skin and relaxation through customized treatments.
Her dedication to self-care and wellness shines through in everything she does, and she’s excited to continue supporting your beauty and wellness journey.
audrey
Audrey began her career in massage therapy in 2003 after completing a 900-hour program at the Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, MA. Since then, she has brought her skills in deep tissue and relaxation massage to a variety of settings, including spas and fitness facilities. Prior to becoming a Massage Therapist, Audrey worked for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in both hospital and home care environments.
Outside of her professional life, Audrey enjoys gardening, reading, taking walks, and spending time with her husband, teenage daughter, and their car, Ramona.
Emilie
Emilie graduated from Spa Tech Institute in October of 2020, having had prior experience in biology and chemistry. She performs a vast selection of facial services including microdermabrasion, along with waxing services. Emilie is also certified in lash and brow laminating, tinting, and lash lifts. She is fun-loving, bubbly, and outgoing. Emilie takes pride in understanding all ingredients in products to achieve the main goal of clients feeling confident and comfortable in their own skin.
Gina
Gina was introduced to Reiki over 20 years ago after a fall which resulted in a serious back injury. She suffered with constant pain until she found a Reiki practitioner that helped her to heal her own body. She was so taken back by the art of healing that she decided to become a Reiki Master and pursue Reiki as a life-long healing instrument to not only help herself but loved ones as well. As a healer, she loves holding space and igniting the innate self-healing that we all carry within ourselves.
During a Reiki treatment, her goal is to offer a warm inviting presence to that her client can relax and receive her gentle touch. She allows her intuition to guide her hands, release stress and heal and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit.
hayley
Hayley is a Co-Owner of the spa and graduated Spa Tech Institute in 2018. She specializes in Swedish massage ranging in a light to medium firm pressure. She is also trained in reiki, craniosacral, hot stones, prenatal/postnatal massage, and cupping therapy. Hayley uses her original training, continuing education and intuition to help meet her clients’ individual needs. Let her smooth those tired, aching muscles, reduce discomfort and relax your mind.
Irene
Irene is a licensed Esthetician who graduated from Spa Tech in 2023. With five years of experience as a Medical Assistant and certification in Reiki, she brings a unique blend of clinical knowledge and holistic care to every treatment.
Passionate about helping clients achieve healthy, radiant skin, Irene takes a personalized approach to skincare by carefully customizing each facial to address her clients’ individual concerns and goals. Her own journey with adult cystic acne has given her a deep understanding of problematic skin and inspires her commitment to delivering results-driven treatments.
Irene believes that exceptional skincare is both corrective and restorative. She strives to create a relaxing, luxurious experience where clients can unwind while receiving expert care tailored to their skin’s needs. She also enjoys educating clients on professional products and at-home routines, empowering them to maintain and enhance their results long after they leave the spa.
Johnny
Johnny is a graduate of Spa Tech Institute in Westborough. He has a passion for and dedication to massage therapy. Johnny’s goal is to provide clients with the perfect healing environment and his approach ranges from the softest and most relaxing of pressures to a firmer more deep pressure when needed. Currently Johnny specialize in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Range of Motion, Trigger Point, and Cupping techniques with a variety of others to come.
Joy
Joy loveshelping clients feel confident in their skin and enjoys creating personalized treatments that address each person’s unique goals and concerns. She believes
great skincare should be both effective and relaxing and strives to make everyappointment a rejuvenating experience that leaves clients feeling refreshed,
glowing, and well cared for.
Meghan
Meghan holds a manicurist license from Monty Tech and loves creating beautiful, personalized nails. She specializes in Gel-X and builder gel, with a passion for fun and detailed nail art. Her goal is to make every client feel comfortable, cared for, and confident. Whether you’re looking for a clean, classic look or something fun and unique, Meghan loves helping clients bring their vision to life
Michele
Michele B. first started working at the front desk at the spa in February 2017 and has since completed her Aesthetics training at Spa Tech Institute in Westboro MA. She also has an associate’s degree in Applied Sciences from Mt. Ida College. Michele enjoyed being a stay at home mom for 17 years and is very thankful that Essential Therapies came into her life. It’s never too late to start something new! Michele does facials and waxing and enjoys sharing her passion for wellness and self-care.
Orion
Orion finds value and enjoys helping people who are in need of relief. Having experienced firsthand how much a back injury or a neck pain can interfere with one’s quality of life; he pays particular attention to what’s going on in your body and finds the best way to bring you relief. Orion received his certification in massage therapy at the Cortiva Institute in Watertown and specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Prenatal and Myofascial Release. Having had the unique opportunity of growing up within a household of holistically-minded parents including a mother and father who are skilled bodyworkers & massage therapists, Orion experienced first-hand the healing benefits. This early exposure left a lasting impression on him, which has led to a continual exploration of how the body heals through massage, yoga, and meditation.
Orion is also a certified Yoga teacher and a life long practitioner of martial arts. In his free time he enjoys hiking, weight lifting, video games or a quiet meditation.
Sydney
Sydney is a licensed massage graduate from Elizabeth Grady school of Esthetics and Massage Therapy with 750 hours of formal practical training and 10 years of hands-on experience.
She truly loves what she does and believes massage is about more than relaxation—it’s about helping clients feel their best, reconnect with their bodies, and leave feeling refreshed, balanced, and cared for. Her goal is to create a comfortable, personalized experience where each client can relax, release tension, and develop a deeper connection with their body.
Tina
Tina is a Co-Owner of the spa and graduated at the top of her class from Spa Tech Institute in 2019. After spending 20 years in the corporate world Tina decided to listen to her own words of advice and to live her best life, which led her Massage Therapy. She strives to bring relief to those who are in pain, relaxation to those who are stressed, and restoration those who are struggling to find balance. Tina is dedicated to providing clients with nurturing treatments to promote self-healing and specializes in Swedish massage with medium to heavy pressure.
Tracy
Tracy is a licensed Massage Therapist through the New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts, in Nashua, NH. When Tracy works with a client, she listens to their specific needs and concerns to help them reach their goals. She specializes in Swedish massage, reflexology, trigger point, cupping, deep tissue, neuromuscular technique, and her favorite, lymphatic drainage techniques.
Front Desk
Introducing our lovely front desk employees: Katie, Joy, and Bailey!
Our front desk staff are the heart of our spa, consistently providing a warm welcome and exceptional service to everyone who walks through our doors. Their friendly demeanor creates a positive first impression and ensure a smooth experience for all of our visitors. Whether managing inquiries, coordinating schedules , or assisting with client needs, their commitment to excellence never goes unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for their hard work and vital role they play in our team’s success.