Our Staff
Shana
Owner of Inner Essence, Licensed Massage Therapist since 2000 specializing in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, Heated Stone, Prenatal, Myofacial Release, Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, Trigger Point, Reflexology, Sports Massage and advanced medicinal aromatherapist. Shana also has been an Energy Medicine Practitioner since 2004, a licensed esthetican since , and also has a B.S in Exercise Science. Shana is always available for a wide range of needs.
Wendy
Wendy has been a practicing LMT since 1990 as well as a practicing Esthetician since 2010. Over the past 30 years she has added numerous techniques and applications to her repertoire. Specializing in Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofacial release, Manuel Lymphatic Drainage, Shiatsu, Ashiatsu, Cuppy Therapy, Reflexology, Pre-Natal and other miscellaneous techniques. Wendy has training in Hypnotherapy, Aromatherapy, Nutritional Counseling, and has a 600 hour Yoga teacher training certificate.
Vilena
Vilena is a dynamic, professionally trained Licensed Massage Therapist. She knows how to customize the therapeutic massage treatment to best fit your needs. She graduated from CCMT of Westport in 2012. Vilena specializes in Deep Tissue, Swedish, Pre-Natal, Sport, Aromatherapy, and Hot Stone Massages with a special training in Deep Tissue through Soft Touch and Trigger Point Therapy. She is also a licensed Esthetician who also does Microdermabrasion treatment as well as ultrasound and high frequency facials. Vilena specializes as well in rehabilitation from injury and has helped numerous clients successfully recover after injuries. Speaks both Russian and English.
Ula
Urszula "Ula" has been a licensed massage therapist since 2007. She makes a personal connection with each client to make their massage experience therapeutic, relaxing and stress free. Ula utilizes a combination of techniques and is very attentive to individual client's needs. Trained and skilled in sweedish, deep tissue, hot stone, prenatal and sports massage, her philosophy and passion is to understand the needs of each client and provide a unique experience with the goal of bringing ultimate benefits and relaxation during and long after each session.
Jassi
Jassi is the welcome committee 5 days a week. She is at the front desk communicating to clients through phone website and email, as well as showing guests in when they arrive and helping them to feel comfortable and at ease. She also has certification from Brio Academy in aesthetics since 2013, is a Certified in Lash Extensions, and holds a level 1 certification in medicinal aromatherapy.. In addition, she is well versed in waxing services, makeup applications and even skin care. Jassi speaks both English and Spanish.
Leanne
Leanne has been a licensed massage therapist since 2000. She is a graduate of CT. Center for Massage Therapy in Newington, CT. Her specialties and favorite massages include swedish, deep tissue, stretching, ALL sprinkled with Thai massage. She is also a Licensed Esthetician specializing in full body waxing for over 30 years. Leanne has worked at Inner Essence Spa since 2006.
Laura
Karen
Karen believes that touch is the first form of healing, it starts with good intentions from the heart and extends to the hands .
Growing up in a house with a Grandmother that practiced alternative medicine where rubbing oils on the body and the constant aroma of incense and sage was in the air, massage became a natural part of Karen's life.