FOUNDER + OWNER + VISIONARY

Originally from upstate New York, Christina lived in Bend, Oregon for thirty years before returning to her beloved Adirondack Mountains where she lives with her partner, Mark, and her orange kitties, Pepin + Kevin. Christina’s experience in the Spa and Wellness Industry began in 1995. She taught for ten years teaching within the Massage Therapy Program at Central Oregon Community College. There she founded the Spa Training Curriculum. She also has worked as a trainer for Sundari, an Ayurvedic international inspired product line, teaching Ayurvedic principles and Sundari Facials, Body Treatments and Massage.

Christina’s travels have brought her through the US, Asia, and Europe, allowing her to experience world class and premier spas, private tours and teachings from influencers in Asian and European philosophies involving hydrotherapy, product, treatments and massage. She highly values her 3+ year time span spent in mentorship with Embodied Life instructor, Russell Delman. As a visionary and entrepreneur, Christina has the ability to create healing spaces and ritual practices. She holds the title and licensure of NYS Nail Technician, Reiki Master, Educator and Spa Consultant. Christina is an Oregan Licensed Massage Therapist. She is also a contributing International Best Selling Author of Navigating The Clickety-Clack, Volume 3. Christina combines a mixture of compassionate presence, humor, and kindness, believes in the art of relaxation, and is inspired by beauty and the love of travel.

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Janet grew up in Central New York and attended the University at Buffalo as an art major and All-American collegiate athlete in Springboard Diving. At college she met and married a native of Saratoga and has made the area her home ever since. Janet loves Saratoga and all that it has to offer.

Janet has been a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Professional Member of the American Massage Therapy Association since 2000. She believes that massage is essential in relieving the stressors that accumulate from our daily lives. The focus of her practice has been sports massage and therapeutic full body work so she is excited to make the transition into luxury curative foot soaks; as well restorative treatments that will help leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

She has been on this amazing journey with her husband and two sons. They spend an adventurous week every Summer in scenic Blue Mountain Lake, located in Adirondack State Park. She has spent over 30 years exploring these beautiful mountains enjoying skiing, cycling, kayaking, and hiking with her family.

LICENSED ESTHETICIAN & FOOT THERAPIST

Kim has been a NYS Licensed Esthetician since 2008. She had spent the previous ten years as a special education teacher aide and needed a change. Over the past two decades, Kim has been a makeup artist, Reiki practitioner, Esthetics instructor, trainer and mentor; and continues to provide exceptional skin treatments.  As a professional, she takes responsibility to refer clients to a specialist to evaluate any suspicious lesions, and provides skin cancer prevention education.

Outside of Esthetics, Kim works with the senior population, many diagnosed with dementia, and provides companionship, meals and outings. She finds her greatest joy in traveling to NYC to spend time with her family, and in being in the company of animals.

NYS ESTHETICIAN, NYS NAIL TECHNICIAN, AND CIDESCO DIPLOMAT

Brianna joins the sanctuary with over 15 years of expertise in multiple sectors of the beauty industry. She began her career as a makeup artist, doing bridal and print work in and around the NYC area. After a few years, Brianna pivoted her focus to skin and graduated from the Christine Valmy Institute in Manhattan. As a licensed esthetician, she took her education further by becoming a CIDESCO Diplomat in 2024, earning herself the highest level of certification worldwide. With her credentials, she became a NYS esthetics instructor, imparting her knowledge on soon-to-be estheticians at both The NY School of Esthetics in White Plains and Aesthetic Science Institute in Latham.   

Life is not a straight line, and Brianna took a break from the beauty industry last year, working in sales at a local dealership and most recently earning her NY life insurance license as a new agent at an agency in Saratoga Springs.

Brianna’s main focus during a treatment is putting her client into a state of utter relaxation, melting away stresses, and making an unforgettable experience. With her Reiki I & II certification, she not only brings her massage skills but also an aspect of energy healing to each service she performs.  When she is not working, she is enjoying the natural beauty of the Saratoga area with her family, painting, or trying a new recipe!

NYS ESTHETICIAN

Originally from Massachusetts, Claudia spent four years in Washington State, where she fell in love with the Pacific Northwest lifestyle. It was there she began her career as a licensed esthetician and discovered her passion for helping others feel confident in their skin.

Now based in Upstate New York, Claudia blends results-driven treatments with a relaxing, spa-focused experience. She is licensed in both New York and Washington and has experience in advanced skincare as well as restorative, body-focused services. She specializes in customized treatments with a focus on overall skin health and body care, combining effective techniques with a calm, elevated atmosphere.

Outside of work, Claudia enjoys exploring Upstate New York with her husband Shane and their two Labs, Dug and Sully.