Partners in wellness

AJ came to massage therapy looking for a more direct way to help people heal, one built on touch rather than prescriptions and paperwork. Eager and adaptable, she brings genuine curiosity to every session in order to help guests get back to feeling like themselves. She finds the work meaningful in its simplicity, hearing that something in the session actually helped. Outside the treatment room, AJ loves getting lost in a good book or brainstorming her next script.

A career spa director, Alisa has mastered the gift of orchestrating a busy business with many moving parts so well that you feel like you’ve simply come home when you enter The Still Point.
Her approach to a successful spa starts with a happy team, and she focuses her leadership on mentoring and nurturing relationships with our practitioners.
With a calm spirit and bright, genuine smile, Alisa helps create the “je ne sais quoi” we so often get compliments on: the palpable positive energy at The Still Point.
She has a green thumb, enjoys gardening on our property as well as at home, and loves watching movies with her teenage son.

Aly has been practicing the art of healing touch for over two decades. Known for her quirkiness, honesty, and keen observation, she creates a welcoming space where clients can relax and feel better, both physically and mentally. She believes in the power of massage to relieve stress, restore balance, and keep muscles functioning through what she calls “maintenance massages.” She is certified in prenatal massage, oncology massage, and Swedish techniques, with additional experience in reflexology and gentle pressure work. When she’s not in the treatment room, she loves exploring nature with her camera, capturing life’s quiet moments, singing, and indulging in great food.

Passionate about healing through bodywork but also knowing that a calm state of mind contributes to wellness, Andrea takes a full body-mind approach to her massage practice.
She is particularly skilled at therapeutic massage to improve circulation, promote relaxation, and relieve injuries. Having been formally a pastry chef, Andrea has gifted hands and a knack for details.
How does she tend her own body and mind? When not working, Andrea likes to play kickball and is often found swept away in a great novel.

An athlete and mountain climber, Anthony focuses on re-aligning the musculature in his work as a massage therapist.
His whole-body approach incorporates myofascial work and Structural Integration to restore postural balance and create immediate relief for clients struggling with sports injuries and back pain.
Led by the belief that true wellbeing is harmony between the mind and body, Anthony spends his free time exercising his brain at the chessboard and challenging his endurance on the country’s highest peaks.

Audrey brings a creative, whole person approach to acupuncture, working to help patients understand their symptoms and find their way out of cycles that have kept them stuck. She holds an advanced degree in acupuncture and is a certified pilates instructor, and she draws on both disciplines to think through the mind body connection in every treatment plan. Strategic and warm, with a knack for making people feel truly heard, Audrey counts it a win when a patient needs to see her less often, not more. Outside the treatment room she can be found walking in the woods, or telling a joke or two, a nod to her past life doing stand up comedy.

An intuitive healer specializing in inflammatory skin conditions like rosacea, acne, and hyperpigmentation, Ayanna provides customized facials that target the root cause of skin imbalances by relieving stress on the emotional, mental, and physical levels. Ayanna lives by the belief that well-being comes from cherishing yourself and your life and believes her role is to guide her clients to a higher level of confidence through self-care. When not in the treatment room, you can find Ayanna reading astrological birth charts (she’s a Scorpio!) or tearing up the dance floor.

Brian started receiving massage therapy in his early 20s due to various sports related injuries and experienced such positive results that he decided to pursue a career in massage. Particularly focused on helping relieve pain, Brian combines deep tissue, Swedish, and sport massage techniques in his custom massage sessions. Passionate about the outdoors, he loves to ski, kayak, hike, run, bike, and swim. Fun fact: Brian has hiked over 800 miles on the Appalachian trail and is working on biking 50 miles in every state.

With 16 years of experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist, Brigette is passionate about helping clients achieve maximum mobility and relaxation. She specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Thai Table Massage, Hot Stones, Reiki, Medical, and Sports Massage. Brigette believes deeply in the power of natural healing, using therapeutic touch to support the body’s ability to restore itself without medication. As an intuitive healer, she brings warmth, empathy, and positivity to every session, creating a space where clients can truly unwind and heal. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, meditation, and reading, always seeking balance in both body and mind.

After getting into massage therapy as a way to help her injured mother, who sought to avoid surgical interventions, Ceara came to The Still Point to help guests relieve tension and find peace in their busy days. With her quirky and caring energy, Ceara brings peace to new and returning guests with ease.
Her views toward the importance of stress-free moments and relaxation in a person’s overall wellness extend to her personal life where she prioritizes worry-free decompression outside of work as well.

A long-time advocate for the benefits of holistic health and yoga, Chaowei developed a passion for massage therapy to positively impact both body and mind.
At The Still Point, he is known for his diligence in gently addressing the needs of each guest and his aptitude for providing appropriate guidance on their wellness plan.
Well-versed in various massage disciplines, including Shiatsu, pregnancy, and hot stone massage, the reward of addressing a range of needs for his guests keeps him energized each day. Outside of work, you can find Chaowei hiking or hand-crafting unique jewelry.

With fond memories of massages he gave his aging parents decades ago, Conrad made a career change to massage with a clear passion for caregiving. This compassionate touch translates into all of his services helping you achieve stress relief, relaxation, and improved circulation. He brings a sense of humor, collaborative spirit, and desire to bring healing to others that is notable, and believes that wellness includes a positive outlook that fosters self-care. When not sharing his gift of touch, Conrad loves listening to music and communing with friends and family.

David’s calm spirit and soothing demeanor is notable and translates to a deeply relaxing, yet effective massage treatment. His early days of Kung Fu set him on the path of the healing arts, and today, as a certified yoga and fitness instructor, David understands the body and its structural alignment.
As an intuitive therapist, he specializes in deep tissue and myofascial release. When not in the treatment room, you can find David loyal to his own yoga practice, as he prioritizes self-care and knows he needs to practice what he preaches!

A nurturing, compassionate bodyworker, Edwina shifted from a career in public health to the healing modality of massage therapy. She has a supportive, healing, and relaxing touch.
Aside from traditional massage modalities, Edwina focuses on all stages of childbirth with certifications in prenatal and postpartum massage and teaches infant massage.
She also practices Reiki, lymphatic drainage, and reflexology. Edwina believes that wellness is pursuing a healthy holistic lifestyle, including physical, mental, and spiritual balance, without chronic suffering from disease or discomfort. Practicing her own mind-body balance, Edwina stays fit with regular water aerobics.

After years of involvement in acroyoga, Thai massage, and alchemical alignment, Emily became interested in massage therapy as a way to facilitate healing and well-being in her community.
At The Still Point, she provides gently grounding bodywork to guests who revel in the perceptive way she addresses each concern. The attentive service to the heart chakra that guides her methods and approach to work and life is evident in every massage. Outside of The Still Point, you can find Emily making art, reading, or spending time outdoors.

Emma is a Master Esthetician with a true passion for healthy skin and clean skincare products. Knowing how vital what we put on our skin is to our overall health, she is at home at The Still Point where we use no chemicals in our treatments. She looks at the skin holistically and helps determine the source of imbalances and helps bring back vibrancy and radiance. Emma also is an excellent educator on at-home routines. While not giving luxurious facials, she loves to cook and find calm and balance doing handmade embroidery.

Everrett Jones is a massage therapist with a journey that started in middle school. He was inspired by his father, who was then attending massage school. Asked to practice with his father, Everrett quickly realized his potential and pursued a career in massage therapy immediately after high school.
He believes massage therapy should be an integral part of everyone’s healthcare routine. Simply existing in the world can create stress on both the body and mind; massage therapy is a powerful, non-invasive tool to relieve this stress and prevent potential damage to the body.
His specialties include reflexology, prenatal massage, therapeutic stretching, and lymphatic drainage.

Jadyn brings a soft gentle touch, listening hands, and an adaptable approach to each session. As a dancer, they have always had an interest in the human body — how it works and how people’s experiences are expressed through their physical bodies. Jadyn structures every session with a very custom approach and incorporates a combination of Swedish massage, deep tissue, and myofascial release. Outside of the treatment room, they express their yin and yang through dancing and crochet. Jadyn is conversational in ASL.

Jane Schueller is the Office and Membership Manager at The Still Point, where she combines her passion for wellness with a background in global health. Known among friends as empathetic, generous, and resilient, Jane ensures the spa runs seamlessly by managing administrative and staffing operations, supporting members, and assisting with marketing and community outreach. Her keen organization, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and team-focused approach help create meaningful connections with every guest. When she’s not at the spa, Jane loves spending time with her husband and daughter, playing games, traveling, and getting lost in a good book.

Having achieved Master Esthetician status, Jojo is passionate about offering expert esthetic services and support to guests on promoting their most gorgeous skin.
Beyond just skincare and products, she knows that vibrant skin is achieved through a healthy lifestyle and offers education on how to compliment a skincare routine with practices that promote a beautiful glow.
She has a caring and honest approach to beauty both inside and out, and her many years of experience translate to what many call a “magical hand” at her facial services. Jojo values meditation, long walks outdoors, and is a very creative cook at home.

A gifted massage therapist, Karina helps people find physical relief they didn’t think was possible. Although she practices many modalities, prenatal massage is a specialty she particularly loves as she knows that mothers-to-be need focused attention to ready their bodies for the big job that is to come!
Karina loves the joy people receive after an amazing massage session, and having been in a physically and mentally demanding career prior to massage, she appreciates what bodywork can do after a long work week. When not in the treatment room, you can find Karina engaged in her newest hobby, sewing!

Kathy came to massage therapy wanting a career built around helping people become their best selves, and she believes deeply in the healing massage can offer on more than one level. Her approach starts with listening, taking real care to hear what a client needs so the session can meet them there. She finds her reward in witnessing that shift firsthand, the transformation a good massage can bring about. Kind and steady, Kathy spends her free time painting, walking in nature, and at home with her three cats and dog.

Ksenia has achieved Master Esthetician status and has international experience in dermatology and plastic surgery industries. She is skillful at bringing your best skin to light through minimally invasive, natural technologies.
Providing personalized facials that address your specific needs, Ksenia expertly chooses the right technologies to help you reach your skincare goals. Her vibrant energy is infectious and you leave her treatment room feeling as good as you look.
Knowing that wellness is a lifestyle she chooses, Ksenia unwinds with great books and loves to explore the world.

With an undergraduate degree in health-physical education and exercise science, Lalani is skilled at pain relief and injury rehabilitation and incorporates a series of techniques from deep tissue and myofascial release.
For optimal recovery and healing, she often suggests a home component of stretching or exercises to complement treatment room work. A new mom, Lalani is back maternity leave and is particularly gifted in pre- and post-natal massage!

Lesleigh knows firsthand what it is to struggle with your skin. After years of adult acne, a friend who happened to be an esthetician helped her find real relief, and that experience set her on her current path. Now she brings the same care to every guest, building personalized, results driven facials around what each person’s skin actually needs, with guests often noting that the facial massage is the highlight of the treatment. Cheerful and warm with a good sense of humor, Lesleigh finds her reward in watching a client’s skin change and their confidence rise along with it. Outside the treatment room she is happiest in the kitchen, cooking for the people she loves.

With a genuine interest in your whole well-being, not just a specific body part that is causing you discomfort, Linda’s bodywork sessions promote both physical and emotional wellness.
A kind and compassionate massage therapist, Linda promotes awareness of the mind-body connection. She is a practitioner of yoga therapy and Thai Massage, and brings this unique healing modality to The Still Point in addition to traditional modalities that promote relief from pain and stress.
An acute listener, Linda believes that feeling more ease in your physical body leads to insights that facilitate personal transformation. She spends extensive time doing yoga, kayaking, gardening, and cycling, and recently did a 462 mile bike ride through the midwest.

Lydia Zewdu is a passionate esthetician whose journey into skincare began with a deep personal love for nurturing the skin and has since blossomed into a fulfilling and transformative career. At TSP, Lydia is dedicated to delivering impeccable, personalized treatments that not only elevate her clients’ skin to its healthiest, most radiant state but also offer a moment of peace and renewal. With a strong foundation in skin science and an intuitive touch, she approaches each session with honesty, professionalism, and the goal of creating a deeply relaxing, results-driven experience. To Lydia, skincare is more than a beauty ritual, it’s a vital part of overall health and self-care. Known by those close to her as honest, vigilant, and free-spirited, she brings a unique combination of scientific knowledge and soulful presence to her work. Outside the treatment room, Lydia is a lover of nature, a quiet writer, and a self-taught herbalist and nutrition enthusiast.

Having had health challenges that western medicine could not adequately address, Mary sought out alternative modalities and was amazed at the healing power of Reiki, both for herself and for the people she began treating. That discovery led her to a career change into therapeutic massage, where she blends deep relaxation with therapeutic focus, customizing each session to the needs in front of her. A practicing massage therapist since 2014, she is also certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology, Reiki, Prenatal Massage, and Craniosacral Therapy. Outside the treatment room, Mary spends her time hiking, traveling, reading, and practicing yoga and meditation.

Maxine brings a broad and versatile practice to the treatment room, trained across both Eastern and Western massage traditions and experienced working with clients navigating illness and recovery, pregnancy, athletic demands, and chronic conditions. She builds each session around a client’s own goals, drawing on deep listening and a strong grounding in anatomy to make sure the work actually fits the body in front of her. What she values most is the relationship that grows from that care, the sense of clients returning because the work made a real difference. Outside the treatment room she gardens, sews, and scuba dives, usually with an audiobook running in the background.

Mel is your go-to for booking appointments and discovering the right treatments for your body and mind. She believes that the journey towards wellbeing starts outside the treatment room with your very first interaction at the spa, and she makes it a priority to foster a positive and warm environment.
An extrovert who loves meeting new people, Mel thrives on making clients feel supported on their path to wellness. Originally from Ethiopia and fluent in Amharic, Mel loves to rally on the tennis court or curl up with a good book.

Having experienced profound healing through acupuncture herself, Melissa immediately knew that she wanted to be able to offer this same healing to others.
She is passionate about creating a space where deep healing can occur; where we can allow people to connect with their body’s natural wisdom so that they can live life to the fullest. She often includes multiple modalities in her treatments, such as cupping, gua sha, essential oils, and tuning forks.
Her calming presence helps you tune into your own deep, innate intelligence for healing. Knowing the value of disconnecting, Melissa enjoys hiking, writing, gardening, and traveling.

Naya knows that your experience at The Still Point starts with your interaction at the front desk. There is no answer she won’t find, and she goes above and beyond to make the guest experience exceptional.
To Naya, wellness means staying active in body, mind, and spirit, and she finds her personal gym-time where she finds this balance. She loves travel, experiencing new places, and meeting new people.

With a passion for helping people achieve total wellness, Pam’s approach to massage therapy includes tools and tips for self-care beyond the treatment room.
Her unique approach to custom massage services includes training and experience with TMJ issues, neck work, and facial lymphatic massage in addition to trigger point therapy and stretching. Wellness to her is a whole-life approach that includes weaving good practices throughout our lifestyle from what we eat, our quality of sleep, and our self-care routine.
When not caring for others in her treatment room Pam is being creative, doing photography and decorating.

Sendu brings her love for organized clean spaces to The Still Point. So much goes on behind the scenes to make the guest experience special, and Sendu personally touches so much that contributes to your services from start to finish. With a long career in spa operations, she brings knowledge and perseverance to creating calm out of chaos!

Serkalem has always been a relentless organizer who recognizes that positivity, gratitude, and the health of communities flourish when their surroundings are clean and welcoming to everyone. Her view that simplicity and positivity impact mental and physical well-being is evident at The Still Point, where she ensures everyone has what they need, when needed, with as little friction as possible. Outside of work, you’ll find Serkalem in her very tidy home, lost in a book or movie.

Stacy brings years of experience from high end spas, where her work centered on wellness and restoration. She works with a gentle but effective touch, consistent from session to session, so guests get the most out of every visit. What she finds most rewarding is watching that progress unfold over time, both the physical results and the relationships she builds with guests along the way. Supportive, gracious, and reliable, Stacy is happiest outdoors, by the water.

With over 20 years of experience, Teresa brings a well rounded view of wellness to every session, shaped by her training as a registered yoga instructor and Pilates mat instructor. She blends modalities to meet each guest exactly where they are, building sessions around restoration and muscular therapy for a balanced, therapeutic experience. Encouraging and adaptable, she is a natural listener who tailors her approach as a session unfolds. Outside the treatment room, Teresa can be found in a hot yoga class or unwinding with a green smoothie.

Tinesha’s path into skincare began with her own experience navigating adult acne and psoriasis and the understanding she gained of how closely skin health is tied to confidence and overall well-being. That personal history shapes the care she brings to every guest. Tinesha’s approach blends corrective skincare with restorative wellness, drawing on facial massage, peels, and customized enhancements to create treatments that support the skin and quiet the mind in equal measure. Warm, thoughtful, and nurturing, she takes time with each consultation and believes the work should continue at home so she makes client education a consistent part of every visit. When she’s not in the treatment room, Tinesha enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Tori made a major career move in 2001 after experiencing healing benefits of acupuncture for chronic stress. After graduating from acupuncture school she built her personal practice in Takoma Park, but found herself wanting to connect with and work alongside other practitioners.
The Still Point was born from a single room in 2007 to what it is today through Tori’s persistence and passion for wellness in our community. She continues to practice acupuncture, as she is driven to help others find health and balance through alternative medicine.
When not focused on The Still Point, you’ll find Tori spending time with her family and dogs in the garden or on a home design project.

Tracie Lott brings a deeply compassionate approach to her work as a massage therapist at The Still Point. Inspired by a desire to support those navigating anxiety, PTSD, and chronic stress, she blends intuitive listening with skilled techniques to ease pain, release tension, and promote true relaxation. Empathetic and attentive, Tracie is known for her ability to identify problem areas and tailor each session with care. When she’s not supporting clients, she loves traveling, dancing Zumba, and spending time with family, and she looks forward to incorporating more stretching, lymphatic work, and medical massage into her practice.

Veronica came to massage therapy through a simple belief: that healing through touch changes lives. In the treatment room, Veronica works to loosen tight muscles, ease pain, and help the body do what it does best, so guests leave feeling more like themselves. Organized and steady, Veronica likes every session to run smoothly from start to finish, and there is no better sign of a job well done than a guest getting up from the table and saying the pain is gone. Honest, driven, and reliable, Veronica spends time outside of work traveling, hiking, and working out.

After years of seeking relief from chronic pain through conventional medicine, Whitney found her answer in acupuncture, and it changed the course of her life. That experience of being truly heard and healed through alternative care is what draws her to The Still Point, where wellness runs deeper than the surface. In the treatment room, Whitney brings a precise, artful touch to facials and a particular gift for brow sculpting. She creates a restorative experience that addresses the skin while offering genuine respite from daily life. Currently pursuing her master’s degree in acupuncture, she is deepening the body-mind understanding she already brings to her work. When she’s not in the treatment room or in the classroom, Whitney is happiest near the ocean or discovering a new restaurant somewhere she’s never been.