Massage Therapists

LINDA FRIES, LMT
Linda has over five years experience as a massage therepist. She graduated in 2003 from Berkshire Community College Massage Therapy Program with straight A’s and has completed advanced neck and back massage workshops. Linda specializes in Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology, and hot stone treatments. A practitioner at Body & Soul for 4 years, Linda, renowned for her tireless energy and willingness to go "the extra mile," has built a steady and loyal following.

SHARON BRAATEN graduated from the massage therapy program at Columbia-Green Community college with an Associates in Applied Sience in May 2007. She graduated with multiple honors, including Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society of 2 year colleges. Sharon has over 1000 hours of massage training in modalities that include Therapeutic Swedish massage, Shiatsu (Japanese acupressure), Trigger point therapy, Medical massage, Sports massage, Deep tissue injury recovery and prenatal massage. She is licensed in both New York and Massachusetts. Sharon has completed Level One Positional Release training as well as an 8 hour course focusing on specific neck massage.

AMANDA SPAGNOLETTI
is a massage therapist, esthetician, and nurse. She studied therapeutic massage at the Florida School of Massage and has over 10 years of experience. With a deep interest in helping people to heal on all levels, Amanda specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, Orthopedic Massage, and Hot Stone Therapy.

LEAH GULMI
After becoming a licensed massage therapist in 1998, Leah has focused on providing a compassionate approach to pain and stress management. With modalities that include trigger point therapy and acupressure, and certified in Mother Massage for pregnant women, Leah loves working with people in all stages of life to experience less pain, more mobility and reduce stress. Being at Body & Soul for 8 years has helped Leah to create a safe place where her clients can feel free to let go and heal.

Estheticians

STACIE WECHTER
has been a certified Dr. Hauschka esthetician at Body & Soul since fall 2007. She graduated from the New England Center for Esthetics Education in July 2007 at the top of her class with 600 hours of training in the masters program. Her specialties are facials, waxing, make-up application and body polish. She is also trained in La Fluer, an anti-aging holistic facial treatment. In March 2009, Stacie graducated from the New England Center for Cosmetology Education with her nail technician license. Stacie has a gentle touch and a remarkable attention to detail.

"I first ventured into Body & Soul because they have a large Dr. Hauschka sign outside and they advertised a natural way to stave off the signs of age, ie: wrinkles. "Oh," I thought, "a face lift without a surgeon. How cool is that? If that works, it is the most fabulous thing I've ever heard of!"

This "natural facelift" is the La Fluer treatment and, well, what an extraordinary thing! The La Fluer treatment is actually some kind of miracle! Not only is my skin becoming more and more radiant, but the lines are really and truly fading away. Actually, this is the least of it. The La Fluer treatment flushes toxins from your body as well. Stacie, the La Fluer specialist makes the visit even more perfect. She is a relaxed and gentle expert at her job, making the whole experience from Body & Soul beyond what I ever imagined.

I hope that everyone will give it a try."
Eva Peele, photographer, Ancramdale, NY

ASHLEY HERNDON
was raised living a holistic and health based lifestyle which inspired her to develop a passion for healing and creating beauty. Ashley graduated from the Spa Luna Holistic School in Maui, Hawaii, in 2006. since then, she has been practicing and committed to the Dr. Hauschka skin care approach and its natural rejuvenating abilities. As an active organic gardener, dancer and yogini, Ashley has the powerful ability to bring healing and beauty through her work. She continually dedicates herself to integrating her healing skills to assist her clients in a holistic approach to skin care.

"Wow! Ashley’s healing touch is powerful! I have been receiving bodywork and facials for years while working at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in the healing arts department. In Ashley’s gounded presence, I feel so comfortable in my own skin, particularly with all of its problems. I will only tgo to Ashley, expecially when she makes me feel so beautiful and at peace with myself when I leave. Thank you Ashley!"
Suzanne, Healthy Living Coordinator/Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health