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Professionals and Testimonials
Excerpt from customer letter
Staff Biographies
Pamela Vaught, LMT, owner of Bodyworks Day Spa
Founded Bodyworks in 1997. Contact at info@bodyworksdayspa.net
Mary Kay Banks, LMT, ABMP 1998
Joined the Bodyworks Staff in 1998. Mary Kay is a 1991 graduate of Lauterstein-Conway Massage School in Austin, Texas. Mary Kay has 19 years experience as a massage therapist and primarily works with headaches, chronic pain, injuries, lymphedema and fibromyalgia. Her massage is a combination of Swedish and Myofascial & neuromuscular release. Extremely relaxing! She has special training in the Foldi technique of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and can provide results for edema and lymphedema patients. Mary Kay is one of our most requested therapists and is generally available Tuesday thru Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
Donna Lamb, LMT, NCTMB 2001
Joined the Bodyworks Staff in 2001. Donna is a graduate of Utah School of Massage Therapy- She is nationally certified. Donna specializes in Prenatal Massage and Infant Massage. She is certified in Swe-Thai massage. She is a member of American Massage Association and has 9 years experience in massage therapy. Available Monday and Friday 3pm to 9pm and Saturdays 9am to 6pm.
Robert Dickson, LMT 2003
Joined the Bodyworks staff in 2003. Robert left Bodyworks in 2006 and returned August 4, 2010. Robert graduated in 1991 from Messinger School of Massage in Lodi, CA where he learned therapeutic massage techniques including Swedish, Shiatsu, Reflexology, and Polarity Therapy. Over the years, through experience and continuing education, Robert has learned a variety of massage modalities that allow him to assist clients with deep relaxation, area specific pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, and sports massage. Robert enjoys helping clients achieve stress and pain relief through massage. He is available Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 5pm to 9pm and some Saturdays 9am to 6pm/
Krista Burre, LMT, NCTMB 2004
Joined the Bodyworks staff in 2004. Krista has 7 years experience in massage therapy. She worked from 2004-06 at Bodyworks and then relocated. She returned to Bodyworks in May 2010. Krista specializes in Deep Tissue massage - to the comfort level of the client. She is very in tune to nonverbal responses. Krista can also do a relaxing, sleep inducing massage. Her favorite modality is Trigger Point therapy because pain relief is instant and long term. Another type of massage Krista enjoys is an invigorating pre-sports or "mental" event massage to get the blood pumping and make the mind/body connection. Krista has had great success with headaches, sciatic pain, menstrual pain, and low back pain. Krista is also a great choice for scalp massage and reflexology. She is very requested and connects with her clients easily. She is available 10am to 6pm 3 days a week(always Mondays, but other days can vary) and 9am to 6pm most Saturdays.
Katie Pettis, LMT, NCTMB 2005 Assistant Manager
Joined the Bodyworks Staff in 2005. Katie worked the Front Desk and as Assistant Manager while attending MTTI - Massage Therapy Training Institute in Kansas City. Katie joined the massage staff in January of 2007. In September 2007, she relocated to Springfield and worked at a Day Spa. In July 2008, Katie returned to Bodyworks. She is an outstanding SPA therapist and gives very relaxing massages and excellent deep tissue work. Katie is now offering Massage Cupping. She is available on Tuesdays from 3pm to 9pm, Fridays & Saturdays from 9am to 6pm and other times by request.
Jana Mahnken, LMT, NCTMB 2007
Joined Bodyworks in 2007. Jana is a 2006 graduate of Massage Therapy Training Instutite of Kansas City, MO. She enjoys medical massage and focusing on the client's specific problem areas, but can give a relaxing massage as well. She specializes in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage and is now offering Massage Cupping. Jana is currently working part time and is available on Saturdays from 9am to 6pm and some evenings from 5:30 to 8pm.
Terry Eubanks, LMT, NCTMB 2009
Joined the Bodyworks staff in 2009. Terry is a graduate of Heritage College's Associate of Science/Massage Therapy program. Terry is part time so call for her schedule. Terry gives an excellent firm massage and is a great choice for Deep tissue work.Terry is one of Bodyworks most requested therapists. She really cares about clients! Terry is typically available 9am to 6pm Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Cricket Sanders, LMT 2009
Joined the Bodyworks staff in 2009. Cricket is a John Barnes trained advanced myofascial release therapist. She has successfully utilized myofascial release for the past 11 years to work with her clients to relieve pain, increase range of motion, restore deep relaxation, and impart peace. Cricket's techniques enable her to reach deep into the muscles to reestablish proper function of the tissue. Scar release is also implemented when needed. Cricket's advanced training and skills give her the ability to adjust treatment pressures to accommodate for pain and/or medical conditions, providing each of her clients with a custom designed session to meet their special needs. Cricket is available Tuesday from Noon to 9pm, Wednesday & Thursday 9am to 5pm and every other Saturday from 9am to 6pm.
Kellie Morrow, RN, LMT, NCTMB 2009
Joined the Bodyworks Staff in 2009. Kellie is a 2004 graduate of Massage Therapy Training Institute in Kansas City and is also a Registered Nurse. Kellie has a very firm touch and specializes in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage. Kellie brings 5 years experience in massage therapy and over 10 years experience in health care. She is very requested for deep tissue and specific area work. She is usually available 12 to 9 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 9 to 6 on Saturday.
Angelia Baker, LMT, NCTMB 2009, Esthetician/Nail Tech Apprentice
Angelia is a 2009 graduate of Massage Therapy Training Institute in Kansas City. Angelia is an excellent spa therapist whose focus is a complete relaxation experience for the client. She gets lots of requests and is rounding out her spa training with additional training in Esthetics and Nails. She is available 9am to 6pm daily except Wednesdays.
Megan Wood, LMT/NCTMB
Joined Bodyworks July 2010. Megan is a 2010 graduate of Heritage College's Massage Therapy program with an Associate of Science degree. Megan has a natural touch for massage therapy and is sure to be very requested. She is a full time therapist working a combination of day and evening hours. Call for availability.
Denise Burton, Licensed Esthetician & Cosmetologist/Instructor 2004
Joined Bodyworks Staff September 2004. Denise is a graduate of American College of Hair Design cosmetology 2002 and Esthetics 2004. She is also a licensed instructor of Cosmetology and Esthetics. Denise enjoys her work. She is experienced in facials, skin care, waxing, manicures, pedicures, and body wraps. Denise loves working with people and it shows! She has 8 years experience in Cosmetology and 6 years in Esthetics. Denise is our esthetics and nail tech supervisor and trainer. She is availabe 9 to 6 everyday but Thursday and other times by special request.
Chris Brosch, Licensed Cosmetologist 2007
Joined the Bodyworks staff in 2007. Chris graduated from American College of Hair Design in 1998. She has owned her own salon and now works at Bodyworks giving excellent manicures, pedicures, facials and facial waxes. Chris is available Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm and other times by special request.
Jill McCutchen, Bare Escentuals Manager, Esthetician 2007
Joined the Bodyworks Staff in 2007. Jill is "the" expert in bareMinerals makeup and makeovers. In 2009, Jill became a licensed esthetician. She wants to be the "best ever" in the esthetics field. Jill has also become a lash expert & applies lash extensions. She is in very high demand for her almost painless waxing techniques. Jill is available everyday but Wednesday and later times by special request.
Raechel Schulze, Certified Xtreme Lash Stylist/Esthetician/CIDESCO 2008
Available by special appointment and some Saturdays.
Becca Walker, Licensed Cosmetologist 2009
Joined the Bodyworks Staff in 2009. Becca is available for mani/pedis, facials and waxing 1 or 2 days a week that vary.
Amber Rodriquez, Licensed Cosmetologist 2010
Joined the Bodyworks staff in April 2010. Amber is an experienced spa technician having worked at a Spa in the Lake area for 2 years. She is also a stylist and has worked in the salon world. She is a 2004 graduate of Lake University of Cosmetology. Amanda is available from 11am to 8pm Tuesday thru Friday and 9am to 6pm Saturdays for mani/pedis, facials and waxing.
Christine Sublett, Spa Manager 2003
Joined the Bodyworks Staff in 2003. She is an expert in the Bare Escentuals Mineral Makeup and md Formulations Skin Care trained by Bare Escentuals international trainer. Contact her at dayspa@charter.net
Jamie North, Assistant Spa Manager 2006
Joined the Bodyworks staff in 2006. Jamie is a graduate of State Fair Community College. She is an expert with Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMineral makeup and md Formulations skin care. Jamie manages the appointment desk and group bookings. Contact her at dayspa2@iland.net
Terra Harms, Spa Coordinator/Bare Escentuals Specialist 2009
Joined the Bodyworks Staff in 2009. Terra is a vibrant addition to our front desk team. Terra is a Bare Escentuals BEliever for 3 years and enjoys working with people. Terra loves teaching women how to apply the makeup to bring out natural beauty. Contact her at dayspa2@iland.net
Rachel Vaught, Bare Escentuals Specialist/Spa Coordinator 2007
Rachel is a 2010 graducate of Sacred Heart High School.
Montana Harlan, Spa Assistant/Bare Escentuals Specialist 2008
Senior at Green Ridge High School.
Kayla Yeater, Spa Assistant /Bare Escentuals Specialist 2009
Kayla is a student at SFCC.
Jackie Knox, Spa Assistant 2008
Jackie provides support to the entire spa thru behind the scenes setup.