Our Massage Therapists
Billie Jo Farr LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Billie Jo excelled in her classes at the Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage and graduated in 2007. She is currently is licensed with the Ohio State Medical Board. Her passion for massage and wholehearted belief in the healing power of touch has fueled her career for the last 7 years.
Billie Jo believes that all modalities are therapeutic from relaxation to deep tissue and incorporates them all into each massage, including trigger points therapy, myofascial release and stretching. Her technique is so sought after because she keeps in mind how she would want to receive therapy -making it an enjoyable experience. She believes every body is different and responds to different techniques. Billie Jo also performs hot stone massage, cold stone migraine therapy and she is certified in Reflexology. Whether you need to relax or knead to treat an issue, you will leave feeling refreshed.
Billie Jo lives at home with her son and pets. She loves animals (especially dogs and horses), crafts, flowers and chocolate. Music and the outdoors are her favorite escape.
Licenses / Certifications:
Licensed Massage Therapist
Reflexology
Facial Vacuum Cupping
Stephaine Elser LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Stephaine graduated with her Associate of Science from Stark State College and has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2015.
She specializes in trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, prenatal and oncology massage.
Through the years of working as a therapist, she has become a firm believer in the benefits of massage therapy. She is passionate about taking a more holistic approach in helping her patients improve their overall wellbeing.
Stephanie lives with her husband, Nick, and their dog, Leo, and cat, Prim. She is a huge animal lover and enjoys reading, yoga, anything outdoors such as kayaking, bike riding, and hiking, traveling to new places, good music and going to concerts, and making memories with family and friends.
Licenses / Certifications:
Licensed Massage Therapist
Myofascial Release
Licenses / Certifications:
Licensed Massage Therapist
Barefoot Massage Therapist
Kinesiology Taping Certification
Nicole Meredith LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Nicole Meredith graduated from the Medical Massage Therapy program at Stark State College. She's always been passionate about a holistic approach to life.
After starting her journey at Akron University to pursue her dreams of becoming a Naturopathic Doctor, she turned to Massage Therapy to begin working in a field she believes in. She's always eager to continue her education in hopes to help every one of her clients.
She excels in Reflexology and Acupressure. Even though she loves helping people with more intense therapy on specific issues, she takes pride in being able to relax her clients while reducing pain and stiffness, increasing circulation and flexibility, and helping to eliminate toxins to enhance immunity.
Samantha Keck L.M.T.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Samantha Keck graduated top of her class from the Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage and is licensed by the Ohio Medical Board.
She has always thrived when getting to help others and could not be more excited to continue her education and become certified in modalities that she feels are crucial to helping the body function at its best.
Growing up, her mother suffered from MS and Samantha was able to observe the immediate positive effects massage therapy played in increasing her mother’s day to day function and lifting her spirits. After wanting more out of a career than what foodservice and sales had offered her, she decided to make a change so that she could become an integral part of helping others live more comfortable and enjoyable lives.
When she’s not working, Samantha’s family and interests keep her busy! Her favorite things in life are her friends and family, music (especially reggae), food, fitness, and the outdoors. If it were up to her, every day would be a long summer day spent soaking up the sun waterside or at a concert.
Licenses / Certifications:
Licensed Massage Therapist
Craniosacral Therapy, Level 1 &2
Lymphatic Massage
Cupping Certification
Jessica Collier L.M.T.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Jessica Collier graduated from Ohio College of Massotherapy, she has an associates of applied sciences degree and specializes in Neuromuscular therapy and Myofascial Release.
Jessica is trained in deep tissue therapy. She likes to learn new modalities so she can help as many people as possible. She’s very passionate about educating her clients as well as learning about their lifestyles so she can help them better in reaching their goals.
Jessica is a mother of 3 and love animals, she grew up playing sports so she’s well acquainted with sports injuries. One of the things she loves about being a therapist is the diversity in clients and injuries she can help with.
Licenses / Certifications:
Licensed Massage Therapist
Rock Tape Certification
Cancer Certification
Cupping Certification
Stretch Certification
Myofascial Release
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy
Facial Vacuum Cupping
Esther Hopko L.M.T.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Certified Birth Doula
Esther Hopko is a Certified Birth Doula, and Licensed Massage Therapist whose passion is to help others find relieve through alternative/complementary medicine. As a gain to helping in the delivery room, Esther pursued massage therapy to also help her husband who deals with a shoulder injury. Together they have found some much needed relief.
Graduated Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage in 2021, and obtaining her licensure. Esther received her doula certificate the year 2020. She is pursuing more education, aromatherapy is on her immediate list, and next to add Prenatal and Myofascial to her repertoire.
Esther lives with her husband, 2 children, and their dog. She enjoys sunshine, gardening and summer, and as a family they enjoy hiking, camping, and cross country traveling
Licenses / Certifications:
Licensed Massage Therapist
Certified Birth Doula
Certificated Personal Trainer
Barefoot Massage Therapist
Rock Tape Certification
Stretch Certification
Cupping Certification
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