Meet Our Team

Owner & Founder of Well Into Life – Board Certified Licensed Massage Therapist – Eden Method Certified Practitioner

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In her 30s, Carey started working with holistic practitioners who helped her take her personal healing to a new level. After years of dealing with physically debilitating stress-related issues, she found hope in these valuable practices that empowered her to truly become well. She noticed a shift in how she was feeling and enjoyed a new level of energy. Carey had always helped coworkers reach their business potential in her professional work in Corporate America and wanted to help people reach their full potential and feel better in their actual life. She herself made the leap to holistic healing practitioner in 2008 and has never looked back.

As an NCBTMB Board Certified, Licensed Massage Therapist, and an Eden Energy Medicine (Eden Method) Certified Practitioner, she offers her clients Structural Integration massage, orthopedic medical massage, deep tissue, trigger point and myofascial release, pre- and post-natal massage, Swedish/relaxation wellness massage and energy therapies including reflexology, Eden Energy Medicine, and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy.

Carey enjoys working with clients, helping to restore the body’s natural function and support the body’s ability to heal. Originally from Scottsdale, AZ, Carey now lives with her husband/business partner, and their two daughters in Goochland County.

Licensed Massage Therapist

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E graduated from Old Dominion University with a degree in Film and Television production, and a degree in African and African American Studies. Because of her degrees, E actively enjoys exploring filmmaking and creative styling in her free time. In 2002, her mother was diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) which inspired E to figure out ways to help her, as well as others with similar illnesses, to relax, find comfort, and relief from pain. E specialises in Swedish/relaxation massage, aromatherapy, hot stones and salt stones, sports massage, and trigger point therapy. E holds additional training in a comprehensive stretch routine for lumbar spinal stenosis that she learned from her time spent training under a chiropractor. 

E graduated from Lotus Professional College for massage therapy. She is known to be a very intuitive massage therapist, knowing exactly what spots need the most attention. E strives to create an environment where her clients can relax and release stress. She provides positive energy and a listening ear.

Licensed Master Esthetician

Steph is a master esthetician of 20 + years specializing in advanced treatments delivering the best results! Her passion is to provide the utmost guest satisfaction from start to finish! Educating and recommending the best treatment plans tailored specifically to each individual is what she loves to do. Outside of her career she has 4 dauschund dogs that are her pride and joy alongside her husband and creating her homestead. She is a master in herbal medicine, expanding  holistic healing approaches to her modalities as well as a medical approach depending on the needs of the individual.

Licensed Massage Therapist

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Sabrina believes in the power of touch and the power to be touched with a natural healing desire. She also believes in connecting with the superficial layers of tissue first, in order to manipulate the deeper layers of tissue. In fact, she focuses on every detail that the body has to offer that can interrupt ones daily activities. It’s important to her to be thorough, soothing, and effective. Exactly what you want in a Massage Therapist. She enjoys specific focus in the head and neck areas of the body, and some of her specialties include deep tissue, trigger point, stretching, myofascial release, and aroma therapy.

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John is a Richmond native and graduate of Lotus Professional College. He began his journey into massage therapy after experiencing a lower back injury which became long term. His massage practice is a combination of Swedish, myofascial,  connective tissue release, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, and neuromuscular technique (NMT). John uses his skills as a massage therapist as well as a yoga teacher to bring the ultimate balance and relaxation to the body.

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Amalie has been a practicing massage therapist in the Greater Richmond Area for over 4 years. A graduate of Fortis College, they have a passion for helping their clients on their journey towards a healthy body and mind. Their specialties include relaxation and integrative massage, to assist those dealing with mild to moderate stress, headaches, migraines, and chronic pain. They describe their technique as “very deliberate, with every movement having a therapeutic purpose”, and prefer using slower, broader movements to address the muscles as a whole.

Licensed Massage Therapist, AMTA

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Donora grew up here in Richmond and is a graduate of the local Lotus Professional College.  She loves to help clients de-stress and escape their hectic lives for awhile.  Known for her kind heart, calming presence, and healing hands, she offers a holistic intuitive approach to her sessions.  Influenced by many cultures and modalities, her Massage style is an eclectic mix of everything from ancient Chinese acupressure to the 1,000 year old practice of Thai yoga Massage. Her empathetic nature guides her to sometimes enhance custom massages with cupping, Gua sha, lymphatic drainage, compressions and stretches.  Her technique micro-circulates the soft tissue and fasciae increasing the blood flow and decreasing inflammation, which is the underlining condition of several issues including chronic pain.  She is passionate about the importance of balancing the body, mind, and spirit,.. always encouraging her clients to be proactive and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Reiki Master

Ariana’s interest in self-healing has been nearly lifelong, but she started showing interest in yoga in middle school when the school staff began a yoga and mindfulness after-school club. Her love for yoga grew, and led to the completion of Karuna Yoga’s 200-hour yoga teacher training in June 2018. Ariana spent slightly over two and a half years assisting patients through the practice of yoga at a chiropractor’s office, which was intertwined with teaching functional movement and corrective exercises. She received her Usui Holy Fire Reiki I and II training in March 2018. Following that, she completed the Usui Holy Fire Reiki III/Advanced Reiki training and Holy Fire Master Teacher’s certification in July 2019. She’s also completed the Karuna Holy Fire III Reiki Master training.

Ariana enjoys opting in to lead recovery group meetings, Refuge Recovery, which involves guided meditation. She studied psychology, addiction studies, and philosophy as an undergrad, and is currently working toward her substance abuse counseling certification. Eventually, she hopes to combine yoga with body psychotherapy, to cultivate a holistic treatment program for those struggling with addiction and chronic pain. Ariana’s passion is to help others heal, while showing them the tools and resources that they have to self-heal.

Licensed Massage Therapist

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After many years as a business manager and corporate trainer, Maria chose to follow her heart and begin her studies in massage therapy and holistic health. She graduated from a residential and year-long massage and holistic health program at  Heartwood Institute in Northern California in 2009. “Bodywork, both receiving it and giving it, has helped me so much in improving my health — in mind, body, and soul,” she says. “My mission is to help others in their own healing journeys.”

Maria uses her knowledge of orthopedic massage techniques, Thai massage, Japanese Shiatsu (acupressure and meridian massage), relaxation massage, breathwork, and guided meditation, to help her clients overcome stress and physical discomfort. Clients receive a customized therapeutic and relaxing blend of these techniques in their sessions, and they describe Maria as warm, calming, intuitive, and detailed in finding and releasing her clients’ tension and pain patterns.

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Alexa is fascinated with the body’s innate wisdom, and the consistent pull it feels towards improvement and vitality. She has been practicing the Healing Arts for nearly 2 decades, beginning with her own debilitating sciatic pain, and is passionate about facilitating healing for others.

Alexa is an energetically sensitive person, who uses her attention and awareness to connect with the body’s messages, responding to them in such a way that creates a “dance” of movement through the connective tissue and musculature, allowing for release, reorganization, and expansion. She understands that stress held in the body can be of a non-physical origin and allows space for that understanding, encouraging her clients to feel deeper into what needs to be let go of. This in turn, allows for long held patterns to be worked out through time.

Alexa is trained and experienced in massage, bodywork, Myofascial Release, Upledger Craniosacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release, Visceral Manipulation, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Thai Massage, Cupping, Pregnancy Massage, and Energy Healing. Her offering is to hold space for individuals who are wanting to live their best lives and feel more empowered and connected to their bodies. 

Licensed Massage Therapist

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Maternity Update: In March of 2025, Stephanie will be on maternity leave temporaily as she welcomes her daughter. She recommends to try and book with her sooner rather than later as the dates approaches. She will return part time come summer. Free free to reach out to our office at 804-818-6281 if you would like to be added to her post waitlist.

Being a massage therapist for the last decade has taught Stephaie compassion more than she ever thought possible. With every client, she meets them where they are and helps them focus on where they want to be. She has always believed that the body is the combination of the past and the current, and she uses her skills as a massage therapist to make the “current” better for her clients. Stephanie’s focus over the years has been therapeutic and medical massage. It’s undoubtedly her favorite modality. She is results driven in her practice to make all her clients feel empowered to be happy, healthy, and pain free!

Stephanie has learned much in her lengthy career; she has knowledge in Reiki 1&2, polarity therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, and low back release. She is currently expanding her practice to include stretching, personal training, and advanced medical massage.

Licensed Massage Therapist

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Natalie is a graduate of Lotus Professional College and is from the greater Richmond area. She specializes in a combination of trigger point, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial releases, stretching, and deep tissue to relieve chronic pain and promote healing and relaxation within the body. Her sessions include very individualized work responding to every person’s unique needs and stressors; she excels at finding and working through unexpected areas of dysfunction. Natalie works especially well with neck, shoulder, and upper back pain. In her free time she enjoys death metal music and hiking.

Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner

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Erin attended the New York College of Health Professions. After receiving over 1000 hours of training in Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology and bodywork modalities she earned her AOS in 2018. She has had the opportunity to provide massages in a multitude of settings ranging from in home treatments, medical settings, community gyms, in-office (chair massage) and a resort spa.

A seed was planted in her youth by her grandmother about healing hands, energy work and intention. Many life experiences led her to pursue a career in Massage Therapy. She is grateful to have the opportunity to share her skills with people who have the desire to live a more peaceful and comfortable lifestyle.

As a level 3 Reiki practitioner she brings calmness and sincere care into all of her treatments. Her knowledge and experience allow her to tailor the massage to the specific needs of each client. Erin’s skill set also includes deep tissue, reflexology, static cupping and stretching. She looks forward to continuing to spread wellness through stress reduction, pain management and relaxation.

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Since graduating from Fortis College in April of 2017, Chris has been honing his massage skills in a variety of therapeutic environments in the Richmond area. He assists individuals dealing with varying physical and mental stresses and pains, helping them achieve both temporary and lasting relief by providing differing pressure and techniques to suit the separate needs not only of each client, but of each individual session. He prefers taking the time to converse with his clients and create a therapeutic space specific to the needs of each person. Chris works well with people new to massage as well as seasoned clients. Modalities range from relaxation Swedish and hot stone massage to therapeutic and deep tissue/neuromuscular.

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Michele is a recent transplant to Virginia. She has been doing massage for 20+ years in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and in Virginia for the last five years. She has practiced in a wide range of forums from spas to private practice and medical massage settings. Her passion is to help people find their place of healing and well-being by listening to the body and providing slow, intentional pressure in a safe place for both young and young at heart. She blends her skills of deep tissue, stretch, trigger point, craniosacral, myofascial, nmt (neuromuscular therapy), reflexology, and oncology techniques to provide relaxation and pain relief. She is especially skilled with headache, neck, shoulder, low back issues, and has experience with prenatal, hot stone, and sports massage. She also hopes to expand her knowledge of lymphatic drainage, cupping and craniosacral techniques.

Licensed Master Esthetician

Taly is a licensed Master Esthetician with a certification in oncology spa treatments. She is a graduate of Lotus Professional college and has practiced esthetics since 2022. She was inspired to become an esthetician from experiencing her own skin challenges . Through knowledge, motivation, and perseverance, she has helped herself and many others. Her philosophy is based off of kindness, patience, and individuality. She believes all skin is different and unique in their own way.

Licensed Massage Therapist – Eden Method Certified Practitioner

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Anna is passionate about cultivating a more peaceful world, one bodywork session at a time. If you want to deeply relax, but also want your massage to feel “productive”, Anna’s style may be a great fit for you. Anna loves to give massages that feel deep, yet also flow. Also, she loves to work with clients who are curious about their bodies: If you’re confused about what’s a knot and what’s a muscle or tendon, bring your questions to Anna, and you will walk away with a better understanding of your amazing body. And if you feel like you’re “energy sensitive” – or if you struggle to fully relax during a traditional massage – Anna would love to help balance your aura, your chakras, your meridians, and more. Finally, if your body loves heat, try the Himalayan Salt Stone add-on with Anna; it’s like being massaged by sunshine.  

Anna is a graduate of Lotus Professional College in Richmond, VA. She has received training in Myofascial Swedish with Ian Harvey, author of the amazing book, Massage is Weird. Anna completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2017, and yin yoga is one of her favorite self-care practices. Finally, Anna has also completed a certification program in Eden Energy Medicine (aka the Eden Method). Energy Medicine is her passion and her joy, and whether it sparks your curiosity or sounds like pure “woo woo” to you, Anna welcomes you to try it out (visit our Energy Therapies webpage to learn more about Eden Energy Medicine).