Meet the Staff
Find the Massage Therapist Who Fits You Best
Each LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist) brings their unique set of skills and personality. Use our advanced search tool to find the right therapist for you based on specific criteria like pressure, gender, and modality style. Then read their bio to learn more about their approach to massage therapy.
Elaine
Pronouns – She/her
SPA COORDINATOR
Elaine has been interested in customer service for massage spas since the early 2000s. Over the years, her professional career grew to focus on customer satisfaction and project management. Then, after a car accident in 2015, massage also became a huge part of her personal wellness routine. She’s now personally and professionally knowledgeable in combining therapeutic and myofascial massage with reiki and breathwork, and continues to see huge mental and physical benefits with herself and the clients that come through the door. When Elaine isn’t connecting with clients at the front office, she is also in massage school to become a licensed massage therapist.
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
First, I like to clear my schedule for my massage. I’ll start the day by hydrating (and continue to mindfully hydrate the rest of the day). Next, I enjoy an infrared sauna and meditation to prepare my muscles and mind for massage. After a 90-minute session, I make sure to stretch and continue with breathwork and heat therapy to really ground myself and receive the full benefits.
Delaney
Pronouns – She/her
SPA COORDINATOR
Delaney Madalinski has a passion for supporting people in wellness and recovery. Delaney has been in the spa industry for three years and knows the ins and outs of caring for clients from check in to check out. Delaney has experienced chronic pain and has benefited from chiropractic, massage, and physical therapy, which lead her to support LMTs and those who need massage. She is empathetic and passionate about aiding others in rehabilitating their body’s functioning. It’s important to her that the process of receiving treatment is smooth and easeful. She strives to encourage wellness, harmony, and balance for those she serves.
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I start by getting optimal rest before my treatment and clearing my schedule for a full restoration day. That way I can focus solely on my self-care. After my massage, I’ll take a warm bath with Epsom salts, a candle, and music or Netflix, along with a nice cold glass of water.
Julia
Pronouns – She/her
SPA COORDINATOR
Julia was introduced to the benefits of massages as a teenager. Her body had been sore from working with horses and other farm animals during rodeos, so her mom took her for a mother daughter couples massage. She loved the feeling afterward––all of her muscles were loosened up and the knots under her shoulder blades decreased. Ever since, she’s been passionate about using her skills to support clients’ recovery and health through massage therapy.
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I like to relax leading up to my massage. In the morning, I’ll do some light stretching and drink some water. Every time I get a massage, I make sure to wear comfortable clothes to change in and out of. Afterwards, I treat myself to my favorite salad then relax at home by watching TV or playing video games.
Andrea
Pronouns – She/her
Lead sPA COORDINATOR
Andrea’s first step into the wellness world was when she got into a car accident, leaving her back in pain. She was introduced to massages, which have not only changed her physical health, but her mental health too. Since then she’s had a spiritual awakening. She finds joy in self care, such as yoga, pilates, skincare, meditation, and affirmations. There’s nothing she wants more than others to experience that level of care and comfort from a massage for their own wellness.
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I love being able to treat myself before and after a massage or wellness ritual. In the morning I meditate, do a bit of yoga, go for a walk to clear my headspace, then have a nutritional meal. I make sure to dress comfortably and easily for a massage. Afterwards, I make sure to drink lots of water, a hearty meal, and stay active from a relaxing day!
Angela
Pronouns – She/Her
Gender – Female
HEAD OFFICE MANAGER
Angela has worked in luxury spas for the past ten years with a focus on exceptional customer service. She truly enjoys helping clients find what suits their personal needs. The joy that massage brings to people’s lives is wonderful, and being able to assist in any way makes her excited to come to work every day. Angela works hard to build a strong spa front desk team and encourages others to strive for success and betterment of themselves. She’s genuinely excited to support, teach, and help the team grow together.
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I start my journey before my massage by dressing in comfortable attire and finding a relaxing head space. I like to hop into the infrared sauna for about 15 minutes before a 90 minute deep tissue massage. After enjoying some water on my way home, I like to just relax for the rest of my day.
Elle
Pronouns – She/her
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Elle first discovered a passion for massage when she received treatment after a collision. She was amazed by how much her pain instantly decreased and immediately knew massage would be an integral part of her future. She went on to become an LMT in 2007 and opened her own medical massage office in 2010. As much as Elle loved massage and helping others find freedom in their bodies, she discovered new passions in customer satisfaction and business management. Though she closed her business in 2020, she continues to follow her passions. She wholeheartedly believes massage is an integral part of wellness and envisions a world where everyone has access to a massage therapist that is perfect for them.
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I prefer to spend an entire day in self-care every week. I allow myself a morning and afternoon of slow movement without time limits, quality and delicious foods, lots of hydrating fluids and time to stretch and meditate. Heat is one of my favorite relaxing agents and a hot towel or time in the sauna helps me get the last of my week’s stress out in preparation for massage. Then in the evening, I enjoy a 90-minute to 120-minute massage, so I can really get wrung out. Afterwards, an epsom salt bath with herbs like lavender and eucalyptus and a cup of tea end the evening perfectly.
Nicki
Pronouns – She/her
Owner & Founder
Nicki personally knows how massage can change your life. After discovering how massage can turn your life around, she started Ballaura in order to share her passion for fitness, health, and healing. She’s an enthusiastic industry leader, providing exceptional service while cultivating an exceptional team. Her leadership style is similar to how she approaches massage: simultaneously strong and kind, compassionate and knowledgeable. She believes in uplifting the entire massage community for the benefit of all.
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I get a 45-minute infrared sauna session before my massage. I start my sauna with LMNT salts and 20oz of water. In the sauna, I do a short meditation and bring a journal to write in for the last 20 minutes if I feel like it. Following my sauna session, I get a 90-minute full-body massage. I request the table heat be turned up and that I prefer not to be talked to during my session except for treatment-related questions. I always get gua sha, cupping, and hot towels. I make sure to bring a snack afterward. I get ravenous since the sauna can burn up to 600 calories in one session.
Jenny
Pronouns – She/Her
Gender – Female
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Pressure Gauge
light – medium
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I put on comfortable clothing that I can wear home afterward. Then I drink LMNT to stay hydrated. I like to start with a Relaxation Sauna session, followed by a 90-Minute massage. When I get home, I do low back and hip stretches and use Arnica CBD in problem areas.
Jenny is a good fit if you…
Enjoy relaxation massage with light to medium pressure. She is very friendly, outgoing, and warm. Jenny works well with all ages and offers all services at Ballaura.
INSURANCES CURRENTLY ACCEPTED
Personal Injury/Car Accidents
Labor and Industries
CERTIFICATIONS AND MODALITIES
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Prenatal
Gua Sha
Cupping
Doug
Pronouns – He/Him
Gender – Male
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Pressure Gauge
medium light – firm
Doug has been a licensed massage therapist since 2018. His passion is helping people heal and decrease stress. He recognizes that every healing journey is unique and customizes every client’s experience to fit their needs. Doug has a strong background in injury treatment and can adjust his pressure lighter or deeper to suit the client’s preference. He practices perceptively, using various techniques such as Swedish, myofascial release, passive and active stretching, deep tissue, and trigger point. He believes that part of the benefit of massage is increasing clients’ awareness and relationship with their bodies. Doug’s ideal client is someone looking to decrease pain or stress, heal from chronic injury or maintain health and wellness.
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I like to start in the sauna. I let the quietness slow my thoughts down so that I can focus on where my body needs attention. As I sit in the heat, my muscles relax and I tune into my senses. After the sauna, I calmly transition to a long massage. I like 90 min if I have multiple areas that need attention and 120 min for a true full body experience. I like the pace slow so the pressure sinks in deep. I like strokes that combine pressure with movement so the whole chain of muscles can release tension. At the end of my visit, my body is totally relaxed but feels like it has been worked over. A cup of cold water tastes so good. Then I go for a walk to stay loose and transition back to the world outside.
Doug is a good fit if you…
Enjoy a relaxing therapeutic massage or an active therapeutic massage with medium to firm pressure. Doug is very calm, healing, and courteous. Doug works will all ages and offers all services at Ballaura.
INSURANCES CURRENTLY ACCEPTED
Personal Injury/Car Accidents
Labor and Industries
CERTIFICATIONS AND MODALITIES
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Prenatal
Gua Sha
Cupping
Myofascial Release
Passive and active stretching
Sports
Kelsey
Pronouns – She/Her
Gender – Female
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Pressure Gauge
medium light – firm
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I choose to get two services a month for my overall physical and mental wellness. I like to ensure that I have no plans or expectations afterwards so that I may take full advantage of the feeling of full body relaxation and relief. As a therapist I know that a 90 minute service will ensure that my areas of focus such as tension in my shoulders or pain in my low back will receive proper attention but also leaves time for feet, hands, and scalp massage, which are my favorite. I prefer no talking during my service. Turning my brain off and letting my body relax is a challenge for me, so soothing music without the expectation of conversation is helpful. I also rely heavily on the benefits of the infrared sauna for recovery as well, using it once to twice a week.
Kelsey is a good fit if you…
Enjoy therapeutic massage with medium-light to deep pressure. She is very grounding, welcoming, and hospitable. Kelsey works well with all ages, body types, and genders and offers all services at Ballaura.
INSURANCES CURRENTLY ACCEPTED
Not Accepting
CERTIFICATIONS AND MODALITIES
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Prenatal
Gua Sha
Cupping
Marissa
Pronouns – She/Her
Gender – Female
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Pressure Gauge
light – firm
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I like to come in on my day off, early in the morning. I bring a water bottle to maintain good hydration before and after service. I show up a bit early and get a nice warm neck wrap to help loosen up. My favorite service is a 60 min massage focusing on just the upper body and feet with medium pressure. After my service, I go home, take a long hot bath with CBD Epsom salts and relax the rest of the day.
Marissa is a good fit if you…
Enjoy therapeutic relaxation massage with light to firm pressure. She is very calming, welcoming, and relaxed. Marissa works well with all ages and genders and offers all services at Ballaura.
INSURANCES CURRENTLY ACCEPTED
Personal Injury/Car Accidents
CERTIFICATIONS AND MODALITIES
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Injury Treatment
Prenatal
Gua Sha
Cupping
Myofascial Release
Craniosacral
Pin & Stretch
Passive and Active Stretching
Trigger Point Therapy
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Elena
Pronouns – She/Her
Gender – Female
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Pressure Gauge
medium-light to medium firm
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
After an intense working week, I love to have a 45-minute infrared sauna session followed by a 90-minute massage. I start to prepare for the session a day before by relaxing, reading, and listening to music. Three hours before the session, I have a light vegetarian meal, being careful not to be overloaded by food. I prefer a medium temperature sauna, about 113-115 degrees Fahrenheit. At the beginning of the sauna session, I wipe my body with a hot, wet towel and drink a glass of hot tea to speed up the sweating process. I spend no more than 30 minutes in the sauna cabin, lying on a bench with my eyes closed; I relax and meditate; I breathe slowly and deeply and do a few slow movements and stretches for my arms, neck, and shoulders. After the sauna my body’s response to the therapeutic touch is quick and effective. I feel great with my renewed body.
Elena is a good fit if you…
Enjoy therapeutic or relaxation massage with medium-light to medium-firm pressure. Elena works with all ages and offers all services at Ballaura except prenatal massage in the 1st trimester. She is very devoted, knowledgeable, and friendly.
INSURANCES CURRENTLY ACCEPTED
Personal Injury/Car Accidents
CERTIFICATIONS AND MODALITIES
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Prenatal
Guasha
Cupping
Jutta
Pronouns – She/Her
Gender – Female
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Pressure Gauge
medium light – firm
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I like a 90-minute Deep Tissue Massage with focus on my sore areas or, even better, a 120-min for thorough relief and total relaxation. After my massage, I like to go on a slow walk in nature and then a long nap to fully restore.
Jutta is a good fit if you…
Enjoy therapeutic massage with medium-light to firm pressure. She is very friendly, personable, and hospitable. Jutta works with all ages and offers all services at Ballaura.
INSURANCES CURRENTLY ACCEPTED
Personal Injury/Car Accidents
CERTIFICATIONS AND MODALITIES
Gua Sha and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
Aromatherapy and Cannabidiol (CBD)
Myofascial Release
Trigger Point Therapy
Cupping (static and dynamic)
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Hypnotherapy (BodyMindBridge Practitioner)
Sports Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Oncology Massage (Trained not certified)
Medical Massage
Scar Treatment
Rolfing Techniques (Trained not certified)
Josie
Pronouns – She/Her
Gender – Female
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Pressure Gauge
light – firm
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I know how hard it is to make time to relax, so it’s important to me to regularly schedule it in my calendar. That way it’s automatic and I don’t have to think about it. I like having a massage each month, knowing I can always schedule another one if I need to. Before my session, I like to sit quietly in the infrared sauna to loosen my muscles. I know as a massage therapist that this makes a huge difference in how effective my massage is! Afterward, I’ll go for a short walk to further improve my mobility. Then I eagerly await my next monthly session.
Josie is a good fit if you…
Enjoy relaxation and therapeutic massage with light to firm pressure. She is very friendly, outgoing, and warm. Josie works with adults only and offers Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Prenatal massage at Ballaura.
INSURANCES CURRENTLY ACCEPTED
Not Accepting
CERTIFICATIONS AND MODALITIES
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Prenatal
Samara
Pronouns – She/Her
Gender – Female
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Pressure Gauge
medium – light
Samara loves being able to help her clients recover from pain and have an overall relaxing experience. She understands the therapeutic benefits of massage and hopes to share her knowledge with her clients. Samara is always looking for new techniques to learn and grow so that she’s offering the best possible experience. Samara loves the healing power that massage can bring to people of all ages.
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
Before my massage, I like to use a hot towel to warm up my muscles. I love to get a 60-90 minute massage that focuses on my problem areas, working out all the kinks and knots. Cupping and gua sha are two of my personal favorites to have done during my massage. After my massage, I make sure to drink plenty of water and soak up the sunshine.
Samara is a good fit if you…
Enjoy a therapeutic massage with medium-light to firm pressure. Samara is kind, quiet, and friendly. Samara works well with all ages and offers Swedish massage.
INSURANCES CURRENTLY ACCEPTED
Not Accepting
CERTIFICATIONS AND MODALITIES
Gua Sha
Swedish
Injury treatment
Melissa
Pronouns – She/Her
Gender – Female
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Pressure Gauge
light – medium light
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I typically go for a run before my massage session, so my muscles are already warmed up and I’m ready to be relaxed. I enjoy a 60 to 90 minute relaxation massage with a focus on my sore muscles and tender spots. I drink a liquid IV, a hydration supplement, afterward to make sure I stay super hydrated and can get rid of toxins more effectively. I spend the remainder of the day doing other relaxing activities like going to the beach, going for a drive while listening to relaxing music, or reading a good book.
Melissa is a good fit if you…
Enjoy relaxation massage with light to medium light pressure. She is naturally friendly, welcoming and calming. Works well with all ages and offers Swedish and Relaxation massage.
INSURANCES CURRENTLY ACCEPTED
Not Accepting
CERTIFICATIONS AND MODALITIES
Swedish
Gua Sha
Pin & Stretch
Passive and Active Stretching
Hailey
Pronouns – She/Her
Gender – Female
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Pressure Gauge
light – medium firm
Hailey is passionate, empathic, and all about helping you tap into your own healing abilities. She finds it important to be present with you and be a conduit for your own healing. She’s a true partner. She is fascinated by how the mind and body work and loves to learn new things. She likes to hold space for you so you can forget about the outside world and feel safe enough to turn your focus inward. She likes to use myofascial release techniques, Swedish, gua sua, cupping, dry skin brushing, and hot towels to customize the massage.
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I like to put aside a full day of rest and relaxation to allow for maximum healing. A sauna session followed by a 90 or 60 minute full body massage is so wonderful. I like to focus on lots of deep breathing during my massage. This helps me to release any pent up tension I hold in my muscles. I also like cupping and gua sua to melt my fascia, and magnesium oil on my problem areas. Lots of water and a delicious nourishing meal afterward makes me feel so good!
Hailey is a good fit if you…
like a therapeutic relaxation massage with attentiveness to detail, little to no talking, quality of touch, and a calming, welcoming presence. You might have targeted areas that need extra attention, or you just want to relax and soothe your stress.
INSURANCES CURRENTLY ACCEPTED
Not Accepting
CERTIFICATIONS AND MODALITIES
Swedish
Gua sua
Cupping
Myofascial Release
Aromatherapy
Hypnotherapy (Bodymind Bridge Practitioner)
Injury Treatment
Jennifer
Pronouns – She/Her
Gender – Female
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Pressure Gauge
light – firm
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I believe that taking care of your mental health is an essential need in everyone’s life. Being a Disabled Veteran, I have injuries that plague me from time to time and definitely need attention before I experience any flare ups. I like a 90-minute massage at least every two weeks, followed by a sauna session. I return home to enjoy an Epsom salt bath with bubbles while listening to nice relaxing music. Then I top it off with my favorite foods and a cool drink. Finally, right before bed, I’ll have a hot cup of tea while listening to my Calm app or falling asleep to a movie.
Jennifer is a good fit if you…
Enjoy therapeutic massages with light to firm pressure. Jennifer is charming and delightful to talk to and one who listens in helping you meet your specific needs during every session. She works with all ages.
INSURANCES CURRENTLY ACCEPTED
Not Accepting
CERTIFICATIONS AND MODALITIES
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Trigger Point
Prenatal
Cupping
Sports
Passive and Active Stretching
Lymphatic
Abigail
Pronouns – She/Her
Gender – Female
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Pressure Gauge
light – medium firm
Favorite Ballaura Ritual
I start my day with plenty of water, then I like to sit in a relaxation session in the sauna to warm up my muscles and get in the “zone.” After the sauna, I love a 60 or 90 minute medium-pressure massage with minimal talking to work my sore and fatigued muscles. After the session, I make sure to drink plenty of water and try to spend some time in nature to ground myself in preparation to get back to daily life.
Abigail is a good fit if you…
Are looking for a therapist that can help you relax while focusing on areas that need a little extra attention. She is open to working with people of all backgrounds. She is kind and welcoming and understands that sometimes the best way to relax is to stay quiet.
INSURANCES CURRENTLY ACCEPTED
Not Accepting
CERTIFICATIONS AND MODALITIES
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Myofascial Release (MFR)
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Pin & Stretch
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