Melissa Bivelacque, Certified Aesthetician, is a graduate of Paul Mitchell Academy formerly Gal-Mar Academy.  Her specialties include anti-aging and hyper pigmentation treatments.  She is continuously feeding her knowledge for skin care by taking numerous classes at different Skin Care Centers throughout the Northeastern United States, most recently at the International Dermal Institute in New York City.  She has worked with many different lines of product and is very excited about the addition of the Murad skin care line that In Touch Massage & Spa has recently introduced into this area.  Dr. Murad is an innovative  Dermatologist located in California and his products are truly sensational!

The opportunity to become a business owner and an aesthetician has brought much satisfaction to Melissa.  Her ultimate goal is to make everyone happy in the skin they are in. 

Oriana Sworden, L.M.T.  graduated from the Nevada School of Massage Therapy in 2001. She enjoys healing massage that ranges from relaxing Swedish massage (yes, relaxing can be very healing) to deep tissue. She has been trained in trigger point, pregnancy massage, reflexology, and Hot Stone massage.

She enjoyed 2 years working at the St. George Day Spa where she had the opportunity to work in the spa environment performing everything from essential oil treatments through hot rock to herbal body wraps. She was called upon to do out call and in-office chair massage.

She enjoyed 2 years working at the Spinal Institute of Southern Utah. Here she was able to utilize more of the deep tissue healing arts. She was able to provide relief for clients from whip lash, chronic pain and fibromyalgia. She specialized in Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and chronic pain patients.

Oriana has traveled all over the world through the United States Navy. Where she had two consecutive overseas tours in Italy and Iceland. She proudly served her country for five years. She was born here in Connecticut and has travel the United States extensively. She also intends to return to school for training in Physical Therapy.

In 2005, Oriana, received training and was certified in Lypossage zones I, II, and III.

Seeking to help the body heal itself! She believes that the body can heal itself of almost any disease if given the chance. Unfortunately the things we do everyday tear the body down. Everything including the food we eat, not sleeping well, job and/or home stress damages the body. Yes, simpling living and breathing everyday will do it. Massage is a way of reminding the body to be healthy. Given a chance and a helpful nudge, the body will heal.

Oriana is an active member with American Massage Therapy Association.

Melanie Schipritt, L.M.T. is a graduate of Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy.  Her techniques include deep tissue, myofacial, acupressure, sports massage, energy work and a soothing swedish massage. 

She is a native of Cheshire, CT. She is a avid hiker and loves to be "out of doors" whenever possible. She has hiked most of her life; specializing in local trails. Her interest also fall to the artistic bent. She enjoys rendering portraits in pencil; capturing the essence of the personality of her subjects.

Maria Licitra, L.M.T. graduated from Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 2006. After graduating Maria enjoyed working at Rise Center for Health and Wellness in Meriden. She comes to us with specialization in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, and Trigger Point. She also enjoys  Hot Stone Massage, Aroma Therapy, and Energy work.

Maria has been a CT resident all her life. She loves taking trips to Florida to visit family, but the change of seasons are at heart for her! She is a dedicated fisherperson of both freshwater and saltwater fish. She enjoys the outdoors; a day at the beach, a hike in the woods, or gardening herbs to enhance her home cooking.

She wants to continuously update her training and education, so be on the look out for the additions of  Reflexology and Herbal medicine in the near future.

Maria is an active member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

Danielle Erksa, L.M.T. graduated from the New York College Holistic Professions in 2004. She holds an A.A.S in Occupational Studies and is currently working towards a Bachelor's degree in Naturopathy Medicine. In October she will be graduating from Academy Di Capelli for Esthetics.

She recently moved from Asheville, NC, where she had the opportunity to help open a spa. Danielle served as  Head Massage Therapist there for 2 years before moving to Connecticut.

Her modalities include Reiki, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Amma Therapy (Oriental Bodywork) as well as other specialized Massage Therapy techniques.  She is looking forward to helping guide you to a healthier lifestyle.