Anca Markie has a degree in Health Sciences from George Washington University
and is a graduate of Richmond Academy of Massage. She brings an extensive background
in health care and years of experience in massage to all the wellness services provided at Spa Epidauros
In addition to being a National and State Certified Massage Therapist, Anca specialized in and
has held certifications in Reflexology and Pregnancy/Postpartum Massage. She has also worked
with Lamaze instructors as well as nurse midwives to educate expectant mothers
in pregnancy massage.
Anca opened SPAepidauros in the Spring of 2004 with 3 employees.
The beginning of 2008 sees 8 employees and an overall growth of almost 300% since 2004.
Please be aware that not all staff are available all hours. Appointments are not required,
but please call ahead for availability.
Sylvia Gladden, CMT
- has a Biology degree from Virginia State University and retired after 30
years as a Laboratory Technician in 1998. She received her NCTMB
certification in Massage Therapy in 1999 and has since been certified
in Medical Massage, Reflexology and Spa Management.
Sylvia is an active member in the American Massage Therapy Association,
is active in community service and is the President and Co-Founder of the McGuire Manor Civic Association.
- Sylvia has been with Spa Epidauros since 2003 and provides Massage,
Reflexology, Pregnancy Massage, Reiki and body wellness
services.
Lauren Cox, CMT
- A graduate of Holy Cross College, Lauren returned to school to complete her Massage
Therapy education at the American Institute of Massage (AIM)
in 2003. Lauren arrived at Spa Epidauros after obtaining
her NCTMB certification that same year. She currently holds
an additional certification in Ashiatsu (Barefoot Therapy),
is trained in Reflexology and has recently completed
training for Yoga instructor.
Celeste Granell, CMT, Professional Certified Aesthetician - Received her NCTMB certification in Massage after graduating
from the Virginia School of Technology in 2005. She has since obtained her certification
in Pregnancy Massage, is an experienced Natural Nail Care technician and received her certificate in
aesthetics from the American Spirit Institute of Holistic Medicine in March 2007 after intense training and working in the field for more than a year.
- Celeste has been a CMT at Spa Epidauros since 2005 and provides Massage, Pregnancy Massage,
body wellness services, natural nail care, basic and advanced skin care.
Tia Kelemen, Professional Certified Aesthetician
- Is a 2004 graduate of the American Spirit Institute of Holistic Medicine. She is a Certified Professional Aesthetician who began her career as a skin care instructor at the Derma Elite Academy but soon realized that she preferred working with clients. This led her to Spa Epidauros in 2005 where she has a rapidly growing following of very happy clients.
- Since she began working at Spa Epidauros, Tia has advanced her career not only in the field of skin care therapy, but also provides body wellness services, natural nail care and waxing.
Diane Busse'e, Certified & Licensed Professional Aesthetician
- Is a 1999 graduate of the Health & Beauty Academy in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She holds professional certifications in both Aesthetics and Make-Up and is a Licensed Aesthetician. Diane also holds a license as a wax technician.
- After many years of experience Diane joined Spa Epidauros as a part time Aesthetician in early 2006. She provides basic & advanced skin care therapies, waxing and make-up.
Taneisha Watts, CMT
- Taneisha graduated from the Massage Therapy Program at
Virginia Careers Institute, Richmond VA, with honors in 2006.
In addition to therapeutic massage, her focus is in Deep Tissue
and Sports massage. Taneisha holds a position as secretary of
Richmond Regional Mens Gymnastics, where her son is now #2 gymnast
in the country.Her desire to help people with their healing process
is what prompted Taneisha to become a Massage Therapist.
In addition to massage, Taneisha also provides Body Therapies.
Talisha Taylor, Certified & Licensed Professional Aesthetician
- A 2007 graduate of one of Virginia's premier Aesthetic Schools,
the American Spirit Institute,Talisha provides basic and advanced skin
care facials, waxing and Body Treatments. Talisha's fundemental belief that good skin
care is the path to a radiant glow of healthy, balanced skin forms the basis for her
desire to educate each of her clients on the benefits of a regular facial and
at-home skin care routine. She also believes that a good facial
should also be a relaxing, pampering experience.
Vanessa Smith, CMT
Vanessa completed a training program at American Institute of
Massage in 2007, gained NCTMB certification, retired from 30
years of State service and began working part time with Spa
Epidauros. Vanessa has a B.S. degree in Health and Physical Education
from VSU and graduate studies in Health Education and Supervision.
Her focus is to help clients to recognize their responsibility to their
own wellness by taking better care of their body which means
the total person; mind, body and spirit. She believes that good
nutrition, exercise, intellect and stress
management all play important roles in our optimal health.
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