MEET OUR TEAM
Uptown Haven Wellness Professionals
Karen / Licensed Massage Therapist, Master Cosmetologist & Body Contouring Specialist
Licensed Massage Therapist
Modality Specialties: Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Sports massage, Myofascial Release, Posture Alignment Therapy, Cupping, Hot Stones, Headache & Migraine relief, Facial Cupping and much more. She combines several modalities in one session to help achieve optimal results specific to your needs.
Karen is completely focused on what clients want to gain from their massage rather than just giving a standard massage to everyone.
Master Cosmetologist
Specialties: Anti Aging facials, facial cupping, dermaplaning, Glo2 facials
Karen believes that everyone deserves to feel confident in their skin. She takes a natural approach to anti aging, utilizing the bodies own super powers combined with great skin care products to fight the aging process. Educating her clients on skin care habits and products to get the most benefit for their skin is her passion!
Body Contouring Specialist
Karen offers ultrasonic cavitation, Radio Frequency, Vacuum Therapy and Lipo Laser Treatments. These body sculpting methods help enhance your natural beauty with no down time! Karen is also certified in EMS (Electromagnetic Muscle Stimulation) and Cryolipolysis (fat freezing).
Heather / Spa Director, Master Cosmetologist, & Advanced Practice Esthetician
Specialties: Facials for all skin types, Glo2 facials, dermaplaning, high frequency treatments, chemical peels, lash lift & tint and brow tint and lamination. Heather will also offer advanced esthetic practices that target anti-aging including, but not limited to: red light therapy, nanoneedling, radiofrequency, high frequency oxygen therapy, cryotherapy, peels, and micro-dermabrasion.
Heather is very passionate about skin care and spa industry, and continues to learn the latest techniques to offer her clients the best services with incredible results! With over 26 years in the industry, much of Heather’s remarkable career has been spent teaching cosmetology and esthetics to students. In 2020, Heather earned "National Educator of the Year" while teaching at the Salon Professional Academy. Heather has also been self-employed as a cosmetologist and has also worked as a spa director, director of esthetics, and salon and school manager.
Maddie / Skin Care Specialist
Specialties: Facials for all skin types, Glo2 facials, dermaplaning, high frequency treatments, chemical peels, & waxing.
Maddie is dedicated to addressing each client's unique skin concerns, whether they are related to aging, acne, or other issues. She skillfully combines advanced techniques with a deeply individualized approach, ensuring that every treatment promotes healthy, radiant skin tailored to the client's needs. Maddie understands that achieving beautiful skin extends beyond the treatment room; therefore, she takes great joy in crafting customized at-home skincare routines that empower her clients to maintain their glow in between visits. Book your appointment today for the new, improved and beautiful YOU!
Nia / Licensed Massage Therapist
Modality Specialties: Relaxation, Pregnancy, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release & Aromatherapy. She combines several modalities in one session to help achieve optimal results specific to your needs.
Nia is a dedicated, compassionate massage therapist who focuses on relaxation while relieving pain and discomfort. Nia combines her strong expertise and a soothing touch to give a personalized and rejuvenating massage for each and every client. Nia has a very warm and welcoming personality that will make you feel right at home. Nia specializes in listening to and understanding each of her clients' individual needs. She customizes her massage techniques to fit her client's requests in order to ensure that each client receives the best possible results.
Carrie / Licensed Massage Therapist
Modality Specialties: Lymphatic Drainage, Relaxation, Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Sports massage, Myofascial Release, Posture Alignment Therapy, Cupping, Hot Stones, Headache & Migraine relief and much more. She combines several modalities in one session to help achieve optimal results specific to your needs.
Carrie uses a variety of techniques to help with muscle recovery, range of motion stretching techniques and is able to accommodate different levels of pressure according to the areas of focus. Her experience includes working in multidisciplinary teams consisting of physical therapists, athletic trainers and chiropractors. This enabled her to diversify and hone in her skills as a therapist. Her experience with sports/stretching and lymphatic drainage of the face and body following surgical procedures is at expert level. She has had the privilege to work with one of Miami’s top plastic surgeon’s, an outpatient orthopedics facility and professional NFL players.
Stella / Licensed Massage Therapist
Modality Specialties: Relaxation, Pregnancy, Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Sports massage, Myofascial Release, Cupping, Aromatherapy. She combines several modalities in one session to help achieve optimal results specific to your needs.
Stella specializes in therapeutic massage, trigger point therapy and specific work to address migraines, chronic pain and overuse injuries. She is a great listener and works with the client to slow down, relax and ground in their body. Stella takes a vitalist approach to health, she believes the human body has an innate wisdom to heal and as a massage therapist she can support that healing force with the skills she has learned.
Ashley / Licensed Massage Therapist & Skin Care Specialist
Modality Specialties: Relaxation, Trigger Point, Pregnancy, Deep Tissue, Sports massage, Myofascial Release, Hot Stones, Headache & Migraine relief and much more. She combines several modalities in one session to help achieve optimal results specific to your needs.
Ashley really excels at creating balance within the body, and intertwining treatment with relaxation. Ashley always wanted a profession that could promote relaxation and stress relief. She truly enjoys helping others improve their wellness and is always intrigued & excited to expand her skill set to best take care of her clients. She is kind and compassionate to the needs of her clients and strives to give the best massage experience!
Jen / Licensed Massage Therapist / 360 Massage
Please Note: Jen works as an Independent Contractor so some discounts may not be applicable.
Modality Specialties: Relaxation, Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Sports massage, Myofascial Release.
Jen of 360 Massage at Uptown Haven is focused on therapeutically addressing the dysfunctions in the body. She leans toward the deeper spectrum of bodywork. Previously, she practiced massage at a spa, an assisted living facility, chiropractor, and gym. This helped her develop a diverse skill set. She is dedicated to improving clients’ health, performance, and well being. Jen serves patients across all backgrounds from athletes, grandparents, children, and those suffering from chronic pain. Every session is a unique healing experience, with positive impacts that reach far beyond the massage table!
Jean / Licensed Massage Therapist & Reiki Master
Modality Specialties: Reiki Master, Lymphatic Drainage, Relaxation, Pregnancy, Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Sports massage, Myofascial Release, Cupping, Aromatherapy. She combines several modalities in one session to help achieve optimal results specific to your needs.
Jean looks to help people calm their mind and body as a whole. She believes in helping people slow down their mind and focus on themselves. Jean is also a Reiki Level 3 Master and has vast experience with energy work and Cancer Massage. In addition to Uptown Haven, Jean currently works at the Roger Maris Cancer Center and The Hospice House and has been there since 2004. Jean truly has a gift and a genuine care for her clients well being.
Kitana / Licensed Massage Therapist / Alleviate Massage
Please Note: Kitana works as an Independent Contractor so some discounts may not be applicable.
Modality Specialties: Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Cupping and Lymphatic Drainage.
Kitana finds that each client needs their own personalized massage that works best for their needs. She enjoy's working with her clients each and every session whether it’s to relieve pain, work on problem areas, or
just simply relax.
In Kitana's free time, she loves spending time at the lake, taking trips back home to Montana, or just being with
friends and family. Her fiancé, Marshall, and their 3 fur babies, tag along with her as well.
Bry / Licensed Massage Therapist
Modality Specialties: Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, Cupping, Headache & Migraine relief, TMJD relief, Pregnancy and much more.
Bry’s mission is to provide high-quality massage therapy services that help her clients achieve optimal health and wellness. Her warm and caring personality aims to create a peaceful and relaxing environment that allows her clients to escape the stresses of everyday life, while tackling pain or dysfunction in their body. She wants to help their body heal and strengthen so that they can be as pain free as possible. Bry loves doing deep tissue- incorporating cupping, trigger point, and myofascial release for pain relief. She enjoys helping puzzle out where/why/what is causing someone pain and bringing them relief so they can live a better life. Her ideal practice is helping with injury/rehab or applying deep tissue/myofascial and trigger point techniques to a massage.
In Bry’s free time, she enjoys reading, playing video games with her significant other, Jake, and playing with their fur babies. She’s originally from Knoxville, TN and hopes for an easy winter this year!
Jake / Licensed Massage Therapist
Modality Specialties: Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Cupping, Headache & Migraine relief and much more.
Jake has always been fascinated by the intricate workings of the human body and how lifestyle choices impact health. His journey into the world of health and wellness began with extensive research into various aspects of physiological responses to lifestyle changes. Motivated by a desire to help others achieve their personal goals, Jake pursued a career in massage therapy after discovering a passion for deep tissue and corrective work.
His professional path led him to specialize in techniques such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and cupping, which he integrates into his sessions to optimize pain relief and physical function for his clients. Through his practice, Jake has found fulfillment in assisting individuals on their wellness journeys, promoting both physical healing and overall well-being.
In his spare time Jake enjoys video games, reading, golfing, and hanging out with his girlfriend Bry and their cats.
Lanie / Skin Care Specialist
Specialties: Facials for all skin types, Glo2 facials, dermaplaning, high frequency treatments, chemical peels, lash lift & tint, brow tint and lamination & waxing.
Lanie believes great skin begins within! Proper nutrition, hydration & good skin care habits are a must! She loves to help people with their skin care concerns from acne to anti aging. Her own skin care journey made her want to help others feel more confident in their own skin. She loves to add little enhancements such as adding tint to brows and lashes to bring out a beautiful natural you!
Lanie love's to spend time learning to cook and spending time with her boyfriend, Conner and their sweet dog named Bean.