OWNER

Gretchen Lansing, LMT, BCTMB, AMTA

In 1992 I attended the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Newington, CT. Two years later I moved back home to Lake George and began working at The Sagamore Spa in Bolton Landing, NY. After a few years I moved to Lake Placid and began working out of The Lily Pad. Lucky for me my next adventure in massage was going on tour with Shania Twain, driving her horse trailer and giving her massages. After some time I decided to set up roots in LP and I opened an office out of my home, called Clouds Above Massage. During my 10 years at Clouds Above Massage, I became captain of the Ironman massage tent for 8 years, worked on the Canadian Olympic and World Champion Freestyle Ski Jumping team and I taught massage therapy at the North Country Community College massage therapy program where I  had 12 graduates study under my licensure.

 My house started to get smaller with a baby crawling around so I moved my business to Balanced Bodywork & Massage. I worked at BBM for nearly 4 years with many professionals and adding 5 more graduates under my license. 

For the last nine years I have been working with all the incredible athletes at the Olympic Training Center specifically the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Teams. I was selected to join the bobsled and skeleton teams in Europe for two years in a row.  And then if that wasn't special enough I was I asked to join them in Sochi, Russia for the winter 2014 Olympics and PyeongChang, South Korea 2018 Olympics for massage. I have also traveled with the USA Women's Hockey Team. 

I Had a great time working with the USPOC in Beijing for the 2022 winter Olympics.

In 1998 I received my license and started my career in cosmetology.   After several years  of enhancing my clients beauty I decided to go back to school to learn massage. In 2003, I went  to the Finger Lakes School of Massage to further my education and became a licensed massage therapist. Once I graduated I was offered a position at a spa in Clifton Park.   Home sick and ready for change,  I moved back home and worked at Speedy Spa with Claire Doyle. After 7 years working for Claire I took some time to raise my children.

Fast forward 5 years and 5 children,  I missed massage and wanted to start up again.  Thank you to Gretchen and Healing Elements for giving me this opportunity.  I work with a lot of great therapists in a great town.

My modalities are, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Reflexology, pregnancy massage, heated bamboo, Lymphatic Drainage, and skin care

 Athletic Trainer

 Jeremy Marra MS, ATC, CSCS, CES, GTSI hold credentials as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). I have over 15 years  of corrective exercise and bodywork experience and enjoy evaluating movement/soft tissue compensation to assist active individuals in improving and restoring optimal function. My skill set also includes experience in evaluating individuals with permanent injury/disability. In addition to corrective exercise, I am trained in a variety of other modalities, including instrument assisted soft tissue therapy, stretching/flexibility, Kinesio tape, and myofascial decompression/cupping, all of which can be scheduled through Healing Elements. Although my family relocated to Lake Placid in 2020, I'm no stranger to the Adirondacks. I met my wife in Lake Placid while we were both working at the US Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. Since then, I spent nearly 10 years at the University of Michigan, providing athletic training and bodywork services to collegiate athletes, primarily lacrosse and aquatics. Also during that time, I had the opportunity to serve on the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Paralympic medical teams .I offer traditional athletic training services on a per diem basis and telehealth appointments for clients that would like to do an initial evaluation or continue working together virtually. I am also an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid instructor. Please contact me directly at jmarra.atc@gmail.com for further information or to explore how my skill set may benefit you.  518-897-9901 

Licensed Massage Therapist

Amy Nappi (LMT) graduated from Ithaca's Finger Lakes School of Massage in 2015. Amy believes that massage plays an important roll in a healthy, balanced lifestyle.  She describes her work as integrative with a motive to improve the quality of life for each individual she works with by relieving them of chronic muscle pain or stress that can manifest into pain.  She is trained in many modalities, including Craniosacral Therapy and uses a combination of techniques to address each individual problem.  She enjoys delving deep into chronic discomforts through connective tissue and trigger point work and providing nurturing relaxation massage. 

 I am Charmain Fenoff, LMT.

I am a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist and a NYS Licensed 

Cosmetologist. I have been licensed and practicing for 20 years.

I earned an AAS in science for 

massage at NCCC in 2000 and graduated Phi Theta Kapa.

I have been fortunate to have been self 

employed and run my own business, "Charm's-Hands" Therapeutic Massage,

since graduation. My specialty is "Therapeutic" Massage which is customizing each session to the needs of the client at that time and day.

My arsenal of massage modalities like medicupping, deep tissue, trigger point, 

Swedish and more, is key to this type of massage

  My name is Kristin Wilcox. I am a recent graduate of Aesthetic Science Institute and New York State Licensed Esthetician. Currently I have been working at my home based business Glowing Moon Esthetics taking clients and also a Plattsburgh based spa. I am born and bred in the Adirondacks and look forward to continuing my career helping locals and visitors gain skincare knowledge. I have experience with multiple modalities including a microdermabrasion and dermaplaning. I also specialize in face and body waxing. I look forward to helping you relax and unwind but also achieve your skincare needs! 

Physical Therapist Assistant

Sarah Reilly is new to Healing Elements, She is a massage therapist and Physical Therapist which brings a whole new enrgetic feel to her sessions.  We will be adding a special menu item to bring in Pt aspects with her.  She needs more time to tape and do diagnostics.  she will also be a certified strength and condiontion coach.  She will make a work out program for you and work with as often as needed. She loves tools and communicating during session to work with you on your needs.

 Relaxation Specialist

Leaving the world of technology behind, I was drawn to the nurturing and caring of humanity through body, mind, and spirit. In awe of the creation of the human body and the human mind both integrated with the spirit of life as in the Holy Spirit, I felt drawn to nurturing and caring all mentioned for optimal health. Also being a lifelong athlete, I bring this experience into my massage practice from a variety of athletic participatory events, including being a 5-time Ironman participant (including Hawaii), marathon runner (including the Boston Marathon), being an ADK 46’er, martial arts, nordic skiing (Kort-Loppet), and more.

After leaving the engineering world and then earning a certified secondary mathematics certification, I was educated and worked as a licensed NYS LPN (1993) and most recently graduated from NCCC as a massage therapist (2014).  I have worked at the Element Day Spa and Salon in Lake Placid and Ampersand Spa at the Hotel Saranac (current).  I also work with abuse survivors during week long retreats (Grief to Grace) involving healing and safe touch through chair massage. I also volunteer at athletic events, such as the Ironman massage tent. 

The modalities used in my art of massage include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Reflexology, and pregnancy massage. Each treatment is specialized according to the needs of the massage recipient. Healthy touch is healing touch.

Certified Reiki Master- USUI Method of Natural Healing
I am a Reiki Master and Law of Attraction Coach, a Lake Placid Native.
 

I graduated from University of Las Vegas (UNLV), Las Vegas NV with a B.S. in Hotel Administration in 1988. I worked in the family business for 30 years and became an expert in Hospitality Management. 

 In 2011, I began studying Law of Attraction, and Mind Focus with teachers Eckart Tolle, Miguel Rius and Paul Dooling. 

In 2015, I attended the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio where I studied Heart Hypno Therapy with the Wellness Institute. I created my Reiki business called ibmelife.com in 2017 after receiving Reiki Master Training from Wizard Brett Bevell of the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY.

I am a life-long athlete and higher consciousness practioner competitive alpine ski racer of 20 years, swimmer, biker, paddle boarder, and amateur free ride jet-skier for 29 years.

I have experienced multiple time shifts and passages.  I have worked with conscious dying, end of life caregiving, and law of attraction coaching.

I am committed to a healing path through intuitive universal consciousness.

I have held space for hundreds of clients and beautiful souls on their healing journey. I am passionate about guiding you towards your higher self and clearing obstacles in your karma field.

If you are seeking-clarity, release, forgiveness, calmness, happiness and lightness, I along with guidance of the angelic realm and your ancestors, will guide you towards your highest self. A life changing insight at all levels of the matrix.
 

Have Courage & Be Kind

 Paige Hart

Licensed Massage Therapist

Paige Hart (LMT) was born and raised in the Adirondacks where she found her calling in helping others through massage therapy.  At North Country Community College, she studied massage and graduated in 2022. After completing the education requirements, she then directly started working at Evolving Hands, Adirondack Foot Sanctuary, and The Spa at Whiteface Lodge.

Paige seeks to help reduce pain, ease stress, cultivate healing, and provide a nurturing space to allow you to unwind from the stressors of the world or to heal from injury.

Her mission is to help pain subside and to continue her lifelong journey of knowledge while growing in her trade. She believes her work is essential for health, wellness, and personal care.

Her modalities include Swedish massage, , Deep tissue, reflexology, Himalayan Hot stone and hot stones. She is looking forward to expanding and grow at Healing Elements soon.   

 Jami Clark

Licensed Massage therapist

 After receiving my first professional massage, I knew it was something I wanted to pursue as a career. I was fortunate to be accepted into the Massage Therapy program at North Country Community College, and graduated in 2001.  Over the years I have worked at Mountain Moon Day Spa, Salon Mirage Day Spa, The Point Resort, as well as owning my own business as  a traveling massage therapist providing in-home massage therapy.
I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve wellness and relaxation through the power of therapeutic touch. With 22 years of experience in the field, I have honed my skills in various massage techniques including Sweedish massage, deep tissue massage, aromatherapy, pregnancy massage, trigger point, and reflexology. I am passionate about tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of my clients, whether they seek relief from muscle tension, stress reduction, or simply a soothing escape from their busy lives.
My goal is to promote physical and emotional well-being through personalized care and attention to individual concerns.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you on your journey to optimal health and relaxation.

Gretchen Mills is an Ayurvedic Doctor and a yoga teacher of 20 years. Her work and passion is focused on the science and medicine of longevity and in the fields of Ayurveda, nutrition, marma therapy, yoga therapy, the science of breathing, yoga for athletes, and meditation.