Kelly Perkoski
Kelly is the co-owner of Handcrafted Healing and also a therapist (lic. #MA 79634). She graduated from Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy with an Advanced Massage Therapy certification in 2011. After working for small massage studios, chiropractic offices and gyms in Vermont, Connecticut and Florida she decided to bring all of her expertise to St Petersburg where she incorporates spa amenities into her boutique studio. Kelly focuses on incorporating deep tissue, Thai massage, and Cupping Therapy into her sessions, and is an expert at reducing chronic pain. She takes extra time to find out as much as possible about the client’s lifestyle and possible contributing factors to their discomfort. If you are looking for pain reduction or just need monthly maintenance to relax and de-stress- Kelly is here for you!
Jenny
Dawn
Dawn graduated from Clary Sage College in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2017. She is certified in Prenatal, Swedish, Geriatric, and Fibromyalgia. She is also trained in Cranial-sacral Level 1, and incorporates these techniques into her massages.
Becoming a massage therapist later in life than most has made Dawn appreciate the importance of her gift to help clients find a natural way to relax and ease their stress and pain. She previously worked with cancer patients and feels that empathy is the largest component with working with clients.
Lisa
Lisa graduated in 2009 from Bhakti Academe of Intuitive Massage and Bodywork. She has been a practicing massage therapy for 10 years. She has experience, training, and certifications in Bhakti Massage, Reiki, Hot Stone, Thai Yoga Massage, Myofacial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, and Deep Tissue Massage. She is currently working on her certification for Ashiatsu Deep Feet Bar Therapy.
Lisa is drawn to Eastern massage modalities because she believes in taking a holistic approach to massage. Her bodywork style is nurturing and deeply relaxing. Lisa’s integrative technique and intuitive touch help powerfully unwind the unique tension in your body, while helping your mind a spirit blissfully rest into the healing you need.
Eva
Eva has been a massage therapist for four years (lic. #MA81160). She graduated from Loraine’s Academy in 2016, and is also a licensed esthetician. She excels in multiple techniques including very firm deep tissue, relaxing Swedish, sports, hot stone, and aromatherapy. She enjoys making people healthy and happy. It is her belief that massage therapy is a form of art and expression for both the physical and mental being.
Alexandria “Lexi”
Lexi graduated from Cortiva in 2016 here in St Pete (lic. # MA 84100). She also holds a massage license in North Carolina, where she was born and raised. With knowledge in Neuromuscular, Myofacial, and Thai techniques, she customizes each session according to the individual needs of her clients. She has a passion for deep tissue massage, and really strives to alleviate tension and stress for every client.
Melania
Ashlee
Ashlee has been a licensed massage therapist since 2013. She graduated from the Florida College of Natural Health (lic. #MA 81078) and is experienced in Swedish, deep tissue, cupping, hot stone, prenatal, Reiki, and shiatsu massage. Ashlee has spent several years working in spas in Florida and California and has also worked closely with chiropractors building personalized sessions to help assist in accident recovery and wellness goals.
Ellie
Ellie began her career in Salon and Spa Services in 2005 after receiving her Cosmetology degree at Sunstate Academy in Sarasota (lic. #MA 84354). Her passion for health and wellness led her to own and operate Organica Salon and Spa Boutique for two years. Although owning a salon and spa was rewarding, she wanted to deepen her commitment towards health and well being for herself and the people she services. With a philosophy that all dis-ease in the body starts at an energetic level, Ellie went on to receive her Reiki Attunement and Ordination at the Sentient Temple in St. Petersburg. She incorporates Reiki and/or Tuning Forks to balance energy when she is requested or spirit guides. Her journey has also taken her to Thailand and Cambodia where she was first introduced to Thai Massage, and the Sacred Valley of Peru where she learned the value of Mother Earth’s plant medicines. She continued her path of holistic wellness to become a Licensed Massage Therapist at Sunstate Academy in Clearwater. She has paired work with Chiropractors to enhance longevity of adjustments and has expanded her healing modalities to include Cupping Therapy, Reflexology, Thai Bodywork and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Ellie also offers Neurostimulation treatments with the Dolphin MPS which integrates the principles of acupuncture and modern neurology to give a holistic approach to treating the mental and physical body. Her ability to listen and tune into the source of your concern will offer an experience that is handcrafted for the Body, Mind and Spirit. You’ll be in good hands with Ellie.
