Therapist Bios

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!

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Nora

Nora grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she attended the NM School of Natural Therapeutics in 2011 (FL lic.# MA 93682). She has completed over 1,000 hours of education in body & energy work, natural healing, and yoga. Nora’s massage style blends a variety of modalities such as Swedish Massage, Ashiatsu, Acupressure, Fascial Unwinding, and Ayurvedic inspired Polarity Therapy.

A session with Nora is therapeutic yet nurturing; intending to release trauma, relieve tension, and support healing with her focused energy.

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Kenya

Kenya graduated from Aveda Institute in Clearwater, FL in 2014. (lic. #MA90633) Over the years she naturally developed a passion for the human body, it’s ability to heal and restore balance, and what she can do with the power of touch to assist clients in that healing and balancing process. She is trained in Swedish, deep tissue, cupping, hot stone, passive stretching and prenatal techniques to help relieve stress and tension; promote relaxation, repair and maintenance; improve range of motion; manage pain; and address the body, mind, and spirit, one massage at a time.

Her style of massage is slow paced, and incorporates as many techniques as possible to offer a customized therapeutic and relaxing massage that meets each individual’s needs.

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Jenny

Jenny graduated from Lakeside School of Natural Therapeutics in Wisconsin in 1995 and has recently relocated to Florida (Lic. #MA94249). Jenny utilizes many modalities including, but not limited to, TMJ treatments, myofascial, deep tissue massage, neuromuscular facilitation, sports massage, trigger point therapy and Swedish relaxation.

Jenny’s wealth of experience in restorative medical massage has given her many advanced techniques that allows her to address your specific healing needs.

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Dawn

Dawn graduated from Clary Sage College in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2017. She is certified in Prenatal, Swedish, neuromuscular, Cranial-sacral Level 1 and incorporates these techniques into her massages. She has worked chiropractors and with cancer patients and feels that empathy is the largest component with working with clients.

Dawn incorporates hot towels to relax muscles which allows her to work deeper into areas of tension without discomfort. This approach helps her connect the body mind and spirit to have you walking out refreshed and awakened.

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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.

Lisa is drawn to Thai massage and deep tissue modalities and believes in taking a holistic approach to massage. Lisa’s integrative technique and intuitive touch help powerfully unwind the unique tension in your body.

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Melania

As a gifted healer, body worker, and Reiki Master Teacher, Melania brings a wealth of experience to the massage table. She uses a variety of advanced techniques including Thai and deep tissue to help her clients remove pain, stress and struggle. Her massages are intuitive and deeply therapeutic. She caters to clients’ needs based on the initial interview, body language and then through muscle/energy communication. Melania graduated in 2010 from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy. She has performed massage in Connecticut, Arizona, and now Florida (license#MA72092)

Melania uses a combination of Eastern and Western styles of massage and looks forward to helping you be the best version of yourself.

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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.

Using long, deep, repetitive strokes she lulls your body into deep relaxation using her intuitive skills. Ashlee uses her calm energy and healing arts to Handcraft each session.

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Ellie

Ellie received her certification at Sunstate Academy in Sarasota (lic. #MA 84354). With a philosophy that all dis-ease in the body starts at an energetic level, Ellie went on to receive her Reiki Attunement. 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. Ellie has worked 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.

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