Joanna WilsonAbout Joanna

MY SKINCARE STORY

In 2002 at 49 years old, I’d been working as a massage therapist for 15 years. After moving to the Valley, I worked at Brooks and Butterfield Day Spa, doing massage. Believe it or not, I had never had a facial or any kind of skincare treatment. I’d never worn sunscreen and had maybe put on a moisturizer, but that’s about it.

Well, when you’re working at a spa there are benefits…I signed up for a facial and WOW. My skin had had no idea what it was missing, and I was hooked. The products revived my skin and the knowledge I gained on what your skin needs and how and why it works fascinated me. So, in 2003 I went to The New England School of Esthetics here on Pleasant Street in Northampton. It was an in-depth learning of the skin’s chemistry, and so much more. I studied and studied so hard and passed with flying colors.

Since 2004 I have been doing skincare along with my massage therapy practice. I absolutely love esthetics. I get excited about the difference I see in my clients’ skin, teaching them about ingredients and what their skin needs and why. I can’t resist making sure you feel loved and cared for. It’s just me and my nature.

In my peaceful sanctuary and studio, I don’t have all the machines and bells and whistles, but I have my hands, my nature, and my brain. I can help with any issue with your skin. As in aging dehydrated thick skin, acne and acne scarring, hyperpigmentation (sunspots) and more.

I’m budget friendly, and I use professional products that work and that I sell.

I love waxing eyebrows and making them beautiful. I can tint them and your eyelashes.

I look forward to your visit.

 

MASSAGE TRAINING

I graduated from massage school in 1989 in California and moved my practice to the East Coast in 1993.

I received my training at the Integrative Therapy School in Sacramento, CA where I studied anatomy and physiology. I learned a multitude of techniques and modalities to help alleviate muscular dysfunction as well as various energetic techniques to address emotional pain, tension and stress.

  • Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Massachusetts
  • Member of the American Massage Therapy Association
  • Graduated with 700 completed hours at the Integrative Therapy School
  • Taught at The Massage School in Amherst MA
  • Graduated from Chameleons School of Esthetics in Northampton, MA
  • Massachusetts licensed Esthetician since 2004
  • Prior Massage Therapy practices in California and New Jersey
  • Reiki Practitioner – Levels 1, 2 and 3

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

  • Oncology Massage Therapy (caring for clients with cancer)
  • Neuromuscular Therapy
  • Cranial Sacral Therapy
  • Shiatsu Massage
  • Foot Reflexology
  • Reiki Levels 1, 2 & 3
  • Thai on the Table Massage
  • Table Stretch Training
  • Russian Sports Massage
  • Shoulder Pain Management
  • Soft Tissue Pain Relief
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Pathology
  • Hydrotherapy