Ari DanielsAri studied mechanical engineering and physics at UVA before studying therapeutic massage at the Virginia School of Massage here in Charlottesville. Now he enjoys working on and with the most elegant and intricate machine he's ever encountered - the human waveform. Practicing a fusion of eastern and western styles and modalities, he specializes in myofascial release, and also excels at deep tissue and Swedish massage. Additionally, he incorporates aspects and elements of acupressure, neuromuscular techniques, assisted stretching, and more. If he's not fixing bodies, he's fixing cars and motorcycles, making music, and taking pictures.
Stevie EdwardsStevie graduated from Tristate College of Massage Therapy in North Lima, Ohio. She is licensed in Ohio and by the Virginia Board of Nursing. She is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Chair Massage, Pre-Natal, and Neuromuscular Therapy.
Chad GebhartChad is a 2008 graduate of the Virginia School Massage and is proficient in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Myofacial release. Working together with the client, Chad enjoys helping people achieve their personal training and fitness goals as well as using his skills to relieve pain, stress and weariness. In his spare time, Chad enjoys reading, running, yoga and spending time with his dog.
Carrie GillispiePrior to completing the therapeutic massage program at the Virginia
School of Massage here in Charlottesville, Carrie completed her BA in
Social Science at Chapman University. Drawing on her training in Swedish
and Deep Tissue Massage as well as Myofascial Release, her appreciation
for the magnificent machine known as the human body increases daily.
She lives in Palmyra with her husband and our four-legged "kids" where
when not working she indulges in her photography hobby.
Melissa YatesMelissa has been a Certified Massage Therapist since 2006. She received her education at the Virginia School of Massage, Charlottesville, VA where she learned Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Myo-facial massage. Melissa also received training in Thai Massage in Chaing Mai, Thailand; Thai Herbal Massage from Bodhi Tree Learning Center in Richmond, VA; and Reiki I attunement. She strives to incorporate these modalities into her practice to create a therapeutic massage that benefits the whole body.