You don’t need to travel far to get away.

Unwind from daily stresses and find restoration through our lush spa experience. Enter our serene space and be welcomed by our body and mindfulness experts, ready to help you find a state of lasting bliss through carefully crafted treatments. Whether you’re an old friend or a new guest, we’re proud to introduce you to the team that will make your visit memorable.

KATIE KISS


owner, massage therapist

Katie is a dual-licensed massage therapist and esthetician with over 18 years of experience in the spa and wellness field. Her journey began after graduating from Branford Hall Career Institute, where she started working alongside chiropractors and physical therapists, specializing in sports and deep tissue massage. Over the years, her love for helping people grew, leading her into the spa world where she expanded her skills in esthetics, hot stone, and therapeutic massage, as well as a variety of body treatments.

Wellness is at the heart of everything Katie does. As a business owner and mentor, she’s passionate about creating spaces where others can relax, heal, and grow. She also gives back to the community through her work with the Newington Chamber of Commerce, where she serves on the Executive Board of Directors and volunteers her time supporting fellow business owners. Her dedication to both her clients and her community has been recognized through awards such as Business Person of the Year (2025) by the Chamber and Runner-Up for Business Person of the Year (2024) in the Best of Hartford awards.

Outside of work, Katie’s world revolves around family; her husband, Greg, and their daughters—Ava, a stellar high school athlete with a heart of gold, and Aubrey, a sassy, funny toddler who keeps everyone smiling. Katie and Greg are both self-employed and hardworking, finding balance through family time, travel, laughter, and the little moments that make life meaningful.

HEATHER PERRA


owner, massage therapist, esthetician

Heather is a dually trained, licensed massage therapist and esthetician with over 28 years of experience in the spa and wellness industry. A graduate of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, Heather discovered early on that her true calling was helping others find balance and healing through touch. Her passion for wellness inspired her to expand her skills into skincare, earning her esthetics license from the International Institute of Cosmetology in 2008.

Over the years, Heather has developed an incredible depth of expertise. She is a highly trained waxing specialist for both men and women and practices several unique and transformative massage modalities, including Ashiatsu, LaStone, and Mona Lomi. As her journey evolved, so did her connection to holistic healing—leading her to embrace her path as a shamanic practitioner. Heather now offers Shamanic Massage, combining energy work and spiritual guidance for those seeking a deeper, more soulful level of restoration.

Beyond her hands-on work, Heather has a heart for mentoring and uplifting others in the wellness field, helping them grow and thrive in careers they love. Her compassion and intuitive nature shine through in everything she does, creating a space where clients and team members alike feel grounded, seen, and supported.

When she’s not in the spa, Heather treasures time with her husband, Glenn, and their five children—Johnny, Rosie, Jack, Anna, and Jillian—who bring endless love and laughter into her life. She also loves traveling, dining out with friends, and catching a live Dave Matthews Band show (or blasting their music any chance she gets). Her life—much like her work—is rooted in connection, joy, and the belief that healing starts from the inside out.

Come as you are, stay for a while.

Sara P.

director of operations + licensed massage therapist

Sara’s love for the Spa Industry started at the young age of seventeen, while training as a nail technician at The Nail Spa in Ellington, CT. During her ten years at the nail salon, she studied massage therapy and graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 2003. Sara has worked in many different settings in the field since then, including working alongside a chiropractor, owning her own practice, and teaching massage therapy for various programs in the state.

Sara has grown with the company in recent years, becoming working manager at Del Soul during COVID in 2020. Since then, she has become the Director of Operations at both Del Soul Spa and Eliana Spa. She balances out the HR side of things by bringing her love, wisdom and twenty six years of experience in the industry.

When Sara isn’t working, you can find her on her yoga mat, or cooking dinner (with a glass of wine in hand) for her husband and two girls.

Garet B.

director of business development

Garet grew up in a family of cosmetologists and spent his early years working in salons and spas across Connecticut and Massachusetts. Before returning to the spa industry, he built a decade-long career in restaurants, where he met Katie Kiss and became one of her trusted local bartender friends before being promoted to General Manager.

Now five years into his journey with the Del Soul brand, Garet serves as Director of Operations and Business Development for Hush: A Del Soul Spa. He also played a key role in opening the brand’s second location, Eliana: A Del Soul Spa. In his role, Garet focuses on refining systems, supporting growth, and enhancing the overall guest experience across the brand.

When he isn’t working, you can find him outdoors, enjoying a refreshing margarita, or tending to his ever-growing collection of plants.

Alana B.

director of front desk operations

Alana graduated from Edwin O. Smith High School in 2022 with an overwhelming dread of what came next. While still a junior, she began working a few afternoons a week at Del Soul Spa alongside her mom, Sara, and what started as a part-time role quickly became the foundation for her professional growth within the company. Over the years, they grew alongside the Del Soul Spa brand as a team. Her mom advanced into the role of Spa Manager, and over the past five years, she has developed into the Director of Front Desk Operations. In this role, Alana thrives on problem-solving, guiding our team, and contributing to the continued success and evolution of the spa. It is more than a workplace to her, it is a family. She’s built close relationships with our coworkers and enjoy supporting the owners in any way she can, including caring for their dogs while they’re away. Outside of work, you can find her practicing yoga, going to the gym, and spending quality time relaxing with her boyfriend and family.

Jillian p.

receptionist

Jillian is a hardworking and dependable member of our team, bringing her years of experience to serve our spaces assisting clients, supporting her coworkers, or helping wherever she’s needed. Jillian always takes initiative and approaches her work with a positive, can-do attitude. In addition to her front desk role, she has recently joined the team at The Den at Hush as a bartender. In 2025, Jillian began pursuing a degree in radiology. Outside of work, Jillian enjoys traveling and spending time caring for her nieces and nephews. Her dedication, reliability, and genuine willingness to help make her an invaluable part of our spa family, and we are grateful to have her on our team.

Susan g.

receptionist

There’s nowhere you can’t find Susan! She bartends at the Den at Hush, supports guests at the Front Desk with their needs across all locations, and assists with daily operations wherever needed to ensure an exceptional client experience. Susan is an intuitive practitioner with over a decade of experience studying and practicing energetic and metaphysical modalities, with no two sessions ever being the same. Through Astrology, Tarot, and Reiki, she brings depth, insight, and presence to each session at Eliana Spa (To book with Susan: email @venusianwavesg@gmail.com). Outside of work, Susan enjoys podcasting, practicing yoga, spending time with her kitties, and at the gym.

Deylin O.

receptionist

Deylin has been part of our Eliana Spa family for several years, bringing over a decade of customer service experience and a deep knowledge of our business and what our therapists provide. She makes every client feel welcome with her cheerful personality and a smile upon arrival. Deylin creates a friendly and inclusive environment for all guests, including Spanish speaking. Recently married to long lost friend and expecting a baby girl, she cherishes her family time, and also loves traveling and weightlifting.

Sloane S.

receptionist

Sloane is a friendly and professional member of our team at Eliana Spa. Even at a young age, she brings maturity, reliability, and a strong work ethic to her role. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs and business owners, Sloane understands the importance of hard work and exceptional customer service. In addition to her role at the spa, she has a background in gymnastics and enjoyed coaching children. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing and spending time with her family & friends. Sloane is currently applying to colleges with plans to pursue a career in medicine, and we’re proud to have her positive attitude and professionalism as part of our team.

Lisa G.

master esthetician

Lisa has been working in the skin care industry for nearly a decade, during which time she has gained knowledge and experience in all aspects of the skin. Since graduating The International Institute of Cosmetology, she continues her education with post graduate courses and certifications. To ensure her clients are getting the latest in products and services, her on-going studies include certifications in Dermaplaning, Farm House Fresh Certified Therapist, The Eminence Organic Skin Care Master Class, Saian Technique and Treatment on Acne and Candidiasis, she is also trained as a HydroPeptide Skincare Specialist, Hydrafacialist and recently with Procell Therapies MicroChanneling procedures as well as waxing.

As a skin care therapist, educating her clients on their skin is one of the most important aspects of her career. Lisa believes that by providing her clients with the tools and knowledge she can help each individual to reach their skin care goals. In her downtime Lisa loves to spend time with her family, go to the beach, find a random antique shop to explore and she is always looking for that perfect cup of coffee.

Vanessa S.

licensed esthetician

Vanessa Segal has +25 years in this amazing industry. As a native of South Africa, her training and certifications are from South Africa and abroad, including a diploma from Cidesco in Switzerland, the world’s most prestigious spa and beauty certification authority for aesthetics and beauty therapy. After living in the US for 22 years, she is also CT licensed and specializes in all skin care, including microdermabrasion and peels, waxing, lash lift, eyebrow / lash tinting and eyebrow shaping, as well as relaxation treatments to stimulate lymph circulation and promote a wonderful feeling of relaxation.

Olivia G.

licensed esthetician

Olivia has been an esthetician for over 11 years. She has a wealth of knowledge about skincare with extensive training in facials, skin care, waxing and eyelash extensions. She is a Certified Borboleta Eyelash Extension Artist and is very passionate about what she does. Olivia is also a Licensed Massage Therapist in California and has many years relaxing the California spa crowd. Olivia is a California girl at heart, still getting used to the unpredictable weather here on the East Coast. She loves working with people and is a perfect addition to our team!

Sarah G.

licensed esthetician
Sarah started her career in the beauty industry as a nail tech and makeup artist nearly 20 years ago. In 2018, she decided to pursue her passion in esthetics and became a licensed esthetician. Sarah is passionate about helping her clients feel their best and is known for her ability to leave clients relaxed, rejuvenated, and confident in their skin. Sarah will help educate her clients on a treatment plan that is best for them, as well as a proper at home care routine.
In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, working out, traveling and hiking.

Rebecca C.

licensed massage therapist

Rebecca has been a hard-working massage therapist for 4 years. Versed in modalities such as Therapeutic, Deep tissue, Hot Stones, Ashiatsu, Bamboo and prenatal massage. She has a passion for customizing each session into a unique personalized experience to enhance ROM, flexibility, pain management and bring overall stress levels down. She strives to further her education in orthopedics and continues to dream big in hopes of one day opening a retreat of her own.

Maia D.

licensed massage therapist

Maia is a 2017 graduate of Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy. She specializes in many modalities including Ashiatsu, Oncology, and Bamboo massage. Her goals as a therapist are to reduce the client’s pain and provide relaxation. Her clients often feel “an inch taller” after her sessions. Maia is certified in manual lymphatic drainage, and is currently working on receiving a health science degree to become a nurse practitioner. When she is not busy massaging or studying, you can find her painting abstract art or reading a good book.

Shante B.

licensed massage therapist

Shante is a licensed massage therapist who graduated from Cortiva in 2019. Trained in ashiatsu, hot and cold stone massage, prenatal, and more, She is always looking for ways to expand her growth as a massage therapist. Her goal is to create balance for each client in a way that addresses their concerns and leaves them feeling cared for, understood, and overall, relaxed. She enjoys finding new techniques to help heal the body with each customized massage. When she is not massaging, she is studying histology, finding new outdoor adventures, or finding new small businesses to support. She looks forward to having the opportunity to be involved with your relaxation, and wellness journey!

Emily S.

licensed esthetician

Emily is a licensed esthetician and cosmetologist with a genuine passion for skin health and women’s beauty. She graduated from Paul Mitchell the School of North Haven in 2019 and began her career at Del Soul Spa, where she grew from front desk receptionist to hands-on provider offering facials, body treatments, waxing, and lash services. In 2025, she earned her cosmetology license from the International Institute of Cosmetology in Wethersfield and now practices cosmetology alongside her esthetics work. Emily is known for her calm, welcoming approach and her dedication to helping clients feel relaxed, confident, and beautiful inside and out.

Katherine M.

licensed massage therapist

Katherine Maselli provides a variety of therapies tailored to your specific needs. Her training as a yoga teacher and athlete allows her to offer a unique experience tailored to each client’s personal health and wellness goals. She enjoys running, hiking, and loves her two cats.

Andrea G.

licensed massage therapist
Andrea is a 2017 graduate of CCMT. Over the last 7 years, she’s focused on providing therapeutic massage, with training in hot stone, prenatal, cranial sacral therapy, and reiki.
She prides herself in offering a safe space that allows clients to feel comfortable and at ease in their body and mind. Outside of the spa, she enjoys reading, working out, sending memes to her friends, and spending time with her family and dogs.

Madison B.

licensed massage therapist

Madison graduated from Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in 2017. Raised by a family of healers, her journey into massage therapy was natural. With a heritage steeped in holistic practices, she brings a deep understanding of the body’s interconnectedness to her work. Specializing in a variety of modalities including Swedish, Deep tissue, Hot stone, Thai, Reiki, and more, Madison crafts sessions tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. Her intuitive touch creates a safe and healing space for clients to relax, rejuvenate, and restore balance to their lives-one massage at a time. Outside of her practice, Madison finds joy in yoga, reading, gardening, and spending quality time with her family & pets! 

Samantha P.

licensed massage therapist

Sam graduated from CCMT in 2010 and has worked in various spa settings since. Her love and passion for massage stems from wanting to help with pain management. Since graduating Sam has gained certification in Hot Stone, Craniosacral, Reiki, and Pre-Natal; she looks forward to learning more modalities. Specializes in deep tissue and sports massage.

casey n.

licensed massage therapist

Casey graduated from the Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy in 2016 in hopes to help people understand how their body connects from head to toe and to help people escape the stressors of life. She has worked in various spas, a chiropractic office, and has been an independent contractor for the past ten years. Her favorite modalities to perform are what she calls eclectic because she loves performing deep tissue but enjoys adding tools and stretching to the session to promote wellness and relaxation. She also performs Swedish, cupping, myofascial release, and enjoys finding and correcting the sources of discomfort to allow for the body to heal. She is currently studying nursing in hopes to add another tool to provide wellness for others. When she is not working and studying she loves to powerlift, Netflix binge, and annoy her teenage son.

Natalie L.

licensed massage therapist

Natalie graduated with honors at American Institute of West Hartford. Specializing in Deep Tissue, Swedish, Aromatherapy, cupping, and Sports Massage. Natalie takes pride in her client’s well-being, listening and paying attention to their aches and pains and coming up with a treatment plan that fits their unique needs best. She believes a calm and positive energy are vital parts of relaxation as the sessions are just as much for your mind as well as your body.

Natalie is a mother of 4 wonderful boys! Hobbies include playing kickball, hosting game nights and any summertime activities. The sunshine literally brings her happiness!

Erin N.

licensed massage therapist

Hi, I’m Erin Nurse—yes, that’s my real last name, and healing truly feels like my calling.

I’m a Cortiva graduate with nearly five years of hands-on experience, and massage therapy is more than just what I do—it’s what I genuinely love. My goal is for you to leave the table feeling noticeably different: lighter, more balanced, and more connected to your body.

I’m naturally a bit heavy-handed, which makes deep tissue work one of my specialties. I also incorporate stretching and targeted therapeutic techniques to help release long-standing tension, improve mobility, and support lasting relief. I enjoy a challenge and believe every body deserves intentional, effective care.

If you’re looking for massage that goes beyond relaxation and creates real, meaningful change, you’re in the right place.

kyla l.

licensed massage therapist

Kyla is a trained, licensed Massage Therapist with experience in a variety of modalities, including deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy, and more. She offers a wide range of pressure, from light to deep tissue, and carefully tailors each session to her client’s individual preferences.

A graduate of the Cortiva Institute, Kyla has immersed herself in the spa environment and is dedicated to providing a calm, relaxing, and safe atmosphere for every client. Her goal is for each client to leave feeling fully relaxed, with all focus areas thoughtfully addressed and cared for.

Building rapport and strong therapeutic relationships is a top priority for Kyla. She strives not only to help her clients feel better physically, but also to ensure they feel heard, understood, and supported throughout the intake process and the entire session.