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 aesthetician 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 aesthetics, 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 aesthetician 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 aesthetics 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.

Garet Bender

operations manager

Garet grew up in a family of cosmetologists. He worked in salons and spas in CT and MA for years when he was young. Before returning to the spa industry, he worked at a restaurant for about 10 years. That is where he met Katie Kiss and became one of her local bartender friends, until he was promoted to the General Manager position. He has now decided to return to his roots and is our man behind the curtain at Eliana. When he is not working, he enjoys being outdoors, drinking wine and talking to his plants.

Sara Pereira

licensed massage therapist + spa manager

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, teaching massage therapy for various programs in the state. Sara has continued education certificates in Hot Stone, Pre-natal Massage, Myofascial Release, and Cupping Therapy just to name a few. Her love of the spa setting has her coming to work with us at Del Soul Spa!

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!

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.

Liz W.

licensed esthetician

Liz is a licensed esthetician since June 2024 with a passion for helping clients look and feel their best through personalized skincare. She specializes in men’s facials with expert beard care, as well as customized facials for women, full-service waxing, and lash lifts and tints. Whether you’re coming in for a deep cleanse, brow shaping, or a glow-up lash boost, Liz strives to provide a relaxing, professional experience that leaves you feeling confident and refreshed.
As she continues to grow in the field of esthetics, she is constantly expanding her expertise and refining her skills to bring you the latest techniques, products, and trends.

“Your skin journey is important to me, and I am honored to be a part of it every step of the way.” – Liz