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 licensed massage therapist with over 14 years in the spa and wellness field. A graduate of Branford Hall Career Institute, Katie went on to work in a wellness center alongside Chiropractors and Physical therapists, as a chiropractic assistant and licensed massage therapist specializing in sports and deep tissue massage. She later went on to learn the spa industry where she then advanced her knowledge by advancing her knowledge in aesthetics, as well as other massage modalities like hot stone, therapeutic massage, and numerous body treatments. She is now dual licensed in aesthetics as well as massage therapy, and is passionate about wellness in all aspects of the word. She has also found passion in business ownership, as it allows her the ability to help a broader range of people than she would have ever been able to help by herself. Work aside, she loves spending time with her husband, daughter, family, close friends, and fur babies. She also enjoys traveling, reading, and loves and a good laugh with the ones she loves the most.

HEATHER PERRA


owner, massage therapist, esthetician

Heather is a dually trained licensed massage therapist and aesthetician with over 25 years of experience in the spa industry. A graduate of Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, Heather found her passion was in spa and wellness so she decided to continue her education in skin care. She went on to become licensed in aesthetics through the International Institute of Cosmetology and graduated in 2008. Heather yields many talents, she is a highly trained waxing specialist for both men and women, she is trained in nail care, and she also practices many interesting and innovative types of massage therapies including Ashiatsu, Lastone, and Mona Lomi. Heather has expanded her love for helping those in need with her business where she finds joy mentoring others in the path of wellness and giving them a safe place to thrive in a job they love. She enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with her children, and dining out with friends. You can also find her jamming out to Dave Matthews Band any chance she can get.

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 Grady

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 Segal

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 Galicia

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!

Liz Leonard

licensed esthetician

Liz has been an esthetician just shy of a decade and has always practiced in small family-owned businesses. She is passionate about her work and has known she wanted to be in the beauty industry since high school. Liz will go out of her way to make you feel comfortable in any setting and she’s been told by clients she has “magic hands”. Liz specializes in full body waxing, facials, brow maintenance, HydraFacials, and body treatments. You can find Liz performing her services to the best of her ability and to the level that she would want to receive any service. In her spare time you can find Liz playing with her dog, taking care of her plants and garden, and always trying to make her friends and family laugh.

Sarah Gould

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 Cabrera

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 to one day open a retreat of her own.

Shea Gyurko

licensed massage therapist

Shea graduated from Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy in 2015. Since graduating she has worked in chiropractic and spa settings. Shea enjoys creating a session specific to each client’s wants and needs. She likes to focus on alleviating pain while also creating a deeply relaxing state of being. Shea offers therapeutic, hot stone, deep tissue, prenatal and body treatments. Shea often utilizes gua sha and cupping in her sessions to achieve her clients therapeutic goals. She is excited to continue learning about the body and integrating new techniques into her massage therapy practice.

When not massaging, Shea can be found hiking with her dog or planning her next roadtrip!

Andrea Amato

licensed massage therapist

Andrea has been a licensed massage therapist for almost 10 years. She graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 2010 and has been regularly working as a therapist since then. Her specialty and focus is on therapeutic deep tissue for orthopedic impairments, chronic pain, and minor soft tissue ailments from everyday repetitious strain or from previous injury. Her work is specific and geared towards rehabilitation and pain management, but she can also work the whole body to induce the parasympathetic nervous system for a complete mind/body relaxation. She has worked in medical and spa settings and incorporates aspects of both in each of her sessions. She is currently continuing her education to become a physical therapist’s assistant, so the added education in health and exercise science makes her well suited to deal with certain soft tissue impairments and joint immobilizations.

Maia Dubar

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 Berry

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!

Colleen VanRyn

licensed massage therapist

Colleen is a licensed massage therapist that has been enjoying and honing her craft since 2004. She specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Cupping, and Pregnancy Massage. Colleen loves showing her clients how good their bodies are supposed to feel.

She believes that regular massage is an integral part of one’s wellness routine and personally couldn’t live without it herself. When not massaging, Colleen teaches yoga, reads, plays tennis, raises a teenager, sells life insurance, stays active in her church, and relaxes with the best cat in the Universe, Bubbles.

Kim Collins

licensed massage therapist

Kim Collins specializes in deep tissue massage with pain management and rehabilitation in mind. She loves tracking clients progress and working towards their goals. Outside of the spa, Kim enjoys fishing, hiking and gardening.

Andrew gonsalves

licensed massage therapist

Andrew is our circus enthusiast from Middletown, Connecticut. His knowledge of the body, training and safety come from both training and teaching in acrobatics and circus arts, and as a licensed massage therapist of four years. Through this journey, he has developed many tools to facilitate relaxation, rehabilitation and recovery. Andrew emphasizes that each persons voice matters. His commitment to his clients and their wellbeing is second to none.

Katherine Maselli

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 lovers her two cats.

Anita Boateng

licensed massage therapist

Anita began practicing massage in 2018. Anita truly enjoys helping people feel better and achieve relaxation. Earning her certificate in  Manual Lymphatic Drainage has invited her into a whole new field of self care and hopes to continue to develop more in this field. Her massage styles include relaxing, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and hot stone massage. If she is not helping people feel better, you can find her cooking up a storm and enjoying the outdoors!

Gia Aldo

licensed massage therapist + esthetician
Gia is a dual licensed massage therapist and esthetician as well as a strong believer in the benefits of self-care and wellness treatments. She offers a serene and nurturing experience where one can unwind, relax, and release tension. Gia is a Cortiva Institute graduate where she was heavily trained in therapeutic and deep tissue massage. She continued to hone her expertise in various other modalities including skin and body treatments, Himalayan Hot Salt Stone, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
As a breast cancer survivor, she is passionate about volunteering her time to help those who are dealing with skin and body side effects caused by oncology treatments. She hosts workshops with Look Good Feel Better at local hospital cancer centers and is actively working on completing her oncology training for esthetics and massage.
Outside of the spa, Gia is an aspiring social dancer, a travel enthusiast and a super mom.