Meet the Staff

 

 

Licensed Massage Therapists

  • Tara Aksoy, L.M.T., Manager of Spa & Spa Services

    Tara has been a practicing therapist since 2005 and is licensed in CT and NY. With a history of working with chiropractors and other healthcare professionals, Tara specializes in pain management, injury prevention and recovery and on the lighter side, relaxation with Zero Balancing, Facial Rejuvenation and Reiki. I enjoy taking each session as another opportunity to listen, create a plan for the session and bring that client closer to their personal wellness goals.

  • Bryan Giles, L.M.T.

    Bryan brings a whole body approach to his work with a desire to help clients improve overall health and quality of life. Beginning training at Wat Po/ Chetawan Thai Traditional Medical School in Bangkok, Thailand, and at CCMT, his work stems from his knowledge of traditional Thai massage, Thai foot massage, Thai oil massage, sports massage, Hendry Athletic Myotherapy, medical massage cupping, and gua sha. He has an understanding of human movement from his 27 year background in movement sports.

  • Chuck Blake, L.M.T.

    Charlie is a graduate of CT Center of Massage Therapy with 16 months of schooling and 800 hours of supervised training. Specializing in Orthopedic Massage, ‘Chuck’ has a strong desire to help people get out of pain and feel better. His knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology with a deep understanding of orthopedic issues is impressive. He is always willing to help others in need, consistently bringing his talent to community service events and senior centers.

  • Nicki Threet, LMT, BCTMB

    Licensed, board certified massage therapist with over 15 years experience. Studied at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy of Westport where she graduating in 2007 and continuing her education at Charter Oak State College earning a BS in Psychology. Experienced in a variety of modalities including Swedish, Hot Stone, Stretching & Myofascial Release and specializing in Sports Massage with deep/moderate pressure accommodating a variety of clients to help increase mobility and decrease pain.

  • Tatiana Goclowski APRN, MSN, FNP-BC Owner, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner

    Tatiana has been in the nursing field for 25 years in various areas, and a Board certified nurse practitioner for 7 years. She has experience in intensive care, urology, surgical care, phlebology, and aesthetics. Being a FNP is her 2nd Masters degree, preparing her as a Nurse educator. Educating clients is her passion. Her goal is to achieve a refreshed and natural look with various aesthetic procedures. She trained under Master injectors and believes education is ongoing and necessary.

  • Mat Scherer, NASM CPT, Reflexology

    Mat has joined our Spa Services staff bringing a knowledge of body mechanics, and alignment with a strong interest in the healing approach of addressing the feet from a holistic perspective. His experience and passion lends him an interactive, healing approach based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet that are linked to major organs in the body with sessions that are not only relaxing, but therapeutic in total body wellness.

  • Jennifer Kriz, LMT

    Jen is s a passionate practitioner of CranioSacral Therapy (CST). She brings over 20 years of advanced training and professional practice in this modality. Much of her training has been from the Upledger Institute, where CST was pioneered and developed by the Osteopathic physician, John Upledger. She has pursued training with the CranioSacral Alliance in Rochester, NH. Jennifer continually updates her practice with cutting edge knowledge and skills as research and techniques become available.

  • Samantha MacDaniel, LMT

    Samantha graduated from Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 2018 and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. She was inspired to pursue massage based on her passion for natural healing which began after she struggled with her own health at a young age. Shortly after starting her schooling, she realized the amazing benefits of bodywork along with the healing power of touch. She enjoys sharing that gift with her clients.

Licensed Aesthetician

  • Tova Hyman, Aesthetician

    Tova Emanuel-Hyman, an aesthetician and beauty therapist with over 20 years of experience, has received the finest European training. She has practiced her skill in London, Israel and New York City. Tova has a passion for enhancing her clients’ natural beauty, and enjoys developing personalized treatment plans for all skin types. She offers luxurious aromatherapy facials and body treatments using organic products. You will feel refreshed, rejuvenated and with a new found sense of well-being.

To book an appointment,

call 203-387-2424 x444

 

Questions? Contact jccspa@jccnh.org