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Meet Our Staff
Thank you for stopping by! Healing Essence Massage has grown and welcomed new therapists and treatment options over the last few years.
We'd like to let you know a little about each of our therapists, to ensure you are comfortable and relaxed before your session.​​​​​​​​​​
Healing Essence Massage Therapy
Jennifer Woodside
Founder & Master Massage Therapist
Jennifer Woodside is the Founder and Master Massage Therapist at Healing Essence. With extensive experience in therapeutic massage and a deep commitment to client-centered care, she has built Healing Essence as a place where professionalism, integrity, and a true healing atmosphere come together. Jennifer specializes in therapeutic and medically-informed massage, including work related to injury support, chronic pain management, and VA-referred care. Her approach blends clinical understanding with attentive, individualized care, focusing on restoring function while maintaining the calm and supportive environment Healing Essence is known for. As the founder, Jennifer is dedicated to maintaining high standards across every aspect of the practice, ensuring that each client receives consistent, thoughtful, and professional care.
Wendy Hampton
Office & Operations Manager
Wendy Hampton serves as the Office & Operations Manager at Healing Essence and is the steady organizational force behind our daily operations. She oversees scheduling, client coordination, insurance processing, and the administrative coordination of required documentation and billing, ensuring that everything behind the scenes runs smoothly and efficiently.
Her reliability, warmth, and positive presence help create the calm and welcoming environment our clients experience from their first phone call to their final appointment. Wendy’s attention to detail and commitment to excellence allow our therapists to focus fully on client care while she supports the operational foundation of the practice.
Wendy plays a vital role in maintaining the professionalism, consistency, and healing atmosphere that define Healing Essence.
Alicia Cummings
Licensed Massage Therapist
Alicia provides therapeutic massage services with a focus on client comfort, attentive care, and professional consistency. She works with clients seeking relaxation, tension relief, and targeted support for areas of discomfort.
She continues to expand her knowledge in therapeutic and medically-informed massage techniques and works thoughtfully with clients experiencing specific muscular concerns. Alicia’s goal is to help each client feel supported, heard, and cared for in the calming environment Healing Essence is known for.
Healing Essence Spa
Zoey Shelton
Licensed Esthetician
Zoey provides professional skincare services with a thoughtful and personalized approach. She takes time to listen carefully to each client’s concerns and goals, offering tailored recommendations to support healthy, balanced skin.
Her facials are customized based on individual skin needs and consultation, creating a treatment experience that feels attentive, relaxing, and results-focused. In addition to skincare services, she also offers lash and waxing services with careful attention to detail and client comfort.
Zoey’s goal is for every client to feel refreshed, confident, and well cared for.
Emma Risner
Licensed Nail Technician
Emma provides professional nail care services within the Healing Essence Spa, offering detailed finishes and creative nail artistry. She is especially known for her precision, polished results, and custom nail designs tailored to each client’s preferences.
She maintains a clean and welcoming service environment and is committed to delivering beautiful, carefully executed results that clients feel confident and excited about.