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Bev (Retired therapist & Retired owner as of September 2022, Emily Gillette is the new proud owner) opened Soothing Sessions Massage in December of 2000 because of her passion for helping people through the use of therapeutic massage.

Emily is the new owner as of September 2022 and works as a Full Time Therapist at Soothing Sessions since 2018. She moved here from Pennsylvania and enjoys the warmer weather. She attended Pittsburgh Technical Institute where she received her certificate in Massage Therapy October 2013. Emily specializes in Deep Tissue & Trigger Point Therapy. She loves helping people and improving their quality of life through her work. She has known massage was her calling since the age of 12, as she would give her classmates mini massages. She enjoys yoga & spending time with her 3 dogs and tabby cat.

Mari is originally from Connecticut and moved down South in 1989.  She has been working as a massage therapist for the past 12 years.  Mari attended South Carolina Massage and Esthetician School in Columbia, SC.  Mari specializes in deep tissue and trigger work.  She feels truly blessed to be working in a profession that gives back so much to people's overall health and well being.  She has three boys, one a junior at Clemson and twins, juniors at River Bluff High School.  In her free time she enjoys working out.

Ashley is a loving mother to 4 thriving children.She has been in the massage therapy industry for 7 years and received her therapist license at Midlands Technical College. She specializes in Himalayan Salt Stone Massage. She loves the massage profession because she enjoys helping people feel better mentally and physically.

Faith has lived most of her life in Lexington and went to school for massage therapy at MIdlands Technical College. She continued working for a veterinary clinic as she loves animals, however she has decided to go full time with her massage therapy. She loves the calm that the job brings and is happy to offer everyone she works with a wonderful relaxing massage.

Born and raised in the capital of Brazil. Vanessa graduated with a B.S in Occupational Therapy at the University of Brasilia. However, she decided to branch away by moving to Columbia, SC in 2017 and pursue even bigger opportunities. Since then her life has been full of new challenges: learning a new language, new culture, being away from family and firnds and building a new career. She switched career paths in order to help others in a new and different manner. Vanessa went back to school and graduated in Clinical Massage Therapy at Midlands Technical College. She got her license and specializes in Lymphatic Drainage with a unique Brazilian technique. 

Sam is a 2012 graduate of The National Academy of Massage Therapy in Pennsylvania. His professional training includes Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Myofascial Release, Table Thai Yoga, and Sports Massage. From 1990-to 1994 he worked as a trainer in a sports medicine clinic while attending a local community college.

After a life-changing neck injury in 1995, which halted his healthy, active lifestyle, he began a rigorous regimen of anti-inflammatory and pain medications with minimal relief, leaving him feeling hopeless and depressed.

It was through his persistence to get back to his previous, healthy, active lifestyle that Sam gained an understanding and appreciation for healing methods that offered an alternative to surgery and avoided a lifelong regimen of pain medication which included chiropractic medicine and massage therapy.

Homegrown in Sunny South Carolina, an alumna of USC and life-long learner, Ruthie graduated from the Clinical Massage Therapy Program of Midlands Technical College, June 2022. This Licensed Massage Therapist brings to the table nearly four decades of service as a Registered Nurse, BSN and Health Educator, MAT. Excellent care during your therapeutic massage session is priority in the hands of this seasoned professional. Ruthie has many other interests in her free time such as singing, dancing and photography. Best of all, her heart is wrapped up in the paws of her two littermates Jet & Lu, ATD Certified Therapy Dogs. As a team they love to share smiles and joy, because volunteer work "is a real treat!"

Gilbert, SC is home for Amy. After graduating from Gilbert High School, Amy went on to pursue further education at Midlands Technical College. She received her associate's degree in Public Service and her Paralegal certification.Amy has been with Soothing Sessions since June 2017 as a part-time receptionist. She enjoys meeting new people and ensuring that the clients at Soothing Sessions have a pleasant experience.Amy is happiest when she's at home spending quality time with her husband and their two sons. She also enjoys amateur paint classes and visiting with family in Tennessee.

Kelly and her family just recently moved to SC in 2022. She has been in the Medical  field for 16 years and loves to help others feel their best. Mom of 2 boys 13 and 7 who are her world, and wife to her loving husband of 19 years. In her free time she loves watching her boys play sports and soaking up the sunny SC sun! Kelly joined the team in August 2022 and loves working here!

Heather and her family moved to SC in 2019. She has moved many times living in NY, CT, CA & SC. Mom of a 7 year old son, 11 yr old shitzu mix Sacha and wife of 17 years. She teaches yoga & meditation and enjoys helping others learn to love themselves. Heather joined the Soothing Sessions team in July 2021 & loves her job here! 

Jennifer (Jen) has lived in South Carolina her whole life and currently resides in Lexington. She has been married to her husband since May 2018, and has two stepchildren, 3 dogs (Sadie, Frank, and Goldie), 3 cats (Sebastian, Winston, and Mabel), and a Leopard Gecko-Groot.  She is a registered nurse and graduated from Midlands Technical College nursing school in 2021.  Jennifer started working here in October 2022 and battling a rare form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for two years. She is enjoying being back at work and loves working here and meeting our clients!

Rhonda moved from Aiken to Lexington in 2021. Her favorite hobbies are shopping, dancing and watching college football and women’s college basketball – especially the Carolina Gamecocks!  She enjoys spending time and making memories with her family and friends. Rhonda became a client at Soothing Sessions Massage after suffering from lower back pain that went down her legs and to her toes. After realizing how much a deep tissue massage was helping her, she now tries to schedule one each month. In February 2023, she became a part-time Receptionist and was very excited to accept the position and be part of such an awesome team that helps people feel better.