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2707 Genesee Street
Utica, New York 13501
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Our Team

Licensed Massage Therapists   --  Licensed Estheticians

Curry McMahon, LMT

Business Owner


Curry has an impressive 25 years of experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist and 18 years as a Licensed Esthetician. While she is unable to accept new clients at this time, she remains actively involved in training all staff members.


Kat Gibson, LMT


specializes in deep tissuehot stone, and trigger point therapies. Notably, her preferred modality is Deep Tissue.

 Although focused on pain relief, deep tissue massage can still help you unwind mentally and may alleviate feelings of anxiety.

Clients seeking these treatments will benefit from Kat's skillful approach and personalized care.


Renée Bartley, LMT


has extensive expertise in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including deep tissue massage, cupping therapy, salt stone massage, hot stone massage, and trigger point therapy.


Notably, her preferred modalities are deep tissue massage and cupping therapy.



Lindsay Schick, LMT


 has extensive expertise in hot stone, pediatric, geriatric, pregnancy, relaxation, and reflexology massage.


Her preferred modalities include hot stone, pediatric, and relaxation techniques.


Joseph Duda, LMT


This therapist specializes in light touch, relaxation, reflexology, and lymphatic drainage massage.


Notably, his preferred modalities are relaxation and reflexology so that you can enjoy long walks on the beach.

Alicia Koch, LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist

Licensed Esthetician

Danielle Dickenson

Licensed Esthetician

Licensed Cometologist


Danielle obtained her cosmetology license in 2017, followed by her International and advanced esthetics license in 2018. Since 2018, she has been an esthetician at Lava Spa. Her specialties include advanced esthetic facials, eyelash and brow enhancements, as well as body waxing. Danielle takes pride in her role as an employee at Lava Spa and eagerly anticipates further growth through education and experience.

Christopher Groth, LMT



Specializes in a range of massage techniques, including deep tissue, cupping, hot lava and salt stone, as well as bamboo massage.


Our therapist is highly skilled in these modalities, with a particular focus on deep tissue and pregnancy massages


Jes Sheldon, LMT

 utilizes an intuitive and integrative approach to massage therapy. Jes specializes in gentle relaxation, pregnancy massage, migraine relief, and Ashiatsu massage. 


Amy Courtney, LMT


has been a licensed massage therapist since 2019. She offers a soothing touch with a default toward medium pressure. Amy specializes in addressing arm, shoulder, and neck pain. Her favorite service to provide is the Hot Stone massage. If you’re seeking relaxation or relief from muscle tension she is a skilled professional to consider! 

Sarah Wagner

Licensed Esthetician

Sabina Akhmedova

Licensed Esthetician

Regina Durante, LMT



This therapist specializes in a variety of massage techniques, including Craniosacral treatment, Shiatsu, Sports massage, trigger point therapy, pregnancy massage, as well as hot stone massage.


Notably, she is highly skilled in Shiatsu and relaxation massage


Danielle "Dee" Inman, LMT


Provides a personalized integrative approach to therapeutic massage. She uses a dynamic multi-modality approach that is tailored to meet and exceed each individual clients need.


She specializes in myofacial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, muscle energy techniques, Hot Stone, Bamboossage, Swedish, Pregnancy, Shiatsu, Cupping and Relaxation.


Darlene Mielcarek, LMT

 has been licensed since 1998. From infants to the elderly she is able to intuitively integrate various therapies into each session.


 Darlene is trained in Lymphatic Drainage, Craniosacral Therapy, Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Pregnancy, Hot Stone, Cupping, Reflexology and she is a Reiki master.

Marina Giannandrea

Licensed Esthetician


Marina specializes in a diverse array of facials, skin treatments, spa services and waxing. Some of her favorite services are dermaplaning, lash lifts, hydrodermabrasion and hot stone facials. Receiving her license from West Seneca in 2020, she is dedicated to continuously learning and staying current with the latest technology and advancements in skincare. Marina's ultimate goal is to empower you to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin by creating a personalized roadmap to skin health and beauty.

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