Janice B Gaines-Ehlen BS
Proprietor
Licensed Massage Therapist
License #4580 since 1989

From the late 1980's to 1996 Janice worked as an independent contractor for Gold's Gym in Portland Oregon. The business known as Motion Management which had offices in a number of gyms throughout the city offered services of massage therapy that focused on injury, rehab and sports massage. In addition she taught and lectured on fitness, nutrition, motivation and personal athletic training.

In 1996 Janice and her husband Mike Ehlen made Manzanita their home, since then Janice has had a successful private massage and wellness consulting practice. In the winter of 07-08 it is with great pride and passion that Janice presents Spa Manzanita - a full service day with emphasis on health, wellness and personalized services.

Education

• 1985 BS - Physical Education with minor studies in Exercise Physiology and Corporation Fitness Programs
• 1989 East West College of Healing Arts
• 1978 AA Nutrition (Santa Monica CC)

Additional Certifications and Studies

• Sports Massage
• PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)
• Trigger Point and Deep Tissue Therapy

Athletic Accomplishments

• 2006 Body Building Champion
• 1989-90 USA National Cycling Team
• 1990 National Gold Medalist
• 1989 & 1990 World Cycling Team Member
• 1988 Olympic Cycling Team Member (Alternate)
• Professional Ski Alpine Ski Racer
• California Windsurfing Champion 1975

Judy Hathaway BS
Licensed Massage Therapist
License #6481 since 1998

Judy is a well-grounded therapist with over 30 years of personal study in meditation, nature and healing. She received her massage training from the Oregon School of Massage and was licensed in 1997, focusing on traditional Chinese medicine, and is a Reiki II initiate. Judy says, "My goal in massage is to enhance the flow of ch'i (natural healing energy) through focused bodywork and energy balancing. I incorporate elements of Shiatsu, Polarity, Reiki and Acupressure into every massage."

In addition, Judy is a specialist in Acutonics - a system of sound healing that uses tuning forks and singing bowls to direct sound vibration into meridian points, trigger points and other points of pain. This treatment corrects the imbalances in the body's electrical/energetic system, producing profound results in treating a variety of physical and emotional conditions. This results in a body that is able to better heal itself and maintain health by allowing the body's natural healing energy to circulate freely.

Judy has been an Oregon resident since 1960 and a Manzanita resident since 2007. When not in the massage room, you will find her walking her dog on the beach or playing with her watercolors or a knitting project.

Chaka Bloodsaw
Massage Therapist
OR Lic# 16771

More info to come.

Mira Brockelman
Licensed Massage Therapist
OR Lic# 110708

Mira winters in Costa Rica and summers in Manzanita and we are a very fortunate spa to have Mira here at spa manzanita.

Mira has been studying body work and alternative health for over 20 years. She has a passion for surfing and is very active. Her greatest interest are deep tissue, trigger point therapy, facilitated stretching and sports massage, however is also drawn to many other modalities, such as Thai massage, reflexology, and spa therapies.

Kerry Irene Allen
Esthetician

Kerry, a new member of our family, hails from Australia and is well acquainted with the Pacific and is familiar with living in different cultures and countries, having being raised in Australia, lived in England for three years - where she completed her training and has lived in the USA for over 12 years. First in Schererville Indiana and then moving to Salem, Oregon.

Kerry completed her Esthetician's training in England in 1989 and comes to us with over 20 years experience in this industry. She completed C.I.D.E.S.C.O (the highest standard in Europe ) while attending the West of England College of Beauty Therapy. CIDESCO is becoming a more familiar standard here in states. She is excited to be joining the team at Spa Manzanita and being able to care for our clients. The thought of coastal life is exciting to her as well. She arrives in Manzanita 50 years young, single and with her "girls" Grace and Mercy(Kitty Cats)

Kerry's experience covers many areas, having completed additional training with a variety of skin care companies and make up education as well. Giving wonderful and result orientated facials is a passion of Kerrys. She is an expert at waxing - an industry that she has seen grow significantly over the past 12 years since arriving in the states. From the brow, leg and the full monty - she is the "girl" to see for your waxing needs.

Michelle Li
Esthetician and Spa Coordinator

Michelle has a passion for meeting new people and helping them search for their own unique link between physical health, inner happiness, and outer beauty.

She believes the ocean has healing powers reaching well-beyond the boundaries of traditional medicine, which is what draws me to Manzanita.

In her spare time you'll find me having fun in the outdoors either playing in the waves, or playing with my dog "Biggie" on the beach. Surfing is my year-round passion and I love traveling the world to find interesting waves in interesting places.

Michelle has a BA in Marketing from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire and a graduate degree in esthetics from the Euro Institute in Portland, Oregon.

Trish Bush
Spa Administrator

Trish has lived in Texas, Hawaii, Oregon, California and Washington. Retiring from the transportation industry in 2004, after the birth of her daughter KiLee. Trish and her family moved to the Oregon Coast to live a more wholesome and grounded lifestyle. Trish has two daughters Alexandria, 13 {below) and KiLee, 5 (left). There is no other place Trish would rather call home than Oregon's North Coast.

Trish has studied self hypnosis, nutrition, body building and alternative healing techniques. Believing in respect for all things, Trish and her family are loving their life on the coast. Keepin' it green! Grateful to be part of such a wonderful community.

Trish has thirty one years professional experience in purchasing, sales, accounting, transportation, operations and administration.

Christie Irvine
Spa Coordinator

"It took me so many years to move to the beach - and I'm not leaving"

Christie and her husband Lee moved around the country for business and now they're "living the dream" on the Oregon Coast.

After a career in the banking and accounting arena, Christie brings a great deal of talent and knowledge to the spa manzanita, we are lucky to have her on board. She enjoys interacting with the clients by making appointments for them and discussing spa products that will help them look and feel better.

Christie spends her free time hiking, biking, and kayaking, knitting and volunteer work. "I am very lucky to be apart of a coastal community in such and exciting and magical place!"

Alex Bush
Lead Spa Aide

Alex has moved all around the west coast with her mother, Trish, finally settling down on the Oregon coast in 2004. Currently, Alex lives with her mom, dad, and younger sister, Ki Lee in beautiful Manzanita.

Now a freshman at Neah-Kah-Nie High School, Alex has received many academic honors, such as Freshman Class President, as well as several athletic accomplishments including lettering in track, volleyball and basketball. Someday, she aspires to attend the University of Oregon to pursuit a career in public relations.

In her spare time, Alex enjoys surfing, writing, running, dancing and spending time with the ones she loves. Alex is very fortunate in many aspects and believes strongly in reciprocating her blessings and spreading positivity in ways big and small.

Alex is more than honored to be surrounded by the wonderful people composing the Spa Manzanita staff.

Amy Chacone
Spa Aide

Amy Chacon was born in Riverside , California . She and her mother, Toniann, moved back and forth between California and Oregon , finding a permanent home in Oregon when she was five. Soon Amy's family of two became a family of five, when Guy Naylor married Toniann, and his two kids became Amy's new older siblings, Brett and Sierra. Later Amy's family was privileged with the lives of Kayla, Dominic, and Joseph.

Amy now lives in Rockaway Beach , Oregon with her younger siblings and parents. She attends Neah-Kah-Nie high school and is a cheerleader for the local football team. She has received many academic rewards including the Principal's Award and the President's Award.

She enjoys working at Spa Manzanita with the kind and loving staff.

Gul Ibrahim-Gargiulo BS
Licensed Massage Therapist
License #4480 since 1989

For the past 17 years Gul has operated a private practice in Eugene Oregon.

Gul has spent years studying and working in the Physical Therapy aspect of soft tissue work. She specializes in Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Injury Management and Chronic Pain Assessment.

In addition to her work with people she is a Licensed Equestrian Therapist.


Gul is Janice's dear friend of many years.

Mike Ehlen (aka Raoul)
Spa Host, pictured here (2nd from left) with his band The Ultronz.