Our Registered Massage Therapists
All of our massage therapists have the following credentials:
- 2200 hour Massage Therapy Graduate
- CMTNB member in good standing
- ANBMT member in good standing
Leah Ross
Registered Massage Therapist, Clinical Aromatherapist – Owner of Refresh Wellness Studio
Leah was born and raised in Saint John. She completed her 2200 hour massage therapy training in 2001.
Since graduating, she continues to strive to learn. She has taken specialized courses in taping, TMJ disorders, aromatherapy and myofascial release.
Whether you are looking for deep tissue therapy or are simply in need of relaxation, Leah can adapt each treatment to meet your individual needs.
Michelle Murray Kerr
Registered Massage Therapist
Michelle is a graduate from The Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. With over 20 years experience, she has extensive training in deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy.
Michelle has worked in both spas and medical clinics. Over ten years of her career was dedicated to working extensively with clients who had been involved in motor vehicle accidents.
No matter the setting, her goal has been to create an individual experience that will help each client to feel their best.
Erica Steward
Registered Massage Therapist
Erica was born and raised in Florenceville, New Brunswick but moved to Saint John after high school. She graduated from UNB with a BA Degree in psychology and also completed a 2200 hour massage therapy training course.
Erica graduated from Eastern College in 2017 and has a passion for continuous learning in order to help others.
Whether it’s for relaxation or deep tissue treatment, she can provide specific and individualized care.
Andalia Wilkins
Registered Massage Therapist
Andalia Wilkins graduated from the Massage Therapy Program at Eastern College in July 2012. Since then she has taken a number of specialized courses including Cupping Massage and Aromatherapy.
Andalia decided to become a RMT because of her desire to help others. She herself had an injury in 2009 and received massage therapy care. The benefits she received from massage therapy made her realize that this was the way she would like to improve the lives of others.
Zachary Hunter
Registered Massage Therapist
Zach finished his 2200 hour Massage Therapy training at Eastern College’s Saint John campus in 2018. Zach approaches his profession with a zeal for helping others that is evident from the first time you meet him.
He specializes in deep tissue work and has an ability to pin-point areas of concern. Zach is able to assess your concerns and adapt each treatment to suit your individual needs. He has also taken additional training in cupping massage and is able to incorporate that into his massage therapy treatments.
Kiara Stevens
Registered Massage Therapist
Kiara was born and raised in Saint John. She graduated from the 2200 hour massage therapy training program at Eastern College in October 2021. Through her training she has ignited a passion for her profession and is committed to being a life long learner in the field of massage therapy.
Kiara has the caring and sincere personality required of a massage therapist. Her primary goal is to assist those who suffer from soft tissue injuries and discomfort. Kiara is also an advocate for massage therapy as self care to promote positive mental and physical health. She recognizes that each client’s needs vary and she creates a treatment that is uniquely crafted to meet the desired outcome for the individual.
Lauren Maier
Registered Massage Therapist
Lauren completed her massage therapy training in Ontario in 2018. Following graduating from her program, she worked in Ontario for 3 years in a clinical setting where she enjoyed treating a variety of conditions. Since making New Brunswick home, she has been exploring all that our region has to offer and settling into a slower pace. She looks forward to building her practice with Refresh and working as a team to bring our clients the best care.
Heidi White
Registered Massage Therapist
Heidi has over 20 years experience as a registered massage therapist. Since graduating in 2001 from Northumberland College she has worked for herself in the St. George area and in various medi-spa settings.
In addition to her Massage Therapy training, she is also a Registered Acupuncture Practitioner. She can offer full acupuncture treatments or is able to incorporate acupuncture into her massage therapy treatments. Other modalities that compliment her treatments are laser therapy and cupping massage.
Natasha Cheslock
Registered Massage Therapist
Natasha graduated from the Ontario College of Health and Technology in 2020. She is skilled in Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascial release, prenatal, lymphatic drainage, sports massage and trigger point therapy.
Natasha believes open communication and empathy are important to provide safe, competent massage therapy treatments. She feels that massage therapy plays an important role in injury prevention as well as maintaining an individual’s overall sense of well-being.
When not working, she enjoys staying active, playing hockey, travelling and spending time with friends and family.
Naomi Feltmate Corey
Registered Massage Therapist
Naomi was born and raised in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. She graduated in 2021 from Eastern College in Halifax at the top of her program before moving to Saint John.
Naomi has a passion for massage as a way of providing a safe and relaxing treatment for all kinds of physical discomforts and relieving everyday tensions. She loves learning and growing and is committed to ensuring that every client receives the individual treatment best suited for their specific needs.
Our Estheticians
Elizabeth Pettipas
Medical Esthetician
Elizabeth has worked in a spa environment since graduating from the Medical Esthetics program at Majestany Istitute in Saint John. She made the choice to pursue esthetics since she felt that it would allow her to use her creative & artistic talent in a way that would have a positive impact on the people that she treats. She is especially passionate about skincare. She loves learning the science behind the products so that she can recommend the best treatment protocol and at home regime to help resolve her client’s skincare concerns. She also enjoys doing make up applications and has had an interest in this area long before taking her esthetics program. When she is not working, her favorite hobby is English horseback riding!
Taylor Murphy
Medical Esthetician
Taylor graduated from the Medical Esthetics program at Majestany Institute in 2022 and has very quickly become a favourite esthetician to many clients. She is especially well known for her nail work which truly look like works of art!
Although she especially enjoys nail enhancements, Taylor is also passionate about skincare and can help you achieve the results you are looking for.
Our Administrative Staff
Rylee Fitzpatrick
Administrative Support/Office Manager
Rylee started at Refresh Wellness Studio in 2019. She is the friendly face that you see when you arrive and the pleasant voice when you call to book an appointment. Rylee ensures that everything about your experience is seamless and organized. You can tell that she take pride in her position. Our clients love that she takes the time to know their names and makes sure they feel welcomed into our space.
Jamie Hatelt
Administrative Support
Jamie’s warm smile, attention to detail and desire to help make her a perfect fit for our administrative support team at Refresh! Jamie was born in Saint John but moved away at a young age. She spent the majority of her life in Ontario where she worked for many years in an administrative role in the education system before moving back to Saint John in March of 2020. When she’s not at Refresh, you’ll often find her out exploring a new trail or taking in all that Uptown Saint John has to offer.
