Our Registered Massage Therapists
All of our massage therapists have the following credentials:
- 2200 hour Massage Therapy Graduate
- CMTNB member in good standing
- ANBMT/NBMA 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.
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.
Kristine Thorsen
Registered Massage Therapist
Kristine started her career as a Registered Massage Therapist in 2017 and has worked in clinical settings in the Saint John area ever since. She has a passion for wellness for both herself and her clients. She enjoys enhancing her client’s well being through massage and recommended home care exercises. Kristine specializes in deep tissue massage but can adapt her techniques to each client’s comfort level. In addition, she also offers cupping therapy that she can incorporate into her treatments to help her clients acheive the most optimal result.
Outside of the clinic she leads an active lifestyle that promotes health in herself so she can thrive in both her personal and profession life. On her downtime she also enjoys time outdoors with her dogs.
Lacey Tompkins
Registered Massage Therapist
Lacey, a native of Saint John, is an empathetic massage therapist with a passion for promoting healing and wellness. In 2023, she graduated from Eastern College, where she received the prestigious Excellence in Clinical Massage Therapy award. Prior to her career in massage therapy, Lacey served as a medical assistant in the military reserves for nearly ten years, gaining extensive knowledge of acute and chronic injuries. She found that her previous skills and training seamlessly translated into her current profession, allowing her to provide tailored treatment plans that meet the unique needs of her clients. Lacey’s dedication and adaptability make her an invaluable asset to the Refresh Wellness Studio team.
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 Esthetics Team
Tracy Dempsey
Medical Esthetician
Tracy is passionate about skincare and loves partnering with clients to create personalized treatment plans that support healthy, radiant skin. By combining her expertise with a wide range of services—from relaxing facials to advanced laser treatments—she delivers thoughtful, results-driven solutions while ensuring every client feels comfortable and confident throughout their experience. Her goal is simple: to help each person achieve their skincare goals and maintain a lasting glow.
Her dedication to aesthetics is deeply personal. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, Tracy took time to reflect and ultimately chose to pursue her true passion in skincare. Experiencing skin health challenges during her own treatment reinforced the importance of expert guidance and solution-focused care. This journey allows her to connect with clients on a deeper level—listening closely, understanding their concerns, and providing the attentive, compassionate care they deserve.
Jordan Knox
Medical Esthetician
Jordan has had a passion for helping her clients feel confident by accentuating their natural beauty. She started with Refresh in 2019 offering microblading services and has since completed medical esthetics training. Her current service offerings include laser hair removal, IPL, microneedling, microblading, dermaplaning, chemical peels and phototherapy. Keep and eye on her offerings as she continues to expand and bring more medical esthetic services to Refresh!
Grace May
Licensed Esthetician
Since graduating from Majestany Institute Saint John, Grace has been perfecting her skill with skincare, nail enhancements and lash extensions. Originally from Saint John, she loves the community and is excited to be a part of the vibrancy of Uptown Saint John!
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 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.
