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Meet everyone who makes the Serenity happen
Owner
Meet Noel!
Noel is the proud owner of A Touch of Serenity. She founded this company in 2014 with the intention of creating an establishment that offers affordable massage therapy services without compromising the quality of customer service and care. As a long time migraine sufferer, Noel understands the importance of having accessibility to an affordable and effective self-care routine. Because massage therapy became one of the most effective holistic approaches that truly helped to alleviate the frequency of her migraines, Noel became fascinated with learning all that she could about alternative healing practices.
After Noel received her BFA from Howard University in 2008, she returned to school the following year and completed her training for massage therapy in 2009 from The National Massage Therapy Institute in Falls Church VA. She later received her MBA with a specialization in entrepreneurship in 2016 from The Forbes Business School of Ashford University. Her 14 years of experience in massage therapy has taught her the true value of self-care for both the mind and body. Noel specializes in deep tissue and trigger point therapy.
Noel is currently not available for appointment scheduling.
Office Manager
Meet Candy!
Candy is the office manager for A Touch of Serenity. Her behind the scenes work and organizational and interpersonal skills are critical components to our seamless daily operations. Not only does Candy greet our customers with a warm smile, she also assists with replenishing our supplies, handling our inventory, and managing emails and appointment requests.
Her previous 25 years of experience in Human Resources, specifically specializing in employee/management relations, has made her a huge asset to the company.
Candy has been with A Touch of Serenity since 2014!
Meet Kita!
Kita is originally from Alexandria, Virginia. She has worked in the customer service industry for over 9 years. Her past work experience ranges from retail associate positions to management of her mother's ice cream shop to working as a dog groomer! Her wide array of skills in customer service has taught her to work with all types of personalities with both people AND dogs! Kita finds the most rewarding aspect of working in customer service to be the relaxation she is able to create with each person she interacts with. No matter where she is working, Kita knows the importance of ensuring that customers always feel welcomed, valued, and appreciated.
In addition to her customer service experience, Kita is also a Licensed Master Esthetician. She decided to combine her passion for customer service with her love for the health and beauty industry. Kita attended the AVEDA Institue School of Cosmetology for her basic esthetic studies. She went on to receive her Master's of Esthetics training at Neroli School of Beauty and Holistic Therapy. Her favorite services to perform are facials, waxing services, and body scrubs.
In her free time, Kita enjoys cooking, watching movies, spending time with friends and family, and taking care of her Lizard, Smolz
Waxing and facial sessions can be scheduled with Kita on Tuesdays 10am - 3pm, Wednesdays 10am - 3pm, Thursdays 4pm - 9pm, Fridays 10am - 3pm, and Saturdays 11am - 2pm. You must call to schedule all wax appointments. 571.419.8543
Kita has been with A Touch of Serenity since 2023!
Meet Earl!
Earl is a 2014 graduate of The National Massage Therapy Institute in Falls Church, Virginia. He was a Five Star rated Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) for previous employers and was also the recipient of the 2016 Rising Star Award for LMT's in the region. Earl specializes in Swedish and deep tissue. He also studied sports, prenatal, and myofascial release. His relaxing and therapeutic style has been described as fluid and free flowing.
Earl was drawn to massage at an early age when he and his younger sister were given the chore of rubbing the feet of their mother after her long days at work. Both hated the task initially, but for Earl, it became a labor of love when he began to see the relief his hands gave his mom.
Earl works Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 12pm - 6pm
To schedule with Earl, call 571.419.8543 or schedule online.
Earl has been with A Touch of Serenity since 2018!
Meet Tim! (Lead Therapist Position)
Tim has over 30 years of experience in the healing and health industry. His experience and background as a former nurse combined with his extensive training from Paul St. John, the originator of neuromuscular therapy (NMT), has made Tim an expert in pain management. His personal experience with his own pain is what steered him down the path of holistic healing and massage therapy.
Tim has been a licensed neuromuscular therapist since 1990 and enjoys seeing the results of his work in helping his clients live pain free to improve their quality of life. He specializes in neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, Shiatsu, myofascial release therapy, and TMJ dysfunction and headaches. In addition, Tim also has training and experience in working with post operative clients to aid in their healing and recovery of breast surgery reconstruction. Tim's long standing relationship with the NIH (National Institutes of Health) has granted him the opportunity to work with clients who have survived cancer and have needed further treatment and care through therapeutic massage services.
Tim works on Mondays 9am - 6pm , Thursdays from 9am - 6pm, and Saturdays 9am - 3:30pm. To schedule with Tim, call 571.419.8543 or schedule online.
Tim has been with A Touch of Serenity since 2019!
Meet Karl!
Karl received his massage training at Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage in Falls Church, Virginia. After working for more than 20 years as a writer and communications professional, Karl realized that his passion for fitness, yoga, meditation, and wellness was inevitably going to be his new career path. He has worked as a massage therapist in both medical and spa settings and has developed an instinctual massage style that incorporates an appreciation for the medical necessity of massage and intervention while also understanding the importance of addressing his client’s specific needs on a holistic level.
Karl provides his clients with a massage that is both therapeutically beneficial as well as relaxing. In his years of experience, Karl has mastered the art of targeting specific problems areas with consideration of the connection between the mind and body. Karl has experience with Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial release, prenatal massage, and cupping.
Karl works on Mondays 4pm - 8pm, Tuesdays 10am - 2pm, Thursdays 4pm - 9pm, Fridays 10am - 2pm, and Saturdays 10am - 2pm. To schedule with Karl, call 571.419.8543 or schedule online.
Karl has been with A Touch of Serenity since 2021!
Meet Jaymie! (Lead Therapist Position)
Jaymie was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. Jaymie fell in love with massage therapy while on a trip to Key West in 2017. While on this enlightening trip, Jaymie learned about the incredible mental and physical benefits of massage from a local massage therapist. Once the seed for natural healing alternatives was planted, Jaymie became inspired to become a massage therapist. She graduated from Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in 2019 where she went above and beyond the assigned school curriculum to learn everything she could about the human body.
Her passion for learning placed her in the top of her graduating class. Jaymie’s approach to massage is highly intuitive as she not only listens to her client’s explanation of their needs, but she also hears what the muscles have to say as she is working. Jaymie has a gift for finding and relieving those tight spots you didn’t even know you had! In her spare time Jaymie enjoys yoga, scuba diving, and travelling. Jaymie specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, and Thai on the table stretching techniques.
Jaymie works Tuesdays 7:30am - 3pm, Wednesdays 12pm - 7pm, Fridays 7:30am - 3pm, Every other Saturday 12pm - 7pm, and every other Sunday 12pm - 7pm. To schedule with Jaymie, call 571.419.8543 or schedule online.
Jaymie has been with A Touch of Serenity since 2022!
Meet Ligia!
Ligia is a graduate from the Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage in Falls Church, Virginia. Ligia’s passion for the healing capabilities of alternative modalities is what ultimately led her down the path of her massage therapy career. Ligia has a well-rounded and thorough understanding of the human body from the inside out as she is also a Licensed Esthetician! With the belief that there is a direct correlation between a client’s mental and physical state and the health and well-being of their muscles and skin, Ligia enjoys witnessing the results of her work through the progress and improvements she sees with her clients. She believes in the importance of prioritizing consistent self-care routines that are both superficial (for the skin) and therapeutic (for the muscles).
Ligia specializes in deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, bamboo massage, and stimulating facial massage techniques for tension headache relief. Ligia integrates a restorative flow of massage techniques that incorporates her training and skills as an Esthetician. This technique has proven to better serve her client’s needs on a holistic level since this approach to massage is not only relaxing, but it is also highly effective in addressing her client’s needs therapeutically. Ligia takes great pride in knowing that her work nourishes and replenishes her client's energy, mood, and physical well-being. In her free time, Ligia enjoys being outdoors, exercising, and spending time with family.
Ligia works on Wednesdays from 1pm - 7pm, Thursdays from 1pm - 9pm and Saturdays from 11am - 5pm. To schedule with Ligia, call 571.419.8543 or schedule online.
Ligia has been with A Touch of Serenity since 2022!
Meet Naomi!
Naomi is a 2018 graduate from the Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic massage where she learned the practice of Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and prenatal massage. As Naomi has a devout passion for healing and learning the root cause of her client’s aches, pains, and ailments, she went on to continue her education in bodywork. Naomi also has extensive training and experience in reflexology, manual lymphatic drainage, hot stone massage, cupping, trigger point, myofascial release and reiki. Naomi’s massage technique can be described as highly therapeutic and effective in releasing those chronically stubborn tight spots. In her spare time, Naomi enjoys traveling, running, making music, and spending time with her family and cute kitties!
Naomi works every other weekend (Saturdays, and Sundays) 11am - 5pm. To schedule with Naomi, call 571.419.8543 or schedule online.
Naomi has been with A Touch of Serenity since 2022!
Meet Erika!
Erika is a graduate of Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY. Her love for massage therapy comes from its holistic effect of benefiting both body and mind. Specializing in Swedish massage, she enjoys providing an immensely relaxing experience for those who are in need of slowing down, releasing tension, and tapping into some inner peace. Erika has also been trained in the spiritually stimulating technique of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi bodywork on the Big Island and has been a Reiki student and practitioner for over a decade.
Focusing on areas of mental and physical stress and helping clients bring ease back into their body, mind, and spirit, so they can leave the massage table feeling balanced and restored is Erika’s primary aim. Whether supporting wellness through Reiki or bodywork, she is excited to share her heart-centered skills. Erika continues to explore the holistic arts through her studies and practices in yoga and sound healing.
Erika works Mondays and Tuesdays 2pm - 7pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm – 6pm. To schedule with Erika, please call 571.419.8543 or schedule online.
Erika has been with A Touch of Serenity since 2023!
Meet Viviane!
Viviane was born and raised in Brazil. Even from a young age, Viviane has always known that she wanted a career in the health and wellness industry of healing. Viviane started her training to become a licensed massage therapist immediately upon her completion of high school. She graduated from The National Massage Therapy Institute in Falls Church, Virginia in 2002. Now, even with having over 22 years of experience as a massage therapist, Viviane still loves what she does! Healing is her passion!
From 2008-2011, Viviane practiced massage therapy in Boulder, Colorado where she had the opportunity to continue her training by learning more advanced massage modalities and natural healing techniques. Her additional training has helped her clients improve their pain management and to adopt a consistent self-care routine by seeing her monthly and sometimes even weekly! Viviane’s massage technique has been described as life changing as many of her clients have proclaimed that they always feel significantly better, both physically and mentally, after their sessions with her.
Her approach to massage comes from the understanding that every single body is different. With that knowledge, she believes that every single massage session should be catered specifically to the client’s needs for that session. As a result, her massage style incorporates varying techniques to fit her client’s unique needs. She aims to create treatment plans to help her clients continue to feel the benefits of massage therapy in the long term.
Viviane specializes in deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, lymphatic drainage massage, Himalayan salt stone massage, prenatal massage, postnatal massage, trigger point therapy massage, oncology massage, geriatric massage, myofascial release techniques, an array of body scrub treatments, cupping, and sports massage (pre & post event).
Viviane works on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30am – 5pm and every other Sunday 9am - 2pm. To schedule with Viviane, please call 571.419.8543 or schedule online.
Viviane has been with A Touch of Serenity since 2023!
Meet Rachel!
Rachel moved to Virginia over twenty years ago. She has enjoyed the eclectic and vibrant energy of Northern Virginia and now calls the DMV area home! Rachel's passion for alternative forms of healing is what inspired her to pursue a career in massage therapy. After receiving her very first massage and experiencing mental, emotional, and physical improvements, she became intrigued by learning more about the power of touch. Rachel attended the Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage and has been working as a licensed massage therapist since 2016.
Rachel specializes in Swedish massage, deep tissue, and hot stone massage with an emphasis on stress management and relaxation tension relief techniques. She believes that balance is an integral part of massage. A Swedish massage should have therapeutic aspects, while a therapeutic massage should have relaxation aspects. Achieving this optimal balance is what makes Rachel’s massage "the best of both worlds". Her techniques are both a mentally and physically beneficial experience. The balanced flow of her massage technique finds a way to relax the muscles while also addressing the stubborn tight spots and knots. In her free time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her friends and family, taking care of her two lovable and crazy cats, and painting.
Rachel works on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1pm - 7pm. To schedule with Rachel, you can call 571.419.8543 or schedule online.
Rachel has been with A Touch of Serenity since 2024