Our Philosophy

We encourage you to
take the time to
regenerate and nurture
yourself in the midst of
your busy life and
realize the benefit both physically and emotioally,
that are the result of professional care.

"Face Body Spirit
could not be more appropriately named!
Jenny and Claudia have created an amazing environment of
beauty and calm that
leaves clients rejuvenated, nourished and in a
much better physical and emotional place before
we have to return
to the hectic pace
of our every day lives."
           
               Diane Canada

About Us

Claudia Sylva
Licensed Massage Therapist & Reiki Practitioner

Claudia Sylva brings years of experience to Face Body Spirit. Her true passion is supporting the well-being of her clients. Claudia is certified and licensed by the State of New Hampshire and is an active member of the American Massage Therapy Association and the Society for Oncology Massage.

A 1991 graduate of the New Hampshire Institute of Therapeutic Arts, Claudia studied under the gifted teacher Dr. Robert Berube. She has received advanced training and certification in a number of holistic healing modalities, including training with Reiki Master Libby Barnett, as well as advanced training in oncology massage with Tracy Walton.

Claudia was involved in the Touch Research Institute’s program at the Miami School of Medicine, assisted in the Physical Therapy Department at Portsmouth Hospital, and trained in Safe Touch modalities for survivors of abuse.

Claudia extends beyond basic massage therapy to help male and female clients of all ages and backgrounds become healthful individuals. Her commitment is to provide specific and safe treatment to each client in a nurturing environment.

Jenny Harrison
Licensed Aesthetician & Reiki Practitioner

Jenny Harrison has been providing expert skin care with an emphasis on care, for the last thirteen years. Jenny is a licensed aesthetician in New Hampshire and Maine. Her work is a labor of love, and she has a special interest in the well-being of her clients, many of whom are loyal and long-time visitors to her space.

Jenny trained at the Hinds Institute in Woburn, MA, where she received her certification in advanced aesthetics. After working in a spa setting, she knew developing her private practice was a perfect fit for her customized service and client base.

With ongoing training in advanced skin analysis, advanced make-up application, LaStone therapy, threading hair removal, Chinese and Ayurvedic diagnosis, caring for globally diverse skin, sensitized skin, and hormonal skincare, Jenny keeps in step with the latest discoveries in wellness and skin care.

She is committed to nurturing good skincare practices and, most of all, making your inner beauty shine.

Andrea McLaughlin
Licensed Aesthetician, Makeup Artist, Manicurist

Andrea McLaughlin approaches her work from a holistic point of view, focusing on skincare from the inside out, and helping her clients understand how lifestyle and nutrition affect skincare. She brings more than five years' experience working in a busy day spa. Her specialties include anti-aging, rosacea, and acne treatments.

Andrea graduated from the Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics in Medford, Massachusetts. She keeps track of the latest industry research and developments and obtained additional training in essential oil therapy and advanced facial massage. She also studied advanced makeup with internationally renowned makeup artist, David Nicholas, of Boston, and Jane Iredale, founder of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics. Andrea's skills as an aesthetician cannot be denied. Her expertise and caring nature makes clients feel as if they were her only client for the whole day!

Rebecca Buell
Licensed Massage Therapist

Rebecca Buell received her license in 2003 and has several years of experience practicing and teaching Massage Therapy. She specializes in deep tissue, therapeutic relaxation, pre-natal and infant massage, and Mayan abdominal massage. She believes that each massage should be tailored to meet the specific needs of each client, and enjoys the challenge of working with people of all shapes and sizes from all walks of life.

Melanie Haskell
Licensed Aesthetician

Melanie Haskell has been providing waxing and skin care advice and services in the Seacoast area for seven years. She has a loyal following of clients who appreciate her warm heart, her interest in their well-being, and her knowledge and experience in body waxing. Melanie trained at the prestigious Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics in Medford, Massachusetts. She is committed to the privacy of her clients and respects each individual's journey in finding both inner and outer beauty.

Kate Palmieri
Certified Herbalist and Reiki Practitioner

Kate Palmieri has always felt a deep connection to the Earth, and as an adult began to dabble with herbs to make skin creams. In 2008 she was an herbal apprentice to Wendy Fogg of Misty Meadows Herbal Center, in Lee, New Hampshire, and now she is co-manager of the gardens there. Kate has also studied with several other herbalists, including: Margi Flint; Susun Weed; Dr. Mary Bove; Bevin Clare, Clinical Herbalist; Sevensong; Kate Leigh, Aromatherapist; Candis Cantin, author and herbalist; and Carol Lizotte, animal herbalist.

She sees her work as a lifelong commitment and wants people to remember that we are all connected to our Mother the Earth. She believes that within that connection we balance ourselves and have the ability to heal naturally—through the old ways of indigenous people, using natural herbs, tinctures, and tonics.

Pilar Prime
Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Yoga Instructor

Pilar Prime, RYT200, CHHC, trained in Classical Yoga at the Portsmouth, NH branch of the Yoga Life Institute, born of the Yoga Institute in Mumbai, India. She teaches in a supportive and nurturing way, opening the body and mind to a state of balance, strength and flexibility.

Pilar is also a graduate of the Instiute for Integrative Nutrition, affiliated with Columbia University, where she was certified as a Holistic Health Counselor. She has a passion for healing people with food, enhancing their physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

Utilizing western nutritional theories and the ancient eastern practices of macrobiotics, Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, Pilar offers a comprehensive program that is customized to each client's individual needs and goals.

 

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