meet the team.

  • Co-Founder | Spa Director

    Specializes in: Energy Work, Facial Massage, Trigger Point/Reflexology

    Meet Erika, the passionate soul behind Mend –a seasoned massage therapist and dedicated spa owner, Erika’s journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to creating a space that nurtures both individuals and the planet. Erika has been a licensed massage therapist for thirteen years. As a Berkshire native, she has worked in the service industry for over two decades and owning a business that serves the community has been a lifelong dream.

  • Massage Therapist

    Specializes in: Medical, Sports Massage and Cranial Sacral

    Meet Kevin Burnley, a new member of the Mend.Sustainable team as a massage therapist with 25 years of experience. His passion for massage began in his youth while studying martial arts, when he became fascinated with the Eastern philosophies of natural healthcare. After exploring various interests and serving in the U.S. Navy, Kevin pursued a career in hospitality and completed his education at the City College of New York.

    Returning to Ohio, Kevin balanced raising kids, managing a four-star restaurant, and attending the Dayton School of Medical Massage, where he graduated and became licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board. He then spent ten years as lead massage therapist and Spa Director for Mercy Healthplex in Cincinnati before running his own business, KB Wellness Massage, for seven years until COVID forced its closure. In 2017, he was voted best massage therapist by Cincinnati A-List in Ohio.


    Currently living in upstate New York, Kevin aspires to move to Great Barrington, Massachusetts, drawn by its natural beauty and outdoor activities. His massage style combines hard and soft techniques, incorporating Swedish, deep tissue, Esalen, Lomi Lomi, Cranio-Sacral therapy, and healing touch, with over 30,000 massages performed throughout his career.

  • Massage Therapist

    Sonya, a lifelong resident of Berkshire County, has taken an unconventional path to her career as a massage therapist. As a mother of four, she spent decades balancing the demands of her family life with her work, dedicating long hours in restaurants and providing special education support at local elementary schools. During this time, Sonya recognized the profound connection between physical tension and mental health. She turned to bodywork therapies—such as craniosacral therapy, acupuncture, Reiki, and massage—to support her own well-being in response to life's challenges.

    Observing the effects of stress and anxiety on her students, colleagues, and loved ones, particularly during the pandemic, Sonya felt inspired to help others in new ways. After retiring from her career in education, she enrolled in massage therapy school, graduating and receiving her license in 2023. She continues to pursue additional workshops and training to stay current with her skills and knowledge.

    Although new to the field of massage therapy, Sonya is not a novice when it comes to empathetic, therapeutic touch. She eschews a one-size-fits-all approach, instead focusing on the unique physical and mental needs of each client, which can vary from day to day or even within a single session. Her holistic approach incorporates a variety of modalities, favoring medium to firm pressure and integrating occupational therapy with Swedish techniques and deeper tissue work.

  • Jeanny Devi

    Jeanny is an intuitive healer with 20 years of experience. She offers multiple energy healing modalities from her lineages from Western, Eastern, and South American traditions where she has studied in depth with master healers for two decades. A session with Jeanny is intuitively structured for your specific needs at the moment. She uses a variety of tools to support you to shift you on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. Her approach is heart centered and she creates a safe space with your overall wellness in mind. 

    If this is your first time receiving energy healing, you are welcome to book a 15 minute discovery call with Jeanny prior to your session to touch base and to answer any questions you may have. 

  • Co-Founder | Sustainability Coordinator

    Meet Alexandra - her journey is a fusion of education, eco-conscious exploration, and a commitment to curating a collection that tells stories of craftsmanship and environmental responsibility. Alexandra completed a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology in 2010 and has achieved multiple certifications in the wellness and sustainability industry. While traveling the world, she used her skillset and experience to study different holistic and eco-friendly practices around the globe and hopes to share the knowledge with the community in her native Berkshire county.

  • Spa & Retail Manager

    Born and raised in the picturesque Berkshires, Hayley has always felt a deep connection to her community. With a career in the Customer Service Industry, she leverages her passion for people to make a positive impact every day. Hayley thrives on creating genuine connections, believing that meaningful interactions are the foundation of excellent service.

    Her dedication to her community goes beyond her professional life. Hayley is actively involved in local events and initiatives, always eager to contribute and support those around her. Whether it’s through volunteering, organizing community gatherings, or simply lending a helping hand, she strives to foster a sense of togetherness and mutual support.

    In her free time, Hayley enjoys exploring the natural beauty of the Berkshires, connecting with friends and family, and discovering new ways to enhance her skills and knowledge. Her unwavering commitment to building strong, authentic relationships is what sets her apart and drives her to excel in everything she does.

  • Massage Therapist

    Specializes in: Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Thai and Ayurvedic

    Ned was born and raised in the Berkshires, and has spent the majority of his life here. Following high school, he embarked on a journey away from his hometown to pursue a career in hockey and further his education at New England College, where he concentrated on Kinesiology.

    Throughout his athletic pursuits, he encountered the profound benefits of bodywork, both mentally and physically. This personal experience sparked a passion within him to aid others in a similar manner. Consequently, he made the decision to enroll in massage therapy school, culminating in his graduation as a licensed massage therapist in 2019.

    Since then, he has devoted himself to the practice of massage therapy, finding it to be an immensely fulfilling profession. Over the years, he has amassed expertise in various modalities, including reflexology, Ayurvedic techniques, sports massage, prenatal massage, Thai massage, water Thai massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, Cranial techniques, as well as deep tissue and Swedish massage.

    Ned takes great pride in tailoring his approach to meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual client. Beyond his professional endeavors, he treasures spending quality time with his family, indulging in outdoor activities with his dog, and participating in sports such as tennis, golf, and hockey.

  • Massage Therapist

    Specializes in: Deep Tissue, Pre-natal and Buccal

    Serenity was born and raised in the humble landscapes of the Berkshires, where her journey into massage therapy was deeply influenced by her personal experiences. As a teenager, Serenity faced a health challenge with kidney cancer, during which she explored various forms of therapy. Drawn to massage therapy during her recovery, she discovered its profound healing effects and decided to pursue it as a career path later in life.

    Serenity's practice is grounded in the belief that true wellness emerges from a harmonious connection between mind, body, and soul. With extensive experience at a renowned wellness resort in the Berkshires, she integrates a holistic approach into every massage session. Her philosophy centers on nurturing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health through thoughtful, therapeutic touch.

    Her journey from patient to practitioner has endowed her with a unique empathy and a deep understanding of the transformative power of massage therapy. Serenity specializes in Swedish massage, complemented by deeper and more focused techniques such as trigger point therapy and myofascial release. Her goal is to seamlessly blend skilled touch with tranquility, restoring emotional balance and supporting overall well-being.

  • Victoria is the ultimate multitasker - a real-life superhero balancing motherhood, massage therapy, yoga instructing, outdoor adventures and a multitude of artsy projects.

    She's on a mission to lead you from overthinking to feeling; from your head to your toes, and to listen to your body's whispers before they turn into a full-on scream for attention.

    In her wellness journey, Victoria stumbled upon the magic of massage therapy for tackling both obvious and sneaky tensions and traumas buried in muscles and tissues, realizing it's a better fit than traditional talk therapy.

    Dealing with her own belated ADHD diagnosis, she found her happy place as a massage therapist after years of struggling to sit still at a desk job. Post welcoming her son, she took the plunge into massage school in Hadley, MA graduating in 2024. As a forever student she keeps digging into the realms of Somatic’s, trauma healing, and ways to help us critically thinking humans fully inhabit our bodies and its inherently wise, ancient operating system. 

    When you book a session with Victoria, get ready for a mind-body-spirit extravaganza. She tunes into your vibes, goals, and needs, curating a one-of-a-kind experience based on where you're at in life and the latest massage therapy research. Her presence in the treatment room sets the scene for a tranquil, curative experience, making you feel safe, nurtured, and oh-so pampered, allowing your whole being to unwind and reboot.

    Her massages are a dance between soothing, fluid strokes and targeted deep pressure, giving those achy spots the extra love they crave.