Skilled Massage Therapists

About Alexis Smith

Alexis is a licensed massage therapist and the proud owner of Simply Divine Massage. Her areas of expertise include deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, sports massage, injury-related massage, cupping, and IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization). She focuses on therapeutic massage and rehabilitative services but can do Swedish Massage, as well. She has experience in chiropractic offices and delivers passionate, skilled therapeutic work to help clients feel better through a unique combination of deep tissue and Swedish massage to help you relax while you heal--massage protocols are customized to meet your individual needs. She graduated from the Arizona School of Massage Therapy in 2009 and strongly believes each of us should care for our bodies, as they are the only place we have to live.

Jessica Zavar

Jessica graduated from the Alexandar School of Natural Therapeutics in 2014. She honed her craft in a chiropractic environment. She specializes in deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, structural integration (aka Rolfing), cupping, and IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization). If you're looking for someone with a strong hand and who is detail-oriented, Jessica is the therapist for you.  ***This type of massage is often misunderstood due to its intensity and is not the traditional deep tissue massage.  Rather, myofascial release and structrual integration are intended to get to the core of a myofascial/muscular problem or imbalance and resolve the issue.  It may not be the most pleasant type of massage, but may be necessary in certain circumstances to regain structual balance in the body.

Salena Mendoza

Salena graduated from the Arizona School of Massage Therapy in 2014. She focuses on therapeutic massage while blending relaxing Swedish techniques to complement your massage. She can also incorporate cupping, Gua Sha, or hot stones for additional benefits. Salena has vast experience in chiropractic and spa environments, which enables her to customize each massage to your individual needs.

Chelsey Elliott

Chelsey received her Holistic Health Massage Practitioner license in 2009 and has been dedicated to the industry ever since. Her style is a blend of Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Lomi Lomi techniques that target the main areas for release but combines soothing strokes throughout the massage for a relaxing and rewarding experience. Her specialties are neck and head issues, with relief from chronic tension headaches or migraines due to stress and strain. She is also proficient in hot stone and prenatal massage.

Dawnel WilleFord

Dawnel has been a licensed massage therapist since 2008 where she spent much of her career working alongside a Chiropractor and Physical Therapist as their assistant.  While working with them she gained a wealth of experience in injury therapy and therapeutic massage, which is a major part of her specialty. 

On a personal note, she enjoys hiking, water activities, nature and history.  She loves the Lord and people.  She serves her community through serving at her church and giving back wherever she can.

Michelle Couture

Michelle is a graduate of Arizona School of Massage therapy, class of 2009. She spent the first 5 years of her career working with a chiropractor, and has since explored the world of resort spas, 5 diamond spas, in-home massage and day spas.

She believes every massage is therapeutic and provides a customized approach to each person's needs.  Educating her clients is a priority, and she strives to empower her clients to take charge of their health.  With a special interest in shoulder injuries, TMJD, lymphatic drainage, and repatterning, she believes many conditions can be improved with massage and exercise.

Michelle is moving to New Mexico January of 2023!!!

As such, she will be recommending that those looking for a long-term therapist try any of our other wonderful therapists.  To schedule, please call or text the office line, or text her directly at 623-332-5801.  Any appointments not filled in for the week will be available to book online by the Friday before that week (For example, the week of October 3rd-7th will be open for online bookings by 8pm Friday September 30th, should any appointments be available).

Aleksander Ryan

Aleksander (Aleks for short) has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2017 and graduated from Cortiva Institute in Scottsdale. His areas of expertise can essentially be described as an emphasis on "therapeutic" over "spa."

Using spartan techniques, no tools, and almost entirely hand work (no elbows or forearms), Aleks incorporates some myofascial work with elements of sports massage and deep tissue to create his signature style that has lasting and rehabilitative effects on the body.

Having arrived to us from a luxury medical spa in North Scottsdale, Aleks' main clientele consisted primarily of athletes and doctor referrals. He, of course, can offer a simple and relaxing Swedish massage, but we all have our specialties!"

With a sense of humor, Aleks doesn't take life too seriously and hopes you don't either.. as that produces stress, which means you'll be back more often to see him: job security.