The Studio at Welless Springs
Spa Staff
Karen Giacco
Massage Therapist
A 1999 graduate of the Healing Hands Institute for Massage Therapy in Westwood, NJ. Karen received training in Swedish Massage, Pre & Post Natal Massage, Shiatsu and Sports Massage.
She is licensed in the state of New York and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. After spending 20 years in the corporate arena, as a Sports Marketing and Event Planning Coordinator, Karen decided on a career in massage therapy after experiencing the benefits of therapeutic massage as a stress relief tool in her personally hectic life.
“Knowing I can help ease a client’s pain, sooth the discomforts of pregnancy, or assist an athlete to function to their optimal ability is professionally as well as personally satisfying to me”
Emily Madigan
Massage Therapist
Emily has been a massage therapist since 2012 when she graduated with an associate of applied science from Trocaire College in Buffalo, NY. She has spent most of her career working in her own small practice inside of a chiropractic office before relocating to the Hudson Valley area.
She uses her training and experience to provide individualized therapeutic massage sessions where she can incorporate a variety of techniques such as Trigger Point therapy, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, stretching and others. She specializes in treating chronic headaches, TMJ disorder, shoulder tension, back pain, limited Range of Motion, sinus issues and more.
One of her favorite benefits of massage therapy is that, when done regularly, it promotes an overall general sense of well-being. When you feel better, its easier to handle the demands of everyday life. It’s something that she has experienced herself through massage and is always excited to help others attain as well!
Its very important to Emily to create a safe and comfortable environment where her clients feel free to express themselves knowing that they will be heard. She strives to make each person feel as if they are her only client.
Annette DeCrenza
Massage Therapist
Annette is a highly skilled massage therapist with over 27 years of experience. She graduated from the Swedish Institute in 1995 and
has a vast work experience including working in Health Clubs, Day Spas, Resort Spas and also private practice.
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A native of the Hudson Valley, Annette is originally from Croton on Hudson and graduated from the University of Bridgeport with a Bachelor of Science degree. She lived and worked as a Massage Therapist in Vermont from 2003 - 2017. Annette relocated to New York in 2017 and we are proud to have someone of her caliber be part of our Wellness team.
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Annette's style of massage is deeply healing, blending her own intuitive assessment with her clients needs. Her goal is to offer a massage experience that helps the nervous system relax and provides relief from chronic stress, tension & pain.
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Nicole Laporte
Massage Therapist
Nicole has been a massage therapist for 10 years. Her invigorating massage style blends muscle-specific trigger point techniques with deep flowing, relaxing, therapeutic, Swedish, and Myofasical Release with the intention of relieving muscular pain and dysfunction.
She enjoys working with patient’s who want to overcome on-going pain and soreness in order to live happier, healthier lives. Nicole specializes in neck, head and shoulder work, plantar fascitis, and sciatica and loves working with clients to alleviate pain and bring relief to issues of chronic discomfort with a confident and comfortable touch.
Nicole always strives to learn more about her craft, and recently received certifications in Ultrasound cavitation, Body sculpting, Vacuum Therapy, and EMS Therapy. Her passion is to create an individualized experience that will help each patient to feel his or her best.
She enjoys creating a warm, relaxing environment in which to wind down into deep relaxation mode.
Marty Fredericks
Massage Therapist
Marty Fredericks has been in the health and wellness field for over 30 years. He has a bachelor of science degree in exercise physiology from Montclair State University and graduated from the Swedish Institute for Therapeutic Massage in New York.
He exercises regularly and has worked with many active clients. He practices massage therapy to bring pain relief, recovery and overall health and wellness.
Marty is married and has helped to raise two children.
Laura Birch
Aesthetician
Laura has been a licensed esthetician for over 20 years.
She graduated from the Beauty School of Middletown in 2000 and has a wealth of knowledge, experience and skill that she brings to Wellness Springs.
Passionate about skin care, Laura is always striving to improve her skills and techniques. She believe clients deserve to receive the highest quality of care and she is dedicated to providing the best possible service and to meet the individual needs of every client.
Laura believe that everyone deserves to feel beautiful and confident in their own skin and she is proud to be a part of helping her clients achieve that goal.
