St. Pete Employee Spotlight: Mare
Meet Mare, one of our talented Massage Therapists in St. Pete! Mare’s physical healing skills and her dedicated focus on educating her guests about the importance of stretching make her a great asset to our team. We recently asked Mare a few questions about her Massage Studio experience, and why she loves her job:
How long have you been in the massage industry, and how long specifically with Massage Studio?
I started my career in massage in 2015 in Northern California. In 2018, Massage Studio was the very first spa I came to after moving from C.A., and then I excitedly returned to Massage Studio again in July 2021.
What inspired you to start a career in massage?
I have always been drawn to the magnificent healing powers of physical contact. We all have an innate desire to connect with others and have a sense of well-being. By combining that feeling of empathy with a skilled set of knowledge for the human body, we can then work out stress and muscle imbalances with massage therapy, which I find so fascinating. My passion is to help heal others through this practice.
What are your massage specialty areas?
Stretches and pressure! I love educating my clients on the importance of stretching daily, but also the specific stretches that they need to implement, depending on what muscle groups are overactive or underactive. I also like to use a balance of strong yet comfortable pressure to induce relaxation and muscle re-balancing during massage therapy.
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Hearing my clients say that they feel immensely better after finishing their massage, and having such a loving, fun, supportive group of co-workers to share my days with! We are all a little family, and I couldn't have asked for anyone better than our whole crew!
What made you choose Massage Studio?
Massage Studio is a high-end, detailed-oriented, and professional place of business with room for growth and continued learning! I love how they take time to set us up for success by teaching us modalities and ways to better serve our guests!
How has Massage Studio supported your career goals?
By offering continued learning and new ideas to cater to guests.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I love going to the gym, riding my motorcycle, reading, writing, dancing, attending concerts, sitting on the rocks at the beach, and watching the sunset. You can also find me laughing at anything, being silly, talking with friends, petting animals, getting lost in music that resonates with my current mood, eating chocolate, and experimenting with makeup!