Melissa Bivelacque, Certified Aesthetician, is a graduate of Paul Mitchell Academy formerly Gal-Mar Academy in 2004.  Her specialties include anti-aging as well as anti-acne facial treatments.  She is continuously feeding her knowledge for skin care by taking numerous classes at different Skin Care Centers throughout the Northeastern United States, most recently at the International Dermal Institute in New York City.  She is a Skin Care Educator for Marinello Schools of Beauty in Meriden and Fairfield. She has worked with many different lines of product and is proud to use the Murad skin care line that In Touch Massage & Spa has introduced into this area.  Dr. Murad is an innovative Dermatologist located in California and his products are truly sensational!

Melissa's ultimate goal is to help you achieve optimal results for your skin concerns.  It is important to make everyone happy in the skin they are in. 

In her free time, Melissa enjoys boating and fishing in Rhode Island with her fiance Fran, as well as spending time with her dogs Clyde and Cassius Clay.

Melissa is a level I Reiki practioner and is looking forward to taking her next class to become a Reiki Level 2 Practitioner with Reiki Master and In Touch Aesthetician Carrie Raybeck!

Oriana Sworden, L.M.T.  graduated from the Nevada School of Massage Therapy in 2001. She enjoys healing massage that ranges from relaxing Swedish massage (yes, relaxing can be very healing) to deep tissue. She has been trained in trigger point, pregnancy massage, reflexology, and Hot Stone massage.

She enjoyed 2 years working at the St. George Day Spa where she had the opportunity to work in the spa environment performing everything from essential oil treatments through hot rock to herbal body wraps. She was called upon to do out call and in-office chair massage.

She enjoyed 2 years working at the Spinal Institute of Southern Utah. Here she was able to utilize more of the deep tissue healing arts. She was able to provide relief for clients from whip lash, chronic pain and fibromyalgia. She specialized in Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and chronic pain patients.

Oriana has traveled all over the world through the United States Navy. Where she had two consecutive overseas tours in Italy and Iceland. She proudly served her country for five years. She was born here in Connecticut and has travel the United States extensively. She also intends to return to school for training in Physical Therapy.

In 2005, Oriana, received training and was certified in Lypossage zones I, II, and III.

Seeking to help the body heal itself! She believes that the body can heal itself of almost any disease if given the chance. Unfortunately the things we do everyday tear the body down. Everything including the food we eat, not sleeping well, job and/or home stress damages the body. Yes, simpling living and breathing everyday will do it. Massage is a way of reminding the body to be healthy. Given a chance and a helpful nudge, the body will heal.

Oriana is an active member with American Massage Therapy Association. Lic # 003755

Cara Errico, L.M.T. graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 2006 and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiology from Quinnipiac University.  Starting her career as an x-ray technologist gives her a more in-depth knowledge of the human body than most massage therapists.  During her career she has worked closely with other health care providers, athletes, coaches and personal trainers. Cara was the lead men's massage therapist for the Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament (The last stop in the US Open Tennis Series held in New Haven, CT). Cara has also performed massage at the Sony Ericsson Open in Coral Gables, Florida May 2012.  She was also a massage therapist on site of the Nutmeg State Games (Connecticut State Olympic Games) Bridgeport, CT August 2008.  We are happy to have Cara as part of the team at In Touch Massage & Spa.

Carrie Raybeck is a New York Licensed Aesthetician that holds many Skin Care Certifications.  She is a 2000 Graduate of American Academy of Cosmetology, Danbury CT. In 2003 she obtained a Certificate in Advanced Aesthetics also from the American Academy of Cosmetology.  She holds a 100 hour post graduate diploma from the International  Dermal Institute, a 2008 New York Esthetics License. 

Her specialties and modalities include: Reiki Master/Teacher, Certificate in Manual Lymph Drainage issued by the Dr. Vodder School, Austria (Advanced Face and Neck), Telangiectasia removal, Burnham Systems Facial Rejuvenation, Jin Shin Do Accupressure for the face, Facial massage with pink quartz stone (wands) to promote healing. She was a previous esthetics instructor at American Academy of Cosmetology and Marinello Schools of Beauty.  She also has a BBA in Marketing from Western CT State University.

Melanie Schipritt, L.M.T. is a graduate of Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy in 2006.  Her techniques include deep tissue, myofacial, acupressure, sports massage, energy work and a soothing swedish massage. 

She is a native of Cheshire, CT. She is a avid hiker and loves to be "out of doors" whenever possible. She has hiked most of her life; specializing in local trails. Her interest also fall to the artistic bent. She enjoys rendering portraits in pencil; capturing the essence of the personality of her subjects.

Melanie is enthusiastic about perfecting the craft of massage and learning new techniques.  She plans to further her studies into craniosacral therapy in the very near future. Lic # 005150

Maria Licitra, L.M.T. graduated from Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 2006. After graduating Maria enjoyed working at Rise Center for Health and Wellness in Meriden. She comes to us with specialization in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, and Trigger Point. Maria has experience working on clients with Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, and different forms of Cancer Patients.  She also enjoys Pregnancy Massage, Aroma Therapy, and utilizing her energy within her work.

Maria has been a CT resident all her life. She loves taking trips to Florida to visit family, but the change of seasons are at heart for her! She is a dedicated fisherperson of both freshwater and saltwater fish. She enjoys the outdoors; a day at the beach, a hike in the woods, or gardening herbs to enhance her home cooking.

Maria is an active member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Lic # 004920

Jackie Ambrose Bouchard, Certified Aesthetician, graduated Paul Mitchell Academy formerly Gal-Mar Academy in 2004. Since graduation she has worked with many different product lines and is very proud to use the Murad product line at In Touch Massage & Spa. 

She believes, as does Dr. Murad, that a combination of internal, external and emotional self care will have you looking your best. By incorporating healthy foods, a topical skin care routine, reducing stress with regular facial and massage appointments, you CAN and WILL feel healthier and look more youthful!

Jackie also holds her Level I Reiki Practitioner Certification and is currently working to acquire her Level II.  In her spare time she happily plays with her baby, Grady.  We hope to see you back soon Jackie!