Our Team

Alisa is a Registered Nurse with 20 years experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist. She specializes in therapeutic massage specifically designed to alleviate pain, reduce muscle tension, and increase flexibility and circulation. She prides herself on listening to her clients and customizing each massage to their specific needs.

Danielle was raised in Orchard Park. She attended Trocaire College for massage and received her associates degree. She graduated Trocaire with honors in Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, Thai massage, and deep tissue therapy. She has had the privilege of being in the massage industry for over 16 years. She caters to her clients, giving them a massage that fits their specific needs.

Johanna has been with Blu Spa & Salon since its opening in 2008. After graduating from Mount Mercy Academy, she went on to the massage therapy program at Trocaire College. As a practicing Licensed Massage Therapist for over 10 years, Johanna is passionate about accessing her client’s individual needs, in order to provide them with the best experience in a warm, relaxing environment.

My ultimate goal is to create a serene and comfortable environment where you can unwind, rejuvenate, and experience the healing power of massage. I am dedicated to providing a professional and compassionate service that leaves you feeling refreshed and revitalized.

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My name is Lisa, I am a passionate and dedicated massage therapist. I graduated from New York Institute of Massage, where I honed my skills and knowledge in various massage techniques. What I love most about being a massage therapist is knowing that I have positively impacted my clients' well-being. Whether you seek relaxation, pain relief, or stress reduction, I am committed to working towards meeting your specific objectives.

Melinda is graduate of The Finger Lakes School of massage in Ithaca, NY. There she was trained in Swedish, pregnancy, sports massage, reflexology trigger point work and neuromuscular modalities. Melinda enjoys working with her clients using touch to relieve pain, help heel injuries, improve circulation, and increase feelings of relaxation.

Miriah is a graduate of the New York Institute of Massage where she was trained in Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, and myofascial release. Miriah is dedicated and compassionate, with an emphasis on medical massage using integrative therapies focused on providing pain relief, relieving chronic tension and encouraging relaxation. She believes in the importance of self-care and hopes to empower her clients with the tools and knowledge to maintain their mental and physical well-being long after their appointment.

Molly Anne loves to pamper her clients by regularly offering 90-minute sessions to help them attain their relaxation & recovery goals.  Molly graduated 3rd in her class from NY Institute of Massage, previously educated in Complementary & Integrative Medicine & certified to practice Vibrational Sound Therapy, Energy Work & Guided Meditation.  She offers a reliably medium-natured & sensitive hand, while infusing deep tissue, myofascial, trigger point, or light, feathering, serene work, as needed.  Her style is a blend of Swedish, Ayurvedic, Thai Yoga, Sports & Shiatsu massage, aiding with flexibility & circulation, and influenced by her experience as both a yoga & a fitness instructor.  Molly comes from a military family, with a working class up-bringing, a love of music, art, games & all of nature, while being driven to help others on their journey & make a difference.

Valencia has been an active member of the massage therapy community since 2009. Valencia’s focus is on the treatment of clients with multiple sclerosis and senior wellness and maintains the highest standard of care. She is a graduate of the New York Institute of Massage, where she is an alumni member.

Alyssa graduated from The Salon Professional Academy in 2022. Her passion for Esthetics is deeply rooted in her past experiences with her own skin issues. Through this, she learned the right technique and products to use to combat problem skin and live a healthier lifestyle. As a passionate and caring provider, she is here to take care of all your essential beauty and skin related needs!

Crysta is a licensed Esthetician and certified Borbolletta lash artist. Crysta loves to incorporate technology into her facials. She aims to create a relaxing environment for you while offering a truly personalized experience. Crysta enjoys using her product knowledge to educate her clients. She stays up to date on all things skin so her clients can be sure they are always getting her best. She also specializes in waxing and laser hair removal. Crysta wants her clients to leave feeling refreshed and glowing from the inside out.

Jessica has been with Blu as an esthetician since 2015.Her passion is to give the best results-driven treatment all while pampering her clients with the ultimate spa experience. She is skilled in all esthetic services offered by Blu, as well as personalized facials and Brazilian waxing. She loves every part of esthetics but her favorite part is the relationship she builds with her clients. Whether it be a facial, eyebrow shaping, lash lift and tints, or waxing, Jess has acquired the knowledge to ensure each of her clients get the best treatment for their needs. Jess looks forward to educating you with all the tools you need to achieve your skin care goals!

A 2003 graduate of Lia Schorr School of Esthetics in Manhattan, NY, Julia has over 15 years of experience as an esthetician. She has been with Blu since its opening in 2008. She specializes in customized Yonka facials, PCA chemical peels, microdermabrasion, HydraFacials, lash lifts, body treatments, spray tans, brow shaping, waxing and laser hair removal. Julia is passionate about what she does and loves furthering her education to help clients look and feel their best. Julia sadly lost her battle with cancer in March of 2022. The incredible outpour of love from all her clients has been received and appreciated. The Blu family will forever be grateful to have had her.

Nicole graduated from the Esthetics Program at Continental School of Beauty in 2005. She has been practicing for 15 years and has been with Blu Spa since its inception in 2008. Her passion for helping others, coupled with her love for skin care is what sparked her interest in becoming an Esthetician. She is always looking to learn something new and expand her knowledge in the ever-growing beauty industry. She specializes in medical esthetics, including Vectus Laser Hair Removal, HydraFacial MD and DermaMed microdermabrasion. Nicole offers several other services including personalized facials, waxing, eyelash extensions and spray tans. She makes sure that all her services incorporate relaxation as well as remarkable results. It is difficult to make time for self-care in today’s busy world, so Nicole strives to make each of her clients’ time at Blu Spa a peaceful, calming experience!

Veronica is a graduate from the New York Institute of Esthetics. She loves taking care of clients and enhancing their natural beauty as well as helping them become more knowledgeable about their skin. She is always looking to further her education in order to provide the best service for her clients. Veronica is passionate about the art of facial massage and the many benefits that it includes such as boosting circulation and deep relaxation.

Brandy has a passion for creating individualized lash extensions for her clients. She has mastered sets of classic, hybrid and dramatic lashes. Looking to add some colored or glitter lashes to your set for an event? Brandy is your girl. If you're looking for lash extensions to accentuate you natural beauty, let Brandy use her technical and artistic skill set to create the best look for you!

Heather has been in the beauty industry for nearly 12 years. She studied Cosmetology at Continental School of Beauty. Heather's motto is "A little can go a long way". Besides cutting and styling hair, Heather's favorite part about her career is pampering others to make them feel their best!

After twenty years in the industry, Julie joined Blu Spa & Salon in 2011. She has always been very motivated for the industry and loves to pursue continuing education classes. Julie’s services include hair cutting, coloring, foiling, perms and keratin treatments.

Megan is a creative stylist and color technician who has a passion for detail. She loves to do customized coloring, precision scissor and razor hair cutting and special occasion styling. Aside from hair, Meg is also an active Holy Fire III Karuna Reiki Master Practicioner and a member of the ICRT.

Samantha was in college for fashion design when she realized that she truly had always had a passion  for the beauty aspect of the industry. She then began her education at The Salon Professional Academy,  which led to her winning a national competition with TSPA and Redken, giving her the opportunity to  work with top celebrity hairstylists at the Redken Symposium in Las Vegas. While she loves many  different things in the hair industry, she is passionate about blondes, balayage, and hand-tied  extensions. Most of all, Samantha loves helping her guests reach their hair goals so that they can feel  their best. To follow Samantha’s work behind the chair follow her on Instagram at @samanthanichair!

Stephanie has always had a passion for doing hair. After 18 years in the industry, she still enjoys pursuing ongoing education opportunities to keep up with the latest techniques and styles. Stephanie offers many services including haircuts, highlights, color transformations, as well as special occasion hair.

Summer is a licensed cosmetologist specializing in blondes, lived-in colors and fashion colors! She also does hair tinsel and braids. She would love to work with you on your hair needs! Check out her Instagram at @beautybyremmus to see her work!

Tricia loves the beauty industry and keeping up with the latest trends. She has been doing hair for eight years now. She specializes in highlights and balayage. Need your hair done for a special occasion? This is also a strong passion of Tricia's!

Brandy has a passion for creating individualized lash extensions for her clients. She has mastered sets of classic, hybrid and dramatic lashes. Looking to add some colored or glitter lashes to your set for an event? Brandy is your girl. If you're looking for lash extensions to accentuate you natural beauty, let Brandy use her technical and artistic skill set to create the best look for you!

Brook’Lynn is a licensed cosmetologist who loves serving others while doing nails. Specializing in pedicures and manicures, she has a knack for creativity and an eye for detail. She shows off her talent through her nail art and looks forward to introducing new products and techniques to her clients at Blu.

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Heather has been in the beauty industry for nearly 12 years. She studied Cosmetology at Continental School of Beauty. Heather's motto is "A little can go a long way". Besides cutting and styling hair, Heather's favorite part about her career is pampering others to make them feel their best!

Kaylynn has been a licensed Cosmetologist since 2019, but she has found a passion for Nails. She loves helping people feel great about themselves. She enjoys doing manicures and pedicures, and she is enthusiastic about French nail design.

Emma is a WNY native and received her Nursing degree from D'Youville University. She worked at Oishei Children's Hospital as a Maternity Float Nurse where she enjoyed assessing, monitoring and advocating for her high-risk obstetric patients. She has always had a passion for helping women feel their absolute best and providing support to them during their most vulnerable, and sometimes biggest life moments. Emma has an affinity towards beauty, cosmetics, and artistic symmetry. After moving away from the hospital setting, Emma became a certified injector. She hopes to help you feel like your most beautiful self with the subtle enhancements that injections can provide.

As a PA I have worked in women’s health for 20+ years with the goal of making my patients feel their best! Now as a certified injector,  this is a natural extension to allow people to enhance their natural beauty and  gain even more confidence. I love working with clients to formulate a plan that will make people wonder what your secret is.  As a woman who is trying to age “gracefully” I understand that sometimes we need a little help. Iam a D’Youville University graduate and have been a Buffalo girl  my whole life.  My two teenage girls help me stay on point with what is trending, and also give me those wrinkles that have now been so easily erased. I am honored to work with the amazing team at Blu and can’t wait to see you!