MEET OUR TEAM
K​elli Wentzell
Founder
Principal Massage Therapist
​
Kelli is the Founder of Theracopia and a graduate of Spa Tech Institute.
​
She specializes in preventive and rehabilitative therapeutic massage and can also provide you with an exceptional relaxation massage. She has taken numerous industry-specific continuing education classes over the years to enhance her skill set.
​​
She is also a Certified Essential Oils Specialist, Certified Infant Massage Teacher and Certified Yoga Instructor.
​
Kelli is committed to giving back to her community and is also a contributing Board Member for Project Smile.
​
​
Jill Poisson
Lead Massage Therapist
​
Jill is a graduate of Bancroft School of Massage Therapy, an American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) member, board certified and has been with us for 9 years.
Jill's background is in healthcare, being a former Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in facilities and in homecare.
She is also a USANA Associate - which is a cellular nutrition company. She has added value to our team that our clients of all ailments benefit from. Jill has become very passionate about self-care for her clients and herself. Jill specializes in therapeutic deep tissue massage for all ages.
Jill enjoys everything outdoors, from gardening, hiking/backpacking, waterskiing, camping and riding her motorcycle down the back roads. She is also a passionate writer and is working on her poetic book as we speak!
​
​
Michelle Nowlan
Associate Massage Therapist
​
Michelle is a graduate of Spa Tech Institute and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and has been with us for 11 years.
She began her career with the intention of helping people feel better in body, mind and spirit.
Over the years, she has found that these things aren't as separate as they seem!
Michelle tailors each massage for every client in order to meet their specific needs; however, she specializes in therapeutic deep tissue massage, as well as relaxation techniques and Reiki energy treatments.
​
When she isn't working at Theracopia, she enjoys working at her bench making jewelry, reading, dancing with a hula hoop, and hanging out with her cat Puddy.
​
​
Danette V. Mucaria, LMT
Associate Massage Therapist
​
Danette is a graduate of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy. She specializes in therapeutic massage for rest and relaxation. She works with an integrated approach using different modalities and pressure suited to your needs. She believes in the importance of maintaining mind/body wellness and balance in our busy lives.
Danette is also an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with 20 years of experience in providing mental health services with different populations in a variety of psychiatric settings. Her experience and awareness from her work compliment her massage therapy practice in facilitating a safe, grounding, and relaxing massage through a focused intent in helping clients fully enjoy the benefits of receiving massage whether it’s for preventative measures, relaxation and/or addressing ailments.
Danette is trained in Classic Western Massage/Swedish Massage, Acupressure, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage and Prenatal Massage. She is Nationally Certified and an AMTA member.
Elizabeth Wentzell
Spa Concierge / Crystal Curator
Though Elizabeth has been helping out at Theracopia since she learned to walk, she wasn't an official employee until 2020, which was the same year both Theracopia and Elizabeth celebrated their sweet 16's!!
She has developed a passion for crystals and is curating an elaborate collection to sell in our boutique.
​
​She is an amazing asset to our team and has tremendous potential to grow with us!!
JOIN OUR TEAM
We are seeking licensed massage therapists to join our team. Candidates must be upbeat, personable, reliable and driven to succeed. People looking to build a successful career, not just perform a job. Great opportunity for personal growth while building a prosperous future in a wellness environment which inspires client retention and team approach to client care.
Inquire Below!!