the team.
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Erika Stubbs, LMT
Founder | Spa Director
Specializes in:Facial Massage | Buccal | Abdominal Therapy
Meet Erika, the owner and lead therapist at Mend. With nearly 15 years of massage experience and a background in medical care, Erika brings both expertise and intuition to every session. Her calm and attentive presence allow her to customize each treatment to meet your unique needs. Erika is passionate about supporting clients who experience migraines, TMJ, neck pain, or digestive discomfort
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Alexandra Bertsch
Co-Founder | Sustainable Goods Curator
Specializes in: Zero-Waste Education | Outreach
Meet Alexandra, a Cultural Anthropology graduate with a strong focus on wellness and sustainability. After earning her B.A. in 2010, she pursued multiple certifications and traveled the world, studying eco-friendly practices and holistic nutrition. Now, she’s bringing her knowledge and experience back to her native Berkshire County to share with the local community.
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Hayley Raynolde
Spa Manager
Specializes in: Mastering all the details
Meet Hayley, born and raised in Berkshire County, Hayley brings a deep-rooted love for her community to her role as Spa and Retail Manager at Mend. With a strong background in customer service, she has a natural talent for creating welcoming, personalized experiences that leave a lasting impression. Her attention to detail, calm nature, and intuitive approach to guest care make her a trusted and valued presence. Hayley brings warmth, dedication, and a steady sense of purpose to everything she does.
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Kevin Burnley, LMT
Therapist
Specializes in: Medical Massage | Sports Massage
Meet Kevin – a highly skilled massage therapist with over 25 years of experience and a deep passion for natural healthcare. Kevin served as Lead Therapist and Spa Director at Mercy Healthplex for 10 years, followed by seven years running his own successful practice, KB Wellness Massage. In 2017, he was voted Best Massage Therapist by the Cincinnati A-List. Kevin was recently elected to the AMTA Massachusetts Board, where he continues to support and advance the massage therapy profession.
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Bella Kent, LMT
Therapist
Specializes in: Deep Tissue | Shiatsu
Meet Bella – A lifelong resident of Great Barrington and the daughter of a family deeply rooted in holistic healing traditions, Bella has always been surrounded by the natural rhythms of mind-body wellness. Her own healing journey began in her teens, when chronic pain led her to seek alternatives beyond conventional medicine. Drawing on Traditional Chinese Medicine meridian theory and chakra balancing, she creates customized treatments that honor the physical, energetic, and emotional bodies.
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Ned Torrico, LMT
Therapist
Specializes in: Deep Tissue | Reflexology | Thai | Ayurvedic
Meet Ned –Calm, kind, and highly intuitive, Ned offers a unique blend of therapeutic expertise and compassionate care. With a degree in Kinesiology and a specialization in therapeutic and sports massage, Ned delivers results-driven bodywork tailored to your needs—whether you're recovering from an injury, training hard, or simply need deep, focused relief. Ned’s sessions go beyond relaxation; they’re about realignment, recovery, and rebalancing your nervous system in a safe, supportive space.
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Serenity Gagliardi, LMT
Therapist | Loft Coordinator
Specializes in: Deep Tissue | Pre-natal | Buccal
Meet Serenity – A lifelong Berkshire County native, Serenity’s path to massage therapy began in one of the most personal ways imaginable: during her recovery from kidney cancer. That healing journey sparked a profound connection to wellness—not just as a means of recovery, but as a way of life. It was through this transformation that Serenity found her calling, embracing massage therapy as both her passion and profession. Her work is grounded, intentional, and deeply supportive,
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Melissa Andrus, LMT
Therapist
Specializes in: Intuitive Massage | Sound Healing
Meet Melissa - Melissa’s journey into massage therapy began early, during a high school internship at the legendary Canyon Ranch. Captivated by the profound, multidimensional impact of bodywork, she pursued her calling without hesitation, graduating from the Helma Institute of Massage Therapy. Now with over 25 years of hands-on experience, Melissa remains endlessly inspired by the human body and its remarkable capacity for healing. Melissa will guide you toward a state of heightened self-awareness.
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Rebecca Bubriski, LMT
Therapist
Specializes in: Deep Tissue | Cupping | Myofascial
Meet Rebecca - Rebecca graduated with honors from massage school in 2009 and has continued to deepen her practice through ongoing education and hands-on experience. Her career has taken her through a wide range of healing environments where she’s supported clients dealing with everything from chronic pain and injuries to stress and energetic imbalances. These diverse settings have allowed Rebecca to develop a highly adaptable and intuitive approach to bodywork.
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Angela Kline, LMT
Therapist
Specializes in: Tension Release | Deep Relaxation
Angela is a caring and attentive massage therapist dedicated to helping clients feel their best. She creates a warm, welcoming environment where each session is tailored to support relaxation, relieve stress, and promote overall well-being. With a thoughtful touch and genuine passion for her work, Angela takes the time to understand each client’s needs and provide a soothing, restorative experience. Her goal is for every guest to leave feeling refreshed, balanced, and renewed.
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Audrey Herrick
Energy Healer | Women's Healing Circle Leader
Specializes in: Reflexology | Divine Feminine Embodiment
Meet Audrey - Highly sensitive and intuitive, calm and grounded in her 15 year practice of energy medicine, her open demeanor has you feeling safe and ready for a transformative session. With Innate wisdom flowing through each communication, she invites you to remember that you are a soul having a human experience. Audrey's spiritual connections and insights permeate every session and her gifts help her clients neutralize negative energy, relax into deep states of being, and embody their authentic self.