The Team
Our team is everything. We’re colleagues, family, coworkers, friends, and so much more.
The Home
The home in which we’ve built Escential Care Spa and Wellness Center is a story all of it’s own. We are here to honor that, and share the rich history of our location with the world.
Theresa Hoffman, LMT
Founder & Licensed Massage Therapist
I am a 2014 graduate of the New York Institute of Massage. Prior to pursuing my license as a massage therapist I spent 10 years working as a music therapist primarily with the wonderful elderly population who were receiving end of life palliative care in the nursing home setting. It was a joy and blessing in my life to know and serve these folks. I have since transitioned into my new career as a massage therapist. This is more than just a career change. It is a culmination of many years of my personal life experiences seeking healthy alternatives for wellness. This life long journey has brought me to a crossroad where now I can promote health and wellness through massage and the use of therapeutic grade essential oils. It is a privilege for me to care for you, to identify your soft tissue needs and address them with professionalism and compassion.
Sherri George, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
My transition into massage therapy, came after stepping down from a long time career of teaching and God’s perfect timing! I love God, I love people, and I love bringing hope and healing to others. Through this pursuit of tying all my favorite interests together, God provided a new faithful friend (Theresa Hoffman) and opportunity, who pitched the idea of going back to school for massage therapy. I am a 2018 graduate of Onondaga School for Therapeutic Massage, where I gained a broad range of techniques, including Swedish and deep tissue. In addition, I have training in neuromuscular cupping therapy (which can help alleviate chronic pain patterns, promote relaxation of the nervous system, and assist in bringing blood flow to tense muscles, while aiding in removing metabolic waste), and incorporate fascia blasting, and essential oils when desired. My practice has morphed into a combination of the above and tailored to individual needs.
Martenique McCleod, LMT
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
My love for massage therapy began in 2016 when I received my first massage. I thought to myself “This is it!”. After my session I knew massage therapy was one of my callings. I was so excited when I left that day. Not only because I’d booked my next appointment (lol) but because I knew I’d finally found “my thing”. I find purpose in helping others and massage therapy makes that a reality for me each and every day.
hAILEY rODGERS, LMT
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
As a recent graduate of the New York Institute of Massage & taking my boards in September, I’ve combined my passion for massage therapy with my extensive background in healthcare. With seven years of experience in the field, including four as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), I’ve developed a deep sense of empathy and a nuanced understanding of the body’s physical and emotional needs. My goal is to create a safe and nurturing space for my clients, focusing on therapeutic techniques that promote deep relaxation and physical restoration. I’m committed to using my clinical knowledge and intuitive sense to provide personalized and effective treatments. I’ve found a home in practicing massage. Come, get comfortable, and stay a while.
Ella Marino
Master Esthetician
Ella will provide you with an amazing experience that leaves you glowing, relaxed and eager to return for more. Ella‘s expert technique, knowledge and healing touch our culmination of over 20 years experience as an Esthetician. Ella received training in Paris specifically for the use of the Academie line of skincare products used in her treatments. Rejuvenate, hydrate, and detoxify your skin with one of our wonderful stress reducing facial treatments tailored to addressing your individual skin care needs. Whether you need to prevent aging, treat acne, diminish hyper pigmentation or just desire to be pampered in a spot like setting. She also provides customized essential oil based treatments using the doTERRA line of skin products.
Abigail Menzies, LMT
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Abigail graduated in 2020 from the New York Institute of Massage. Massage is her love and passion. Whether you want relaxation or deep work to get those knots out she’s your girl! Abigail also enjoys Himalayan Hot Stone massages. She discovered that the Himalayan salt stones stay hotter longer, melts those stubborn tissues and who doesn’t want to feel nice and toasty! When Abigail is not at Escential Care she’s spending time with her husband and their 2 fur babies. She loves bird watching, reading, crafting, and being outdoors.
Taylor maggio, lmt
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST/ Licensed Esthetician
Taylor is a dedicated Massage Therapist and Esthetician specializing in stress relief and relaxation techniques. She graduated from the New York Institute of Massage in 2020 & the Continental School of Beauty in 2024 and strives to learn new techniques and trades. Her goal is to help people unwind, recharge, and find their happy place. Feeling good about themselves and postiive mental health is key. It all starts with a little Love and Care!
nicole mckee, lmt
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST / Stretch Therapy Specialist
In the past year, I have graduated from the New York Institute of Massage, became a Licensed Massage Therapist and also a Certified Stretch Therapist. My heart follows GOD, loves and beats for my three beautiful children and is so passionate about massage, healing and growth. I am a lover of life. I love to dance, play tennis, pray, The Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, nature, hiking , reading and so much more. My background before becoming a massage therapist was coaching and teaching children in various sports. I was also a beauty consultant for a company that supports clean, healthy ways to live. Years ago, I became very ill and was misdiagnosed with an illness which began my lifelong journey of faith, healing and choosing to live a healthier lifestyle . This journey has led me to massage and body work. I received so much support, love, hope and encouragement from special people in my path that I want to now give back and share that with all of my clients. My heart is filled with intention for each of my client’s individual needs and circumstances. I want to help facilitate people’s journey of health by creating a safe, relaxing and healing environment for restoring and balancing their bodies for optimum health. I believe that trust, communication, intention and working together is key for success in a client/therapist relationship. One personal motto I chose to live my life by is “Your body is your most priceless possession; take care of it”. I also believe that massage is therapy for your mind, body and spirit. Look forward to meeting YOU!!
brooke olsOn
provisional LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
I graduated from the New York Institute of Massage in 2025, and earned a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences in 2016. I offer relaxation and medical massage. I am passionate about essential oils and how aromatherapy enhances emotional wellbeing. I am curious about how stress and emotions can become stuck in the physical body, and how massage and essential oils can help to alleviate that. In addition to helping others feel better, I enjoy flowers, creative hobbies, and being by the ocean.
abby rose kozlowski
Licensed Esthetician
Abby is a 2024 graduate of the New York Institute of Esthetics. Her passion for the beauty industry came from her own struggles she experienced with her skin. After seeking out help from another esthetician and receiving amazing results, she knew after one treatment that this would be her career. Along the way, Abby was introduced to other intriguing beauty services such as lash lifts, brow laminations, and her newest passion, fine line/paramedical tattooing. Outside of the spa, some of Abby’s favorite hobbies include snowboarding, reading, baking, and weightlifting. Abby hopes to share her varied skills and passions to help others feel and look their best.
DIANE CHRISTOPHER, NTP
NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER
Diane Christopher, NTP is a 2010 graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association and a Quantum Reflex Analysis Practitioner. After a long and difficult, but successful battle against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Diane is passionate in sharing her nutritional knowledge to others who are seeking natural, God-given methods to obtain optimal vibrant health!
jackie basinski, NTP
Jackie, a Board Certified Naturopathic Practitioner, is guided by a principle that is both ancient and revolutionary: Vis Medicatrix Naturae, the healing power of nature. Her work is built on the unwavering belief that the body, when unburdened and given the right conditions, has an astonishing capacity to heal itself.
Her journey began in the heart of conventional science. As a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, she lived in the world of data, cellular biology, and evidence-based protocols. Her path was set. But her most profound education came not from a lab, but from her own body.
After two pregnancies triggered autoimmune conditions, Jackie found herself on the receiving end of the system she knew so well. She was offered pills to manage symptoms, but no answers for their origin. This experience was a critical turning point, revealing a fundamental gap in modern medicine: a focus on treating the “what” while ignoring the “why.” It was this relentless pursuit of the root cause that led her to Naturopathic medicine.
Today, Jackie’s practice bridges the gap between physics and physiology. She draws from the wisdom of visionaries like Einstein and Tesla, who knew that at its core, the body is a symphony of energy, frequency, and vibration. This perspective aligns perfectly with the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which understands that health is the result of Qi—life force energy—flowing freely through the body’s meridians.
Instead of merely chasing symptoms, she focuses on identifying and removing the blockages that disrupt cellular communication. Through modalities like frequency therapy and moxibustion—the ancient practice of applying targeted heat to invigorate the flow of Qi—her work is designed to clear the body’s terrain. It’s not about adding another substance, but about removing the interference so the body’s own vital force can become the true medicine.
A mom of two, a yoga enthusiast, and a nature lover, Jackie is dedicated to guiding her clients away from a cycle of symptom management and toward a state of genuine, self-regulated wellness.
