Meet Our Mechanicsburg Massage Therapists

As Elements was founded by a massage therapist, it was created to honor and connect great clients with great therapists!  We provide a serene and gender friendly environment that is inviting to all ages (seven days a week).

Our therapists are categorized in 4 levels and this is consistent nationwide.  Through these levels our clients will be better able to describe the type and pressure of massage they are seeking. 

Level 1:  gives a light pressure relaxing massage/Swedish massage

Level 2:  gives a medium pressure massage with no specific trigger point work 

        2+   :  can go deep with some trigger point work

Level 3:  gives a medium to deep pressure massage with trigger point work 

        3+   :  can go super deep with trigger point work

Level 4:  super deep massage with trigger point

Level 2

Mira went to school at Southern Huntingdon High School and continued her education with an Associate"s Degree from Keystone Technical Institute. She has lived in Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg, and Huntingdon County. Her dream vacation would be a trip to Hawaii or the Carribean Islands for a massage on the beach. Before Mira was a massage therapist she was a busy mother of two that bartended on the evenings and weekends. She lived a high stress life until she found the benefits of massage; for herself and others.

Mira's favorite modalities include Sports Massage, Swedish, and Pre-natal massage. Her philosophy on healing is that massage helps promote physical and emotional healing. She wants to help her clients release their tension and stress. 

Level 4

Nhan is a Licensed Massage Therapist. He graduated from Carlisle High School and YTI Career Institute.  Prior to being a Massage Therapist, Nhan was in the United States Marine Corps, deployed twice to Iraq. Nhan hopes to be able to travel back to his home of Vietnam so that he may discover his roots.

Nhan's favorite modalities are Therapeutic Swedish, deep tissue and trigger point massages. Nhan believes that prevention is the best treatment for the healing process.

Level 2

Carla first studied massage at Mt. Nittany Institute for Natural Health. She then continued her education by studying with Elaine Stillerman, LMT, to become specialized in Maternity Massage (prenatal, postpartum, and labor support). She also trained with the International Association of Infant Massage to become an Infant Massage Instructor. Before Carla was a massage therapist she earned her Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts. She designed, made, and sold jewelery as well as teaching local arts classes.

She has lived in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. She would like to travel along the East Coast, to Paris, London, and throughout Italy. Her dream vacation would be a visit to Peru to explore the ancient ruins and learn more about their rich culture. 

Carla loves to incorporate different modalities in her massage, whether that be Swedish, Lomi-Lomi, Deep Tissue, or Shiatsu. Her theory on healing is that if you allow the body and mind to relax, we create a space in which healing can take place. Our body will tell us what it needs; we simply need to listen.

Level 3

Megan is a graduate of Gettysburg High School and has continued her education through Gettysburg College and the Pennsylvania Myotherapy Institute in Abbottstown, PA.  She received her National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and her Pennsylvania state license shortly after graduating from PMI.  Prior to becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist, Megan worked as a Field Researcher at Penn State University Entomology Department, and as a Massage Therapist in a Chiropractic setting.

Megan has traveled to many states including Florida, Missouri, Illinois, and Michigan.  She hopes to one day travel to Australia, Japan, and throughout Europe.

Megan's favorite massage modalities are swedish massage, deep tissue and hot stone massage.  Her vision as a Massage Therapist is to help clients decrease the effects of tension, stress and pain, and increase health and well-being through massage therapy.  She wants to create a healing process and make positive changes so that clients continue to receive the benefits of a massage.

Level 2+

Julie is a graduate of Hershey High School and continued her education through Guilford Tech Community College where she recieved her Massage Therapy Certification. Before Julie became a massage therapist she was a stay at home mother of two. One is a US Marine and the other recently graduated from the University of North Carolina.

She currently lives in Hershey, Pennsylvania and would like to travel to Paris, Germany, and Barbados. However her dream vacation is to eat and travel her way through Italy.

Julie's favorite modalities are Therapeutic Swedish and Cranial-Sacral. She believes that you should take care of yourself first and make sure you are well, no one else will.

Level 4

Zach is a Licensed Massage Therapist, as well as a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. He graduated from the Pensacola School of Massage in June 2008.

Zach has traveled along the East Coast of the United States, and has ventured out to Texas, Colorado, and Arizona. Someday, Zach hopes to travel to Ireland to tour the architecture of the castles and churches.

Zach's favorite massage modalities are Sports Massage, Neuromuscular, and Trigger Point. He is very interested in learning more about Craniosacral and Lymphatic Drainage Massage. Zach chose a career in Massage Therapy because he loves to help people and enjoys seeing the outcome of his hard work after the massage is complete. He is comfortable working with all clients, with a long term goal to work solely with geriatrics in a local Hospice or nursing home. He feels geriatric clients will not only feel great from the benefits of massage but also need the nurturing touch provided by a Massage Therapist.

Level 2+

Lori is a Licensed Massage Therapist. She graduated YTI Career Institute in November of 2010. Before that Lori spent 14 years in telecommunications services. She went into massage to be able to help people relax and feel a little more human.

Lori has traveled to Canada, Bahamas, and Texas. Her dream is to travel for a few weeks up and down the west coast. Lori has lived in Western and Central PA.

Her favorite modalities are Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, and incorporating stretching into her massages. Her philosophy on healing is to listen to what your body is telling you.

level 2+

Sheri is a graduate of YTI Career Institute, and is a state Licensed Massage Therapist. Her favorite modalities include, deep tissue, swedish, and prenatal massage. Before she found massage she was a certified nursing assistant. She found massage therapy by her desire to continue to care for people on another level.

Being a military dependant, Sheri has had the opportunity to travel to places like, Germany, Italy, Paris, Austria, and Poland.  Her dream vacation is to one day visit Hawaii.

Sheri believes that everyone needs human touch, without it we couldn't survive. Through caring hands there is healing power between the mind and the body.