Licensed Massage Therapist / Lead Massage Therapist

Jess has been a licensed massage and bodywork therapist since September 2012, and our lead massage therapist since 2018. Her passions lie in learning different modalities so that she can best help her clients. One of her favorite modalities is Thai Massage, which she had been studying since March 2018. She is currently certified as an Advanced Thai Practitioner. Her heart work is in Thai massage, as her dream is to continue studying it and eventually go to Thailand for advanced training. Whether it be helping you find that deep level of relaxation to help you cope with the stresses of your everyday life or more specific work to help work through the back pain that's been plaguing you, Jess is here. 

Licensed Esthetician / Lead Esthetician

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Licensed Estetician

Tannah is from Robbinsville, North Carolina and has always been interested in the beauty industry and cosmetics. She started studying Cosmetology and found herself pursuing skin care and makeup the most and therefore changed her focus and became a licensed Esthetician, graduating from Tri County Community College in 2017.  It brings Tannah joy to help people feel amazing about their selves and to be comfortable in their own skin. 

Licensed Massage Therapist

Jay is a native of Sylva, NC and has been a massage therapist since 2013. He studied at The Center for Massage and Natural Health in Asheville, NC and went on to practice for several years in Asheville before returning home. Jay has been with Fusions since 2017 and has a variety of modalities that he offers, as he is a certified reflexologist. He enjoys helping clients with disabilities and movement issues, and offers several serves including: Hot Stones, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Reflexology/Thai Foot. When Jay is not at the spa, he enjoys fishing and spending time with family. 

Licensed Massage Therapist

Javier began to pursue his passion for the healing arts over six years ago when he moved to the mountains to train through the excellent Therapeutic Massage Program at Southwestern Community College in Sylva. Originally a native of the country of Panama, Javier has been a dual citizen of the US and Panama for over 25 years and offers our clients bilingual (English and Spanish) service when needed. He has been a part of the Fusions Spa team from the inception of the beautiful downtown Sylva location over three years ago. 

According to Javier, "I want to make everyone feel 100% safe and comfortable during the massage. For me, it's all about taking away my client's stress through enjoyment, relaxation and healing. If I make my clients relaxed and rejuvenated by the end of the massage, they make me happy!"  

Licensed Massage Therapist

Whether you are seeking relaxation or help with a specific muscle issue, let me help you. I am a skilled licensed massage therapist with a passion for helping people feel better and have improved health. I am experienced in numerous types of massage therapy, including therapeutic, Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, reflexology, prenatal massage table Thai, sports massage, hot stones, and a variety of body treatments. 

Licensed Esthetician

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Spa Manager

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Retail Manager

Tabitha is a local and has worked at Fusions for 2 years now. She graduated Southwestern Community College in 2018 with an Associates degree in Liberal Arts. She is looking to continue her education and receive a degree in Hospitality & Business. The spa world has always been an interest of Tabitha's, as she has been in the industry for almost 4 years now.  Fun Fact about Tabitha: She is certified in spray tanning and loves to make people tan since she's so pale herself! 

Front Desk

Emma is originally from St. Petersburg, Florida and moved up to the mountains 5 years ago. She plans on graduating from Western Carolina University in 2021 with a degree in Business Administration. She has always been very interested in the world of beauty and esthetics and plans to use her degree in that field. Fun Fact about Emma: She is the oldest sibling out of 7 children! 

Front Desk

Aleea is born and raised here in Sylva, NC. She is an upcoming graduate from Southwestern Community College with a degree in Business Administration & Entrepreneurship. She is very interested in the health and wellness world, as she is considering pursuing a career in the esthetic industry.  Fun Fact about Aleea: she is a dog mom to a Golden Doodle named Luke.